Seaport · Japan
Port of Kashima Ko
Kashima Ko (Japan) is a small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 61357). It lies on the North Pacific Ocean.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- Japan
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- JPKSM
- World Port Index no.
- 61357
- Coordinates
- 35.93°N, 140.70°E
- Harbor size
- Small
- Harbor type
- Coastal (breakwater)
- Shelter afforded
- Excellent
- Waters
- North Pacific Ocean
- WPI region
- Japan
- Repairs
- Limited
- Dry dock
- 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 | 18.6 m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage depth | 21.6 m |
| Cargo pier depth | 9.4 m |
| Oil terminal depth | 18.6 m |
Facilities
- Wharves
- Anchorage
Cranes and lifting
- Fixed cranes
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 available
- Local assistance
- Tugs: assistance
Services
- Longshoremen
- Medical facilities
- Dirty ballast disposal
Supplies
- Potable water
- Fuel oil
Communications and connections
- Telephone
- Telefax
- 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) | 2,380 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 2,380 nm |
| Hai Phong | 2,000 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Kashima 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 Kashima Ko
Where is Port of Kashima Ko?
Kashima Ko (Japan) lies on the North Pacific Ocean, at about 35.93°N, 140.70°E.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Kashima Ko?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE JPKSM for Kashima Ko. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
How far is Kashima Ko from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 2,380 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 Kashima Ko?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Kashima 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.