Japan

Port of Shimizu Ko (JP SMZ)

Japan
Also known as: Simizu
Port of Shimizu Ko, Japan © Alpsdake · CC BY-SA 4.0
Port information
UN/LOCODE JP SMZ
Coordinates 35.0167, 138.5000 (35°01′N 138°30′E)
Region JP-22
Nearest city Shimizu
Body of water North Pacific Ocean
First port of entry Yes
Harbor
Harbor size Small
Harbor type Coastal, natural
Shelter Fair
Tidal range 2 m
Channel depth 11 m
Anchorage depth 23.2 m
Cargo pier depth 14 m
Oil terminal depth 20.1 m
Services
Pilotage compulsory No
Pilotage available Yes
Tug assistance Yes
Quarantine / pratique Yes
Repairs Limited
Dry dock Small
Marine railway (slipway) Small
Medical facilities Yes
Rail connection Yes
Entrance restricted by ice No
Entrance restricted by tide No
Overhead limits No
Facilities
Wharves
Cranes
Fixed crane Mobile crane Lifts 25–49 t Lifts 50–100 t
Supplies
Deck supplies Fuel oil Fresh water Diesel fuel Engine supplies
Ratings
  • Container Port Performance Index (2025): #59
  • Liner Shipping Connectivity Index: 170.62

Shimizu Ko operates as a working harbor in Japan, linked to regional and international trade routes. A Small harbor laid out as Coastal, natural sets the scale of operations at Shimizu Ko. Draft at the approach to Shimizu Ko is constrained by a 11.0 m channel depth. Cargo moving through Shimizu Ko typically connects onward through Shimizu.

Frequently asked questions

Where is the port of Shimizu Ko located?
Shimizu Ko is a seaport in Japan, near Shimizu.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Shimizu Ko?
The UN/LOCODE for Shimizu Ko is JP SMZ.
What is the channel depth at Shimizu Ko?
The channel depth at Shimizu Ko is 11 m.
Nearby ports
Distance to major hubs

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