General Description
Location: The Port of Kakogawam is situated along the picturesque coast of the Inland Sea in Honshu, nestled between the bustling cities of Kobe and Himeji.
General Overview: The Port of Kakogawa (previously known as Befu) is a subsidiary port of Higashi-Harima.Kakogawa comprises several distinct areas, including Iho, Takasago, Kakogawa, Harima, and Futami Ko.
It serves as a hub for several key commodities, including LPG, steel, iron ore, and coal.
Handling Equipment:
- Shore Cranes
Storage:
- Transit Sheds
- Tanks
Traffic Figures: Handles a significant volume of trade, both domestic and foreign, with an approx. annual total of 30,000,000 metric tons.
Max Size:
-Bulk carriers: Length overall (LOA) 330m // 160,000 (DWT).
- LPG carriers: (LOA) 255m // 70,000 (DWT).
- Kobe Steel East Wharf: Draught 16.4m // 160,000 (DWT).
- Kobe Steel West Wharf: Draught of 11.0m // 35,000 (DWT).