UN/LOCODE JPYOK: Port of Yokohama, Japan — Seaport
Location
| Coordinates | 35.45, 139.65 |
|---|---|
| Country | Japan |
| Function | International Container Hub & Vehicle Export Gateway |
| Authority | Port and Harbor Bureau, City of Yokohama |
Physical Specifications
| Max Draft | 16m |
|---|---|
| Channel Depth | 18m |
| Tide Range | 1.8m |
| Berth Length | 350m (Honmoku D-4) |
| Anchorage Depth | 25m |
Administrative
| Customs Code | JPYOK |
|---|---|
| IMO Facility No. | Yes |
| Working Hours | 24/7 |
| ISPS Compliance | Yes |
| VHF Channel | 16 |
| Port Website | www.city.yokohama.lg.jp/kanko/port/ |
Commercial & Logistics
| Annual Volume | 3,200,000 |
|---|---|
| Primary Cargo Types | Vehicles, containerized electronics, machinery, chemicals, food products |
| Vessel Types | Container, RoRo, Bulk, Tanker, LNG |
| Free Trade Zone | Yes (Yokohama Foreign Access Zone) |
| Bunker Fuel | Yes, all grades |
| Nearest Airport | Haneda Airport (HND) — 25km |
| Rail Connection | JR Freight on-dock rail terminal |
| Highway Access | Shuto Expressway Bayshore Route |
| Inland Depots | Yokohama Container Freight Station, Sagami Logistics Center |
Trade Intelligence: Yokohama
Yokohama is classified as a Seaport with annual throughput of 3,200,000. The port handles Vehicles, containerized electronics, machinery, chemicals, food products. As International Container Hub & Vehicle Export Gateway, Yokohama plays a critical role in Japan's trade infrastructure. Shippers should confirm berth availability, draft restrictions, and ISPS security levels directly with Port and Harbor Bureau, City of Yokohama before scheduling vessel calls.
Port History
Opened 1859 as one of Japan's first treaty ports. Now Japan's second-busiest container port and the world's largest vehicle export port, handling over 3 million vehicles annually through dedicated RoRo terminals.
Authority: Port and Harbor Bureau, City of Yokohama
Other Ports in Japan
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the LOCODE for Yokohama?
The UN/LOCODE is JPYOK. Use in bills of lading and customs declarations.
What trade routes connect to Yokohama?
Yokohama serves as International Container Hub & Vehicle Export Gateway. Tokyo, Nagoya, Osaka, Busan, Shanghai, Los Angeles
How do I find shipping schedules?
Contact Port and Harbor Bureau, City of Yokohama or query carriers (Maersk, MSC, CMA CGM) using LOCODE JPYOK.
Data Sources & Provenance
Port specifications compiled from:
- UNECE UN/LOCODE Directory — United Nations official location codes
- Port and Harbor Bureau, City of Yokohama — official port authority
- IMO GISIS — maritime facility database
Updated: June 2026. For reference only. Not for navigation.