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UNLOCODEJP WKJ
CountryJapan
Water BodySea of Japan; North Pacific Ocean
SizeSmall
TypeCoastal (Breakwater)
Channel Depth9.4 m
Lat43.4167
Lng141.6833
Classificationfishing_202606
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About This Seaport
Sea urchin, scallops and fresh fish drive what cargo there is at Wakkanai, Japan's northernmost port at the top of Hokkaido between the Sea of Japan and the North Pacific. Commercially the harbour lives off the regional fishing industry and its processing; there is no broad container liner trade here. Its standout role is ferry and passenger service: vessels (Heart Land Ferry) link Wakkanai to the offshore islands of Rishiri and Rebun, and historically to Korsakov on Sakhalin. For interregional container and general-cargo shipments into Hokkaido, Tomakomai and Ishikari are the practical handling ports. Wakkanai thus remains a fishing and island-ferry port with limited general freight relevance.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the UN/LOCODE of Wakkanai?▼
The UN/LOCODE of Wakkanai is JP WKJ. This international code identifies ports and logistics locations worldwide.
Where is the port of Wakkanai located?▼
The port of Wakkanai is located in Japan (Sea of Japan; North Pacific Ocean).
What is the size of the port Wakkanai?▼
Wakkanai is a Small harbor of type Coastal (Breakwater).
What is the channel depth of Wakkanai?▼
The channel depth of Wakkanai is 9.4 meters.
Location & Weather
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43.41667, 141.68333
Channel depth: 9.4 m
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