Port of Shimizu

Shimizu Port (UN/LOCODE: JPSMZ), located in Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan (coordinates 35.0158879°N, 138.4895275°E), serves as a strategic maritime hub within Asia’s dynamic trade network, leveraging Japan’s time zone (Asia/Tokyo) to facilitate synchronized logistics operations. As a key node in Japan’s port infrastructure, it supports extensive cargo handling, passenger transport, and industrial supply chains, reflecting its integration into the country’s economic and technological advancements. The port’s operational efficiency is underscored by its strategic positioning in a region historically pivotal to maritime commerce, while its adherence to precise geographical and temporal parameters enhances its role in regional and global maritime intelligence, trade coordination, and supply chain resilience within Japan’s broader industrial and commercial framework.