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JPOSA Osaka Port
Osaka Port is the seaport of Osaka, in the city of Osakain Japan. Overseas routes include Japan and South Korea, Port code is JPOSA.

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Port Code

JPOSA

Name

Osaka

Country / Region

Japan

City

Osaka

Sea Routes

Japan and South Korea

Type

Latitude

34.6140600

Longitude

135.4404000

Est. Unit Price

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Port Overview

Port of Osaka (JPOSA), Japan

The Port of Osaka is a major seaport in Osaka Bay and an important gateway for international and domestic waterborne traffic in the Kansai region. It lies between the Kanzaki River to the north and the Yamato River to the south, approximately 20 km southeast of Kobe. The port comprises Inner Harbour, South Harbour and North Harbour areas, with more than 70 berths in the supplied port reference data, including 13 foreign-trade container berths. Since 2007, Osaka, Sakai-Senboku, Amagasaki/Nishinomiya and Kobe have operated as the Hanshin Port open-port group, so our service team evaluates Osaka together with the wider Hanshin logistics network when planning cargo flows.

UN/LOCODE	JPOSA
Country / city	Japan / Osaka
Port type	Seaport and multi-purpose commercial port in Osaka Bay
Reference coordinates	34.6140600, 135.4404000
Container reference parameters	Draft 12.0 m and 60,000 DWT, as stated in the supplied port data; confirmation is required for the nominated berth and vessel

Key Highlights

Key Logistics Characteristics

Hanshin gatewayOsaka forms part of the Hanshin Port open-port network, allowing our team to assess Osaka, Kobe and adjacent Hanshin terminals when selecting a practical routing.

Multi-purpose profileIn addition to container cargo, the port handles general cargo, coal, bulk cargo, LPG, crude oil, bananas and passenger traffic.

Dense urban hinterlandIts location in Osaka Bay supports distribution into Osaka and the wider Kansai manufacturing and consumption markets, subject to local delivery restrictions.

Terminal-specific planningMore than 70 berths are cited in the supplied reference data, but cut-offs, equipment, gate procedures and cargo acceptance rules must be checked by terminal and booking.

Facilities & Services

Facilities and Cargo Handling Scope

Container operations: The supplied data identifies 13 foreign-trade container berths. Our service team confirms the actual terminal, receiving window, equipment availability and empty-container arrangements before issuing final instructions.
Multi-purpose berths: The port handles general cargo and bulk-oriented commodities as well as containerized shipments; vessel suitability and cargo acceptance depend on the selected berth.
Liquid and energy cargo: LPG and crude oil are listed among port cargoes. These shipments require advance review of dangerous-goods classification, terminal acceptance and applicable Japanese documentation.
Storage and consolidation: Warehousing, CFS consolidation, bonded handling and transloading can be arranged through nominated local partners, subject to cargo type, volume, customs status and available capacity.
Inland distribution: Road drayage is the primary planning consideration for many Osaka-area deliveries. Vehicle size, chassis availability, appointment rules, tolls, delivery time windows and urban access constraints should be checked before dispatch.

Routes & Transit Times

Routing and Transit-Time Planning

Regional Asia flows: Osaka is commonly assessed for Japan–Northeast Asia and Japan–Southeast Asia cargo, with the final choice depending on the carrier’s published rotation, transshipment plan and terminal acceptance.
Domestic and feeder connections: Cargo may be coordinated with domestic coastal or feeder services within the Hanshin network where the nominated carrier offers a suitable connection. Direct service, frequency and port rotation must be confirmed at booking.
Throughput timing: Total transit time includes vessel schedule, transshipment, terminal receiving, customs release and inland delivery. Weather in Osaka Bay, berth congestion, holidays and container availability can affect the result.
Our planning method: Our service team compares Osaka with other Hanshin options only after checking origin cargo readiness, destination delivery point, cut-off feasibility, equipment type and the required customs process; no fixed transit promise should be made before carrier confirmation.

Hinterland & Key Cargo

Hinterland and Typical Cargo Profile

Primary hinterlandOsaka city and the wider Kansai economic area are the core markets; delivery planning may also involve Hyogo, Kyoto, Nara, Shiga and Wakayama depending on the consignee location.

