Nhava Sheva to Yokohama shipping route.

Ships leaving Nhava Sheva for Yokohama head north east and cover a sea distance of 5,446 nautical miles (10,086 km), via Strait of Malacca. The straight line between the ports is 6,719 km; coastlines and shipping lanes add the rest. On the way the vessel passes Strait of Malacca.

At sea, the voyage lasts 18.9 days at 12 knots, 16.2 days at 14 knots and 12.6 days at 18 knots. Container transit time on a liner service is longer than the steaming time: ships call at other ports on the rotation, and cargo may transship at a hub. Add terminal time at Nhava Sheva and Yokohama to plan the full ocean transit time.

The next option is via Sunda Strait, 6,043 nautical miles, 597 nm longer than the main route. Carriers pick it when Sunda Strait is congested or closed.

Container freight rates on Nhava Sheva to Yokohama move with fuel prices, ship capacity and the season. Compare several carriers before booking: the cheapest sailing is often the slowest one. At Yokohama (JPYOK) carriers give about 8 free days before demurrage and detention charges start, so plan the truck or rail pickup before the box lands.

Of the 65 port to port routes from Nhava Sheva in this directory, Yokohama is the 36th shortest. Closer destinations include Dalian (5,126 nm), Incheon (5,111 nm) and Busan (5,042 nm).