Nagoya, Japan
Sea freight in Nagoya
We book FCL and LCL sea freight for shippers and consignees in Nagoya, via Port of Nagoya. Pre-carriage, on-carriage by road or rail and the customs entries are planned together with the ocean booking.
Airports, seaports and connections in Nagoya
- AirportChubu Centrair
NGO - SeaportPort of Nagoya
Nagoya's international airport is Chubu Centrair International Airport (NGO), located on an artificial island off the Chita Peninsula in Ise Bay. It handles freighter and belly cargo for the Chubu region and is known for the large aircraft parts that leave Japan from there. Nagoya Airfield (NKM) in Komaki serves only domestic flights and aircraft manufacturing. The Port of Nagoya is one of Japan's largest ports by cargo volume and a major export port for finished vehicles. For connections that NGO does not cover, we also route Chubu cargo via Narita (NRT) or Kansai (KIX).
The Tomei and Shin-Tomei expressways link Nagoya with Tokyo, while the Meishin and Shin-Meishin expressways lead towards Osaka. The Isewangan Expressway runs along the bay past the port terminals, and the Chita Peninsula road network connects to Centrair. The Tokai-Kanjo Expressway circles the wider Nagoya area and gives access to automotive suppliers in Aichi, Gifu and Mie.
Operational logistics facts for Nagoya
| Hub | Specialisation | Local advantage |
|---|---|---|
| Chubu Centrair International Airport (NGO) | Automotive and aerospace parts, general cargo | International air freight directly at the heart of the Chubu manufacturing region |
| Port of Nagoya | Finished vehicle exports, auto parts, machinery, FCL/LCL | Sea freight close to Toyota City and the Aichi supplier base |
| Toyota City and Kariya supplier cluster | Tier-1 and tier-2 automotive components | Pick-up at supplier plants and NFO solutions for production stoppages |
| Aichi and Gifu aerospace cluster | Aircraft structures, components and tooling | Planning for oversized or high-value aerospace consignments |
Industries in Nagoya and how we support them
The Chubu region around Nagoya is the centre of Japan's automotive industry, with Toyota City and a dense network of tier-1 and tier-2 suppliers in cities such as Kariya and Anjo. Aichi and Gifu are also home to aerospace manufacturing, including major structural parts for commercial aircraft, as well as machine tools and ceramics. Ziem Logistics supports these supply chains with Next Flight Out for line-down situations, On-Board Courier for critical components, air freight under our own air waybills via NGO, sea freight FCL/LCL through the Port of Nagoya, and customs clearance by our Japanese network partner team.
FCL and LCL via Port of Nagoya
Full containers are booked directly with the shipping line; for smaller volumes we use LCL consolidation services. Pre-carriage from Nagoya to Port of Nagoya, or on-carriage after arrival, is arranged by road or rail as part of the same booking.
Customs clearance in Japan
Ziem network
Customs clearance in Japan is handled by a partner team in the Ziem network, under the Ziem Logistics brand and to our procedures.
For air freight to and from Japan we issue our own air waybills.
Importers in Japan need an importer code registered in NACCS (recommended) and, for some goods, product-specific notifications.
Frequently asked questions
Which port is used for sea freight to and from Nagoya?
Usually Port of Nagoya. Depending on the shipping line and the destination, another port can be faster or more economical; we compare the options when quoting.