Japan

Port of Kobe (JP UKB)

Japan
Port of Kobe, Japan © 663highland · CC BY 2.5
Port information
UN/LOCODE JP UKB
Coordinates 34.6500, 135.1833 (34°39′N 135°11′E)
Region JP-28
Nearest city Kōbe
Body of water Sea of Japan; North Pacific Ocean
First port of entry Yes
Harbor
Harbor size Large
Harbor type Open roadstead
Shelter Good
Tidal range 2 m
Channel depth 14 m
Anchorage depth 15.5 m
Cargo pier depth 14 m
Oil terminal depth 14 m
Services
Pilotage compulsory Yes
Pilotage available Yes
Tug assistance Yes
Quarantine / pratique Yes
Repairs Major
Dry dock Large
Marine railway (slipway) Small
Medical facilities Yes
Nearest airport Yes
Rail connection Yes
Entrance restricted by ice No
Entrance restricted by tide No
Facilities
Wharves Mediterranean mooring
Cranes
Fixed crane Mobile crane Floating crane Lifts up to 24 t Lifts 25–49 t
Supplies
Deck supplies Fuel oil Fresh water Diesel fuel Engine supplies
Ratings
  • Container Port Performance Index (2025): #10
  • Liner Shipping Connectivity Index: 542.13

Kobe operates as a working harbor in Japan, linked to regional and international trade routes. A Large harbor laid out as Open roadstead sets the scale of operations at Kobe. Draft at the approach to Kobe is constrained by a 14.0 m channel depth. Cargo moving through Kobe typically connects onward through Kōbe.

Frequently asked questions

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

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