Seaport · Japan
Port of Beppu
Beppu (Japan) is a very small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 62150). It lies on the Korea Strait.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- Japan
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- JPBPU
- World Port Index no.
- 62150
- Coordinates
- 33.32°N, 131.52°E
- Harbor size
- Very small
- Harbor type
- Coastal (breakwater)
- Shelter afforded
- Fair
- Waters
- Korea Strait; 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 | 23.2 m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage depth | 23.2 m |
| Cargo pier depth | 12.5 m |
| Tidal range | 2.0 m |
Facilities
- Anchorage
Entrance restrictions
- Other restrictions
Navigation and port entry
- First port of entry
- ETA message required
- Quarantine: pratique
- Quarantine: other
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage available
- Local assistance
- Tugs: assistance
Services
- Longshoremen
- Electricity
- Medical facilities
Supplies
- Provisions
- Potable water
- Fuel oil
- Diesel oil
Communications and connections
- Radio
- Radiotelephone
- Airport
- Rail
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) | 1,920 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 1,920 nm |
| Hai Phong | 1,520 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Beppu, 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 Beppu
Where is Port of Beppu?
Beppu (Japan) lies on the Korea Strait, at about 33.32°N, 131.52°E.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Beppu?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE JPBPU for Beppu. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
How far is Beppu from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 1,920 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 1,520 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include Hakata (Fukuoka), Busan, Kobe.
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Beppu?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Beppu 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.