Seaport · Japan
Port of Sakai-Senboku
Sakai-Senboku (Japan) is a medium-sized port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 61547). It lies on the Sea of Japan.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- Japan
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- JPSBK
- World Port Index no.
- 61547
- Coordinates
- 34.55°N, 135.43°E
- Harbor size
- Medium-sized
- Harbor type
- Coastal (breakwater)
- Shelter afforded
- Good
- Waters
- Sea of Japan; North Pacific Ocean
- WPI region
- Japan
- Repairs
- Limited
- Dry dock
- Medium
- 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 | 17.1 m |
| Oil terminal depth | 18.6 m |
| Tidal range | 1.0 m |
Facilities
- Wharves
Cranes and lifting
- Fixed cranes
Entrance restrictions
- Tide
- Overhead limits
Navigation and port entry
- First port of entry
- ETA message required
- Quarantine: pratique
- Quarantine: other
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage compulsory
- Pilotage available
- Pilotage advisable
- Tugs: assistance
Services
- Longshoremen
- Medical facilities
- Dirty ballast disposal
Supplies
- Potable water
- Fuel oil
- Diesel oil
Communications and connections
- 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) | 2,120 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 2,120 nm |
| Hai Phong | 1,720 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Sakai-Senboku, 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 Sakai-Senboku
Where is Port of Sakai-Senboku?
Sakai-Senboku (Japan) lies on the Sea of Japan, at about 34.55°N, 135.43°E.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Sakai-Senboku?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE JPSBK for Sakai-Senboku. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
How far is Sakai-Senboku from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 2,120 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 1,720 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include Osaka, Kobe, Nagoya.
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Sakai-Senboku?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Sakai-Senboku 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.