Seaport · Japan
Port of Wakkanai
Wakkanai (Japan) is a small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 61260). It lies on the Sea of Japan.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- Japan
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- JPWKJ
- World Port Index no.
- 61260
- Coordinates
- 43.42°N, 141.68°E
- Harbor size
- Small
- Harbor type
- Coastal (breakwater)
- Shelter afforded
- Fair
- Waters
- Sea of Japan; North Pacific Ocean
- WPI region
- Japan
- Repairs
- Limited
- Dry dock
- Small
- 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 | 14.0 m |
| Cargo pier depth | 11.0 m |
| Oil terminal depth | 7.5 m |
| Tidal range | 0.4 m |
| Entrance width | 12.8 m |
| Max vessel length | 240.0 m |
| Max vessel beam | 30.0 m |
Facilities
- Wharves
Cranes and lifting
- Fixed cranes
- Mobile cranes
- Floating cranes
Entrance restrictions
- Tide
- Heavy swell
- Ice
- Other restrictions
Navigation and port entry
- First port of entry
- ETA message required
- Quarantine: pratique
- Quarantine: other
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage available
- Tugs: assistance
Services
- Longshoremen
- Medical facilities
- Dirty ballast disposal
Supplies
- Provisions
- Potable water
- Fuel 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) | 2,670 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 2,670 nm |
| Hai Phong | 2,210 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Wakkanai, 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 Wakkanai
Where is Port of Wakkanai?
Wakkanai (Japan) lies on the Sea of Japan, at about 43.42°N, 141.68°E.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Wakkanai?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE JPWKJ for Wakkanai. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
What is the maximum vessel size at Wakkanai?
The World Port Index reports a maximum vessel length 240.0 m, beam 30.0 m for Wakkanai. Limits can change with dredging and terminal works, so check with the port or agent.
How far is Wakkanai from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 2,670 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 2,210 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 Wakkanai?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Wakkanai 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.