How long does ocean shipping from Kobe to Los Angeles take?

Direct port-to-port transit on this lane typically takes 16 to 18 days, based on 502 recorded voyages.

How many sailings per week are there from Kobe to Los Angeles?

Roughly 3.0 sailings per week departed over the past four weeks (physical vessels, all carriers combined).

Which carriers serve the Kobe to Los Angeles route?

8 carriers currently market this lane, including APL, CMA-CGM, COSCO, Hyundai, Hyundai HMM, ONE Line and others.

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Kobe to Los Angeles — Ocean Freight Schedule & Transit Time

Kobe has long served as one of Japan's most important gateways for trans-Pacific cargo, and its direct connection to Los Angeles is well supported by a strong lineup of carriers including APL, CMA-CGM, COSCO, ONE Line, OOCL, Yang Ming, and Hyundai HMM. Shippers researching the Kobe to Los Angeles transit time can plan around an approximate range of 16 to 18 days for this direct port-to-port service across the Pacific. With eight carriers operating on this lane, U.S. importers sourcing goods through western Japan have reliable scheduling options and meaningful carrier choice when building their supply chain programs.

Data last updated: 2026-07-09 — refreshed with every new schedule batch.

16–18 daysTypical transit (P25–P75)

~3.0/weekSailings, last 4 weeks

8Active route products (90 days)

8Carriers

5269 nmSea-route distance

Supply & Demand snapshot

Deployed capacity Steady — avg ~16,392 TEU/week planned ahead vs ~17,093 over the past 6 weeks (-4%)

Space utilization Space open · 81% of measured capacity in use (week of 2026-06-29)

Port performance Kobe (POL) 4.0 days avg stay · limited sample · Los Angeles (POD) 4.0 days avg stay · limited sample

Carriers on this lane

APL · CMA-CGM · COSCO · Hyundai · Hyundai HMM · ONE Line · OOCL · Yang Ming

Frequently asked questions

How long does ocean shipping from Kobe to Los Angeles take?: Direct port-to-port transit on this lane typically takes 16 to 18 days, based on 502 recorded voyages.
How many sailings per week are there from Kobe to Los Angeles?: Roughly 3.0 sailings per week departed over the past four weeks (physical vessels, all carriers combined).
Which carriers serve the Kobe to Los Angeles route?: 8 carriers currently market this lane, including APL, CMA-CGM, COSCO, Hyundai, Hyundai HMM, ONE Line and others.

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Figures are indicative estimates with partial coverage, for reference only, not carrier-confirmed. Coverage: East & Southeast Asia → United States, direct port-to-port services. For live FCL/LCL quotes, contact an ETDETA sales specialist.