# Imari (JP IMI)

**UN/LOCODE:** JP IMI  
**Country:** Japan  
**Water Body:** Korea Strait; North Pacific Ocean  
**Harbor Size:** Very Small  
**Harbor Type:** River (Natural)  
**GPS:** 33.2833, 129.8833

A 14-metre approach channel and berths able to take ships of up to roughly 450 metres define Imari as a deep-water industrial port rather than a box terminal. The harbour, on the Korea Strait in northern Saga Prefecture, is dominated by Namura Shipbuilding's Imari yard, which turns out bulk carriers, tankers and gas carriers and delivered two Capesize bulkers in 2024. Cargo work centres on heavy-lift, project and breakbulk movements tied to shipbuilding and its supply chain rather than scheduled container services. Forwarders needing containerised capacity in the area generally use Hakata at Fukuoka, with Kitakyushu as a second option. For newbuild, conversion and repair traffic, however, Imari's deep water and large dry dock are a genuine asset.

## Transit Times & Routes

- [Tokyo → Singapore](https://www.freight-academy.com/en/transit-time/tokyo-singapore)
- [Tokyo → Bangkok](https://www.freight-academy.com/en/transit-time/tokyo-bangkok)
- [Tokyo → Ho Chi Minh City](https://www.freight-academy.com/en/transit-time/tokyo-ho-chi-minh-city)
- [Tokyo → Jakarta](https://www.freight-academy.com/en/transit-time/tokyo-jakarta)
- [Tokyo → Kuala Lumpur](https://www.freight-academy.com/en/transit-time/tokyo-kuala-lumpur)
- [Tokyo → Manila](https://www.freight-academy.com/en/transit-time/tokyo-manila)

---

*Freight Academy — Seaport Profile: [https://www.freight-academy.com/en/information/seaports/imari-port-jp-imi](https://www.freight-academy.com/en/information/seaports/imari-port-jp-imi)*

*Markdown mirror: [https://www.freight-academy.com/api/md/seaports/en/imari-port-jp-imi](https://www.freight-academy.com/api/md/seaports/en/imari-port-jp-imi)*

*LLM-Summary (JSON): https://www.freight-academy.com/api/v1/seaports/imari-port-jp-imi/llm-summary?lang=en*