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JPSAK Sakaiminato Port
Sakaiminato Port is the major seaport of Sakaiminato, in the city of Sakaiminatoin Japan. Overseas routes include Japan and South Korea, Port code is JPSAK.

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Port Code

JPSAK

Name

Sakaiminato

Country / Region

Japan

City

Sakaiminato

Sea Routes

Japan and South Korea

Type

Main Port

Latitude

35.5229350

Longitude

133.2639000

Est. Unit Price

$550/20GP Book Now

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Japan Sea Commercial Port

Sakaiminato Port

UN/LOCODE
JPSAK

Sakaiminato Port is a natural commercial and fishing harbor on the Japan Sea coast of Honshu, located in Miho Bay, Tottori Prefecture. The harbor is sheltered by the Shimane Peninsula and serves the Sakaiminato area and the wider San'in economic region. Its cargo profile includes containerized and conventional trade, bulk commodities, petroleum-related cargo and liquefied gas. Our service team treats JPSAK as a regional Japanese seaport where sailing selection, feeder connectivity, cargo-specific compliance and inland pre-planning are more important than assuming a major hub-port operating model.

Port codeJPSAK

LocationSakaiminato, Tottori, Japan

Coordinates35.522935, 133.263900

Port profileCommercial and fishing harbor

Key Highlights

Regional gatewayUseful for cargo serving western Tottori, eastern Shimane and nearby San'in production and consumption markets.

Mixed cargo baseOperations may involve containers, bulk, breakbulk, petroleum products and liquefied gas rather than container cargo alone.

Japan Sea exposureSchedules and connection choices should be checked against seasonal weather, vessel rotation and transshipment availability.

Special-cargo sensitivityDangerous goods, bulk cargo and temperature-sensitive products require earlier carrier and terminal confirmation.

Facilities & Services

Container handling: Container export and import arrangements can be requested through the selected carrier or local terminal channel; equipment type, acceptance window and empty-container positioning must be confirmed per booking.
Conventional and bulk cargo: The port’s stated cargo profile includes coal, coke, alumina, grain, petroleum and liquefied gas, indicating the need to match the cargo with an appropriate berth, handling contractor and documentation package.
Storage and yard planning: Short-term yard, warehouse, reefer-plug and dangerous-goods segregation availability should be checked before cargo dispatch, especially during peak fishing, agricultural or seasonal export periods.
Customs and inspection coordination: Our team can coordinate customs filing, inspection attendance and document handover, while the actual inspection location and timing remain subject to Japanese customs and terminal instructions.
Inland connectivity: Truck drayage is the practical planning assumption for local pickup and delivery. Driver access, delivery appointment, chassis/equipment availability and road restrictions should be confirmed before issuing a final transport plan.

Routes & Transit Times

Northeast Asian tradeFor Korea, China and other Northeast Asian origins or destinations, routing may involve a direct regional call where offered or transshipment through another Japanese or Asian hub. Carrier confirmation is required.

Domestic Japanese distributionDomestic feeder or coastal connections may be relevant for cargo moving between JPSAK and larger Japanese gateways, subject to the carrier’s current rotation.

Transit-time controlActual lead time depends on vessel rotation, transshipment connection, customs release, terminal cut-offs, weather and inland appointment availability; our team provides a booking-specific estimate rather than a generic promise.

Schedule disciplineBecause regional-port calls can have fewer alternatives than hub-port calls, late SI, VGM, customs data or dangerous-goods documents can cause a larger schedule impact.

No fixed sailing frequency, direct service, carrier coverage or transit time is assumed for JPSAK. We verify the live carrier schedule, port acceptance and connection plan before confirming the shipment.

Hinterland & Key Cargo

Primary service area	Sakaiminato and the surrounding San'in region, including western Tottori and neighboring Shimane markets, subject to the final delivery address and trucking feasibility.
Industrial and commercial profile	Fishing and seafood activity, regional manufacturing, food and agricultural supply chains, energy-related cargo and general commercial distribution.
Typical cargo groups	Containerized general cargo, food and agricultural products, machinery and industrial materials, coal, coke, alumina, grain, petroleum products and liquefied gas.
Planning implication	Cargo type determines the suitable handling route. Bulk, liquid and gas cargo should not be treated as standard FCL; packaging, tank approval, segregation and terminal acceptance must be reviewed in advance.

Operations & Compliance

Cut-off control: Carrier CY cut-off, SI deadline, VGM submission, customs filing and terminal receiving hours are separate milestones. Our service team confirms each deadline in writing for the specific voyage.
Dangerous goods: Provide the correct UN number, proper shipping name, class, packing group, flash point where applicable, package details and emergency-contact information before booking. Acceptance is subject to carrier and terminal approval.
Customs and inspection: Commercial invoice, packing list, transport instructions, permits and product-specific declarations must be consistent. Customs examination or quarantine requirements may delay release and should not be built into a tight delivery appointment.
Inland pickup and delivery: Confirm container weight, cargo dimensions, loading method, delivery-site access, unloading equipment and any time restrictions before dispatching a truck. Oversized or heavy cargo requires a route and equipment review.

Shipping Tips

Book with flexibilitySend the ready date, cargo specification and preferred delivery date early. Ask our team to compare the available JPSAK call with a regional transshipment or alternative Japanese gateway.

Protect cargo for the Japan Sea legUse seaworthy packing, moisture control and internal bracing appropriate to the commodity; review corrosion and condensation risks for machinery, metal and food-related cargo.

Complete data before pickupSubmit invoice, packing list, HS information, cargo weight, dimensions and DG documents before the carrier or terminal deadline rather than after the truck is dispatched.

Keep an alternative planFor urgent or schedule-sensitive cargo, obtain a backup routing and inland cost comparison before cargo release, since a regional-port change may affect trucking, transshipment and customs arrangements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can our shipment use JPSAK for a container export?: Potentially, subject to the current carrier rotation, equipment availability, terminal acceptance and cargo type. Our service team checks the live sailing and confirms whether a direct regional call or transshipment plan is more suitable.
Is JPSAK suitable for bulk or liquid cargo?: The port handles a mixed cargo profile that includes bulk and energy-related commodities. Acceptance depends on the cargo specification, terminal capability, safety documents, packaging or tank requirements and prior approval from the relevant operator.
What information is needed before arranging inland trucking?: Provide the exact pickup or delivery address, container or package dimensions, gross weight, loading and unloading conditions, cargo classification, appointment restrictions and any oversized or hazardous-cargo details.
How should we plan transit time from Sakaiminato?: Use a booking-specific estimate. Vessel rotation, transshipment, customs release, weather, terminal cut-offs and truck appointments can all change the final lead time, so our team verifies the complete door-to-door chain before confirmation.

Data Sources & Provenance

Port master data: UN/LOCODE JPSAK, port name, country, city, coordinates and the supplied port description are taken from the provided JPSAK port record. The record states approximately 2.7 million tonnes of domestic and foreign trade annually; this figure is not independently restated as a current official statistic here.

Official verification domains: Japanese port, maritime, customs and regional administrative information can be checked through mlit.go.jp, customs.go.jp, pref.tottori.lg.jp and sakaiminato.lg.jp.

Schedules, terminal acceptance, cargo restrictions, customs procedures, equipment availability and inland access are time-sensitive. Our service team confirms these items against the actual booking, commodity and delivery address before execution.