JPFKA Port Code Lookup
Total 1 ports of JPFKA
Fukuoka Port is the major seaport of , in the city of Japan. Overseas routes include Japan and South Korea, Port code is JPFKA.
Port Overview
FUKUOKA, UN/LOCODE JPFKA, is a Japanese seaport serving Fukuoka and the wider northern Kyushu market. Its position on the Asian side of Japan supports regional maritime logistics linking Japan with nearby Northeast Asian trading areas. For freight forwarders, the port is best assessed as a container, ferry and Ro-Ro-oriented gateway with supporting general cargo and distribution activity, rather than as a single-purpose bulk port. Our service team can coordinate ocean booking, origin documentation, customs communication, terminal handover and inland delivery, subject to the selected carrier and terminal’s operating conditions. Sailing patterns, cargo acceptance, cut-off times and equipment availability must be confirmed for each shipment before release of the booking.
| UN/LOCODE | JPFKA |
|---|---|
| Port / Country | FUKUOKA, Japan |
| Regional positioning | Northeast Asia; northern Kyushu gateway |
| Database indication | Listed as a main port; FCL service records: 4; LCL service records: 0 |
Key Highlights
Northern Kyushu gateway Regional Northeast Asia focus FCL-oriented planning Ferry and Ro-Ro relevance- Our platform treats JPFKA as a regional sea-port option for Japan-bound and Japan-origin cargo requiring northern Kyushu access.
- Containerized cargo should be planned around the nominated carrier, terminal, equipment type and verified CY receiving window; generic port cut-offs should not be assumed.
- Ferry or Ro-Ro cargo may follow separate booking, documentation, vehicle, lashing and gate procedures from standard container cargo.
- The database records four FCL service entries and no LCL service entries; consolidated cargo should therefore be checked for a workable CFS or alternative gateway before quoting.
- Our service team can compare JPFKA with other Japanese gateways when the required equipment, sailing date or inland delivery point cannot be matched efficiently.
Facilities & Services
Routes & Transit Times
- Typical planning directions include Japan–Korea, Japan–China and other Northeast Asian movements, but the actual service may be direct, feeder-connected, ferry-based or routed through another Japanese gateway.
- For export cargo, the effective schedule is governed by vessel acceptance, CY cut-off, documentation cut-off, customs release and terminal receiving status—not only by the published sailing date.
- For import cargo, discharge timing, availability notice, customs release, demurrage or storage exposure and truck appointment capacity can materially change the final delivery date.
- Our service team provides transit estimates only after confirming the carrier, service string, equipment, cargo profile and origin/destination. Weather, port congestion, blank sailings, transshipment connections and customs inspection may extend the schedule.
Hinterland & Key Cargo
- Primary hinterland: Fukuoka and the wider northern Kyushu commercial and manufacturing area, with onward distribution determined by the delivery address and selected transport mode.
- Regional trade: The port’s geographic setting supports short-sea and regional Northeast Asian supply chains, subject to carrier network and seasonal service changes.
- Common cargo profiles: Consumer goods, machinery and parts, industrial materials, retail cargo, vehicles and other containerized or rolling cargo may be encountered; commodity-specific acceptance must be verified.
- Special handling: Refrigerated cargo, batteries, chemicals, oversized units and cargo requiring temperature or security controls need pre-advice and equipment confirmation before booking.
Operations & Compliance
- Cut-off control: Do not rely on a standard JPFKA cut-off. Our service team confirms the carrier’s documentation, VGM, customs, CY and gate deadlines for the specific voyage; terminal receiving may close earlier than expected.
- Dangerous goods: Submit the correct UN number, proper shipping name, class, packing group, flash point where applicable, SDS and packing declaration. Carrier and terminal approval must be obtained before delivery, and acceptance is not automatic.
- Customs and inspection: Commercial invoice, packing list, transport document data, permits and origin information must be consistent. If customs selects the cargo for examination, delivery timing and handling costs may change.
- Inland delivery: Confirm truck type, container weight, delivery-site access, unloading equipment, appointment requirements and empty-return instructions. Oversized or heavy cargo requires route and vehicle feasibility checks before dispatch.
Shipping Tips
- Request a complete sailing option from our platform with the nominated port code JPFKA, cargo ready date, equipment type, gross weight, dimensions and final delivery location.
- Send shipping instructions and verified VGM data before the carrier’s stated deadline. Any difference between booking data, invoice, packing list and declaration can trigger amendment or inspection risk.
- Use export-grade packaging, moisture protection and visible handling marks for sea transport. Machinery, batteries and liquid products should be disclosed during quotation rather than after booking.
- For LCL or unavailable equipment, ask our service team to compare a suitable consolidation point or alternative Japanese gateway; the best option depends on cargo readiness, inland cost and the confirmed sailing schedule.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Can I use JPFKA for a normal FCL export?
- Yes, an FCL request can be evaluated, but acceptance depends on the carrier service, equipment availability, commodity, terminal window and destination connection. Our team confirms these items before booking.
- Does the database indicate an LCL service from FUKUOKA?
- The supplied database records zero LCL service entries for JPFKA. For consolidated cargo, we will check a workable CFS arrangement or compare an alternative gateway instead of assuming local LCL availability.
- How early should dangerous goods be submitted?
- Submit the complete dangerous-goods information before the carrier and terminal review deadline. The practical lead time varies by class, packaging, equipment and service; cargo should not be delivered until approval is confirmed.
- What can delay delivery after vessel discharge?
- Common causes include customs examination, missing import documents, delayed availability notice, storage or demurrage controls, truck appointment shortages, unsuitable delivery access and empty-container return instructions.
- Can our team arrange inland transport from FUKUOKA?
- Yes. Our service team can quote port-to-door or port-to-warehouse transport after checking the delivery address, container weight, cargo dimensions, unloading conditions, appointment needs and any special vehicle requirement.
Data Sources & Provenance
The port code, name, country, regional classification and service-record indicators in this module are taken from the supplied JPFKA port database record. Operational guidance is presented as shipment-planning practice and must be verified against the nominated carrier, terminal, customs broker and current Japanese regulations before execution.
- Port and municipal reference domain: city.fukuoka.lg.jp
- Japanese customs and import/export procedure reference: customs.go.jp
- Japanese transport and port administration reference: mlit.go.jp
No unverified berth dimensions, water depth, throughput, terminal opening hours, carrier frequency, freight rate or guaranteed transit time is stated. Time-sensitive instructions are subject to actual confirmation at booking.