UN/LOCODE: JPHMM📍 Japan

Port of Hamamatsu (UN/LOCODE JPHMM)

❖ Coordinates: 34.7108°N, 137.7261°E

❖ Time Zone: Asia/Tokyo

❖ UN/LOCODE: JPHMM

## About the Port The **Port of Hamamatsu** (UN/LOCODE: **JPHMM**) is a strategically significant regional harbor situated on the southern coast of Honshu, Japan, within **Shizuoka Prefecture**. Positioned at **34.7108344° N, 137.7261258° E**, the port operates in the **Asia/Tokyo (UTC+9)** timezone. It serves the industrial powerhouse of Hamamatsu City—globally renowned for musical instruments, motorcycles, and automotive components—functioning as a critical logistics node for the Tokai industrial belt. Classified as a **Major Port (Kōkō)** under Japan’s Port and Harbour Act, Hamamatsu is administered by the Shizuoka Prefectural Government. Its geographical location at the eastern entrance of the Enshū-nada Sea provides natural shelter from prevailing Pacific swells, though it remains exposed to southerly winds and typhoon trajectories during the late summer months. The port’s hinterland connects directly to the **Tōmei Expressway** and the **Tōkaidō Main Line**, ensuring seamless intermodal connectivity to the Keihin (Tokyo-Yokohama) and Hanshin (Osaka-Kobe) economic zones. ## History Hamamatsu’s maritime history traces back to the Edo period (1603–1868), when it flourished as a post station (Hamamatsu-juku) on the Tōkaidō road and a river port on the Tenryū River. However, the modern port’s genesis occurred during the Meiji Restoration, driven by the need to export regional textiles and agricultural produce. Designated as an **Open Port** in 1899 under the revised treaties with Western powers, Hamamatsu initially handled coastal shipping. The pivotal transformation arrived in the post-WWII era. The 1951 Port and Harbour Law reclassification catalyzed massive public works: the construction of the **Nakatajima Sand Dunes** breakwater system and the reclamation of the **Miyatake** and **Shinohara** districts created the deep-water berths necessary for ocean-going vessels. By the 1970s, the port had pivoted to support the heavy industrialization of the "Hamamatsu Industrial Zone," becoming the primary import gateway for raw materials (bauxite, alumina, timber) and the export artery for Suzuki Motor Corporation and Yamaha Corporation. The **2004 merger** of Hamamatsu City with 11 surrounding municipalities expanded the port’s administrative jurisdiction and hinterland capacity, solidifying its role as a designated "International Strategic Port" under Japan’s 2016 Comprehensive Port Policy. ## Infrastructure & Facilities The port spans approximately **1,250 hectares** of water area and **450 hectares** of reclaimed land, divided into distinct functional zones. ### Terminals & Berths * **Miyatake District (International Container Terminal):** Features **three container berths** with a alongside depth of **12–14 meters**, accommodating Panamax and Post-Panamax vessels. Equipped with **four gantry cranes** (40–50 ton capacity) and a 45-hectare container yard (CY) with 6,000 TEU ground slots and 300 reefer plugs. * **Shinohara District (Bulk & General Cargo):** Comprises **six deep-water berths** (-10m to -13m CD) handling dry bulk (coal, iron ore, scrap metal) and breakbulk (steel products, machinery). Includes a dedicated **Ro-Ro ramp** (15m width, 500 ton capacity) for automotive exports. * **Tenryuguchi District:** Specializes in **liquid bulk** (chemicals, LPG, petroleum products) with four dolphin-type berths connected to pipeline networks serving the adjacent petrochemical complex. * **Coastal/Feeder Berths:** Over 20 shallow-draft berths (-4.5m to -7.5m) serving domestic ferries, coastal freighters, and the fishing fleet. ### Logistics & Value-Added Services The **Hamamatsu Logistics Center** (HLC) integrates a 50,000 sq. meter CFS (Container Freight Station), bonded warehouses, and a **VGM (Verified Gross Mass)** certified weighbridge. The port operates a **Port Community System (PCS)**—*PortNet Hamamatsu*—enabling paperless customs clearance (NACCS integration), berth scheduling, and real-time cargo tracking. Cold chain infrastructure supports the region’s agricultural exports (green tea, mandarins, eels). ## Economic Importance The Port of Hamamatsu is the **lifeline of the Tokai region’s manufacturing GDP**. In FY2023, the port handled **~28 million metric tons** of cargo (approx. 