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JPMIZ Mizushima Port
Mizushima Port is the major seaport of Mizushima, in the city of Mizushimain Japan. Overseas routes include Japan and South Korea, Port code is JPMIZ.

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Port Code

JPMIZ

Name

Mizushima

Country / Region

Japan

City

Mizushima

Sea Routes

Japan and South Korea

Type

Main Port

Latitude

34.5047050

Longitude

133.7141000

Est. Unit Price

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Port Overview

Mizushima Port (UN/LOCODE: JPMIZ) is a seaport in Mizushima, Okayama Prefecture, on the northern shore of the Seto Inland Sea. It is positioned within the Mizushima Marine Industrial Area and serves as a shipment center for containerized cargo, industrial materials and conventional freight. Its location supports trade flows between western Japan and markets in eastern China, while the surrounding industrial zone provides a substantial cargo base. The port also retains an important fishing-port function. Our service team can coordinate ocean booking, origin consolidation, customs documentation and inland delivery according to the confirmed terminal and vessel schedule.

Item	Reference
Port code	JPMIZ
Port name	MIZUSHIMA / 水岛
Country and area	Japan, East Asia
Coordinates in supplied port record	34.5047050° N, 133.7141000° E
Port profile	Marine industrial seaport with container, unit-load, conventional and fishing-port functions

Key Highlights

Industrial cargo baseLocated at the rear of the Mizushima Marine Industrial Area, making project, machinery, metal and industrial supply-chain cargo commercially relevant.

Container and conventional capabilityThe supplied port record identifies a dedicated container terminal and a separate unit-load terminal for smaller freighters.

Seto Inland Sea positionIts sheltered inland-sea setting supports regional Japanese distribution, subject to berth, weather and carrier planning.

China-facing trade relevanceEastern China is a key trade direction, but actual directness, transshipment points and sailing frequency must be confirmed per booking.

Terminal-specific planningDraft, vessel size, cargo type and handling method should be checked against the nominated berth rather than treated as uniform across the port.

Facilities & Services

Facility or function	Operational reference	Forwarding implication
Container terminal	Approximately 33 hectares with two quays, according to the supplied port record.	Suitable for containerized export and import planning; terminal acceptance, equipment and cut-off must be reconfirmed for each voyage.
Container berth profile	One quay is recorded for container vessels up to 30,000 DWT with 12 m alongside depth; another for vessels up to 10,000 DWT with 10 m alongside depth.	Vessel nomination and berth compatibility should be checked before confirming heavy or high-volume cargo.
Planned depth development	The supplied record states that the harbor plan is intended to bring all depths to 12 m.	Do not use the planned condition for present stowage or vessel acceptance decisions; use the carrier and terminal’s current confirmation.
Unit-load terminal	A 16-hectare pier site with four berths at 7.5 m alongside depth, recorded for freighters up to 5,000 DWT.	Relevant to breakbulk, unitized cargo and smaller conventional vessels, subject to cargo-handling approval.
Inland collection and delivery	Road-based drayage is the practical planning assumption for the industrial hinterland; exact truck access, appointment and cargo restrictions require confirmation.	Our service team can arrange the pre-carriage plan after confirming container type, delivery address, weight and receiving window.

Routes & Transit Times

Eastern China: This is a relevant trade direction for Mizushima. Depending on the carrier’s network, cargo may move by a direct regional service or through a Japanese or regional transshipment hub; the routing must be confirmed from the live sailing schedule.
Japan domestic connections: Cargo may be connected with other Japanese ports or inland origins by feeder, coastal or road arrangements. The correct option depends on origin, cargo form and the carrier’s acceptance range.
Time planning: Total transit includes origin receiving, export clearance, terminal cut-off, transshipment connection, discharge and final delivery. Our service team quotes the current schedule rather than guaranteeing a fixed transit time.
Schedule sensitivity: Weather in the Seto Inland Sea, berth congestion, vessel draft restrictions, transshipment misconnection and terminal holiday calendars can change the planned arrival.

For a firm routing proposal, provide the origin, destination, cargo dimensions, gross weight, HS code, container type and requested shipping window. Carrier, service string, transshipment point and cut-off remain subject to live confirmation.

