Seaport · Japan
Port of Shimoda Ko
Shimoda Ko (Japan) is a very small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 61420). It lies on the North Pacific Ocean.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- Japan
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- JPSMD
- World Port Index no.
- 61420
- Coordinates
- 34.67°N, 138.95°E
- Harbor size
- Very small
- Harbor type
- Coastal (breakwater)
- Shelter afforded
- Fair
- Waters
- North Pacific Ocean
- WPI region
- Japan
- Repairs
- Limited
- 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 | 3.4 m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage depth | 4.9 m |
| Cargo pier depth | 4.9 m |
| Tidal range | 1.0 m |
Facilities
- Wharves
- Anchorage
Cranes and lifting
- Fixed cranes
- Mobile cranes
Entrance restrictions
- Other restrictions
Navigation and port entry
- ETA message required
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage available
- Local assistance
- Tugs: assistance
- Tugs: salvage
Services
- Longshoremen
- Medical facilities
- Garbage disposal
Supplies
- Provisions
- Potable water
- Fuel oil
- Diesel oil
Communications and connections
- Telephone
- Telefax
- 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) | 2,270 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 2,270 nm |
| Hai Phong | 1,890 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Shimoda Ko, 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 Shimoda Ko
Where is Port of Shimoda Ko?
Shimoda Ko (Japan) lies on the North Pacific Ocean, at about 34.67°N, 138.95°E.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Shimoda Ko?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE JPSMD for Shimoda Ko. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
How far is Shimoda Ko from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 2,270 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 1,890 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include Shimizu, Yokohama, Tokyo.
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Shimoda Ko?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Shimoda Ko 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.