Seaport · Japan
Port of Minamata Ko
Minamata Ko (Japan) is a very small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 62250). It lies on the East China Sea.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- Japan
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- JPMIN
- World Port Index no.
- 62250
- Coordinates
- 32.20°N, 130.38°E
- Harbor size
- Very small
- Harbor type
- Coastal (breakwater)
- Shelter afforded
- Fair
- Waters
- East China Sea; North Pacific Ocean
- WPI region
- Japan
- Other names
- Minamata
- Repairs
- Limited
- 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 | 15.5 m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage depth | 9.4 m |
| Cargo pier depth | 9.4 m |
| Tidal range | 2.0 m |
Facilities
- Wharves
- Anchorage
Cranes and lifting
- Floating cranes
- Lifts 25–49 t
Entrance restrictions
- Other restrictions
Navigation and port entry
- Good holding ground
- Quarantine: pratique
- Quarantine: other
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage available
- Tugs: assistance
Services
- Longshoremen
- Medical facilities
- Dirty ballast disposal
Supplies
- Potable water
- Fuel oil
Communications and connections
- Telephone
- Telefax
- 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) | 1,830 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 1,830 nm |
| Hai Phong | 1,440 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Minamata 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 Minamata Ko
Where is Port of Minamata Ko?
Minamata Ko (Japan) lies on the East China Sea, at about 32.20°N, 130.38°E.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Minamata Ko?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE JPMIN for Minamata Ko. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
How far is Minamata Ko from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 1,830 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 1,440 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 Minamata Ko?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Minamata 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.