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JPHHE Hachinohe Port
Hachinohe Port is the seaport of Hachinohe, in the city of Hachinohein Japan. Overseas routes include Japan and South Korea, Port code is JPHHE.

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Port Code

JPHHE

Name

Hachinohe

Country / Region

Japan

City

Hachinohe

Sea Routes

Japan and South Korea

Type

Latitude

40.5547600

Longitude

141.5197000

Est. Unit Price

$650/20GP Book Now

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Port Overview

Hachinohe Port, UN/LOCODE JPHHE, is a commercial seaport on the northeast coast of Honshu in Japan’s Tohoku region. Its sheltered harbour and industrial orientation support dry bulk, breakbulk, Ro-Ro, passenger, dry-dock and other cargo-related activities. The port is particularly relevant to shippers moving industrial raw materials, agricultural inputs, forest-related cargo and steel products into or out of northern Tohoku. Our platform treats Hachinohe as a port requiring terminal-specific confirmation rather than as a standard container gateway, especially for project, bulk, Ro-Ro and non-standard cargo.

Port code	JPHHE
Location	Hachinohe, Aomori Prefecture, Japan
Coordinates	40.5547600° N, 141.5197000° E
Port profile	Protected industrial seaport serving domestic and foreign trade
Record parameters in supplied port data	Maximum recorded vessel length: 290 m; maximum recorded draught: 12.2 m; maximum recorded deadweight: 97,730 t

The vessel parameters above are reference figures from the supplied port record, not a blanket clearance for every berth or cargo operation. Our service team confirms berth, channel, tidal, cargo and terminal conditions before booking.

Key Highlights

Port type

Seaport with a strong industrial and regional-distribution function, rather than a purely container-focused gateway.

Cargo fit

Well suited to dry bulk, breakbulk, steel, wood-related products, grain, cement, Ro-Ro and selected project cargo.

Harbour condition

Breakwaters provide shelter, but weather, berth availability and seasonal operating restrictions can still affect planning.

Planning priority

Confirm the receiving terminal, cargo-handling method, equipment, customs status and inland route before accepting a firm schedule.

Facilities & Services

Bulk and breakbulk handling: The port’s stated facilities support dry bulk and breakbulk operations, making it relevant for grain, cement, woodchip, steel and other non-containerized cargo.
Ro-Ro and passenger functions: Ro-Ro capability may support wheeled cargo and ferry-related logistics; vehicle dimensions, lashing, ramp compatibility and terminal acceptance must be checked case by case.
Dry-dock and marine services: Dry-dock facilities are part of the port profile. Repair, ship-supply or marine-project movements require separate coordination with the nominated facility.
Containerized cargo: The supplied record identifies FCL-related activity, but it does not establish a universal container-terminal schedule or equipment specification. Our team verifies whether the nominated cargo is accepted as FCL, breakbulk or another handling mode.
Storage and inspection: Temporary storage, bonded handling, customs inspection space and cargo-cover arrangements depend on the selected terminal and cargo classification. Pre-arrival confirmation is essential.
Inland distribution: Road drayage is the practical planning baseline for many shipments. Heavy-haul, oversized, winter and remote-destination movements require route surveys and carrier approval.

Routes & Transit Times

Regional Japan flows: Cargo may be connected with Tohoku and northern Japan distribution networks by domestic coastal services, feeder arrangements or road transport, subject to carrier and terminal acceptance.
International routing: Foreign-trade cargo may move through a direct port call, transshipment gateway or a combined sea-and-land routing. The correct option depends on equipment availability, cargo type, origin, destination and carrier booking.
Bulk and project cargo: Transit planning is usually more dependent on vessel nomination, berth windows, cargo readiness, stevedoring arrangements and survey requirements than on a published container schedule.
Schedule variability: Weather on the northern Japan coast, winter conditions, port congestion, customs inspection, terminal holidays and inland trucking capacity can change the final delivery date. Our team provides a working estimate only after routing confirmation.

