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UNLOCODEJP NGS
CountryJapan
Water BodyEast China Sea; North Pacific Ocean
SizeLarge
TypeCoastal (Natural)
Channel Depth12.5 m
Lat32.7167
Lng129.8500
Classificationindustrial_202606
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About This Seaport
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, not container lines, defines Nagasaki: its Nagasaki Shipyard & Machinery Works builds high-value vessels such as LNG carriers and cruise ships and operates a 300,000-tonne dry dock. One of the first Japanese harbours opened to foreign trade, the port today rests on heavy industry, fishing, and the export of industrial goods including wind and thermal power equipment. Jetfoils and ferries run by Kyushu Shosen connect the port with the offshore Goto Islands. For international containerised cargo, however, Nagasaki matters little: Kyushu's commercial box traffic concentrates on Hakata (Fukuoka) and Kitakyushu/Moji. In early 2025 Mitsubishi folded its merchant-shipbuilding work into a joint venture with Imabari Shipbuilding, sharpening Nagasaki's focus on specialised and naval vessels. Shippers moving containers to or from Kyushu therefore normally route through those two ports rather than Nagasaki, whose strengths lie in shipbuilding, repair and regional passenger links rather than liner freight.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the UN/LOCODE of Nagasaki?▼
The UN/LOCODE of Nagasaki is JP NGS. This international code identifies ports and logistics locations worldwide.
Where is the port of Nagasaki located?▼
The port of Nagasaki is located in Japan (East China Sea; North Pacific Ocean).
What is the size of the port Nagasaki?▼
Nagasaki is a Large harbor of type Coastal (Natural).
What is the channel depth of Nagasaki?▼
The channel depth of Nagasaki is 12.5 meters.
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32.71667, 129.85000
Channel depth: 12.5 m
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