Port of Kobe (JPUKB): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Kobe (UN/LOCODE JPUKB) is a large open roadstead harbor located in Japan, on the Sea of Japan. It sits at 34.6500° N, 135.1833° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 14 m, an anchorage depth near 15.5 m, cargo pier depths around 14 m. Shelter afforded is rated good. Cargo handling includes wharves facilities.
Port Specifications & Capabilities
Physical characteristics from the NGA World Port Index. Values of 0 in the source are shown as not reported.
Harbor Profile
- Harbor Type
- Open Roadstead
- Harbor Size
- Large
- Shelter Afforded
- Good
- World Water Body
- Sea of Japan; North Pacific Ocean
- Region
- Japan
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Kobe
Where is Port of Kobe located?
Port of Kobe is a seaport located in Japan, on the Sea of Japan. Its coordinates are 34.6500° N, 135.1833° E.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Kobe?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Kobe is JPUKB — country code JP, location code UKB.
How deep is Port of Kobe?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Kobe has a channel depth of about 14 m, an anchorage depth of about 15.5 m, cargo pier depths of about 14 m.
Does Port of Kobe require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Kobe.
What type of harbor is Port of Kobe?
Port of Kobe is classified as a open roadstead harbor, of large size, offering good shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Kobe have?
Port of Kobe is recorded as offering wharves facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Kobe are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #61560), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →