Once a base for salmon vessels and floating crab canneries, Hanasaki Ko on the northern Nemuro Peninsula in eastern Hokkaido remains, above all, a working fishing port. It records Japan's largest landings of Pacific saury, alongside sea urchin, crab and kelp, and the local Hanasaki crab takes its name from this stretch of coast. Russian fishing boats call regularly to deliver urchin, crab and kelp to local importers, giving the harbour a modest cross-border seafood role. Relatively light pack-ice exposure keeps the quays workable through much of the year. Container lines, breakbulk and conventional forwarding cargo, however, do not route through Hanasaki Ko: such shipments belong at Kushiro (general cargo and container feeder, about 125 km west) or at Tomakomai, Hokkaido's principal container gateway. For forwarders, the port matters in the fish and reefer trades rather than in scheduled liner traffic.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the UN/LOCODE of Hanasaki Ko?▼

The UN/LOCODE of Hanasaki Ko is JP HNK. This international code identifies ports and logistics locations worldwide.

Where is the port of Hanasaki Ko located?▼

The port of Hanasaki Ko is located in Japan (North Pacific Ocean).

What is the size of the port Hanasaki Ko?▼

Hanasaki Ko is a Very Small harbor of type Coastal (Breakwater).

What is the channel depth of Hanasaki Ko?▼

The channel depth of Hanasaki Ko is 12.5 meters.

Location & Weather

43.28333, 145.58333

Channel depth: 12.5 m

Transit time routes from Hanasaki Ko

Tokyo → Singapore Tokyo → Bangkok Tokyo → Ho Chi Minh City Tokyo → Jakarta Tokyo → Kuala Lumpur Tokyo → Manila

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