KPRIW Port Code Lookup

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KPRIW Riwon Port
Riwon Port is the seaport of Riwon, in the city of Riwonin North korea. Overseas routes include Japan and South Korea, Port code is KPRIW.

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Port Code

KPRIW

Name

Riwon

Country / Region

North korea

City

Riwon

Sea Routes

Japan and South Korea

Type

Latitude

40.3166667

Longitude

-128.6333333

Est. Unit Price

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Port Overview

Riwon, identified by UN/LOCODE KPRIW, is listed in the supplied port record as a North Korean port in the Northeast Asia trading area. For freight-planning purposes, it should be treated as a coastal port requiring case-by-case confirmation of commercial calling arrangements, cargo acceptance, documentation, and inland delivery capability. The available record does not establish container-terminal capacity, regular liner coverage, berth specifications, handling windows, or navigational limits. The supplied coordinates are recorded as latitude 40.3166667 and longitude -128.6333333; because this longitude is inconsistent with the stated country location, our service team recommends validating the port position and routing reference before issuing shipping instructions.

UN/LOCODE	KPRIW
Port name / country	Riwon / North Korea
City record	Riwon
Database classification	Non-main port record; FCL, LCL and automotive counts shown as zero in the supplied data

Key Highlights

Local-port planning: Do not assume that KPRIW has the same equipment, sailing frequency, or customs workflow as a major regional container gateway.
Service confirmation first: Vessel acceptance, cargo type, equipment availability, port working hours, and loading arrangements should be confirmed before quotation or booking.
Sanctions-sensitive trade lane: Cargo, counterparties, banks, insurers, vessels, and beneficial owners require screening against applicable United Nations and national restrictions.
Geodata validation required: The supplied longitude should be checked against the shipper’s nominated terminal, shipping instruction, and carrier routing system.
Contingency planning: A nearby alternative port or a different discharge arrangement may be necessary if direct acceptance, equipment, or compliance approval cannot be obtained.

Facilities & Services

Available handling capabilities should be confirmed directly through the nominated carrier, local agent, or approved operational counterparty. The following checklist reflects the items our service team verifies rather than unverified claims about installed facilities.

Container handling

Confirm whether full-container handling, empty-equipment positioning, reefer plugs, seal control, and container weighing are available for the proposed shipment.

Breakbulk and general cargo

For machinery, steel, project cargo, or bagged goods, verify crane capacity, sling requirements, quay access, cargo dimensions, and weather-related handling restrictions.

Storage and security

Establish whether temporary storage, bonded storage, covered warehousing, segregation of controlled cargo, and cargo-surveillance arrangements can be provided.

Customs and inspection

Confirm the responsible customs office, inspection appointment process, document language requirements, seal procedures, and availability of an authorized customs broker.

Inland collection and delivery

Check road access, vehicle availability, axle or weight restrictions, escort requirements, delivery permissions, and whether port-to-door service can legally be arranged.

Special cargo support

Dangerous goods, temperature-controlled cargo, oversized units, and cargo requiring shore power should be accepted only after written operational confirmation.

Routes & Transit Times

Potential routing discussions may involve Northeast Asian coastal or feeder connections, but our service team will not represent a direct sailing, regular service, carrier, or frequency unless confirmed for the specific shipment.
Where no suitable direct acceptance is available, cargo may require transshipment or an alternative discharge port followed by a separately approved inland or coastal movement.
Transit time is affected by vessel acceptance, sanctions screening, documentation approval, transshipment availability, weather, port working conditions, inspection, and onward delivery permissions.
For time-critical cargo, obtain a written routing proposal that identifies each transport leg, responsible party, document handover point, and contingency option before cargo release.

Planning rule: Treat any transit estimate for KPRIW as provisional until the carrier, port agent, compliance team, and final delivery party have confirmed the complete movement.

Hinterland & Key Cargo

The practical hinterland should be defined by the approved delivery address and permitted transport corridor rather than by a standard regional service map.
Possible shipment profiles may include general merchandise, industrial inputs, machinery, steel products, packaged goods, and project cargo; acceptance depends on current trade controls and port capability.
Bulk, oversized, hazardous, refrigerated, and high-value cargo require separate confirmation of handling resources, storage conditions, security, and documentation.
Our service team should obtain the shipper, consignee, end-user, commodity description, HS classification, country of origin, destination, and beneficial-party information before recommending a routing.

Operations & Compliance

Booking and cut-off: KPRIW-specific closing times, cargo-receiving windows, document cut-offs, and vessel nomination must be obtained from the confirmed operator; do not apply a generic regional terminal schedule.
Sanctions and export controls: Screen all parties, vessels, banks, insurers, cargo, end uses, and transit points against applicable restrictions before booking, payment, cargo release, or document issuance.
Dangerous goods: Submit the correct UN number, proper shipping name, class, packing group, flash point where applicable, packaging details, emergency contact, and multimodal declaration before acceptance is requested.
Customs and inspection: Ensure commercial invoices, packing lists, transport documents, origin information, permits, and end-user documentation are consistent; cargo may be held for clarification or inspection.

Shipping Tips

Send the complete shipment profile to our service team early, including commodity, value, weight, dimensions, HS code, origin, destination, parties, end use, and preferred shipment date.
Request written confirmation of carrier acceptance, port handling scope, equipment supply, customs process, documentation language, and all transshipment or inland handover points.
Use robust export packaging, moisture protection, clear package marks, verified weights, and a seal-control procedure; oversized or fragile cargo should have handling drawings and lifting points.
Prepare an alternative port and routing before cargo pickup. Do not dispatch cargo, issue an irrevocable shipping instruction, or make non-refundable commitments until compliance and operational approvals are complete.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can our team book a standard container directly to KPRIW?

Not automatically. We first verify current carrier acceptance, equipment availability, port handling capability, sanctions clearance, and the complete onward-delivery plan. A direct booking should be presented only after those checks are completed.

Are regular sailings and fixed transit times available?

They should not be assumed. Service frequency and transit time depend on the confirmed operator and current operating conditions. Our service team will quote only a verified routing and will identify any provisional legs.

What documents are normally needed for a preliminary review?

Provide the commercial invoice, packing list, proposed bill-of-lading parties, HS code, country of origin, cargo dimensions and weight, end-user information, end-use statement where relevant, and any required permits or licenses.

Can dangerous goods or project cargo be handled?

Possibly, but only after written acceptance. The cargo requires a technical review covering classification, packaging, lifting or securing method, equipment, storage, inspection, and applicable compliance restrictions.

What if the KPRIW route is not approved?

Our service team can assess an alternative discharge port, transshipment plan, or inland delivery arrangement, subject to lawful trade authorization, carrier acceptance, and consignee-side clearance.

Data Sources & Provenance

Primary record	Customer-supplied port database record for KPRIW, including port name, country, city, area classification, coordinate fields, and displayed FCL/LCL/automotive indicators.
Code reference	UN/LOCODE framework and trade-location reference materials may be checked through un.org.
Compliance reference	Applicable United Nations measures should be checked through un.org; United States sanctions screening and advisories may be checked through ofac.treasury.gov where relevant to the parties, currency, vessel, insurer, or transaction.
Verification boundary	No berth, draft, terminal, throughput, vessel schedule, handling rate, service frequency, transit time, tariff, or operating-hours figure is stated because those details are not established by the supplied record. The coordinates require validation before operational use.