Seaport · Japan
Port of Hososhima Ko
Hososhima Ko (Japan) is a very small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 62190). It lies on the East China Sea.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- Japan
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- JPHSM
- World Port Index no.
- 62190
- Coordinates
- 32.43°N, 131.67°E
- Harbor size
- Very small
- Harbor type
- Coastal (breakwater)
- Shelter afforded
- Fair
- Waters
- East China Sea; North Pacific Ocean
- WPI region
- Japan
- Repairs
- Limited
- Dry dock
- Medium
- Railway (slipway)
- Small
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 | 14.0 m |
| Cargo pier depth | 9.4 m |
| Oil terminal depth | 9.4 m |
| Tidal range | 2.0 m |
Facilities
- Wharves
Cranes and lifting
- Fixed cranes
- Mobile cranes
- Floating cranes
- Lifts 25–49 t
- Lifts 0–24 t
Entrance restrictions
- Heavy swell
- Other restrictions
Navigation and port entry
- First port of entry
- ETA message required
- Quarantine: pratique
- Quarantine: other
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage available
- Tugs: assistance
- Tugs: salvage
Services
- Longshoremen
- Medical facilities
- Garbage disposal
Supplies
- Provisions
- Potable water
- Fuel oil
Communications and connections
- Radio
- Radiotelephone
- 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) | 1,890 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 1,890 nm |
| Hai Phong | 1,500 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Hososhima 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 Hososhima Ko
Where is Port of Hososhima Ko?
Hososhima Ko (Japan) lies on the East China Sea, at about 32.43°N, 131.67°E.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Hososhima Ko?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE JPHSM for Hososhima Ko. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
How far is Hososhima Ko from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 1,890 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 1,500 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 Hososhima Ko?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Hososhima 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.