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JPSZU Shimizu Port
Shimizu Port is the major seaport of , in the city of Japan. Overseas routes include Japan and South Korea, Port code is JPSZU.

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Port Code

JPSZU

Name

Shimizu

Country / Region

Japan

City

Sea Routes

Japan and South Korea

Type

Main Port

Est. Unit Price

$1/m³ $420/20GP Book Now

Shimizu Port (JPSZU)

Port Overview

Shimizu is a Japanese seaport in Shizuoka Prefecture on Suruga Bay, positioned between the Tokyo metropolitan market and the Chubu industrial region. As a coastal container port, it supports containerized imports and exports, regional distribution, and project or general cargo movements. Its practical logistics value lies in access to Shizuoka’s manufacturing base and road connections along Japan’s Pacific corridor. Our service team can coordinate origin consolidation, carrier booking, customs documentation, inland delivery, and destination-side handling, subject to the confirmed sailing and terminal instructions.

UN/LOCODE

JPSZU

Country / Region

Japan / Shizuoka

Port Type

Seaport with container logistics

Platform Classification

Main port; FCL and LCL services listed

Key Highlights

Operational decision points

Shimizu is a Pacific-facing Japanese port serving Shizuoka and nearby manufacturing and consumer markets.
The platform record lists both FCL and LCL options, so shipment planning can be matched to container utilization and cargo readiness.
Regional road delivery is important; Japanese delivery appointments, vehicle restrictions, and consignee receiving windows should be confirmed before booking.
For cargo routed through another Japanese or East Asian gateway, the final transshipment plan and terminal handoff must be checked against the actual carrier schedule.
Cut-off, documentation, dangerous-goods acceptance, and inland charges are shipment-specific and must be reconfirmed before release.

Facilities & Services

Typical logistics functions relevant to JPSZU

Container handling

Containerized export and import flows can be arranged through the applicable carrier and terminal system. Equipment release, empty return, and receiving instructions require booking-specific confirmation.

LCL consolidation

Our service team can coordinate origin consolidation, deconsolidation, cargo measurement, and document matching. Carton count, dimensions, gross weight, and packing condition should be final before cargo receipt.

Customs and inspection coordination

Import and export customs filing, document review, and inspection coordination are handled according to Japanese customs and commodity-specific requirements.

Warehousing and staging

Short-term staging, cargo sorting, and delivery scheduling may be arranged through the local logistics network, subject to warehouse capacity and cargo characteristics.

Road distribution

Truck delivery is generally central to inland movement. Delivery address, vehicle access, unloading equipment, time windows, and any restricted-road requirements should be checked in advance.

General and project cargo

Non-containerized or out-of-gauge cargo requires separate confirmation of berth, handling method, lifting plan, packing, and inland route feasibility.

Routes & Transit Times

Planning guidance rather than a guaranteed sailing schedule

Common planning directions include China–Japan, Korea–Japan, and other Northeast Asian trade flows. Actual direct or transshipment arrangements depend on the selected carrier and sailing date.
The platform record includes an indicative LCL option from Dachan Bay, China, and an indicative 20GP option from Shanghai. These are quotation references, not a guarantee of current service coverage.
Indicative platform records show an LCL reference of USD 6.85 per CBM and a Shanghai 20GP reference of USD 2,877; validity, surcharges, destination charges, and space must be reconfirmed by our service team.
Transit performance can be affected by vessel rotation, transshipment connection, terminal receiving cut-off, customs inspection, weather, holidays, and inland delivery appointments. No fixed transit time should be promised before booking confirmation.

Platform reference	Recorded details	Confirmation boundary
LCL	Origin listed as CNDCB; unit: CBM; currency: USD; recorded amount: 6.85	Valid sailing, consolidation warehouse, charge scope, and destination fees require reconfirmation.
FCL	Origin listed as CNSHA; equipment: 20GP; currency: USD; recorded amount: 2,877	Carrier, allocation, free time, local charges, and sailing schedule are subject to final quotation.

