Seaport · Japan
Port of Amagasaki
Amagasaki (Japan) is a small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 61555). It lies on the Sea of Japan.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- Japan
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- JPAMA
- World Port Index no.
- 61555
- Coordinates
- 34.70°N, 135.38°E
- Harbor size
- Small
- Harbor type
- Coastal (tide gates)
- Shelter afforded
- Fair
- Waters
- Sea of Japan; North Pacific Ocean
- WPI region
- Japan
- Repairs
- Limited
Depths and vessel limits
Values as reported in the World Port Index; where a field is not shown, no value is reported.
| Channel depth | 9.4 m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage depth | 11.0 m |
| Cargo pier depth | 9.4 m |
| Oil terminal depth | 9.4 m |
| Tidal range | 2.0 m |
Facilities
- Wharves
- Anchorage
- Med. mooring
Cranes and lifting
- Fixed cranes
- Mobile cranes
- Lifts 0–24 t
Entrance restrictions
- Other restrictions
- Overhead limits
Navigation and port entry
- First port of entry
- ETA message required
- Good holding ground
- Quarantine: pratique
- Quarantine: other
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage compulsory
- Pilotage available
- Tugs: assistance
Services
- Longshoremen
- Medical facilities
- Dirty ballast disposal
Supplies
- Provisions
- Potable water
- Fuel oil
- Diesel oil
Communications and connections
- Telephone
- Radio
- Radiotelephone
- Airport
Only items reported as available in the World Port Index are listed.
Distance from Vietnam
Great-circle (straight-line) distances from Vietnam’s main port clusters. Actual sea routes are longer, as ships follow sea lanes around land.
| From | Great-circle distance |
|---|---|
| Cat Lai (Ho Chi Minh City) | 2,120 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 2,120 nm |
| Hai Phong | 1,730 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Amagasaki, with full port guides:
Data source
Port characteristics on this page come from the NGA World Port Index (Pub. 150, U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency), as distributed in the seaport-data-js dataset. The index is a navigational reference and may not reflect recent construction, terminal changes or current operating limits. Always confirm details with the port authority, agent or carrier. Sailing directions: Sailing Directions Pub. 159 (Enroute) - Japan - Volume II.
Frequently asked questions about Amagasaki
Where is Port of Amagasaki?
Amagasaki (Japan) lies on the Sea of Japan, at about 34.70°N, 135.38°E.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Amagasaki?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE JPAMA for Amagasaki. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
How far is Amagasaki from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 2,120 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 1,730 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include Osaka, Kobe, Nagoya.
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Amagasaki?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Amagasaki through our carrier contracts and agent network. Send us your cargo details for a quote.
Information on this page is general guidance compiled by Global Logistic Group from public sources. Port facilities, carrier networks, routings and transit times change frequently; always confirm current schedules, cut-offs and requirements with us or the carrier before booking.