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JPSBS Shibushi Port
Shibushi Port is the major seaport of Shibushi, in the city of Shibushiin Japan. Overseas routes include Japan and South Korea, Port code is JPSBS.

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Port Code

JPSBS

Name

Shibushi

Country / Region

Japan

City

Shibushi

Sea Routes

Japan and South Korea

Type

Main Port

Latitude

31.4667400

Longitude

131.1112000

Est. Unit Price

$500/20GP Book Now

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Port Overview

Shibushi Port, UN/LOCODE JPSBS, is a seaport in Shibushi, Japan, positioned on the northern shore of Shibushi Bay in southern Kyushu. Its location supports maritime access to the Shibushi area and inland distribution across the southeastern Kyushu market. The supplied port record identifies approximately 75 ocean-going vessel calls annually; this figure should be treated as a reference from the platform’s port database rather than as a current operating guarantee. Our service team can arrange shipment planning, carrier confirmation, customs-document review and inland delivery coordination based on the actual cargo and sailing plan.

Port code	JPSBS
Port / country	Shibushi, Japan
Coordinates	31.4667400° N, 131.1112000° E
Platform record	FCL service records: 24; LCL records: 0; automotive records: 0

Key Highlights

Southern Kyushu gatewayLocated on Shibushi Bay, the port is relevant for cargo originating in or destined for the Shibushi and southeastern Kyushu hinterland.

FCL-oriented planningThe platform record contains FCL-related service entries, while no LCL or automotive entries are recorded; service availability must be confirmed for each sailing.

Feeder or relay exposureDepending on the carrier and booking period, international cargo may require a regional connection rather than a directly marketed ocean service.

Road coordination mattersFor inland delivery, truck appointment, equipment availability, driving distance and local receiving restrictions should be checked before release.

Facilities & Services

Container handling: Our team can request FCL booking, empty-equipment positioning, terminal cut-off information and container release details. Actual equipment type, depot and terminal acceptance are subject to the nominated carrier.
General and project cargo: Breakbulk, oversized or non-standard cargo should be checked with the port-side operator and carrier before quotation; berth, lifting and storage arrangements must not be assumed.
Yard and storage: Free time, reefer plugging, hazardous-goods segregation and storage limits vary by facility and booking. We confirm these conditions case by case.
Customs and inspection: Our service team coordinates export declarations, document submission and inspection communication with the relevant customs broker. Examination timing depends on customs instructions and cargo risk.
Inland collection and delivery: Road haulage is the practical planning focus for local distribution. Truck size, chassis availability, bridge or road restrictions and delivery appointments require advance confirmation.

Routes & Transit Times

Trade direction: Cargo may be planned for Japan–Northeast Asia and wider international movements through a carrier’s regional network. Direct service, transshipment port and sailing frequency must be confirmed against the live schedule.
Connection planning: If the selected service uses a relay port, total transit time includes first-leg loading, transshipment connection, terminal handling and final discharge. Our team compares available routing options before booking.
Time-sensitive factors: Weather in southern Japan, berth windows, vessel schedule changes, customs inspection, equipment shortages and inland appointment availability can affect the final delivery date.
Quotation basis: Transit estimates should be issued only after confirming POL/POD, cargo readiness, container type, carrier schedule and whether the rate includes transshipment and inland legs.

Hinterland & Key Cargo

Primary hinterland: Shibushi and southeastern Kyushu are the natural planning area; final distribution may extend elsewhere in Kyushu subject to road distance and delivery requirements.
Typical cargo profile: FCL planning is more clearly represented in the platform data than LCL or automotive service records. Commodity, packing method and handling characteristics must be reviewed before selecting the service.
Agricultural and regional products: Cargo connected with southern Kyushu’s food, agricultural and processing industries may require moisture protection, temperature control or sanitary-document review, depending on the commodity.
Industrial cargo: Machinery, components, packaged materials and project cargo should be assessed for dimensions, gross weight, lifting points, lashing and road-delivery feasibility.

Operations & Compliance

Cut-off control: Carrier booking cut-off, VGM submission, shipping instructions, customs filing and terminal gate cut-off are separate milestones. Our team obtains the live deadlines and builds a document buffer instead of relying on the vessel ETA alone.
Dangerous goods: Provide the UN number, proper shipping name, class, packing group, marine pollutant status, package details and SDS where applicable before booking. DG acceptance and terminal conditions require carrier confirmation.
Documentation: Commercial invoice, packing list, transport instructions, origin information, permits and any commodity-specific certificates must be consistent with the cargo description, quantity and weights.
Inspection and delivery: Customs examination or document queries may delay release. For inland delivery, confirm consignee receiving hours, truck access, unloading equipment and whether the cargo can be delivered in a standard container configuration.

Shipping Tips

Send the cargo-ready date, commodity, HS information, package dimensions, gross weight, container requirement and destination to our service team before requesting a firm routing.
For machinery or oversized cargo, provide drawings and loading photos early. We can screen container suitability, lashing needs, lifting limitations and the inland route before cargo is packed.
Use moisture-resistant packaging and desiccants where the commodity requires them; verify that wood packaging complies with the applicable import-market requirements.
Keep a backup routing through a nearby regional gateway or alternate discharge plan where the shipment is schedule-critical. Any alternative remains subject to carrier acceptance, inland cost and customs feasibility.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1. Can our shipment be booked as an LCL move through JPSBS?

LCL availability is not represented in the supplied platform record. Our team will check the current consolidator, receiving warehouse, cut-off, deconsolidation point and final delivery plan; do not assume that an FCL port record confirms local LCL acceptance.

Q2. Is a direct international sailing guaranteed from Shibushi?

No. Service patterns change by carrier, season and cargo type. We confirm the live vessel schedule, relay port, booking acceptance and connection risk before presenting a routing.

Q3. What information is needed for dangerous goods?

Provide the complete DG declaration details, SDS where applicable, package information, container type and intended voyage. Carrier and terminal approval must be obtained before the booking is treated as confirmed.

Q4. How should we plan inland delivery from JPSBS?

Share the delivery address, cargo weight and dimensions, unloading method, receiving hours and required delivery date. Our team will verify truck suitability, appointment requirements, road constraints and any need for transloading.

Q5. Can the port record’s annual vessel figure be used as a capacity commitment?

No. The approximately 75 ocean-going vessel calls stated in the supplied description is a reference indicator, not a guaranteed annual capacity, berth window or sailing frequency. Current operational details must be reconfirmed before shipment execution.

Data Sources & Provenance

Core identifiers, coordinates, country, city, port description and platform service-record figures in this module are based on the supplied JPSBS port record. The approximately 75-vessel reference is reproduced as a historical/record description and is not presented as a current capacity commitment. Operational items such as carrier acceptance, cut-offs, equipment, routing, storage, inspection and inland delivery remain subject to live confirmation.

For regulatory and operational verification, our service team uses the relevant Japanese government and customs information together with carrier and facility confirmations. Official reference domains include mlit.go.jp and customs.go.jp. These domains provide general institutional and regulatory reference points; they do not by themselves confirm a specific sailing, terminal cut-off, rate or shipment acceptance.