How long does ocean shipping from Kobe to Tacoma take?

Direct port-to-port transit on this lane typically takes 24 to 27 days, based on 69 recorded voyages.

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

Roughly 1.2 sailings per week departed over the past four weeks (physical vessels, all carriers combined).

Which carriers serve the Kobe to Tacoma route?

2 carriers currently market this lane, including KMTC, Yang Ming.

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Kobe to Tacoma — Ocean Freight Schedule & Transit Time

Shipping from Kobe to Tacoma is served by a direct trans-Pacific port-to-port service operated by KMTC and Yang Ming, giving U.S. importers a reliable two-carrier option on this Japan-to-Pacific-Northwest corridor. Voyages typically run approximately 24 to 27 days, making transit planning fairly straightforward for supply chains moving goods from one of Japan's major industrial ports into the Port of Tacoma. For importers sourcing from the Kobe region, this direct connection offers a consistent routing into the Pacific Northwest without unnecessary complexity.

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

24–27 daysTypical transit (P25–P75)

~1.2/weekSailings, last 4 weeks

2Active route products (90 days)

2Carriers

4666 nmSea-route distance

Supply & Demand snapshot

Deployed capacity Growing — avg ~9,284 TEU/week planned ahead vs ~8,048 over the past 6 weeks (+15%)

Space utilization Space open · 84% of measured capacity in use (week of 2026-07-13) · limited sample — indicative only

Port performance Kobe (POL) 1.0 day avg stay · limited sample · Tacoma (POD) 3.0 days avg stay · limited sample

Carriers on this lane

KMTC · Yang Ming

Frequently asked questions

How long does ocean shipping from Kobe to Tacoma take?: Direct port-to-port transit on this lane typically takes 24 to 27 days, based on 69 recorded voyages.
How many sailings per week are there from Kobe to Tacoma?: Roughly 1.2 sailings per week departed over the past four weeks (physical vessels, all carriers combined).
Which carriers serve the Kobe to Tacoma route?: 2 carriers currently market this lane, including KMTC, Yang Ming.

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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.