Few Japanese ports are as defined by shipbuilding as Kure, on Hiroshima Bay in the Seto Inland Sea. Home to the naval arsenal that launched the battleship Yamato in 1940, its yard still builds merchant ships and oil tankers for export, and the surrounding coastal belt hosts steel, machinery and pulp industries that ship through dedicated berths. Depths of around 17 metres, a large dry dock and major repair capacity suit bulk carriers, tankers and project-cargo parcels. Commercial throughput is split across separate container, dry-bulk and liquid terminals, though container volumes remain modest. Road and rail across Hiroshima Prefecture handle hinterland distribution, with no inland-waterway role. Kure also hosts a base of the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF). For scheduled container services, nearby Hiroshima and the larger gateway of Kobe are the practical alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the UN/LOCODE of Kure?▼

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

Where is the port of Kure located?▼

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

What is the size of the port Kure?▼

Kure is a Medium harbor of type Coastal (Natural).

What is the channel depth of Kure?▼

The channel depth of Kure is 17.1 meters.

Location & Weather

34.23333, 132.55000

Channel depth: 17.1 m

Transit time routes from Kure

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

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