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JPSHJ Ishikari Port
Ishikari Port is the seaport of Ishikari, in the city of Ishikariin Japan. Overseas routes include Japan and South Korea, Port code is JPSHJ.

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Port Code

JPSHJ

Name

Ishikari

Country / Region

Japan

City

Ishikari

Sea Routes

Japan and South Korea

Type

Latitude

36.5666650

Longitude

138.0667000

Est. Unit Price

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Ishikari Port (UN/LOCODE: JPSHJ)

Ishikari, Hokkaido, Japan | Japan–Korea logistics region | Sea port on Ishikari Bay

Ishikari is a medium-sized Japanese seaport located on Ishikari Bay in Hokkaido and connected to the Sea of Japan. For international freight planning, it is best treated as a regional gateway supporting containerized cargo together with general cargo and petroleum-product movements, rather than assuming the service profile of a major Japanese hub. The supplied port record identifies regular vessel activity led by general cargo vessels, oil product tankers and container ships. Our service team can use Ishikari as a destination or origin option when the nominated carrier, terminal window, inland delivery point and cargo restrictions are confirmed in advance.

Reference item	Supplied port data
Port code	JPSHJ
Country / city	Japan / Ishikari
Coordinates in supplied record	36.5666650 latitude, 138.0667000 longitude
Maximum recorded draft	11.5 m
Maximum recorded deadweight	86,497 t
Maximum recorded vessel length	298 m

The coordinates and vessel parameters above reproduce the supplied port record and should be checked against the nominated terminal or official sailing documentation before operational use.

Key Highlights

Multi-purpose traffic profile: the supplied record shows general cargo at 26%, oil product tankers at 23% and container ships at 12% of regularly calling vessel types.
Sea of Japan positioning: Ishikari is geographically relevant to Hokkaido cargo flows and Japan–Korea regional routing, subject to carrier confirmation.
Draft planning matters: the supplied maximum recorded draft is 11.5 m; actual acceptance depends on berth, tide, sailing condition and terminal instructions.
Regional rather than hub assumptions: container connections, transshipment points, equipment availability and cutoff times must be checked per booking.
Winter-sensitive operations: Hokkaido weather, snow, ice, road conditions and vessel schedule adjustments can affect inland delivery and connecting services.

Facilities & Services

Container handling: containerized cargo may be arranged through the terminal and carrier nominated for the booking. Available equipment, reefer plugs, empty-container release and receiving windows require confirmation before cargo dispatch.
General and project cargo: the vessel profile indicates regular general-cargo activity. Breakbulk, heavy-lift, out-of-gauge and project shipments should be checked against berth equipment, lifting plans, cargo dimensions and terminal acceptance rules.
Liquid bulk interface: oil-product tanker activity indicates a liquid-bulk function, but this does not imply acceptance of every product. Product specification, tank compatibility, safety documentation and berth approval must be confirmed separately.
Storage and staging: port-side storage, bonded handling, temperature-controlled space and dangerous-goods segregation are cargo- and terminal-specific. Our service team will verify the applicable facility before arranging delivery.
Inland collection and delivery: truck drayage is the practical planning basis for Hokkaido door movements. Vehicle size, axle limits, winter conditions, delivery appointments and route restrictions should be reviewed before pickup.

Routes & Transit Times

Regional trade direction: cargo may be planned toward or from Northeast Asian markets, including Japan–Korea and other Sea of Japan connections, subject to the carrier’s current network and port rotation.
Hub connection: where a direct call is unavailable, containers may require transshipment through a Japanese or regional hub. The actual hub, number of connections and schedule depend on the selected carrier and booking date.
Transit-time controls: port omission, transshipment connection, winter weather, berth congestion, customs inspection, equipment imbalance and inland appointment availability can all change the final door-to-door schedule.
Planning method: our service team quotes transit as an indicative planning range only after checking the current sailing, terminal receiving window, cargo type, customs status and final delivery location.

No fixed direct-service coverage, sailing frequency or transit time should be assumed without a current carrier schedule and terminal confirmation.

