Seaport · Japan
Port of Onomichi-Itozaki
Onomichi-Itozaki (Japan) is a large port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 61630). It lies on the Sea of Japan.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- Japan
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- JPONX
- World Port Index no.
- 61630
- Coordinates
- 34.38°N, 133.17°E
- Harbor size
- Large
- Harbor type
- Coastal (natural)
- Shelter afforded
- Good
- Waters
- Sea of Japan; North Pacific Ocean
- WPI region
- Japan
- Repairs
- Limited
- Dry dock
- Large
- Railway (slipway)
- Medium
Depths and vessel limits
Values as reported in the World Port Index; where a field is not shown, no value is reported.
| Channel depth | 9.4 m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage depth | 9.4 m |
| Cargo pier depth | 9.4 m |
| Tidal range | 3.0 m |
Facilities
- Wharves
- Anchorage
Cranes and lifting
- Floating cranes
- Lifts 0–24 t
Entrance restrictions
- Overhead limits
Navigation and port entry
- ETA message required
- Quarantine: pratique
- Quarantine: other
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage available
- Pilotage advisable
- Tugs: assistance
Services
- Longshoremen
- Medical facilities
- Dirty ballast disposal
Supplies
- Provisions
- Potable water
- Fuel oil
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) | 2,020 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 2,030 nm |
| Hai Phong | 1,620 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Onomichi-Itozaki, 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 Onomichi-Itozaki
Where is Port of Onomichi-Itozaki?
Onomichi-Itozaki (Japan) lies on the Sea of Japan, at about 34.38°N, 133.17°E.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Onomichi-Itozaki?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE JPONX for Onomichi-Itozaki. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
How far is Onomichi-Itozaki from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 2,020 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 1,620 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include Kobe, Osaka, Hakata (Fukuoka).
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Onomichi-Itozaki?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Onomichi-Itozaki 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.