JPSEN Port Code Lookup

Port Code Lookup

Recommend：

CNSHA

SGSIN

CNSZX

USLAX

NLRTM

Total 1 ports of JPSEN

JPSEN Sendai Port
Sendai Port is the major seaport of Sendai, in the city of Sendaiin Japan. Overseas routes include Japan and South Korea, Port code is JPSEN.

Show details

Port Code

JPSEN

Name

Sendai

Country / Region

Japan

City

Sendai

Sea Routes

Japan and South Korea

Type

Main Port

Latitude

38.2760000

Longitude

141.0210000

Est. Unit Price

$35/m³ $51/20GP Book Now

Click to display the map

Port Overview

Sendai Port (JPSEN), Japan

Sendai Port is an artificial seaport on the northeast coast of Honshu, serving Miyagi Prefecture and the wider Tohoku region. Opened in 1971, it combines container, ferry, vehicle, bulk and general-cargo functions. The port is strategically relevant to automotive supply chains and is described in the supplied port record as the largest vehicle export facility in northeastern Japan. It was affected by the 2011 tsunami and subsequently reopened. Our service team can coordinate carrier selection, export documentation, inland pickup and destination delivery, with all sailing, terminal and cargo acceptance details confirmed before booking.

Key Highlights

Multi-purpose marine gateway

The port record identifies 24 common-user berths and 23 exclusive-user berths, supporting varied cargo flows rather than a container-only profile.

Automotive relevance

Vehicle exports and production-related cargo are important regional flows; loading plans should account for model, dimensions and handling method.

Ferry-linked regional access

Ferry services connecting Tomakomai and Nagoya are recorded as calling at Sendai, subject to current operator schedules and acceptance conditions.

Weather and resilience planning

Northeastern Japan operations require contingency planning for earthquakes, tsunami advisories, severe weather and temporary terminal restrictions.

Facilities & Services

Container handling: Our team can arrange containerized export and import movements through the applicable terminal, subject to confirmed equipment, receiving windows and carrier instructions.
Vehicle and ro-ro flows: Finished vehicles and rolling cargo may require dedicated booking details, vehicle dimensions, operating condition and securing instructions.
General and bulk cargo: The port’s multi-purpose profile is suitable for evaluating project, machinery, steel, industrial materials and other non-containerized cargo, with terminal-specific handling confirmation required.
Ferry interface: Ferry-linked cargo can be considered where the commodity, unit type and schedule match the operator’s acceptance rules; cut-off and check-in procedures must be obtained for each sailing.
Inland distribution: Road pickup and delivery are the practical planning basis for the Sendai hinterland. Vehicle restrictions, delivery appointments, chassis availability and winter conditions should be checked in advance.

Routes & Transit Times

Intra-Asia cargo: Shipments may be planned through available carrier networks and regional transshipment hubs. Direct calls, routing, equipment and sailing frequency must be confirmed at quotation stage.
North Japan ferry connection: The recorded Tomakomai connection can support regional distribution planning, while Nagoya linkage may provide an alternative domestic coastal route for suitable cargo.
Export vehicle flows: Vehicle cargo is schedule-sensitive and may depend on factory release, pre-delivery inspection, terminal receiving windows and vessel stowage approval.
Transit-time control: Actual transit depends on port rotation, transshipment, customs release, weather, terminal congestion and inland appointment availability. Our team provides indicative routing only until the carrier confirms the booking.

Hinterland & Key Cargo

Primary hinterland: Sendai and Miyagi Prefecture form the immediate logistics base, with wider Tohoku distribution requiring coordinated long-haul trucking or coastal feeder solutions.
Automotive sector: Finished vehicles, automotive components, production materials and related machinery are relevant cargo categories for regional supply chains.
Industrial cargo: Machinery, steel products, construction materials and general manufactured goods may move through the port in containers, breakbulk or project configurations.
Consumer and retail cargo: Containerized food, consumer products and industrial supplies can be routed through the port when equipment and inland delivery capacity are available.

