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KRKPO Pohang Port
Pohang Port is the seaport of Pohang, in the city of Pohangin Korea. Overseas routes include Japan and South Korea, Port code is KRKPO.

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Port Code

KRKPO

Name

Pohang

Country / Region

Korea

City

Pohang

Sea Routes

Japan and South Korea

Type

Latitude

36.0162900

Longitude

129.4075000

Est. Unit Price

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Pohang Port Overview

UN/LOCODE: KRKPO | Pohang, Korea | Approx. 36.01629°N, 129.40750°E

Pohang is a South Korean seaport on the east coast, comprising Pohang Old Harbour (Guhang) and Pohang New Harbour (Shinhang). The old harbour mainly supports ferry activity, small passenger vessels, coastal cargo and fishing operations, while the new harbour is the principal commercial basin for larger vessels and industrial cargo. The supplied port particulars state an entrance depth of 7.0 m for the old harbour and 19.5 m for the new harbour, with maximum stated vessel parameters of approximately 312 m LOA, 18.0 m draught and 250,000 DWT. Pohang is particularly relevant to steel-related supply chains, bulk raw materials, petroleum products, fish and general cargo. Our service team can assess the correct harbour, cargo-handling route and inland delivery plan before booking.

Port type	East-coast commercial seaport with separate old and new harbour functions
Port code and country	KRKPO, Pohang, Korea
Supplied annual activity	Approximately 52,000,000 tonnes, 1,500 vessels and 204,000 passengers; confirm current figures before publication or quotation

Key Logistics Highlights

Two distinct harbour profiles

Guhang is oriented toward passenger, fishing and coastal activity; Shinhang is the relevant commercial basin for larger ocean-going and industrial cargo.

Industrial cargo orientation

Steel, iron ore, coal and petroleum are identified in the supplied port description, making cargo compatibility and terminal confirmation important.

Deep-water capability varies by harbour

The supplied particulars indicate 7.0 m at the old-harbour entrance and 19.5 m at the new-harbour entrance. Always match vessel draft and berth acceptance to the nominated facility.

Separate Youngil reference

Pohang Youngil is described as a separate private new-port entry northeast of Pohang. Our team will verify whether the booking is for KRKPO facilities or a separate port record.

Facilities & Services

Commercial harbour: Pohang New Harbour is a large, substantially enclosed basin developed for commercial vessels on reclaimed land east of the Hyeongsan River entrance.
Old Harbour operations: Pohang Old Harbour includes an outer basin, an inner narrow dock, a ferry terminal and berths serving small passenger vessels, coastal cargo vessels and fishing boats.
Bulk and general cargo handling: The port profile supports industrial bulk flows and general cargo planning; actual berth, grab, conveyor, crane and discharge arrangements must be confirmed with the nominated terminal.
Container planning: Container shipments require confirmation of the actual container facility, equipment availability, CY receiving window, cut-off and carrier acceptance. Do not assume that every Pohang harbour berth handles standard FCL operations.
Inland distribution: Road collection and delivery should be planned around truck appointment rules, vehicle dimensions, cargo weight, consignee unloading capability and any restrictions imposed by the terminal or industrial site.

Terminal names, berth allocation, cargo-working equipment, storage terms and operating windows can change by shipment and are to be verified before issuing final instructions.

Routes & Logistics Timing

Regional movement: Korea–Japan and wider Northeast Asian trade may be considered through the carrier or consolidator network available for the cargo type; routing, transshipment and frequency must be confirmed for the requested sailing.
Industrial supply chains: Bulk and project cargo may follow voyage-specific or chartered arrangements rather than a standard container schedule. Vessel nomination, draft, cargo density and discharge sequence should be reviewed early.
Transit-time control: The final lead time depends on booking confirmation, terminal receiving, vessel schedule, transshipment, customs status, weather, berth availability and inland delivery appointments. Our service team provides a shipment-specific estimate rather than a blanket port transit promise.
Alternative routing: If the requested cargo, equipment or sailing is not accepted at KRKPO, we can compare another Korean gateway or a separate Pohang-area port record, subject to carrier and terminal confirmation.

