Japan: Transportation
Japan: Transportation
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Tokyo/Narita International Airport (airport code: NRT)
Osaka International Airport/Itami Airport (airport code: ITM)
Kansai International Airport (airport code: KIX)
See this Listing of Airport Codes.
(Last updated on 2011-11-16)
Port of Tokyo
Port of Yokohama
Port of Nagoya
Port of Osaka
(Last updated on 2011-11-16)
The maximum weight for a 20-foot container must not exceed 24 metric tons (52,910 pounds).
The maximum weight for a 40-foot container must not exceed 30.48 metric tons (67,196 pounds).
(Last updated on 2011-11-16)
Hazardous materials imported into Japan require an import license.
For products and materials listed in the Dangerous Goods List, refer to the international and national dangerous goods regulations (DGR) as adopted and/or authorized for use by the competent authority of the origin, destination and transit countries. Requirements for classification (UN number, packaging (UN POP), marking, labeling (hazard label) and documentation (Shipper's Declaration for Dangerous Goods) must ALL be complied with, including variations by transportation mode and national regulations (i.e., restrictions and additional requirements not required imposed under international regulations).
Important: Transportation carriers may further restrict their acceptance of some, most or all types of dangerous goods, so this must also be checked with EACH prospective carrier before shipment.
WARNING: Compliance with Dangerous Goods Regulations is essential to transportation and public safety, and is government enforced. Shippers, forwarders, and carriers (persons and companies) found in violation are subject to significant fines, criminal prosecution, and unlimited financial liability for death, injury and damage resulting from violation of the rules.
(Last updated on 2011-11-15)
The import of environmental waste or pollutants, or dumping of such materials in territorial waters, is typically prohibited or subject to specific government-issued permit.
NOTE: The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has a committee established to develop an international standard for environmental protection of the sea. At some point this is likely to result in an international treaty.
(Last updated on 2012-05-07)
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