Hinterland & Key Cargo

Primary hinterland: Ishikari and the wider Hokkaido market are the natural planning area. Final inland cost and transit depend on the delivery city, road conditions, ferry or intermodal requirements and appointment constraints.
Containerized commodities: general consumer goods, industrial inputs, machinery, food-related cargo and temperature-sensitive products may be suitable, subject to carrier and terminal acceptance.
General and project cargo: machinery, steel, construction materials and other non-containerized shipments may require separate breakbulk or project-cargo planning, including lifting and securing documentation.
Liquid products: petroleum-related cargo requires product-specific review, including classification, SDS documentation, tank or vehicle suitability, emergency information and regulatory approvals.
Seasonal cargo planning: agricultural, food and retail supply chains should allow additional buffer during winter road disruption, holiday periods and peak equipment demand.

Operations & Compliance

Cutoff control: booking cutoff, verified gross mass, documentation cutoff, terminal receiving and dangerous-goods acceptance are separate milestones. Our service team will confirm each deadline rather than relying only on the vessel departure date.
Dangerous goods: provide the correct UN number, proper shipping name, class, packing group, marine-pollutant status, SDS and packing certificate where applicable. Do not dispatch DG cargo before written carrier and terminal acceptance.
Customs and inspection: commercial invoice, packing list, transport document, origin information and any product-specific permits must be consistent. Customs examination or document review may delay release and inland delivery.
Inland delivery: confirm container weight, cargo dimensions, chassis requirements, delivery appointment, road access and unloading capability. Winter conditions can affect truck availability and actual delivery timing.

Shipping Tips from Our Service Team

Request the current carrier routing and terminal receiving notice before confirming the sales delivery date, especially when the shipment depends on a transshipment connection.
For heavy, oversized or breakbulk cargo, send dimensions, center of gravity, lifting points, packaging drawings and photographs at quotation stage so acceptance can be checked before loading.
For refrigerated cargo, confirm plug availability, set-point instructions, pre-trip inspection requirements, power continuity and the final delivery appointment before releasing the container.
Build a seasonal buffer for Hokkaido inland transport and prepare a contingency such as an alternative sailing, hub connection or nearby receiving location when the cargo is time-critical.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can JPSHJ be used for container exports and imports?

Yes, containerized movements may be arranged when a carrier and terminal accept the cargo and provide a current sailing. Equipment, empty release, cutoff and transshipment details must be confirmed for each booking.

Is Ishikari a direct-call alternative to a major Japanese hub?

It should not be treated as one automatically. The available routing may be direct, feeder-based or transshipment-based depending on the carrier’s current network. Our team checks the live option instead of assuming direct coverage.

What cargo information is needed for a quotation?

Provide origin, final destination, commodity, package type, gross weight, dimensions, container requirement, temperature details where relevant, dangerous-goods status and the requested shipping window. Heavy or unusual cargo also needs lifting and securing information.

How should winter risk be reflected in the delivery plan?

Allow schedule and trucking buffer, confirm terminal receiving and delivery appointments, and avoid basing a critical production or retail deadline solely on the advertised vessel departure. Weather and road conditions can affect both port and inland operations.

What is the supplied maximum vessel draft for Ishikari?

The supplied record states a maximum recorded draft of 11.5 m. It is not a blanket berth guarantee; actual acceptance must be checked against the nominated berth, vessel particulars, tide and operating restrictions.

Data Sources & Provenance

Port identity: UN/LOCODE JPSHJ, Ishikari, Japan, city, country, coordinates and the vessel-profile parameters are reproduced from the supplied port master record.
Port profile: the supplied record states that Ishikari is a medium-sized seaport on Ishikari Bay connected to the Sea of Japan, with regularly calling vessel types including general cargo, oil product tankers and container ships.
Regulatory verification: Japan-related maritime and port regulatory information should be checked against the official Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism domain, mlit.go.jp.
Customs verification: import, export and customs-clearance requirements should be confirmed through Japan Customs, customs.go.jp, together with the applicable broker and terminal instructions.
Verification boundary: carrier rotations, terminal cutoffs, berth acceptance, storage, equipment, charges, weather restrictions and inland delivery conditions change over time. Our service team confirms these items against the booking-specific instructions before execution.