Hinterland & Key Cargo

Steel and metal supply chains

Pohang is closely associated with steel production and related industrial activity. Common planning issues include heavy-weight allocation, bulk discharge, coil or plate securing and plant delivery appointments.

Raw materials

Iron ore and coal are identified as import cargoes in the supplied port description. Cargo documentation, moisture or density information and terminal unloading requirements should be obtained before nomination.

Energy and petroleum products

Petroleum is listed among the import commodities. Classification, safety documentation, tank or shore-receiving arrangements and dangerous-goods controls require case-by-case confirmation.

Fish, fish products and general cargo

Fish and fish products are identified among exports, while general cargo may use commercial berths subject to terminal acceptance, packaging, weight and handling requirements.

Operations & Compliance

Cut-off control: Obtain the carrier’s booking confirmation, CY receiving time, VGM deadline, shipping-instruction deadline and terminal gate cut-off separately. Cut-offs can differ by vessel, cargo type and terminal.
Dangerous goods: Submit the correct UN number, proper shipping name, class, packing group, flash point where applicable, package details and emergency contact before acceptance. Petroleum and other regulated cargo must not be presented under a generic commodity description.
Customs and inspection: Ensure commercial invoices, packing lists, origin documents, permits and classification data are consistent. Customs examination, quarantine or document review may delay release; cargo should not be dispatched inland until release and terminal instructions are confirmed.
Heavy and non-standard cargo: Provide verified dimensions, gross weight, centre of gravity, lifting points, lashing plan and photographs for steel, machinery, coils, project cargo and out-of-gauge units. Confirm road route, axle limits and unloading equipment before pickup.

Practical Shipping Tips

Send the commodity, HS code, packaging, dimensions, gross weight, Incoterms, destination and requested shipping window to our service team before asking for a firm routing.
For steel, coils, machinery and bulk-related cargo, reserve space only after confirming terminal compatibility, lifting method, securing standard and inland delivery equipment.
For container cargo, plan a buffer before CY cut-off and VGM submission. Keep the booking, container release, seal, shipping instruction and customs references aligned.
For hazardous, temperature-sensitive or controlled cargo, provide the regulatory documents at quotation stage and retain a feasible alternative gateway in the contingency plan.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is KRKPO suitable for container shipments?

It may be suitable depending on the nominated facility, carrier service and cargo profile. Pohang includes different harbour functions, so our team will verify the actual container terminal, receiving window, equipment and sailing before confirmation. The separate Pohang Youngil entry must not be confused with the KRKPO record.

Which harbour should be used for a large commercial vessel?

The supplied port particulars identify Pohang New Harbour as the commercial-vessel basin and state a 19.5 m entrance depth. Final acceptance still depends on vessel dimensions, draft, berth assignment, tide, cargo and terminal approval.

Can the old harbour handle ocean-going bulk cargo?

The old harbour is described as serving ferries, small passenger vessels, coastal cargo vessels and fishing boats, with a 7.0 m entrance depth. We recommend treating it as a restricted option and obtaining written confirmation for any proposed ocean-going or bulk operation.

What information is needed for steel or heavy cargo?

Provide cargo type, piece count, dimensions, gross weight, centre of gravity, lifting points, packaging, photographs, lashing requirements and final delivery address. We will use these details to check vessel, terminal and inland transport feasibility.

Are the published port dimensions and throughput figures guaranteed for every shipment?

No. They are port-level particulars supplied for this page and are not a booking guarantee. Current draft limits, berth availability, operating conditions, annual statistics and terminal acceptance should be reconfirmed at the time of shipment.

Data Sources & Provenance

Port code, name, location, harbour description, stated depths, vessel parameters and activity figures are based on the KRKPO port particulars supplied for this page. These figures should be treated as reference data and reconfirmed against current terminal or port instructions before quotation or execution.

For official Korean maritime policy, port administration and current regulatory references, consult mof.go.kr. For Korean customs procedures and declarations, consult customs.go.kr. For official Korean statistical reference, consult kosis.kr.

Official domains provide the verification framework; terminal acceptance, sailing schedules, cut-offs, berth restrictions, charges and inland operating conditions remain shipment-specific and must be confirmed by our service team and the relevant parties.