Suzhou-Xiaguan Ferry (SSF)

This is a high-speed ferry service connecting Shimonoseki and Suzhou (Taicang) twice a week. The vessel used is the "UTOPIA," which handles a variety of cargo, including 5-ton (12-foot) dry containers.

Route overview

  • Suzhou-Xiaguan Ferry (SSF)

    Suzhou-Xiaguan Ferry (SSF)

    Operating ship: UTOPIA
sea routeShimonoseki to Suzhou (Taicang)
Frequency of operation2 flights a week
Operating shipsUTOPIA
Compatible cargo5t (12ft) dry container / 20ft container / 40ft container / bulk cargo
Characteristics of Shimonoseki PortSPEEDY offers 365-day customs clearance (including Saturdays for food products and weekends/holidays for plant protection). Conveniently located approximately 15 minutes by car from the port area to Shimonoseki Interchange and approximately 5 minutes to the freight station.
Modal shift integrationThis service also supports rail transport linking JR Freight (approximately 140 freight stations nationwide) with Jiangsu Province, as well as domestic shipping linkages between the Kanto/Kansai regions and Shimonoseki.

Flight schedule

Flight schedule

Container types

Container types