01Infrastructure overview
Ports of Tokyo and Yokohama; HND (cargo), NRT Narita airports. Large chemical and automotive distribution.
Co-location of multiple transport modes is the most important factor for logistical performance: it reduces failure risk, enables modal shift and opens alternative routings during disruption.
02Key figures and strategic relevance
~8 Mio. TEU kombiniert; NRT Top-Asien-Luftfrachthub; grosse Elektronik-Exporte.
Seasonal peaks, geopolitical risks (Red Sea crisis, China-Europe rail) and capacity constraints shape performance materially. Ongoing market intelligence is therefore part of professional procurement strategies.
03Recommendation for shippers
If you route regularly through Tokyo / Yokohama, define redundancies (alternative hub, back-up carrier) and clear SLAs with your LSP. During seasonal peaks, book slots early; for critical cargo, choose Incoterms and insurance carefully.