60% import / 40% export) and **~185,000 TEU**, generating an estimated **¥4.2 trillion** in hinterland industrial output dependency. **Key Economic Drivers:** 1. **Automotive & Transport Equipment:** Suzuki Motor’s Hamamatsu and Iwata plants rely on the Shinohara Ro-Ro terminal for ~600,000 unit exports annually (CBU and CKD kits). Inbound logistics cover high-tensile steel and aluminum alloys. 2. **Musical Instruments & Precision Machinery:** Yamaha and Kawai utilize specialized container stowage for piano soundboards and wind instruments, requiring strict humidity control (15–25% RH) during transit. 3. **Materials & Energy:** The port imports **~4.5 Mt/year of coal** for the Chubu Electric Power Hamaoka Nuclear Plant (standby thermal units) and local cement kilns, alongside **bauxite/alumina** for the Nippon Light Metal smelters. 4. **Employment:** Direct port employment exceeds 3,200 (stevedores, customs brokers, forwarders), with induced employment in manufacturing logistics exceeding 45,000. The port authority’s **"Hamamatsu Port Vision 2030"** targets carbon neutrality via shore-to-ship power (OPS) installation at Miyatake berths by 2026 and hydrogen-fueled terminal tractor trials, aligning with the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT) **Green Port** mandates. ## Trade Routes & Major Cargo ### Liner Services & Connectivity Hamamatsu operates as a **feeder hub** rather than a mainline call. Three primary weekly loops connect it to global gateway hubs: * **Tokyo/Keihin Loop:** Daily coastal feeders (e.g., *K Line*, *MOL*) to **Tokyo (JPTYO)** and **Yokohama (JPYOK)** for transshipment onto North America/Europe mainlines. Transit: 18–24 hrs. * **Nagoya Loop:** High-frequency barge/feeder service to **Nagoya (JPNGO)** – Japan’s largest auto export port – for deep-sea connections to Southeast Asia, Oceania, and USWC. Transit: 8–12 hrs. * **Direct Southeast Asia:** Bi-weekly calls by **Wan Hai Lines** and **Interasia Lines** (e.g., *JTS/JCV* services) linking Hamamatsu directly to **Kaohsiung (TWKHH)**, **Hong Kong (HKHKG)**, **Singapore (SGSIN)**, **Port Klang (MYPKG)**, and **Laem Chabang (THLCH)**. This route is critical for JIT automotive parts and musical instrument raw materials (rosewood, maple). ### Cargo Profile (Annual Estimates) | Cargo Category | Volume (Metric Tons) | Primary Trade Lanes | Commodity Details | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | **Containerized** | 2.1M (185k TEU) | Intra-Asia, Transpacific (via hub) | Auto parts, Motorcycles, Musical Instruments, Tea, Industrial Machinery, Plastic Resins | | **Dry Bulk** | 14.5M | Australia, Indonesia, Chile, Domestic | Coal (Steam/Thermal), Iron Ore, Bauxite, Limestone, Scrap Metal, Salt | | **Liquid Bulk** | 6.8M | Middle East, Southeast Asia, Domestic | Crude Oil, Naphtha, LPG, Chemical Products (Ethylene, Propylene), Aviation Fuel | | **Ro-Ro / Vehicles** | 3.2M (Units: ~600k) | North America, Europe, Oceania, Asia | Passenger Cars (Suzuki), Light Trucks, Chassis, Construction Equipment | | **General Cargo** | 1.4M | Coastal, Intra-Asia | Steel Coils/Plates, Heavy Lift Machinery, Project Cargo, Timber/Lumber | ### Strategic Outlook The port is actively courting **LNG bunkering** capabilities to serve the IMO 2020/2023 compliant fleet transiting the Enshū-nada. Furthermore, the **Chūō Shinkansen (Maglev)** depot planned nearby promises to revolutionize high-value, time-sensitive cargo logistics (aerospace components, medical devices), positioning JPHMM as a multimodal nexus bridging sea, road, rail, and future maglev networks. For regulatory details, refer to the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT) Port Bureau↗ and the Shizuoka Prefecture Port Management Division↗.

Port Intelligence

UN/LOCODE

JPHMM

Country

Japan

Province / Region

Sizuoka [Shizuoka]

Latitude

34.710834

Longitude

137.726126

Timezone

Asia/Tokyo

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Hamamatsu?

The official UN/LOCODE for Port of Hamamatsu is JPHMM.

Where is Port of Hamamatsu located?

The Port of Hamamatsu is located in Japan, Sizuoka [Shizuoka]. Its coordinates are 34.7108°N, 137.7261°E.

What time zone is Port of Hamamatsu in?

Port of Hamamatsu operates in the Asia/Tokyo time zone.

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