Seaport · Japan
Port of Uchiura
Uchiura (Japan) is a very small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 61802). It lies on the Sea of Japan.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- Japan
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- JPUCR
- World Port Index no.
- 61802
- Coordinates
- 35.52°N, 135.50°E
- Harbor size
- Very small
- Harbor type
- Coastal (natural)
- Shelter afforded
- Poor
- Waters
- Sea of Japan; North Pacific Ocean
- WPI region
- Japan
- Repairs
- Limited
Depths and vessel limits
Values as reported in the World Port Index; where a field is not shown, no value is reported.
| Channel depth | 20.1 m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage depth | 14.0 m |
| Cargo pier depth | 20.1 m |
Entrance restrictions
- Heavy swell
Navigation and port entry
- ETA message required
- Good holding ground
- Quarantine: pratique
- Quarantine: other
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage available
- Tugs: assistance
Services
- Longshoremen
Communications and connections
- Radiotelephone
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) | 2,160 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 2,160 nm |
| Hai Phong | 1,750 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Uchiura, 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 Uchiura
Where is Port of Uchiura?
Uchiura (Japan) lies on the Sea of Japan, at about 35.52°N, 135.50°E.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Uchiura?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE JPUCR for Uchiura. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
How far is Uchiura from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 2,160 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 1,750 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include Kobe, Osaka, Nagoya.
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Uchiura?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Uchiura 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.