Port of Osaka (JPOSA): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Osaka (UN/LOCODE JPOSA) is a large coastal (breakwater) harbor located in Japan, on the Sea of Japan. It sits at 34.6500° N, 135.4333° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 11 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
- Coastal (Breakwater)
- 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 Osaka
Where is Port of Osaka located?
Port of Osaka is a seaport located in Japan, on the Sea of Japan. Its coordinates are 34.6500° N, 135.4333° E.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Osaka?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Osaka is JPOSA — country code JP, location code OSA.
How deep is Port of Osaka?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Osaka has a channel depth of about 11 m, an anchorage depth of about 15.5 m, cargo pier depths of about 14 m.
Does Port of Osaka require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Osaka.
What type of harbor is Port of Osaka?
Port of Osaka is classified as a coastal (breakwater) harbor, of large size, offering good shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Osaka have?
Port of Osaka is recorded as offering wharves facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Osaka are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #61550), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →