Seaport · Japan
Port of Namikata
Namikata (Japan) is a very small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 61664). It lies on the Sea of Japan.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- Japan
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- JPNIT
- World Port Index no.
- 61664
- Coordinates
- 34.12°N, 132.90°E
- Harbor size
- Very small
- Harbor type
- Open roadstead
- Shelter afforded
- Poor
- Waters
- Sea of Japan; North Pacific Ocean
- WPI region
- Japan
- Repairs
- None
Depths and vessel limits
Values as reported in the World Port Index; where a field is not shown, no value is reported.
| Channel depth | 23.2 m |
|---|---|
| Oil terminal depth | 21.6 m |
| Tidal range | 4.0 m |
Entrance restrictions
- Other restrictions
- Overhead limits
Navigation and port entry
- ETA message required
- Quarantine: pratique
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage compulsory
- Pilotage available
- Pilotage advisable
- Tugs: assistance
Communications and connections
- 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) | 2,000 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 2,010 nm |
| Hai Phong | 1,600 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Namikata, 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 Namikata
Where is Port of Namikata?
Namikata (Japan) lies on the Sea of Japan, at about 34.12°N, 132.90°E.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Namikata?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE JPNIT for Namikata. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
How far is Namikata from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 2,000 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 1,600 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include Kobe, Hakata (Fukuoka), Osaka.
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Namikata?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Namikata 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.