General Description
Location: The Port of Sakaiminato is situated on the Japan Sea coast of Honshu in Miho Bay, Tottori Prefecture.
General overview: The Port of Sakaiminato is located on the coast, sheltered by the Shimane Peninsula in the north. It is a bustling hub for both fishing and commercial activities and also serves as a base for the Japanese Self Defense Forces.
The main commodities handled at the port include a diverse range of goods such as coal, coke, alumina, grain, petroleum, and liquefied gas.
Handling Equipment:
- Shore cranes
Storage:
- Transit Sheds
- Warehouses
Traffic figures: Approx. 2,700,000t of domestic and foreign trade handled annually.
Load line zone: Summer.