Japan

Port of Hakata (JP HKT)

Japan
Port of Hakata, Japan © Hideyuki KAMON from Takarazuka / 宝塚市, Hyogo / 兵庫県, Japan / 日本 · CC BY-SA 2.0
Port information
UN/LOCODE JP HKT
Coordinates 33.6000, 130.4000 (33°36′N 130°24′E)
Region JP-40
Body of water Korea Strait; North Pacific Ocean
First port of entry Yes
Harbor
Harbor size Medium
Harbor type Coastal, breakwater
Shelter Good
Tidal range 2 m
Channel depth 14 m
Anchorage depth 12.5 m
Cargo pier depth 14 m
Oil terminal depth 4.9 m
Services
Pilotage compulsory No
Pilotage available Yes
Tug assistance Yes
Quarantine / pratique Yes
Repairs Limited
Marine railway (slipway) Medium
Medical facilities Yes
Nearest airport Yes
Rail connection Yes
Entrance restricted by ice No
Entrance restricted by tide Yes
Facilities
Wharves
Cranes
Fixed crane Mobile crane Floating crane Lifts 25–49 t
Supplies
Fuel oil Fresh water Diesel fuel
Ratings
  • Container Port Performance Index (2025): #106
  • Liner Shipping Connectivity Index: 278.94

Located in Japan, the port of Hakata serves as a call point for merchant shipping. By World Port Index classification, Hakata has a Medium harbor of the Coastal, breakwater type. Ships approaching Hakata work with a channel depth of 14.0 m.

Frequently asked questions

Where is the port of Hakata located?
Hakata is a seaport in Japan.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Hakata?
The UN/LOCODE for Hakata is JP HKT.
What is the channel depth at Hakata?
The channel depth at Hakata is 14 m.
Nearby ports
Distance to major hubs

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