JPNGO Port Code Lookup
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Nagoya Port is the seaport of Nagoya, in the city of Nagoyain Japan. Overseas routes include Japan and South Korea, Port code is JPNGO.
Port Overview
Port of Nagoya (UN/LOCODE: JPNGO) is a major seaport in Ise Bay, Japan, serving Nagoya and the wider Chubu manufacturing region. It is a multipurpose gateway handling containerized, general, bulk and other cargo, with strong relevance to automotive and industrial supply chains. The port’s stated 2020 total cargo throughput was 168.55 million tonnes. Its location connects ocean freight with the Tomei and Meishin Expressways, regional road networks, ferry links toward Tohoku and Hokkaido, and Chubu Centrair International Airport approximately 7 km south of the port. Our service team uses JPNGO as a planning point for Japan inbound, outbound and multimodal shipments, subject to carrier, terminal and customs confirmation.
| Item | Reference data |
|---|---|
| UN/LOCODE | JPNGO |
| Port / city | NAGOYA / Nagoya |
| Country / region | Japan / Chubu, Japan |
| Coordinates supplied | 35.0460000, 136.8360000 |
| Port category | Seaport and multipurpose commercial gateway |
Key Highlights
- Manufacturing-led gateway: The port is closely associated with Chubu’s automotive, machinery, aerospace and advanced manufacturing industries.
- Broad cargo profile: Container, vehicle, general, bulk and project-related cargo may be handled through the wider Port of Nagoya area; the correct facility must be confirmed for each booking.
- Road-centered inland access: Connections toward the Tomei and Meishin Expressways support distribution across central and eastern or western Japan.
- Multimodal potential: Sea freight can be coordinated with domestic ferry, road and air logistics, although routing depends on cargo, schedule and available capacity.
- High planning sensitivity: Terminal cut-offs, equipment availability, truck appointment rules, customs status and Japanese import requirements should be checked before cargo dispatch.
Facilities & Services
Routes & Transit Times
- Regional Asian trade: Nagoya is commonly considered for Japan–East Asia supply chains, including movements involving China, Korea, Southeast Asia and other regional markets. Available routing, transshipment and carrier options must be checked at quotation stage.
- Long-haul services: Europe, North America and other deep-sea markets may be served by direct or connecting arrangements depending on the carrier’s current network and port rotation.
- Transit-time qualification: Ocean transit is affected by port rotation, transshipment, blank sailings, weather, terminal congestion, customs release and inland delivery conditions. Our team provides an indicative schedule only after confirming the live sailing.
- Domestic distribution: Final delivery within Chubu and onward delivery to eastern or western Japan is normally planned by truck, with ferry or air alternatives evaluated for specific destinations and urgency.
No fixed transit time, direct service, sailing frequency or carrier coverage should be assumed without a shipment-specific schedule check.
Hinterland & Key Cargo
- Primary hinterland: Nagoya and Aichi form the core service area, with practical reach into the broader Chubu economic region and connections toward Japan’s eastern and western industrial blocs.
- Automotive supply chains: Finished vehicles, parts, components, tires, production equipment and aftermarket cargo are important planning categories. Vehicle export documentation and terminal acceptance need advance review.
- Industrial cargo: Machinery, machine tools, metal products, industrial materials and aerospace-related goods may require specialized packing, weight verification or project-cargo handling.
- Consumer and general cargo: Standard retail, electronic, chemical and manufactured goods may move by container, subject to commodity-specific import controls and packaging requirements.
- Export concentration: Cargo readiness, factory pick-up coordination and delivery appointment control are particularly important where production schedules are tied to vessel cut-offs.
Operations & Compliance
- Cut-off management: Booking cut-off, documentation cut-off, VGM deadline, terminal receiving window and truck appointment are not interchangeable. Our service team confirms each deadline from the carrier and applicable terminal before dispatch.
- Dangerous goods: Provide the correct UN number, proper shipping name, class, packing group, SDS and packing certificate where applicable. Japanese terminal, carrier and authority approvals may require additional lead time; acceptance is subject to confirmation.
- Customs and import controls: Commercial invoice, packing list, transport document, origin information and product-specific permits should be prepared consistently. Food, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, plants, animals and other controlled goods may require additional Japanese procedures.
- Inland delivery: Confirm container size, gross weight, cargo dimensions, delivery address, unloading conditions, road restrictions and appointment requirements before arranging a truck. Oversize or overweight cargo should be assessed separately.
Shipping Tips
- Send cargo-ready date, commodity, HS information, package dimensions, gross weight, container type and final delivery postcode to our service team before requesting a firm routing.
- For automotive, machinery or project cargo, provide drawings, center-of-gravity information, lifting points, lashing requirements and photos early so the loading method can be reviewed.
- Reserve additional planning margin around Japanese public holidays, factory shutdowns, weather disruption and terminal receiving restrictions; the live carrier schedule remains controlling.
- For urgent or time-critical cargo, ask our team to compare sea, sea-air, domestic ferry and air options rather than relying on a single port-to-port solution.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is JPNGO suitable for both container and vehicle-related cargo?
Yes. JPNGO is a multipurpose seaport with strong automotive relevance as well as container, general and bulk cargo functions. The appropriate terminal, equipment and documentation depend on whether the shipment is a standard container, vehicle, Ro-Ro, breakbulk or special cargo movement.
Can our team quote a fixed transit time to or from Nagoya?
We can provide an indicative schedule after checking the live routing. A fixed transit time should not be assumed because port rotation, transshipment, terminal handling, customs release and inland delivery can change the final result.
What information is needed for a dangerous-goods booking?
Provide the UN number, proper shipping name, hazard class, packing group, quantity, package type, SDS and any required declaration. Carrier and terminal acceptance must be obtained before cargo is delivered to the terminal.
What are the main risks for inland delivery in the Nagoya area?
Common planning risks include incorrect delivery appointments, container or road restrictions, factory receiving windows, overweight conditions, insufficient unloading equipment and mismatch between the selected terminal and final delivery plan. Our team checks these points before truck dispatch.
Can the port be used as an alternative to another Japanese gateway?
Potentially, especially for Chubu-origin cargo or manufacturing supply chains. The decision should compare vessel schedule, cargo acceptance, inland distance, terminal cut-offs, customs arrangements and total landed logistics cost rather than port distance alone.
Data Sources & Provenance
Port code, port name, city, country, coordinates and the supplied 2020 throughput statement are based on the JPNGO port record provided for this page. Geographic, infrastructure and operational descriptions are presented as logistics guidance and should be reconfirmed against the live booking, terminal instructions, carrier schedule and Japanese regulatory requirements.
- Port authority and port-profile verification: port-of-nagoya.jp
- Japanese transport and port-policy reference: mlit.go.jp
- Japanese customs and import/export procedure reference: customs.go.jp
- Japanese official statistics reference: e-stat.go.jp
Official sources may revise schedules, statistics, terminal instructions and regulatory procedures. Our service team uses the applicable current source and shipment-specific confirmations when preparing an operational quotation.