Industrial cargoMachinery, industrial components, electrical goods, chemicals and manufactured products are suitable for project-specific container, general-cargo or controlled-commodity planning.

Consumer and food cargoFood products, refrigerated cargo, bananas and other consumer goods require temperature control, phytosanitary or food-import documentation where applicable.

Bulk and energy cargoCoal, bulk commodities, LPG and crude oil are identified in the supplied port description and require dedicated terminal, vessel, safety and regulatory checks.

Operations & Compliance

Operational and Compliance Controls

Cut-offs: Booking cut-off, SI deadline, VGM submission, customs filing, terminal receiving and hazardous-cargo cut-off are not necessarily identical. Our service team obtains the nominated carrier and terminal deadlines in writing and builds a local buffer.
Dangerous goods: Provide the correct UN number, proper shipping name, class, packing group, flash point where required, package details and safety documents before booking. LPG, chemicals, batteries and other regulated cargo require carrier and terminal acceptance before dispatch.
Customs and inspection: Commercial invoice, packing list, transport documents, origin information and any product-specific permits must match the physical cargo. Customs inspection, quarantine or agricultural checks can extend clearance and should not be treated as routine free time.
Inland delivery: Confirm container weight, dimensions, delivery address, unloading conditions, appointment requirements and vehicle restrictions before the truck is ordered. Oversize, heavy or special-equipment moves require a separate feasibility review.

Shipping Tips

Practical Shipping Recommendations

Send our service team the origin, final delivery point, commodity, HS information, package dimensions, gross weight, temperature requirements and ready date before comparing Osaka with other Hanshin options.
For FCL cargo, reserve equipment early when the shipment is heavy, refrigerated, out-of-gauge or subject to dangerous-goods approval. Keep the planned gate-in date aligned with the carrier’s confirmed receiving window.
For LCL cargo, use export-grade packaging with clear marks and moisture protection; verify CFS receiving rules, cargo segregation requirements and whether the shipment needs inspection or special handling.
Prepare a contingency plan using another Hanshin gateway, a different sailing or a controlled transshipment option when the first schedule cannot meet the cargo-ready date. The alternative must be rechecked for customs, equipment and inland cost implications.

FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

Is JPOSA the same as the wider Hanshin Port?: JPOSA identifies Osaka. Osaka operates within the Hanshin Port open-port framework together with nearby facilities, but the booked terminal, bill-of-lading port wording and operational cut-offs must be confirmed for each shipment.
Can I use the port for both FCL and LCL cargo?: Yes, containerized FCL and LCL solutions can generally be evaluated. LCL availability, CFS location, consolidation schedule and destination deconsolidation plan depend on the selected forwarder and sailing.
What information is needed for a dangerous-goods booking?: Provide the complete classification and packing information, including UN number, proper shipping name, class, packing group, package type and relevant safety documents. Carrier and terminal acceptance must be obtained before cargo delivery.
How should the delivery time be quoted to a consignee?: Our service team quotes a planning range only after checking the carrier schedule, terminal cut-offs, customs requirements, inland address and delivery appointment. Port congestion, inspections, holidays and weather may change the final delivery date.
Can another Hanshin gateway be used if Osaka is unsuitable?: Potentially, but the alternative must be checked against the carrier rotation, cargo acceptance, customs filing, equipment availability, inland distance and final delivery cost before any change is confirmed.

Data Sources & Provenance

Data Sources and Verification Boundary

The port code, name, location, coordinates, port-area description, berth figures and reference handling statistics in this module are based on the JPOSA port data supplied for this page. Operational details that can change over time—such as terminal cut-offs, vessel acceptance, dangerous-goods approval, gate procedures, customs requirements, schedules and inland appointments—must be reconfirmed for the specific shipment.

For official Japanese port, transport and customs information, our service team uses the following authoritative domains as verification points:

city.osaka.lg.jp — Osaka municipal information and port-related public administration.
mlit.go.jp — Japan Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism.
customs.go.jp — Japan Customs information and customs procedures.

Official-domain references support verification of public rules and administrative information; they do not replace confirmation from the nominated carrier, terminal, customs broker or trucking provider for a live booking.