Seaport · Japan
Port of Hitachi
Hitachi (Japan) is a very small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 61356). It lies on the North Pacific Ocean.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- Japan
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- JPHTC
- World Port Index no.
- 61356
- Coordinates
- 36.50°N, 140.63°E
- Harbor size
- Very small
- Harbor type
- River (basins)
- Shelter afforded
- Fair
- Waters
- North Pacific Ocean
- WPI region
- Japan
- Other names
- Hitaki Ko
- 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 | 7.9 m |
|---|---|
| Cargo pier depth | 11.0 m |
| Oil terminal depth | 6.4 m |
| Tidal range | 1.0 m |
Cranes and lifting
- Fixed cranes
- Mobile cranes
- Lifts over 100 t
- Lifts 25–49 t
- Lifts 0–24 t
Entrance restrictions
- Other restrictions
Navigation and port entry
- ETA message required
- Good holding ground
- Quarantine: pratique
- Quarantine: other
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage available
- Tugs: assistance
Services
- Longshoremen
- Dirty ballast disposal
Supplies
- Potable water
- Deck supplies
- Engine supplies
Communications and connections
- Radiotelephone
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) | 2,400 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 2,400 nm |
| Hai Phong | 2,000 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Hitachi, 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 Hitachi
Where is Port of Hitachi?
Hitachi (Japan) lies on the North Pacific Ocean, at about 36.50°N, 140.63°E.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Hitachi?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE JPHTC for Hitachi. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
How far is Hitachi from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 2,400 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 2,000 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include Tokyo, Yokohama, Shimizu.
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Hitachi?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Hitachi 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.