Seaport · Japan
Port of Shibushi Wan
Shibushi Wan (Japan) is a small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 62224). It lies on the East China Sea.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- Japan
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- JPSBS
- World Port Index no.
- 62224
- Coordinates
- 31.47°N, 131.10°E
- Harbor size
- Small
- Harbor type
- Coastal (breakwater)
- Shelter afforded
- Fair
- Waters
- East China Sea; North Pacific Ocean
- WPI region
- Japan
- Repairs
- Limited
- 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 | 9.4 m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage depth | 21.6 m |
| Cargo pier depth | 11.0 m |
| Tidal range | 2.0 m |
Cranes and lifting
- Mobile cranes
- Lifts 50–100 t
Entrance restrictions
- Heavy swell
- Overhead limits
Navigation and port entry
- ETA message required
- Quarantine: pratique
- Quarantine: other
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage available
- Pilotage advisable
- Tugs: assistance
Services
- Medical facilities
Supplies
- Potable water
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) | 1,830 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 1,840 nm |
| Hai Phong | 1,460 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Shibushi Wan, 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 Shibushi Wan
Where is Port of Shibushi Wan?
Shibushi Wan (Japan) lies on the East China Sea, at about 31.47°N, 131.10°E.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Shibushi Wan?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE JPSBS for Shibushi Wan. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
How far is Shibushi Wan from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 1,830 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 1,460 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include Hakata (Fukuoka), Busan, Gwangyang.
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Shibushi Wan?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Shibushi Wan 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.