Port of Naha

Overview

The Port of Naha is a harbor in Naha, Okinawa Prefecture, designated as a Major Port under Japan's Port and Harbor Act and also as a core international port. It is managed by the Naha Port Authority, a special local public body established by Okinawa Prefecture, Naha, and Urasoe. Serving as Okinawa's gateway, it maintains more than 50 shipping routes, including international container services, and supports the economic activity of over 40 islands.

Highlights

• ●Okinawa's gateway, designated a Major Port and a core international port
• ●A logistics hub with more than 50 routes, including international container services
• ●The center of a network supporting the economy of over 40 islands
• ●Jointly managed by the Naha Port Authority formed by three municipalities

History

The present Port of Naha opened in 1972. It is administered by the Naha Port Authority, a partial-affairs association established by Okinawa Prefecture, Naha, and Urasoe. In addition to being a Major Port under the Port and Harbor Act, it is designated a core international port and a Specified Port under the Harbor Regulation Act.

Map

26.2107, 127.6703 · Wikidata

Suggested itinerary

1. 1Head from central Naha toward the port area
2. 2View the harbor facilities developed as a Major Port
3. 3Observe the departures of routes linking the islands
4. 4Stroll through the surrounding urban district

Did you know?

💡 In fiscal 2001 the port handled 1.2 million tons of foreign cargo and 8.5 million tons of domestic cargo, totaling 9.7 million tons.

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