General Description
Location: The Port of Saiki is located along the eastern coast of Kyushu and overlooks the Bungo-suido, the body of water that separates the island of Kyushu from Shikoku.
General overview: The Port of Saiki served as a naval base in the past, but today it operates as an open industrial port. The port handles a diverse range of cargo, supporting the heavy industries in the surrounding area.
The main commodities handled include cement, wood chips, wood pulp, and general cargo. It is important to note that the port does not have the capability for lightering operations.
Handling Equipment:
- Floating Cranes
Storage:
- Warehouses
- Open Yards
Traffic figures: Approx. 100 vessels visit the port annually.
Load line zone: Summer.
Max size:
Cement Pier: LOA 200m // Draught 9.3m // 27,000GT.
Lumber Mooring Buoy: 60,000GT.