Seaport · Japan
Port of Sendai-Shiogama
Sendai-Shiogama (Japan) is a small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 61350). It lies on the North Pacific Ocean.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- Japan
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- JPSGM
- World Port Index no.
- 61350
- Coordinates
- 38.32°N, 141.03°E
- Harbor size
- Small
- Harbor type
- Coastal (natural)
- Shelter afforded
- Fair
- Waters
- North Pacific Ocean
- WPI region
- Japan
- Other names
- Siogama
- Repairs
- Major
- Dry dock
- 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 | 6.4 m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage depth | 11.0 m |
| Cargo pier depth | 7.9 m |
| Oil terminal depth | 17.1 m |
| Tidal range | 1.0 m |
Facilities
- Wharves
- Anchorage
Entrance restrictions
- Heavy swell
- Other restrictions
Navigation and port entry
- First port of entry
- ETA message required
- Turning area
- Quarantine: pratique
- Quarantine: other
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage available
- Pilotage advisable
- Tugs: assistance
Services
- Longshoremen
- Electricity
- Steam
- Navigation equipment
- Electrical repair
- Medical facilities
- Dirty ballast disposal
Supplies
- Provisions
- Potable water
- Diesel oil
- Deck supplies
- Engine supplies
Communications and connections
- Telephone
- Telefax
- 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) | 2,470 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 2,470 nm |
| Hai Phong | 2,060 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Sendai-Shiogama, 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 Sendai-Shiogama
Where is Port of Sendai-Shiogama?
Sendai-Shiogama (Japan) lies on the North Pacific Ocean, at about 38.32°N, 141.03°E.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Sendai-Shiogama?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE JPSGM for Sendai-Shiogama. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
How far is Sendai-Shiogama from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 2,470 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 2,060 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include Tokyo, Yokohama, Shimizu.
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Sendai-Shiogama?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Sendai-Shiogama 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.