
Ocean freight
When shipping to or from Japan, Flexport’s Ocean services offer more visibility, reliability, and savings potential.


Insist on full visibility from origin to destination for all shipments. Proactively manage suppliers with automated order management, while closing any gaps with logistics partners. Flexport’s platform for global logistics puts it all within reach.
80+: Countries using the Flexport platform
230K+: Commercial invoice and packing lists digitized
5.5M+: Milestone updates applied
Our Japan-based team pairs deep local network knowledge with strong customs compliance and core Full Container Load (FCL) and air freight capabilities, built for how Japan actually ships.
In addition to typhoon season from May to October, volcanic eruptions, earthquakes, and tsunamis are known risks that require agile in-country partners.
Japan keeps tight control of its borders, sometimes layering in unfamiliar customs procedures. Flexport’s technology and customs brokers minimize surprises.

Japan imports as much as it exports, from food and machinery components to raw materials, and moves plenty of cargo within Asia and to Europe. Flexport helps you grow all of it.

Always-on access to a dedicated service team that sees the data you see: real-time tracking, exception alerts, inventory insights. So every conversation is in context. And every interaction is more productive.

When shipping to or from Japan, Flexport’s Ocean services offer more visibility, reliability, and savings potential.

Get Japan-tailored solutions—backed by data and led by experts—to optimize your air strategy and increase ROI.

Gain transparency and peace of mind with our integrated tracking tools and our vetted transport partners.

Use the customs brokerage and trade advisory powered by experts in using data to unlock cost savings and strategic advantage.