General Description
Location: The Port of Nagasaki is located on the eastern coast of Kyushu in Japan, offering a naturally formed harbor in the center of East Asia.
General overview: The Port of Nagasaki is situated on the eastern seaboard of Kyushu, Japan. The natural harbor is protected by land and small islands, making it an ideal location for a thriving port city.
Throughout its history, Nagasaki has been known for its foreign trade and international exchange, being one of the first ports to open to foreign trade in Japan and the only one allowed by the Tokugawa Shogunate to receive foreign vessels and cargo.
The city has since grown into a popular tourist destination and continues to host cruise line traffic.
The Nagasaki Port is home to several key industries, including shipbuilding, fishing, and the manufacturing and export of various industrial goods such as wind and thermal generators. This is due in part to the presence of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, which operates one of Japan's largest shipbuilding facilities at the port. The port facilities are constantly being improved, making it a major gateway to the rest of the world.
The port area is divided into several different sections, including the SEKIYU wharf on the north shore, the OHNO Wharf on the South Bank, the Muryoji wharf, the TOMIZU wharf, and the GOKUDEN and CHIKAOKA wharves. With a total of more than 20 berths, the Port of Nagasaki is considered a medium-sized port, capable of accommodating a variety of vessels.
The Nagasaki Saibu LNG plant is located along the coast, 7 km west of the port, providing additional energy resources for the area..
Handling Equipment:
- Floating Cranes
Traffic figures: Approx. 400,000t of cargo and 130,000 passenger handled annually.
The presence of breakwaters extending north helps protect the port from northwest winds.
Load line zone: Summer.
Max Air Draft = 65m (under Megami Bridge)