Busan is the pivot for Niigata's box trade: eight scheduled international sailings a week run through the South Korean hub, the largest foreign-trade container programme on Japan's Sea of Japan coast (UN/LOCODE JP KIJ). Opened in 1969, the East Port (Higashi) carries the cargo load with about 915 metres of quay at up to 12 metres depth, two super gantry cranes and capacity for roughly 250,000 TEU a year handling 1,000-TEU-class vessels. Services reach Korea and the north Chinese ports of Dalian and Tianjin, with onward connections beyond Asia. Alongside boxes, the port runs bulk berths and tanker facilities, complemented by the prefecture's LNG intake. As a gateway toward Russia, Korea and China, Niigata serves trades across the Sea of Japan that bypass the busier Pacific-coast ports. Road and rail link the quays to the farming and industrial districts of northern Honshu, while Yokohama and Tokyo remain the natural alternatives for transpacific mainhaul services.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the UN/LOCODE of Niigata Ko?▼

The UN/LOCODE of Niigata Ko is JPKIJ. This international code identifies ports and logistics locations worldwide.

Where is the port of Niigata Ko located?▼

The port of Niigata Ko is located in Japan (Sea of Japan; North Pacific Ocean).

What is the size of the port Niigata Ko?▼

Niigata Ko is a Medium harbor of type River (Basins).

What is the channel depth of Niigata Ko?▼

The channel depth of Niigata Ko is 9.4 meters.

Location & Weather

37.91667, 139.05000

Channel depth: 9.4 m

Transit time routes from Niigata Ko

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

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