Seaport · Japan
Port of Hirara Ko
Hirara Ko (Japan) is a very small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 62510). It lies on the East China Sea.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- Japan
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- JPHRR
- World Port Index no.
- 62510
- Coordinates
- 24.80°N, 125.28°E
- Harbor size
- Very small
- Harbor type
- Coastal (natural)
- Shelter afforded
- Fair
- Waters
- East China Sea; North Pacific Ocean
- WPI region
- Nansei Shoto
- Repairs
- Emergency only
Depths and vessel limits
Values as reported in the World Port Index; where a field is not shown, no value is reported.
| Channel depth | 7.9 m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage depth | 23.2 m |
| Cargo pier depth | 7.9 m |
| Tidal range | 1.0 m |
Entrance restrictions
- Tide
- Heavy swell
Navigation and port entry
- Quarantine: pratique
Services
- Medical facilities
Communications and connections
- Telefax
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) | 1,350 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 1,350 nm |
| Hai Phong | 1,050 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Hirara Ko, 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. 158 (Enroute) - Japan - Volume I.
Frequently asked questions about Hirara Ko
Where is Port of Hirara Ko?
Hirara Ko (Japan) lies on the East China Sea, at about 24.80°N, 125.28°E.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Hirara Ko?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE JPHRR for Hirara Ko. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
How far is Hirara Ko from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 1,350 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 1,050 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include Keelung, Kaohsiung, Ningbo-Zhoushan.
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Hirara Ko?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Hirara Ko 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.