cargo shape

There are various types of exterior packaging depending on the cargo and handling conditions.
The main forms of containers are as follows:

In export procedures, a clean bill of lading (BL) is issued only after the cargo has been loaded in normal condition. However, in the case of imports, the only way to know whether the cargo was loaded without incident in the foreign country is through documentation. If an incident is discovered, a remark will be made, and the main terms used in these remarks are shown in the table below.

First digit of the code

You can view the destinations, origins, and schedules for shipments originating from and arriving in Japan on our dedicated page. For shipments originating in Japan, you can also apply through our web booking system/e-booking (membership required). Registered members can also use a convenient function to search for the arrival and departure status of container ships throughout Japan.