Operations & Compliance

Cut-off control: Carrier documentation cut-off, verified gross mass submission, terminal receiving time and customs export clearance are separate milestones. Our service team confirms each one instead of relying on a single “closing time.”
Dangerous goods: Provide the correct UN number, proper shipping name, class, packing group, flash point where applicable, package details and shipper’s declaration before booking. Carrier and terminal acceptance must be obtained in writing.
Customs and inspection: Commercial invoice, packing list, export declarations, origin information and product-specific permits must match the physical cargo. Customs examination or terminal inspection can change the release schedule.
Inland delivery: Confirm cargo dimensions, gross weight, delivery address, unloading equipment, appointment rules and seasonal road conditions before dispatch, especially for out-of-gauge or heavy cargo.

Shipping Tips

Send our team the commodity, HS code, dimensions, gross weight, packing type, ready date and final delivery location before requesting a firm routing.
For vehicles, confirm whether the cargo is self-propelled, rolling or non-running, and provide dimensions, battery or fuel status and securing requirements.
For machinery and project cargo, prepare lifting points, centre-of-gravity information, packing drawings and photographs so terminal feasibility can be reviewed before booking.
Keep a contingency option through another Japanese gateway or a different coastal connection when cargo is time-critical or exposed to weather-related disruption; availability and cost must be checked case by case.

Port Parameters

UN/LOCODE	JPSEN
Port / Country	Sendai / Japan
Coordinates	38.2760000, 141.0210000
Port profile	Artificial seaport; container, ferry, vehicle, general and bulk cargo functions
Recorded berth count	24 common-user berths and 23 exclusive-user berths
Recorded maximum vessel data	Length: 340 m; draught: 14.6 m; deadweight: 317,826 t

The berth and vessel figures above are reproduced from the supplied JPSEN port record. They should not be treated as a current acceptance guarantee; vessel size, berth allocation, draft restrictions and cargo limits require confirmation with the relevant terminal, port authority and carrier.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can our team arrange a direct sailing from Sendai?

Potentially, depending on the commodity, carrier network and current service rotation. Our team checks direct-call and transshipment options at booking time and will not assume that a published regional service accepts every cargo type.

Is Sendai suitable for vehicle exports?

Yes, vehicle export is an important part of the port’s recorded logistics role. We require vehicle type, dimensions, operating status, quantity, release date and securing details before confirming a suitable service.

What causes the most common delay?

Typical causes include missed documentation or VGM cut-off, late customs release, incomplete dangerous-goods approval, terminal receiving limits, inland appointment shortages and weather or disaster-related restrictions.

Can dangerous goods be shipped through JPSEN?

Acceptance depends on the exact UN entry, packing, quantity, carrier, vessel and terminal rules. Send the complete dangerous-goods declaration and packing information to our team before space is requested.

How should urgent cargo be planned?

Build time for customs, terminal receiving and inland delivery rather than using vessel transit alone. Our team can compare available carrier, ferry, transshipment and alternative-gateway solutions after receiving the cargo profile.

Data Sources & Provenance

Primary port record: Port code, name, country, city, coordinates, berth figures and recorded maximum vessel parameters are based on the JPSEN data supplied for this page.
Japanese transport reference: Port administration and national transport information can be cross-checked through mlit.go.jp. Current berth availability, restrictions and operating notices remain subject to the responsible port and terminal.
Customs reference: Japan customs procedures and export-clearance information can be checked through customs.go.jp. Product-specific permits and inspection requirements must be verified for the actual commodity.
Trade and market context: General Japan trade and logistics information may be cross-checked through jetro.go.jp. This page does not use that domain to assert a carrier schedule, tariff, capacity or guaranteed transit time.

Our service team treats schedules, terminal rules, charges, equipment availability, weather notices and regulatory requirements as time-sensitive items and reconfirms them before execution.