Global Port Directory

Kobe Port Code (JPKOB)

Kobe, Japan uses UN/LOCODE JPKOB. Find its location, port type, coordinates, aliases, and related shipping routes.

UN/LOCODE
JPKOB
Country
Japan
Type
sea
Region
Asia

Kobe is listed in CargoEnter's port directory under UN/LOCODE JPKOB. The code combines the ISO country code JP with a three-character location identifier.

UN/LOCODE values help normalize port references across carrier milestones, shipping documents, and route data. Always confirm the terminal or facility when a city contains multiple cargo locations.

Browse related port-to-port routes to review approximate routing and transit-time context.

Shipping routes through Kobe

4 routes are listed for Kobe.

  • Kobe to Long Beach: 10–16 days by sea.
  • Kobe to Los Angeles: 10–16 days by sea.
  • Kobe to Oakland: 10–16 days by sea.
  • Kobe to Seattle: 10–16 days by sea.

Documents for cargo through Japan

Customs authority: Japan Customs. Estimated clearance time: Same day to 3 days for standard shipments.

  • Commercial Invoice (required): JPY or origin currency values
  • Packing List (required): Detailed package information
  • Bill of Lading / Air Waybill (required): Transport document
  • Import Declaration (required): Filed via NACCS
  • Arrival Notice (required): From shipping line

Customs in Japan

Japan Customs is highly organized with electronic declaration (NACCS system). Import duties vary by product. Consumption tax is 10%. Food products require JAS certification. Electronics may need technical conformity. Japan has EPA agreements offering preferential tariffs with many partners.

Wood packaging rules for Japan

Japan requires ISPM 15 treated and marked wood packaging, such as pallets and crates. Treatment methods: Heat Treatment (HT), Methyl Bromide (MB).

Holidays that can affect this cargo

Check the dates for the current year and allow extra time around them.

  • Golden Week (Japan): high impact, customs closed.
  • New Year Holiday (Japan): high impact, customs closed, ports closed.
  • Obon Festival (Japan): medium impact.

Free trade zones in Japan

Using this port reference

Use the UN/LOCODE and coordinates on this page to normalize Kobe Port Code (JPKOB) in bookings, route data, milestone imports, and shipping documents. Confirm the exact terminal because one port area can contain several facilities.

Data limitations

Directory information supports route identification and planning. It is not a live berth schedule, terminal appointment system, or substitute for instructions from the carrier and terminal operator.

Shipping routes for Kobe

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Frequently asked questions

What is the port code for Kobe?

The UN/LOCODE for Kobe, Japan is JPKOB.

Does the port code identify the terminal?

No. A UN/LOCODE identifies the port or location. Confirm the exact terminal with the carrier or terminal operator.