Seaport · Japan
Port of Kure
Kure (Japan) is a medium-sized port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 61640). It lies on the Sea of Japan.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- Japan
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- JPKRE
- World Port Index no.
- 61640
- Coordinates
- 34.23°N, 132.55°E
- Harbor size
- Medium-sized
- Harbor type
- Coastal (natural)
- Shelter afforded
- Good
- Waters
- Sea of Japan; North Pacific Ocean
- WPI region
- Japan
- Repairs
- Major
- Dry dock
- Large
- 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 | 17.1 m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage depth | 21.6 m |
| Cargo pier depth | 17.1 m |
| Oil terminal depth | 14.0 m |
| Tidal range | 4.0 m |
| Max vessel length | 156.7 m |
Facilities
- Wharves
- Anchorage
Cranes and lifting
- Mobile cranes
- Floating cranes
- Lifts over 100 t
- Lifts 50–100 t
- Lifts 25–49 t
- Lifts 0–24 t
Entrance restrictions
- Tide
- Heavy swell
- Other restrictions
Navigation and port entry
- First port of entry
- ETA message required
- Good holding ground
- Turning area
- Quarantine: pratique
- Quarantine: other
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage available
- Pilotage advisable
- Tugs: assistance
Services
- Longshoremen
- Electricity
- Steam
- Navigation equipment
- Electrical repair
- Medical facilities
- Garbage disposal
Supplies
- Provisions
- Potable water
- Fuel oil
- Diesel oil
- Deck supplies
- Engine supplies
Communications and connections
- Telephone
- 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) | 1,990 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 2,000 nm |
| Hai Phong | 1,590 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Kure, 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 Kure
Where is Port of Kure?
Kure (Japan) lies on the Sea of Japan, at about 34.23°N, 132.55°E.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Kure?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE JPKRE for Kure. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
What is the maximum vessel size at Kure?
The World Port Index reports a maximum vessel length 156.7 m for Kure. Limits can change with dredging and terminal works, so check with the port or agent.
How far is Kure from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 1,990 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 1,590 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include Hakata (Fukuoka), Kobe, Osaka.
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Kure?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Kure 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.