Nippon Stainless Steel anchors the cargo profile of Hikari, a works port on the Seto Inland Sea coast of Yamaguchi Prefecture. Traffic centres on the adjacent steel plant and chemical works, so the quays handle steel products, raw materials and chemical goods rather than containerised freight. Around 60 vessels call each year, with berths taking units up to roughly 30,000 DWT at a draught near 11 m. Container services and scheduled international lines are not confirmed here; shippers needing box or liner capacity should look to Tokuyama (Shunan) or Hiroshima nearby. Inland links run via the road and rail corridors of southern Honshu. For general project or bulk cargo tied to the local steel and chemical sector, Hikari is functional but narrowly specialised.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the UN/LOCODE of Hikari?▼

The UN/LOCODE of Hikari is JP HKR. This international code identifies ports and logistics locations worldwide.

Where is the port of Hikari located?▼

The port of Hikari is located in Japan (Seto Inland Sea).

What is the size of the port Hikari?▼

Hikari is a Small harbor of type Coastal (Natural).

What is the channel depth of Hikari?▼

The channel depth of Hikari is 12.5 meters.

Location & Weather

33.95000, 131.93333

Channel depth: 12.5 m

Transit time routes from Hikari

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

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