Maizuru Port Trade Network
Expanding the Trade Network To Russia, Korea, China, and Hokkaido
In full consideration of each trading partner region’s characteristics and the transport needs of its people, Maizuru Port maintains four salient lines: 1) a route to China, which will serve as a core route as China develops as an international growth center, 2) a route to Korea, which offers not just regional demand, but also many shipping services for port users, 3) a route to Russia, which can respond to Russia’s domestic demand as well as provide a future link to a complementary rail corridor with access to Europe, and 4) a route from the Kansai region to Hokkaido, which can fulfill the human and product transportation needs of the regions. As Kyoto Prefecture’s capacity to internationally transport goods and people deepens, Kyoto Prefecture will be increasingly able to compete internationally in the Asian region.
Korea (Busan) Container Route
Regular routes between Maizuru and Korea were established in March 1990, and users have praised these routes for their clear operating schedules and speedy handling of cargo. In October 2009 the shipping schedule was revised, leading to an improved route that connects Maizuru and Busan in only one day. This is a large improvement in terms of convenience of export.
Frequency
One trip per week (arriving and departing every Thursday)
Operator
Heung-A Shipping Co., Ltd
Japanese general agent
San-ei Shipping Co., Ltd
Overseas port
Busan
Required time
Exports – 2 days, Imports – 1 day
Advantages
Can ship to the Asian hub port of Busan
From Busan, goods can be transshipped to the rest of the world
Shipping Schedule
Busan (Wed) -> Maizuru (Thurs) -> Tsuruga (Fri) -> Kanazawa(Fri) ->Busan (Sat)
China (Dalian and Tsingtao) Regular Container Routes
This route, which began in April 2007, connects Maizuru to Dalian and Tsingtao in China by a regular container route. The speed and convenience of this route has garnered much attention, and it is widely utilized.
Frequency
One trip per week (arriving and departing every Saturday)
Operator
Tsuneishi Holdings Corporation, Kambara Kisen Company (Hiroshima Prefecture, Fukuyama City)
Overseas ports
Dalian, Tsingtao
Required time
To Dalian, 3 days for imports, 11 days for exports
To Tsingtao, 4 days for imports, 10 days for exports
Advantages
Direct line to the main ports of eastern and northeastern China
Shipping Schedule
Tsingtao (Tues) -> Dalian (Wed) -> Maizuru (Sat) -> Niigata (Mon) -> Toyama (Tues) -> Kanazawa (Wed) -> Sakaiminato (Thurs) -> Tsingtao (Tues) -> Dalian (Wed)
Russian Routes
This route between Maizuru port and Nakhodka port plays an important role as a trade connection linking Kyoto’s Maizuru Port to Russia.
Frequency
About two trips per month
Operator and agent
Nakhodka Route
Overseas port of call
Nakhodka
Required time
One week
Advantages
Regular trips by break bulk vessels
Kansai – Hokkaido Direct Ferry
This large, high-speed ferry that connects passengers from Maizuru Port to Otaru Port in around 20 hours was started in 1970 to usher in a new age for the Sea of Japan. In 2000, this ferry route celebrated its 30th year. Currently, the fastest two high-speed ferries in Japan make seven trips per week, and the importance of the route between Kansai and Hokkaido for tourism and goods is firmly established.
Trip Schedules
Maizuru -> Otaru Route Schedule
Depart Maizuru-Arrive Otaru (20 hours 15 minutes)
00:30-20:45 (same day)
Otaru -> Maizuru Route Schedule
Depart Otaru-Arrive Maizuru(21 hours 30 minutes)
23:30-21:00 (next day)
Akashia(Ferry)
Hamanasu(Ferry)
Vessel Specifications
Length 224.5 m
Total weight 16,810 tons
Speed 30.5 knots
Capacity 820 people
Vehicle capacity 158 trucks
66 passenger cars
* The operation schedule may change due to weather or other conditions. Please check the operating carriers website for more information.
Please refer to the ’Maizuru Port Promotion Association’ for further details regarding container routes to foreign countries.
3F Maizuru 21 1105-1 Kita, Maizuru-shi 624-0945
TEL(0773)75-7184
http://www.port.maizuru.kyoto.jp/index.html