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# Ocean Freight: Tokyo → Santos

The Tokyo → Santos trade lane connects Tokyo, Japan with Santos, Brazil, a sea distance of roughly 12,548 nautical miles. Direct services typically take 36–52 days port to port, depending on the carrier, the rotation and whether the box is transshipped at a hub. Use ShipScanner's live schedule search to find actual sailings, cut-offs and the fastest routing for your cargo.

## Key facts
- **Origin:** Tokyo (JPTYO)
- **Destination:** Santos (BRSSZ)
- **Transit (est.):** 36–52 days
- **Sea distance:** ~12,548 nm
- **Trade:** East Asia → Latin America

## Carriers operating this corridor
- [Maersk (MAEU)](https://shipscanner.co/carriers/maeu)
- [MSC (MSCU)](https://shipscanner.co/carriers/mscu)
- [CMA CGM (CMDU)](https://shipscanner.co/carriers/cmdu)
- [Hapag-Lloyd (HLCU)](https://shipscanner.co/carriers/hlcu)
- [ONE (ONEY)](https://shipscanner.co/carriers/oney)
- [COSCO (COSU)](https://shipscanner.co/carriers/cosu)
- [Evergreen (EGLV)](https://shipscanner.co/carriers/eglv)
- [OOCL (OOLU)](https://shipscanner.co/carriers/oolu)

## Frequently asked questions
### How long does shipping from Tokyo to Santos take?

Ocean transit from Tokyo to Santos typically takes 36–52 days port to port. Direct services sit at the lower end; routings with a transshipment take longer. Search live schedules for exact dates.

### What is the sea distance from Tokyo to Santos?

The approximate sea distance is 12,548 nautical miles. Actual sailed distance varies with the vessel's rotation and any transshipment calls.

### Which carriers ship from Tokyo to Santos?

Major ocean carriers including Maersk, MSC, CMA CGM, Hapag-Lloyd, ONE and COSCO operate services on the East Asia → Latin America trade. ShipScanner aggregates their schedules so you can compare transit time and frequency.

### How can I track a container from Tokyo to Santos?

Enter your container, bill-of-lading or booking number on ShipScanner to see live vessel position, milestones and estimated arrival across every major carrier — no per-carrier login needed.

## Related trade lanes
- [Busan → Santos](https://shipscanner.co/freight/busan-krpus-to-santos-brssz) — 36–52 days · East Asia → Latin America
- [Hong Kong → Santos](https://shipscanner.co/freight/hong-kong-hkhkg-to-santos-brssz) — 35–51 days · East Asia → Latin America
- [Kaohsiung → Santos](https://shipscanner.co/freight/kaohsiung-twkhh-to-santos-brssz) — 36–52 days · East Asia → Latin America
- [Ningbo-Zhoushan → Santos](https://shipscanner.co/freight/ningbo-zhoushan-cnngb-to-santos-brssz) — 36–52 days · East Asia → Latin America
- [Shanghai → Santos](https://shipscanner.co/freight/shanghai-cnsha-to-santos-brssz) — 36–52 days · East Asia → Latin America
- [Yantian → Santos](https://shipscanner.co/freight/yantian-cnytn-to-santos-brssz) — 35–51 days · East Asia → Latin America
- [Yokohama → Santos](https://shipscanner.co/freight/yokohama-jpyok-to-santos-brssz) — 36–52 days · East Asia → Latin America
- [Tokyo → Antwerp](https://shipscanner.co/freight/tokyo-jptyo-to-antwerp-beanr) — 20–30 days · East Asia → North Europe

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