Hinterland & Key Cargo

Hinterland: Hachinohe supports the Hachinohe industrial area and wider northern Tohoku distribution requirements, with onward delivery determined by road access, destination restrictions and cargo dimensions.
Industrial inputs: Grain, cement and woodchip are identified in the supplied port profile as important handled commodities, reflecting demand from food, construction, energy and forest-product industries.
Metal and manufactured cargo: Ferro-nickel, iron and steel are included among the port’s export-related commodities. Packing, corrosion protection, lifting points and weight distribution should be reviewed before booking.
Vehicle and machinery cargo: Ro-Ro or breakbulk solutions can be considered for wheeled equipment and machinery, but the cargo’s dimensions, gross weight, fuel or battery condition and securing method must be approved in advance.

Operations & Compliance

Cut-offs and receiving windows: Booking cut-off, cargo receiving, documentation cut-off and terminal gate windows vary by service and cargo type. Our service team obtains the actual terminal instruction before issuing a final delivery plan.
Dangerous goods: Submit the correct UN number, proper shipping name, class, packing group, marine-pollutant status, SDS and packing certificate where applicable. Bulk, chemical, battery, fuel and waste-related cargo requires early acceptance review.
Customs and inspection: Commercial invoices, packing lists, transport documents, origin information and permits must match the physical cargo. Customs examination or quarantine controls may cause storage and delivery changes, particularly for food, plant, animal, wood or recycled-material shipments.
Inland delivery: Confirm axle load, overall height, road restrictions, winter conditions, crane or forklift requirements and delivery-site access. Oversized or heavy cargo should not be dispatched until the route and lifting plan are approved.

Shipping Tips

Provide our team with the cargo description, HS code, dimensions, gross and net weight, packing method, lifting points, photographs and final delivery address before requesting a firm quotation.
For steel, machinery and project cargo, prepare a stowage and securing plan early; verify centre of gravity, lifting gear, corrosion protection and whether the shipment will move as FCL, breakbulk or Ro-Ro.
For bulk or weather-sensitive cargo, confirm moisture protection, tarpaulin requirements, sampling, survey, discharge equipment and storage arrangements with the nominated terminal.
Keep an alternative routing plan available through another Japanese gateway or a combined coastal-and-road solution when berth availability, cargo acceptance or inland capacity at Hachinohe is uncertain. Any alternative remains subject to a fresh carrier and terminal confirmation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can Hachinohe handle container shipments?

Containerized shipments may be possible, but the supplied port data does not establish a universal container service, fixed sailing pattern or equipment guarantee. Our platform checks the nominated carrier, terminal, cargo type and receiving window before confirming an FCL solution.

Is Hachinohe suitable for bulk and breakbulk cargo?

Yes. Dry bulk and breakbulk are central elements of the port profile, with grain, cement, woodchip, steel and related industrial cargo identified as relevant commodities. Cargo acceptance, stevedoring and storage must still be confirmed for each shipment.

What information is needed for heavy or oversized cargo?

Send exact dimensions, gross weight, centre of gravity, lifting points, packing details, photographs, discharge method and final delivery address. Our service team then checks vessel, berth, terminal equipment, road restrictions and any escort or survey requirement.

How should dangerous goods be arranged?

Submit complete IMDG information and safety documentation before booking. The carrier and terminal may require advance approval, segregation details, approved packaging and special receiving arrangements; acceptance is never assumed from the port code alone.

Can the supplied maximum vessel figures be used for every berth?

No. The figures are recorded port-level reference parameters. Actual limits depend on the berth, channel, tide, weather, vessel condition, cargo operation and local approval. Our team verifies the nominated berth and vessel particulars before operation.

Data Sources & Provenance

The port code, name, city, country, coordinates, cargo profile and recorded vessel parameters in this module are based first on the supplied JPHHE port master record. Operational conditions, terminal acceptance, berth restrictions, customs treatment, schedules and inland availability must be reconfirmed for each shipment.

Japanese transport and port reference: mlit.go.jp — official Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism domain for transport and port-related administrative information.
Customs and import-export compliance: customs.go.jp — official Japan Customs domain for customs procedures and trade compliance information.

These sources provide regulatory and port-sector verification context. They do not replace a shipment-specific confirmation from the carrier, terminal, customs broker, port authority or inland transport provider. Our service team uses the latest operational instructions available at the time of booking.