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.
Suzhou-Xiaguan Ferry (SSF)
Suzhou-Xiaguan Ferry (SSF)
Route overview
| sea route | Shimonoseki to Suzhou (Taicang) |
|---|---|
| Frequency of operation | 2 flights a week |
| Operating ships | UTOPIA |
| Compatible cargo | 5t (12ft) dry container / 20ft container / 40ft container / bulk cargo |
| Characteristics of Shimonoseki Port | SPEEDY 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 integration | This 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
Container types