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KPNAM Nampo Port
Nampo Port is the seaport of Nampo, in the city of Nampoin North korea. Overseas routes include Japan and South Korea, Port code is KPNAM.

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Port Code

KPNAM

Name

Nampo

Country / Region

North korea

City

Nampo

Sea Routes

Japan and South Korea

Type

Latitude

38.7163200

Longitude

125.4002500

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Port Overview

Nampo Port (UN/LOCODE: KPNAM)

Nampo, North Korea · 38.716320°N, 125.400250°E

Nampo is a sea and river-estuary port on the northern shore of the Taedong River, approximately 15 km east of the river mouth, serving as the maritime gateway for Pyongyang and the west-coast region of North Korea. The supplied port record describes harbour facilities able to accommodate vessels of about 20,000 tonnes, while also noting seasonal winter freezing. Nampo is relevant to controlled, government-linked, bulk and project movements rather than a conventional high-frequency container gateway. Our service team treats every shipment as subject to prior acceptance, sanctions screening, carrier confirmation and port-by-port operational verification.

Item	Reference information
Port code	KPNAM
Port / city	NAMPO / Nampo
Country	North Korea (KP)
Port setting	Yellow Sea-facing river-port and maritime gateway
Coordinates	38.716320°N, 125.400250°E

Key Highlights

Commercial and operational profile

West-coast gatewayIts location on the Taedong River links Nampo with Pyongyang and nearby western industrial and agricultural areas.

Bulk-oriented handlingThe supplied record identifies concrete and coal as principal cargoes; cargo suitability must be checked before booking.

Non-standard container flowReported practice may involve stripping cargo from containers at the port and moving the goods by truck while boxes remain in the port area.

Seasonal exposureWinter freezing can affect vessel calls, berthing and inland delivery planning; weather windows require confirmation.

High compliance sensitivityNorth Korea-related trade requires transaction screening, sanctions review, export-control checks and confirmed payment and insurance arrangements.

Facilities & Services

Handling characteristics for planning

Marine access: The supplied record describes harbour facilities for vessels of approximately 20,000 tonnes. Actual draft, tide, ice and berth acceptance should be reconfirmed for each vessel.
General and bulk cargo: Concrete, coal and other approved bulk or breakbulk commodities may be operationally more suitable than ordinary liner-container cargo, subject to port acceptance.
Container handling: Containers may not follow a standard discharged-to-inland-depot cycle. The reported arrangement involves cargo removal at the port, truck delivery of contents and retention of empty or loaded boxes at the port pending onward shipment.
Storage and yard operations: Cargo storage areas and container holding areas are described in the supplied record. Availability, segregation, free time and handling charges must be confirmed in writing.
Road connectivity: Trucking is a significant inland transfer mode for cargo leaving the port. Vehicle availability, route authorization and delivery destination must be arranged before cargo acceptance.
Oil-terminal development: The supplied record refers to construction of a separate oil terminal and offshore wharf beginning in 2020; our team does not treat this as proof of current operational availability.

Routes & Transit Times

Routing must be confirmed case by case

Typical planning logic: Shipments may require a nominated vessel, special approval or an indirect regional connection rather than a routine scheduled container service. Our service team confirms the actual loading port, transshipment plan and carrier acceptance before quoting.
Regional connections: Possible routing through Northeast Asian or Yellow Sea logistics networks should be treated as a planning option only; no direct service, carrier, sailing frequency or transit time is promised without a live booking confirmation.
Time-critical factors: Sanctions screening, export licensing, vessel nomination, port acceptance, winter ice, customs release, cargo stripping and truck dispatch can all extend the end-to-end schedule.
Schedule protection: We recommend building contingency for document review and operational changes, and obtaining a written validity period for the vessel window and inland delivery plan.

Hinterland & Key Cargo

Regional demand and cargo fit

Primary hinterlandNampo and the Taedong River corridor, with practical relevance to Pyongyang and western North Korean destinations subject to permitted inland movement.

Reported main cargoesConcrete and coal are identified in the supplied port description. Commodity classification, end use and sanctions status must be reviewed before quotation.

