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KPHGM Hungnam Port
Hungnam Port is the seaport of Hungnam, in the city of Hungnamin North korea. Overseas routes include Japan and South Korea, Port code is KPHGM.

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Port Code

KPHGM

Name

Hungnam

Country / Region

North korea

City

Hungnam

Sea Routes

Japan and South Korea

Type

Latitude

39.8257450

Longitude

127.6194000

Est. Unit Price

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Port Overview

Hungnam (UN/LOCODE: KPHGM) is a seaport on the east coast of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, located in Hungnam, North Korea, at approximately 39.825745° N, 127.619400° E. Its logistics relevance is closely connected with the coastal industrial area around Hungnam and the wider Hamgyongnam-do region. Based on the platform record, KPHGM is not classified as a main port and no FCL, LCL or automotive service counts are recorded. Our service team therefore treats it as a controlled, confirmation-led port option rather than assuming regular container-line availability. Vessel acceptance, cargo handling scope, documentation requirements, sanctions screening and onward transport must be confirmed case by case before any quotation or booking.

UN/LOCODE	KPHGM
Port / city	HUNGNAM / Hungnam
Country / region	North Korea (KP) / Northeast Asia
Coordinates	39.8257450, 127.6194000
Platform service record	FCL 0 · LCL 0 · Automotive 0 · Main port: No

Key Highlights

Port classificationCoastal seaport serving an industrial and regional hinterland; operational capabilities should not be inferred from the UN/LOCODE alone.

Service availabilityThe platform record contains zero FCL, LCL and automotive service entries, so regular container coverage must not be presumed.

Compliance sensitivityNorth Korea-related shipments require sanctions, export-control, banking and counterparty screening before commercial planning.

Routing approachAny ocean or feeder connection, transshipment point, equipment supply and final-mile movement requires current written confirmation.

Planning priorityUse a documentary and regulatory feasibility check before comparing freight rates or transit estimates.

Facilities & Services

Container handling: Do not assume public container-terminal access, empty-equipment positioning, reefer plugs or standard depot services. Our team confirms these items with the nominated carrier or local handling party.
Breakbulk and general cargo: Industrial and project cargo may require vessel-specific acceptance, shore equipment confirmation, lifting plans and manual handling arrangements.
Storage and staging: Warehouse, bonded storage, customs-controlled areas and free-time conditions must be verified for the specific shipment; no standard allowance should be quoted without written evidence.
Inspection and customs: Cargo examination, port entry, release procedures and document presentation are arranged according to the applicable local instructions and the confirmed operator.
Inland connection: Road or rail onward movement, vehicle access, escorts, loading restrictions and cargo-security arrangements require shipment-specific confirmation.

Our service team can prepare a feasibility checklist, but a port call or handling service is not considered confirmed until the carrier, agent or responsible authority accepts the cargo and operating plan.

Routes & Transit Times

Trade direction: Cargo planning may involve Northeast Asian maritime links or transshipment through another regional port, but direct calls, feeder connections and sailing frequency must be verified for the required date.
Connection method: Depending on cargo type and approvals, options may include full-vessel, breakbulk, project-cargo or a separately arranged transshipment solution. Container availability cannot be assumed from the port code.
Transit controls: Sailing time is only one component. Sanctions review, banking clearance, vessel acceptance, transshipment permissions, inspection, documentation and inland release may materially affect the end-to-end schedule.
Quotation rule: Our team provides a transit indication only after receiving the cargo description, HS classification, origin, destination, Incoterms, equipment requirement and proposed shipping window.

Hinterland & Key Cargo

Primary hinterland: Hungnam and surrounding parts of Hamgyongnam-do form the most relevant geographic catchment; practical delivery reach depends on current road, rail and authorization conditions.
Industrial profile: The area is associated with coastal industrial activity and agricultural production. Specific shipper, factory and commodity assumptions must be validated before booking.
Potential cargo categories: General industrial materials, machinery, project cargo, bulk or breakbulk commodities and agricultural-related cargo may be considered subject to acceptance, sanctions screening and applicable controls.
Containerized cargo: Because the platform record shows no FCL or LCL service entries, our team does not treat standard containerized export or import handling as an available default.

Operations & Compliance

Booking and cut-off: There is no universal cut-off published in the supplied data. Confirm cargo receiving, documentation, VGM, dangerous-goods and port-entry deadlines directly with the accepted carrier or agent.
Sanctions and export controls: Screen the shipper, consignee, beneficial owners, vessel, banks, insurers, forwarders, cargo and end use before a rate or booking is finalized. Applicable restrictions may vary by origin, destination and involved jurisdiction; consult current official rules at home.treasury.gov and un.org.
Dangerous goods: Provide the correct UN number, proper shipping name, class, packing group, SDS and packing certificate where applicable. Acceptance, segregation and vessel approval must be obtained in writing.
Documents and inspection: Commercial invoice, packing list, transport document, origin information, licenses and end-use documents must be consistent. Expect possible additional review or inspection and avoid non-refundable commitments before release conditions are clear.

Shipping Tips

Send our service team the complete cargo profile at the first enquiry stage: commodity, HS code, quantity, dimensions, gross weight, packaging, origin, destination, parties and end use.
Request written confirmation of vessel acceptance, cargo-handling method, equipment, port receiving window, transshipment plan, documentary cut-off and final-mile arrangements before issuing shipping instructions.
For oversized, hazardous or sensitive cargo, prepare a packing drawing, lifting points, SDS, photos, stowage requirements and contingency plan; do not rely on ordinary container procedures.
Maintain a compliant alternative-routing review through another legally permitted regional gateway, subject to the same sanctions, export-control, carrier and consignee checks. An alternative must not be treated as approved until independently confirmed.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can our team book a standard FCL shipment to KPHGM?

Not as a default service. The platform record lists zero FCL and LCL service entries. Our team must first confirm a willing carrier, equipment, vessel call, cargo acceptance, documentary requirements and compliance clearance.

Is Hungnam suitable for urgent cargo?

It should not be planned on a guaranteed urgent basis. Regulatory review, vessel availability, handling confirmation, transshipment and inland release can all affect the schedule. We provide an indication only after case-specific verification.

What information is needed for a rate request?

Provide the cargo description and HS code, quantity, dimensions, weight, packaging, dangerous-goods status, origin, destination, Incoterms, parties, end use, preferred shipping window and required delivery point.

Are dangerous goods accepted?

Acceptance is not automatic. Submit the complete DG declaration, SDS, packing details and transport documents for carrier and regulatory review before cargo is packed or delivered.

Can an alternative port be used?

Possibly, depending on the trade, cargo, parties and applicable controls. Our service team can compare legally permitted gateways, but each alternative requires separate carrier, customs, sanctions and inland-transport confirmation.

Data Sources & Provenance

The following hard fields are taken directly from the supplied platform record: UN/LOCODE KPHGM, port and city name HUNGNAM, country code KP, country name North Korea, area classification, latitude, longitude, main-port flag and FCL/LCL/automotive service counts.

The UN/LOCODE framework can be cross-checked through unece.org. The domain is provided as a reference for the international location-code system and is not presented as evidence of current berth, terminal, vessel or cargo-handling availability.

Sanctions and international restrictive-measures screening should be checked against current official material, including home.treasury.gov and un.org, together with the rules applicable to the shipper, consignee, carrier, bank, insurer and routing jurisdictions.

Operational details such as terminal access, berth allocation, equipment, vessel schedules, cut-offs, storage, fees, customs procedures and transit times are subject to current confirmation and are not inferred from the port code or coordinates.