JPHKA Port Code Lookup
Total 1 ports of JPHKA
Hakata Port is the major seaport of Hakata, in the city of Hakatain Japan. Overseas routes include Japan and South Korea, Port code is JPHKA.
Port Overview
Hakata (UN/LOCODE: JPHKA) is a Japanese seaport serving Fukuoka on the northern shore of Kyushu. Its position facing the Korea Strait makes it commercially relevant to Northeast Asian short-sea and regional container movements, while its connection with the Fukuoka metropolitan area supports cargo collection and delivery within Kyushu. For international freight, our service team treats Hakata as a port choice requiring schedule, terminal, customs and inland-haulage confirmation rather than as a generic Japan gateway. The port is suitable for containerized export and import cargo, regional distribution and selected ferry or Ro-Ro-linked movements. Actual carrier acceptance, terminal assignment, cut-off time, equipment availability, customs requirements and inland delivery conditions must be confirmed against the booking and cargo details.
| UN/LOCODE | JPHKA |
|---|---|
| Port / City | HAKATA / Fukuoka, Japan |
| Country / Area | Japan / Northeast Asia |
| Port type | Seaport with container, regional shipping and multimodal logistics functions |
Key Highlights
Facilities & Services
- Container handling: Container export and import operations are arranged through the terminal designated by the booked service. The actual terminal, receiving window, equipment availability and handling restrictions require booking-level confirmation.
- Regional shipping interfaces: Hakata supports regional maritime logistics, including services that may be linked with ferry or Ro-Ro cargo flows. Availability depends on cargo type, sailing plan and carrier acceptance.
- Yard and storage coordination: Container storage, empty-container return, reefer connections and demurrage or detention conditions must be checked with the carrier, terminal or appointed depot before execution.
- Customs and inspection handling: Our service team can coordinate customs documentation, inspection appointments and cargo release procedures with the relevant parties; inspection timing remains subject to Japanese customs and terminal instructions.
- Inland distribution: Road haulage is the principal planning consideration for many local and Kyushu deliveries. Vehicle size, delivery appointment, site access, weight and unloading conditions should be confirmed before dispatch.
Routes & Transit Times
- Common trade directions: Cargo planning may involve Japan–Korea, Japan–China, intra-Asia and onward international connections. Direct or transshipment routing depends on the carrier network and the shipment’s origin and destination.
- Connection planning: For origins without a suitable Hakata call, our team may compare feeder, transshipment and alternative Japanese-port options. The selected solution should balance cut-off risk, connection reliability, inland cost and customs treatment.
- Transit-time variables: Sailing time is only one part of the lead time. Port rotation, transshipment connection, customs release, terminal receiving, weather, holidays, equipment positioning and final delivery appointments can materially change the end-to-end schedule.
- Operational commitment: We provide a shipment-specific schedule after receiving cargo dimensions, weight, commodity, origin, destination, preferred equipment and required delivery date. Published schedules and estimated transit times are subject to carrier confirmation.
Hinterland & Key Cargo
Operations & Compliance
- Cut-off control: Confirm the carrier’s documentation cut-off, verified gross mass requirement, terminal receiving cut-off and any dangerous-goods or reefer submission deadline separately. Do not rely only on the vessel departure date.
- Dangerous goods: Provide the correct UN number, proper shipping name, class, packing group, flash point where applicable, package details and shipper’s declaration. Carrier and terminal acceptance must be obtained before cargo delivery.
- Customs and commodity data: Commercial invoice, packing list, transport instructions, HS classification, origin information and any required permits should be consistent. Japanese customs or other authorities may request clarification or inspection.
- Inland delivery constraints: Verify container weight, chassis and truck availability, delivery appointment, site access, unloading equipment and holiday restrictions. For heavy or unusual cargo, our team should review the route before pickup.
Shipping Tips
- Send the booking request early with the exact port code, commodity, package count, dimensions, gross weight, container type, hazardous status and requested delivery point so our team can screen routing and acceptance conditions.
- Keep commercial documents, carton marks, container packing data and customs descriptions consistent. For mixed-SKU or regulated cargo, provide a detailed packing list before the documentation cut-off.
- Use export-grade packaging suitable for marine vibration and humidity. Secure cargo inside the container, isolate incompatible goods and record loading photographs when the cargo is high-value, fragile or subject to claims risk.
- If Hakata has no suitable sailing or equipment for the required date, our service team can compare alternative Japanese gateways or a transshipment plan after checking inland cost, customs implications and schedule reliability.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Which port code should be used for Hakata bookings?
- Use UN/LOCODE JPHKA for the Hakata location. Our team will verify the carrier’s terminal instruction and the exact receiving location shown on the booking.
- Can our cargo be routed to Hakata by direct service?
- That depends on origin, destination, commodity, equipment and the current carrier rotation. We will check direct, feeder and transshipment alternatives rather than assume a direct call.
- What commonly causes a missed sailing?
- Late shipping instructions, incorrect dangerous-goods information, missed VGM or terminal cut-off, customs-document discrepancies, unavailable equipment and delayed inland pickup are frequent causes. We recommend confirming each deadline separately.
- How should dangerous goods be arranged?
- Send the SDS and complete cargo particulars before booking. Our team will coordinate carrier and terminal review, but shipment acceptance is subject to the applicable Japanese and carrier requirements.
- Can the platform arrange delivery beyond Fukuoka?
- Yes, our service team can evaluate door delivery within Kyushu and other destinations. Final pricing and feasibility depend on weight, dimensions, road restrictions, delivery appointment and unloading conditions.
Data Sources & Provenance
Port identity and platform commercial fields are based on the supplied port master record for JPHKA. Operational descriptions are presented as planning guidance and remain subject to the booking, terminal, carrier, customs and inland-service confirmations applicable to each shipment.
- Official port and municipal information reference: port-of-hakata.city.fukuoka.lg.jp
- Japan transport and port administration reference: mlit.go.jp
- Japan customs and import/export procedure reference: customs.go.jp
- Data boundary: no unsupported berth dimensions, draft, throughput, terminal opening hours, sailing frequency, fixed transit time or port tariff is asserted here. Current operational conditions must be verified before execution.