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UNLOCODEJP UKB
CountryJapan
Water BodySea of Japan; North Pacific Ocean
SizeLarge
TypeOpen Roadstead
Channel Depth14 m
Lat34.6500
Lng135.1833
Classificationgateway_20260919
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About This Seaport
K Line and MOL (Mitsui O.S.K. Lines) commenced joint operations at terminals PC14–17 on the southern pier of Port Island Stage 2 on 1 September 2026, lifting the Kobe International Container Terminal's (KICT) quay length from 1,050 to 1,750 metres and making it one of Japan's largest container terminals. KICT now handles close to 40% of Kobe's international container cargo, backed by twelve new electric rubber-tyred gantry cranes operable remotely from a dedicated control building. The port processed around 2.8 million TEU in 2024 and 174,728 TEU in May 2026 alone, Japan's fourth-busiest container port. Alongside containers, Kobe works over 100 million tonnes of total cargo a year: breakbulk, RoRo vehicle traffic and industrial exports from the greater Osaka region, with full customs clearance and reefer and dangerous-goods handling. Since July 2025 the CONPAS system lets carriers book delivered export containers directly, bypassing agents. Together with Osaka, Kobe forms the Hanshin port grouping connecting western Japan to mainline container services. For Kansai-bound shipments, Osaka is the nearest option; Nagoya and Yokohama serve a broader catchment.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the UN/LOCODE of Kobe?▼
The UN/LOCODE of Kobe is JP UKB. This international code identifies ports and logistics locations worldwide.
Where is the port of Kobe located?▼
The port of Kobe is located in Japan (Sea of Japan; North Pacific Ocean).
What is the size of the port Kobe?▼
Kobe is a Large harbor of type Open Roadstead.
What is the channel depth of Kobe?▼
The channel depth of Kobe is 14 meters.
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34.65000, 135.18333
Channel depth: 14 m
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