Seaport · Japan
Port of Nishihara
Nishihara (Japan) is a very small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 62497). It lies on the East China Sea.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- Japan
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- JPNHR
- World Port Index no.
- 62497
- Coordinates
- 26.22°N, 127.80°E
- Harbor size
- Very small
- Harbor type
- Open roadstead
- Shelter afforded
- Fair
- Waters
- East China Sea; North Pacific Ocean
- WPI region
- Japan
Depths and vessel limits
Values as reported in the World Port Index; where a field is not shown, no value is reported.
| Oil terminal depth | 12.5 m |
|---|---|
| Tidal range | 1.0 m |
Navigation and port entry
- ETA message required
- Quarantine: pratique
- Quarantine: other
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage available
- Pilotage advisable
- Tugs: assistance
Services
- Medical facilities
- Dirty ballast disposal
Supplies
- Potable water
- Fuel oil
Communications and connections
- 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) | 1,510 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 1,510 nm |
| Hai Phong | 1,200 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Nishihara, 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 Nishihara
Where is Port of Nishihara?
Nishihara (Japan) lies on the East China Sea, at about 26.22°N, 127.80°E.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Nishihara?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE JPNHR for Nishihara. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
How far is Nishihara from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 1,510 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 1,200 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include Keelung, Ningbo-Zhoushan, Shanghai.
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Nishihara?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Nishihara 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.