Japan

Port of Kawasaki Ko (JP KWS)

Japan
Port information
UN/LOCODE JP KWS
Coordinates 35.5000, 139.7667 (35°30′N 139°46′E)
Region JP-14
Nearest city Kawasaki
Body of water North Pacific Ocean
First port of entry Yes
Harbor
Harbor size Large
Harbor type Coastal, breakwater
Shelter Good
Tidal range 4 m
Channel depth 11 m
Anchorage depth 17.1 m
Cargo pier depth 21.6 m
Oil terminal depth 20.1 m
Max. vessel (L × B × draft) 315.2 m
Services
Pilotage compulsory Yes
Pilotage available Yes
Tug assistance Yes
Quarantine / pratique Yes
Repairs Major
Dry dock Medium
Marine railway (slipway) Medium
Medical facilities Yes
Nearest airport Yes
Rail connection Yes
Entrance restricted by ice No
Entrance restricted by tide No
Overhead limits Yes
Facilities
Wharves Mediterranean mooring
Cranes
Fixed crane Lifts up to 24 t
Supplies
Deck supplies Fuel oil Fresh water Diesel fuel Provisions
Ratings
  • Container Port Performance Index (2025): #122
  • Liner Shipping Connectivity Index: 65.79

Kawasaki Ko is a seaport on the coast of Japan, handling commercial vessel traffic. The harbor is classed as Large, with a Coastal, breakwater layout. The channel depth runs to 11.0 m, a key limit on vessel draft. The port lies close to Kawasaki, the nearest major population center.

Frequently asked questions

Where is the port of Kawasaki Ko located?
Kawasaki Ko is a seaport in Japan, near Kawasaki.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Kawasaki Ko?
The UN/LOCODE for Kawasaki Ko is JP KWS.
What is the channel depth at Kawasaki Ko?
The channel depth at Kawasaki Ko is 11 m.
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