Hinterland & Key Cargo

Primary hinterland: Mizushima and the wider Okayama industrial belt are the immediate cargo-generating area. Road collection planning should account for factory loading appointments and vehicle suitability.
Industrial supply chains: The marine industrial area supports movements associated with machinery, metal products, plant equipment, industrial materials and other project-related cargo. Cargo acceptance is always subject to the nominated terminal and vessel.
Containerized shipments: General manufactured goods, parts, packaging materials and industrial inputs may be handled in containers when the carrier accepts the commodity and equipment is available.
Conventional and unitized freight: Oversized machinery, steel-related products, packaged industrial cargo and other non-containerized shipments may require breakbulk or unit-load planning, including lifting and securing review.
Fishing-related activity: The port also supports a fishing industry. Industrial and commercial cargo plans should therefore be based on the specific berth and terminal operation, not on a container-only assumption.

Operations & Compliance

Cut-off control: Booking cut-off, shipping instruction deadline, VGM deadline, customs export filing and terminal gate-in cut-off can differ. Our service team obtains the applicable deadlines from the carrier and terminal for each booking.
Dangerous goods: Provide the correct UN number, proper shipping name, class, packing group, flash point where applicable, packing certificate and emergency information before booking. Dangerous-goods acceptance is carrier- and terminal-dependent.
Weight and dimensions: Verify gross weight, axle limitations, container payload, lifting points and out-of-gauge dimensions before arranging inland transport. Heavy cargo may require route, equipment and delivery-site assessment.
Customs and inspection: Commercial invoice, packing list, transport document instructions, HS classification and any commodity-specific permits should be consistent. Customs inspection or terminal examination can extend the delivery plan and may create handling or storage charges.

Japan import and export procedures are controlled by the applicable Japanese authorities and the nominated customs broker. Regulatory requirements should be checked against current official guidance at customs.go.jp and relevant transport guidance at mlit.go.jp.

Shipping Tips

Send the shipping request early with commodity, HS code, dimensions, gross weight, DG status and final delivery address so our service team can match the cargo with the appropriate container or conventional handling route.
For industrial or project cargo, provide drawings, center of gravity, lifting points, packing photographs and loading instructions before vessel nomination. This helps avoid a late change from container service to unit-load or breakbulk handling.
Reserve inland equipment only after confirming terminal receiving rules, delivery appointments, truck access and any overweight or oversized restrictions. A port-side booking does not by itself confirm factory or consignee access.
Keep a schedule buffer for customs inspection, terminal congestion, weather and transshipment changes. When the Mizushima option is unsuitable for cargo size or sailing frequency, our team can assess alternative Japanese gateway or feeder arrangements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mizushima a container-only port?

No. The port has a container terminal and a unit-load terminal, and it also serves industrial and fishing-port functions. The appropriate handling route depends on cargo dimensions, weight, packing, vessel acceptance and berth availability.

Can our shipment move directly between Mizushima and eastern China?

Eastern China is an important trade direction, but a direct sailing, transshipment arrangement and frequency cannot be assumed. Our service team checks the current carrier routing and confirms the applicable cut-off and transit plan before booking.

What should be prepared for heavy machinery or oversized cargo?

Provide accurate dimensions, gross weight, center of gravity, lifting points, packing details, photographs and the delivery-site conditions. The carrier, terminal and inland haulier must separately approve vessel handling, lifting, road movement and delivery access.

Are the two container quays interchangeable?

They should not be treated as interchangeable. The supplied port record describes different vessel-size and alongside-depth parameters for the two quays. The nominated carrier or terminal must confirm the applicable berth for the planned vessel and cargo.

What is the main risk when arranging inland delivery?

The main risk is a mismatch between terminal receiving conditions, truck equipment, cargo weight or the consignee’s access. Our service team verifies the delivery window, equipment, route constraints and unloading requirements before dispatch.

Data Sources & Provenance

Port identity and coordinates: Supplied port record for UN/LOCODE JPMIZ, including name, country, city and coordinates.

Facility parameters: Supplied port record, including the approximately 33-hectare container terminal, two container quays, stated alongside depths, vessel-size references, the planned depth-development statement and the unit-load terminal description. These figures are reference data and must be reconfirmed with the nominated carrier or terminal before operational use.

Regulatory verification: Japanese customs and maritime regulatory information should be checked against the current official sources customs.go.jp and mlit.go.jp.

Schedules, berth allocation, cut-off times, equipment availability, acceptance of dangerous goods, storage conditions, charges and inland restrictions are time-sensitive operational matters. Our service team confirms these items against the live booking, carrier instructions and terminal requirements.