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KRCHI Chinhae Port
Chinhae Port is the seaport of Chinhae, in the city of Chinhaein Korea. Overseas routes include Japan and South Korea, Port code is KRCHI.

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Port Code

KRCHI

Name

Chinhae

Country / Region

Korea

City

Chinhae

Sea Routes

Japan and South Korea

Type

Latitude

35.0833333

Longitude

128.7833333

Est. Unit Price

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Chinhae Port Overview

KRCHI · Korea

Chinhae Port, also known as Jinhae Port, is a medium-sized South Korean seaport on the southeast coast at approximately 35.0833333°N, 128.7833333°E. The port is positioned about 11 km southeast of Masan and close west of Busan New Port, giving it a practical role in the Masan-area port system and in local industrial logistics. Its stated operating profile is centered on breakbulk and dry bulk cargo rather than a confirmed container-terminal service model. A large STX shipbuilding yard is reported approximately 4 km south of the port, supporting project, marine-equipment and industrial cargo requirements. Our service team treats Chinhae as a port-specific call requiring advance confirmation of berth suitability, cargo handling arrangements, vessel dimensions and onward connection plans.

UN/LOCODEKRCHI

Port / CityCHINHAE · Korea

Coordinates35.0833333, 128.7833333

Recorded vessel limits290 m length · 9 m draught · 92,762 t DWT

Key Highlights

Forwarding decision points

Breakbulk-oriented profile

Plan around general cargo, project and dry-bulk handling requirements; do not assume standard container-terminal procedures.

Industrial proximity

Its position near Masan, Busan New Port and a major shipbuilding facility can support regional industrial supply chains.

Draft-sensitive planning

The supplied record states a maximum recorded draught of 9 m; vessel acceptance must be checked against the actual call.

Port-specific confirmation

Our team confirms berth, cargo gear, working windows, documentation and inland arrangements before fixing the operating plan.

Facilities & Services

Operational scope

Breakbulk handling: Suitable arrangements may be available for general cargo and non-containerized industrial shipments, subject to terminal and berth confirmation.
Dry bulk handling: Dry-bulk cargo can be considered within the stated port function; cargo-specific equipment, dust controls and discharge conditions must be confirmed in advance.
Project and shipyard logistics: The nearby shipbuilding industry may generate oversized, heavy or marine-equipment movements requiring lifting plans, road surveys and delivery-slot coordination.
Container connection: The supplied record lists FCL service records but no LCL or automobile service records. Our team verifies whether the requested shipment should move through Chinhae or through a nearby confirmed container gateway.
Inland distribution: Trucking is the principal planning assumption for local collection and delivery; vehicle dimensions, axle weight, permits and site access must be checked for each shipment.

Routes & Transit Times

Planning without false guarantees

Regional sea connection: Chinhae is located near Masan and west of Busan New Port, so cargo planning may involve a local or regional port connection. Whether a shipment can be booked directly depends on the vessel, cargo type, terminal acceptance and current carrier program.
Export and import routing: For containerized cargo, our service team compares the requested Chinhae destination with confirmed options at nearby container gateways. For breakbulk and dry bulk, vessel nomination and berth compatibility are normally more decisive than a published container schedule.
Transit-time variables: Actual lead time depends on port rotation, transshipment or relay arrangements, tide and draught restrictions, weather, cargo readiness, customs release, berth congestion and inland delivery appointments.
Booking practice: We quote a planning range only after receiving cargo dimensions, weight, packing status, trade direction, preferred shipment window and final delivery address; all schedules remain subject to carrier and terminal confirmation.

Hinterland & Key Cargo

Regional industrial logistics

Masan–Chinhae industrial belt

The immediate service area is centered on the Masan and Chinhae coastal industrial zone, with short-haul trucking requirements often linked to factory and port schedules.

Shipbuilding and marine equipment

Likely cargo profiles include shipbuilding components, steel-related materials, machinery, modules and other project cargo; dimensions and lifting points must be validated.

Breakbulk and dry bulk

General cargo, bulk commodities and industrial inputs align with the port function stated in the supplied record. Packaging, discharge method and contamination controls are cargo-specific.

Busan-area gateway interface

Proximity to Busan New Port creates a routing comparison point, but the most suitable gateway depends on cargo form, equipment availability, cost and final delivery location.

Operations & Compliance

Control points before cargo release

Cut-off and readiness: Do not use a generic container CY cut-off for a breakbulk or bulk shipment. Our team obtains the actual vessel, terminal, cargo-receiving and customs deadlines in writing before dispatch.
Dangerous goods: Submit the correct UN number, proper shipping name, class, packing group, SDS and package details before booking. Acceptance, segregation and shore-handling requirements must be approved for the nominated vessel and berth.
Dimensions and lifting: Provide final packed length, width, height, gross weight, center of gravity, lifting points and drawings. Oversized cargo may require route surveys, police or road permits and a coordinated delivery slot.
Customs and inspection: Commercial invoice, packing list, transport document, origin information and permits must be consistent. Customs examination, quarantine or terminal inspection can change the release date and incur handling costs.

Shipping Tips

Actionable planning advice

Choose the cargo route first

Tell our team whether the shipment is containerized, breakbulk, dry bulk or project cargo. This determines whether Chinhae or a nearby confirmed container gateway is operationally appropriate.

Submit a complete cargo pack

Send dimensions, gross and net weight, packing photos, HS classification, dangerous-goods status, cargo value and delivery address before requesting a firm operating plan.

Protect industrial cargo

Use seaworthy packing, corrosion protection, moisture barriers and clearly marked lifting points. Verify whether the port or vessel requires special slings, spreaders or lashing calculations.

Keep an alternative gateway

For schedule-sensitive container cargo, ask our service team to compare a nearby confirmed container gateway and the associated inland cost before cargo is delivered to Chinhae.

Frequently Asked Questions

Chinhae booking guidance

Can Chinhae handle container shipments?	The supplied port record shows FCL-related service records but does not establish a standard container-terminal schedule. Our team confirms the nominated terminal, carrier acceptance and equipment plan before booking; a nearby gateway may be more suitable.
Is Chinhae suitable for project cargo?	It may be considered for industrial or shipbuilding-related project cargo, subject to berth, lifting, vessel, road and delivery-site approval. Final packed dimensions and weight are required for feasibility review.
What vessel limits should be used for planning?	The supplied record reports a maximum recorded vessel length of 290 m, draught of 9 m and deadweight of 92,762 t. These are reference limits, not an automatic acceptance guarantee; the actual call must be checked with the port and vessel operator.
How early should dangerous goods be declared?	Declare dangerous goods before booking and provide the complete classification and packing information. Acceptance depends on the vessel, terminal, segregation rules and current operational approval.
Can you guarantee a transit time?	No. Our service team provides a planning estimate only after confirming the route and cargo profile. Berth availability, inspections, weather, customs and inland appointments can alter the final delivery date.

Data Sources & Provenance

Scope and verification boundary

Port code, name, country, city, coordinates, stated cargo profile, nearby-location description and recorded vessel parameters are taken from the supplied KRCHI port record. Operational details that can change—terminal acceptance, vessel nomination, cut-offs, berth availability, customs status, equipment, charges and transit time—must be reconfirmed for the specific shipment.

For official Korean maritime-port and customs verification, our team uses the relevant records and current notices published through portmis.go.kr and customs.go.kr. These domains are provided as authoritative verification channels; they do not replace shipment-specific confirmation from the nominated carrier, terminal, port authority or customs office.