Food-aid movementsThe port is described as a primary receiving point for foreign food aid. Such cargo requires donor, consignee, licensing, customs and humanitarian-program verification.

Vehicle movementsVehicle transport ships are described as serving movements between Nampo and South Hwanghae Province via the West Sea Barrage; route and authorization must be confirmed for each project.

Operations & Compliance

Pre-clearance is the controlling step

Sanctions and export controls: Before any quotation or booking, our service team screens the shipper, consignee, notify party, beneficial owners, vessel, banks, insurer, commodity, end use and route against applicable UN and national restrictions. A commercial invoice alone is not sufficient.
Booking and cut-off: Port cut-off, cargo acceptance, documentation deadlines and vessel nomination may be arranged individually. We do not assume standard liner cut-offs; all times are subject to written confirmation from the accepted carrier or local operator.
Dangerous goods: Full HS classification, UN number, proper shipping name, packing group, SDS and compliant dangerous-goods declaration are required where applicable. Acceptance and segregation must be confirmed before cargo dispatch.
Customs and inland delivery: Commercial documents, certificates, permits, consignee details and final delivery instructions should be aligned before arrival. Cargo inspection, stripping, truck release and delivery may be delayed if authorities or the port require additional checks.

Our service team will not recommend transshipment, re-documentation or cargo routing intended to evade sanctions, export controls, customs requirements or carrier restrictions.

Shipping Tips

Practical preparation before cargo release

Send the complete party, commodity, end-use, value, origin, destination and payment information to our service team before requesting a firm quotation.
For containerized cargo, agree in advance whether the box will remain at the port after stripping, who controls the equipment, how empty-box return is handled and how cargo will be transferred to trucks.
Use robust export packaging suitable for possible port stripping and truck transfer. Mark packages clearly with consignee, piece count, gross weight and handling instructions.
For winter or schedule-sensitive cargo, request an operational weather and vessel-window review. If Nampo acceptance is unavailable, our team can assess a compliant alternative port only after confirming the destination, cargo and regulatory permissions.

FAQs

Questions freight teams commonly raise

Is KPNAM a normal scheduled container-port option?

It should not be assumed to operate like a standard high-frequency liner gateway. The supplied port record describes cargo being removed from containers at the port while containers remain there, so our team verifies equipment handling, carrier acceptance and inland transfer arrangements individually.

Can our team quote a fixed transit time to Nampo?

Not without a confirmed vessel, route, port acceptance and compliance clearance. Winter freezing, special approvals, cargo handling and truck availability can materially change the schedule, so any estimate is indicative until confirmed in writing.

What documents are needed before booking?

Normally, our pre-check requires the commercial invoice, packing list, HS codes, cargo description, origin and destination, shipper and consignee details, end-use information, transport instructions and any applicable permits or dangerous-goods documents. Additional documents may be requested during screening.

Can food aid or humanitarian cargo be arranged?

Potentially, but only after donor authorization, consignee validation, sanctions and export-control review, carrier acceptance, insurance confirmation and customs documentation are completed. Humanitarian status does not automatically remove all regulatory requirements.

What is the main risk when planning inland delivery?

The main risk is assuming that a conventional container delivery process applies. Cargo may require port stripping and truck transfer, while delivery permissions, vehicle availability, route conditions and final consignee arrangements must be confirmed before vessel arrival.

Data Sources & Provenance

Reference boundary and verification policy

Primary record: The port code, name, country, city, coordinates and descriptive operating notes in this module are based on the supplied KPNAM port record.
Code framework: UN/LOCODE is maintained within the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe framework; reference domain: unece.org.
Compliance reference: Applicable United Nations Security Council sanctions information is published through un.org. National sanctions, export controls, banking restrictions and carrier policies may impose additional requirements.
Verification boundary: Vessel acceptance, berth or draft limits, winter navigability, equipment availability, cargo storage, cut-offs, charges, customs procedures and service schedules are time-sensitive. Our service team verifies these items with the relevant carrier, operator and authorities before execution.