Seaport · Japan
Port of Matsu-Shima
Matsu-Shima (Japan) is a very small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 62333). It lies on the East China Sea.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- Japan
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- JPMTS
- World Port Index no.
- 62333
- Coordinates
- 32.93°N, 129.60°E
- Harbor size
- Very small
- Harbor type
- Open roadstead
- Shelter afforded
- Poor
- Waters
- East China Sea; North Pacific Ocean
- WPI region
- Japan
- Repairs
- Limited
Depths and vessel limits
Values as reported in the World Port Index; where a field is not shown, no value is reported.
| Anchorage depth | 9.4 m |
|---|---|
| Cargo pier depth | 7.9 m |
| Oil terminal depth | 7.9 m |
| Tidal range | 3.0 m |
Navigation and port entry
- ETA message required
- Quarantine: pratique
- Quarantine: other
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage compulsory
- Pilotage available
- Tugs: assistance
Services
- Longshoremen
- Medical facilities
Supplies
- Provisions
- Potable water
- Fuel oil
Communications and connections
- Telephone
- Radio
- Radiotelephone
- Airport
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) | 1,830 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 1,830 nm |
| Hai Phong | 1,420 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Matsu-Shima, 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 Matsu-Shima
Where is Port of Matsu-Shima?
Matsu-Shima (Japan) lies on the East China Sea, at about 32.93°N, 129.60°E.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Matsu-Shima?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE JPMTS for Matsu-Shima. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
How far is Matsu-Shima from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 1,830 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 1,420 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include Hakata (Fukuoka), Busan, Gwangyang.
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Matsu-Shima?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Matsu-Shima 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.