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UNLOCODEJP HIM
CountryJapan
Water BodySeto Inland Sea
SizeMedium
TypeCoastal (Breakwater)
Channel Depth15.5 m
Lat34.7500
Lng134.6333
Classificationindustrial_202608
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About This Seaport
Roughly 32.4 million tonnes of cargo across about 36,000 vessel calls a year define Himeji, an industrial and bulk port on Japan's Seto Inland Sea rather than a container gateway. Sitting some 60 km west of Kobe in Hyogo Prefecture, it handles crude oil, LNG, steel, coal, ores, timber and chemicals across several specialised districts. The Hirohata area, built by Nippon Steel and fitted with gantry cranes on 14-metre berths, manages steel, coal, bulk and some containers; Aboshi focuses on boxes, while the eastern industrial zone centres on Kansai Electric's Himeji LNG terminal, which receives liquefied natural gas by dedicated LNG carriers for the Himeji No. 1 and No. 2 power stations. Kansai Electric is preparing hydrogen co-firing at the Himeji site from 2030, together with a regional hydrogen supply chain in Hyogo — a cargo segment worth watching. For freight forwarders, Himeji suits project, steel and dry-bulk consignments far more than scheduled international container liners. Road and rail links feed the wider Kansai hinterland, with Kobe about an hour away by truck. Shippers needing frequent container services should route via Kobe or Osaka.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the UN/LOCODE of Himeji?▼
The UN/LOCODE of Himeji is JP HIM. This international code identifies ports and logistics locations worldwide.
Where is the port of Himeji located?▼
The port of Himeji is located in Japan (Seto Inland Sea).
What is the size of the port Himeji?▼
Himeji is a Medium harbor of type Coastal (Breakwater).
What is the channel depth of Himeji?▼
The channel depth of Himeji is 15.5 meters.
Location & Weather
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34.75000, 134.63333
Channel depth: 15.5 m
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