How long does ocean shipping from Kobe to Oakland take?

Direct port-to-port transit on this lane typically takes 21 to 23 days, based on 467 recorded voyages.

How many sailings per week are there from Kobe to Oakland?

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

Which carriers serve the Kobe to Oakland 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 Oakland — Ocean Freight Schedule & Transit Time

Kobe's well-established port on Japan's Seto Inland Sea connects directly to Oakland on a trans-Pacific service supported by eight carriers, including APL, CMA-CGM, COSCO, ONE Line, OOCL, and Yang Ming. For importers researching shipping from Kobe to Oakland, the typical transit runs approximately 22 to 23 days, making it one of the more consistent Japan–West Coast options available. This direct port-to-port lane gives U.S. buyers reliable access to Japanese manufacturing and export markets, with Oakland's proximity to major inland distribution corridors adding further logistical value on the American side.

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

21–23 daysTypical transit (P25–P75)

~3.0/weekSailings, last 4 weeks

8Active route products (90 days)

8Carriers

4894 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 · Oakland (POD) 1.5 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 Oakland take?: Direct port-to-port transit on this lane typically takes 21 to 23 days, based on 467 recorded voyages.
How many sailings per week are there from Kobe to Oakland?: Roughly 3.0 sailings per week departed over the past four weeks (physical vessels, all carriers combined).
Which carriers serve the Kobe to Oakland 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.