The shipping platform

Location: The Port of Hiroshima is situated on the delta of the Ota River on the Inland Sea coast of Honshu, almost midway between the Kansai and Kyushu regions, approx. 30km NW of Kure. General overview: The Port of Hiroshima is considered the largest port in Chugoku region and is a major hub for western Japan. Hiroshima consists of the following areas: - Hatsukaichi Area - Itsukaichi Area - Ujina Foreign Trade Area - Kaita Area - Hiroshima International Ferry Port - Dejima Nishi Area - Dejima Higashi Area - Motoujina Area Cargoes: Imports: LNG, timber, wheat and barley. Exports: Automobiles. Container transshipment to other Japanese ports, Korea and other International destinations is a growth trade. Handling Equipment: - Gantry Cranes - Transfer Cranes - Reach Stackers - Side Lifters Storage: - Transit Sheds - Warehouses - Open Yards - Refrigerated Warehouses - Reefer Plugs Traffic figures: Approx. 12,200,000t of cargo and 210,000TEU handled annually. Load line zone: Summer