Hinterland & Key Cargo

Regional cargo profile

The immediate hinterland is Shizuoka Prefecture, with onward access to the wider Pacific-side manufacturing and consumer markets of central Japan.
Relevant industrial cargo may include machinery, components, electrical or precision-manufactured goods, automotive-related products, and packaged consumer goods; commodity classification must be verified shipment by shipment.
Import cargo commonly requires coordinated delivery to factories, distributors, warehouses, or appointed customs brokers, with receiving appointments arranged before container release.
Food, plant, animal, chemical, battery, and other regulated products may require additional permits, declarations, labeling, or inspection procedures in Japan.

Operations & Compliance

Risk controls for forwarding execution

Cut-off control: Terminal receiving, shipping instruction, VGM, customs filing, and carrier documentation deadlines may differ. Our service team should obtain the booking-specific cut-off sheet rather than relying on a standard schedule.

Dangerous goods: Provide the correct UN number, proper shipping name, class, packing group, quantity, package type, SDS where required, and container details before acceptance. Carrier and terminal approval must be obtained before cargo delivery.

Customs and inspection: Commercial invoice, packing list, transport document, tariff classification, origin information, permits, and product-specific records should be consistent. Inspection or document queries may extend release time.

Inland delivery: Confirm consignee hours, delivery appointment, unloading facilities, container weight, road access, and return location. Heavy, long, wide, or temperature-sensitive cargo requires a separate feasibility review.

Shipping Tips

Recommended actions before cargo release

Send the commercial terms, cargo description, HS code, packages, dimensions, gross weight, ready date, and delivery address to our service team before requesting a final rate.
For LCL, provide accurate cubic measurement and packing details; for FCL, confirm equipment type, payload, loading method, and whether the cargo requires special handling.
Reserve space with schedule flexibility around Japanese public holidays, factory shutdowns, and consignee receiving constraints. Keep an alternative sailing or gateway under review when the delivery date is critical.
Use export-grade moisture protection, internal bracing, visible package marks, and consistent carton or pallet numbers so warehouse receiving, customs inspection, and delivery reconciliation can proceed efficiently.

Frequently Asked Questions

Practical answers for forwarders and shippers

Can the platform arrange both FCL and LCL to Shimizu?

Yes. The platform record lists FCL and LCL service references for JPSZU. Our service team will confirm the current carrier, routing, space, cut-offs, charge scope, and destination delivery conditions before booking.

Is the displayed freight amount a final landed cost?

No. The recorded amount is an indicative platform reference. Origin charges, documentation, customs, terminal, destination, delivery, equipment, and possible surcharges must be reviewed in the final quotation.

What information is needed for dangerous goods?

Provide the complete DG declaration details, SDS where applicable, packing information, UN number, class, packing group, quantity, and emergency contact. Acceptance remains subject to carrier and terminal approval.

How should urgent cargo be planned?

Share the required delivery date, cargo readiness, consignee appointment, and customs status at the quotation stage. Our service team can compare available routings, but actual transit remains subject to vessel connection and terminal release.

What commonly delays import delivery?

Inconsistent documents, missing permits, customs inspection, late receiving appointments, restricted delivery access, inaccurate cargo weight, and delayed empty-container return are frequent causes. Advance document review reduces avoidable delays.

Data Sources & Provenance

Scope and verification notes

Port code, port name, country, platform classification, and indicative quotation fields are taken from the supplied JPSZU platform record. Operational descriptions are presented as planning guidance and do not replace carrier, terminal, customs, or consignee confirmation.

For regulatory and statistical verification, consult the relevant Japanese authorities and official datasets, including mlit.go.jp, customs.go.jp, and e-stat.go.jp. These domains are provided for source checking only; no unverified berth, depth, throughput, capacity, schedule, or fee data is asserted here.

Rates, carrier allocation, sailing dates, cut-offs, terminal procedures, customs requirements, and inland charges are time-sensitive. Our service team will reconfirm them against the actual shipment before execution.