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UNLOCODEJP IWK
CountryJapan
Water BodySeto Inland Sea; North Pacific Ocean
SizeMedium
TypeOpen Roadstead
Channel Depth21.6 m
Lat34.1833
Lng132.2500
Classificationindustrial_202608
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About This Seaport
Iwakuni Ko (JP IWK) is best understood as an industrial port rather than a container gateway, built around the chemical, paper and petroleum plants of the Setonaikai industrial belt near Iwakuni and neighbouring Otake. It lies at the eastern edge of Yamaguchi Prefecture on the western shore of Hiroshima Bay. Four specialised wharves divide the work: Shozoku for chemicals, sand and stone, Shoko for oil products, Shinminato for containers, paper and spinning products, and Muronoki for timber and paper. Local shippers include Teijin's Iwakuni factory, which makes pharmaceuticals and medical equipment. Deep water in the sheltered bay lets large crude-oil tankers berth comfortably. The port records around 17 million tonnes of cargo and some 12,000 vessel calls a year, mostly industrial, bulk and liquid cargoes, and Japan's transport ministry also lists Iwakuni as a cruise call. Container handling exists but is tied to local industry and general cargo, not comparable to Japan's major box ports. Expressway, the JR Sanyo line and Seto Inland Sea coastal routes provide hinterland access, with Hiroshima about 40 km away. For forwarders, Iwakuni suits chemicals, petroleum, paper, tank-borne dangerous goods and project or bulk shipments, while pure container volume is better consolidated via Hiroshima or Kobe.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the UN/LOCODE of Iwakuni Ko?▼
The UN/LOCODE of Iwakuni Ko is JP IWK. This international code identifies ports and logistics locations worldwide.
Where is the port of Iwakuni Ko located?▼
The port of Iwakuni Ko is located in Japan (Seto Inland Sea; North Pacific Ocean).
What is the size of the port Iwakuni Ko?▼
Iwakuni Ko is a Medium harbor of type Open Roadstead.
What is the channel depth of Iwakuni Ko?▼
The channel depth of Iwakuni Ko is 21.6 meters.
Location & Weather
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34.18333, 132.25000
Channel depth: 21.6 m
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