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KRKUV Gunsan Port
Gunsan Port is the seaport of Gunsan, in the city of Gunsanin Korea. Overseas routes include Japan and South Korea, Port code is KRKUV.

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Port Code

KRKUV

Name

Gunsan

Country / Region

Korea

City

Gunsan

Sea Routes

Japan and South Korea

Type

Latitude

35.9596600

Longitude

126.5919000

Est. Unit Price

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Gunsan Port (KRKUV) Overview

Gunsan Port, also known as Kunsan Port, is a seaport on the south bank near the mouth of the Geum River on Korea’s central west coast. Its port complex includes passenger, general cargo, vehicle, tanker and bulk facilities, together with two container berths and a fishing port. Janghang lies on the opposite, north bank, while the Kun-Jang New Port extends seaward over reclaimed land. For our forwarding team, KRKUV is best assessed as a regional multipurpose gateway rather than a high-frequency mainline hub: shipment planning should match the cargo form, vessel option, inland pickup point and any feeder or transshipment arrangement before the booking is confirmed.

UN/LOCODE	KRKUV
Port / country	GUNSAN, Korea
Coordinates	35.9596600 N, 126.5919000 E
Reported annual activity	Approximately 1,400,000 tonnes of cargo, 37,000 TEU and 1,938 vessel calls; the supplied port data indicates about 64% cargo vessels and 12% tankers.

Key Highlights

Multipurpose profile: container, general cargo, vehicle, tanker, bulk, passenger and fishing-port functions coexist within the wider Gunsan–Janghang port area.
Regional container role: the port has two container berths, but container routing and sailing frequency must be confirmed against the actual carrier service and sailing date.
River-mouth geography: cargo planning should allow for tide, draft, weather and berth-window considerations as advised by the carrier or terminal.
Commodity orientation: the supplied port description identifies rice as the main export, alongside bulk and general cargo flows.
Operational focus: accurate cargo dimensions, gross mass, packing method and customs status are particularly important when choosing between containerized and conventional shipping.

Facilities & Services

Container handlingTwo container berths are identified in the supplied port data. Availability, equipment allocation, empty-container release and terminal receiving windows should be checked per booking.

Multipurpose cargoGeneral cargo, vehicle, tanker and bulk facilities support cargo that may not be suitable for standard container service.

Passenger and fishing functionsPassenger and fishing-port activity may create local traffic and scheduling interfaces; project or oversized cargo needs advance coordination.

Port-area configurationJanghang on the north bank and the Kun-Jang New Port area form part of the wider logistics geography. The exact facility should be stated in the booking instruction.

Road collection and deliveryOur team can arrange truck planning subject to cargo size, axle limits, delivery appointment, driver access rules and the confirmed terminal gate schedule.

Customs and inspection interfaceContainer, bulk and conventional cargo may follow different documentation and inspection handling. Customs status and examination arrangements should be confirmed before dispatch.

Routes & Logistics Transit Planning

Regional Korea–Northeast Asia flows: cargo may require a direct regional sailing, feeder connection or transshipment through another Korean or Northeast Asian gateway; the available option depends on the carrier, equipment and destination.
China and Japan connections: these are common planning directions for western Korean cargo, but our service team will verify the actual port rotation rather than assume direct coverage from KRKUV.
Inland connection: delivery to or from the Jeonbuk and surrounding industrial/agricultural areas is generally planned by road, with the final route depending on cargo dimensions, site access and appointment requirements.
Transit-time variables: sailing selection, transshipment, tide and weather, terminal receiving windows, customs inspection, equipment availability and holiday congestion can all affect the final schedule. Quoted transit time is subject to carrier confirmation.

Hinterland & Key Cargo

Primary hinterland: Gunsan and the wider Jeonbuk area, with road access to agricultural, food-processing, manufacturing and industrial customers in the surrounding region.
Reported export focus: rice is identified as the main export in the supplied port description. Grain packaging, moisture protection, fumigation or phytosanitary requirements should be reviewed according to the cargo and destination.
Bulk and general cargo: dry bulk, project-related cargo, vehicles and conventional general cargo may be more suitable for multipurpose handling than for standard FCL.
Containerized shipments: packaged food, machinery, components and other regional exports can be considered for container service after equipment, cargo compatibility and routing are confirmed.

Operations & Compliance

Cut-off control: booking cut-off, SI deadline, VGM deadline, terminal receiving cut-off and customs filing timing are not interchangeable. Our service team will obtain the carrier and terminal-specific deadlines for each sailing.
Dangerous goods: provide the UN number, proper shipping name, class, packing group, flash point where applicable, SDS and packing details before booking. DG acceptance, segregation and terminal approval must be confirmed in writing.
Customs and inspection: commercial invoice, packing list, HS classification, origin information and permits must match the physical cargo. A customs examination can delay release, truck dispatch and onward sailing, so inspection risk should be built into the plan.
Inland delivery: disclose actual package dimensions, weight distribution, lifting points and site restrictions. Oversized, overweight or non-stackable cargo may require a route survey, special chassis or separate conventional-cargo solution.

Shipping Tips from Our Service Team

Send the destination, cargo description, HS code, package list, total gross weight, dimensions, stackability and required delivery date before requesting a KRKUV quotation.
For rice, food and agricultural cargo, confirm moisture control, container cleanliness, pest-control or phytosanitary requirements and destination import rules before stuffing.
Request both a KRKUV routing and a nearby gateway alternative when the required sailing has limited frequency, no suitable equipment or an unfavorable transshipment connection.
Do not dispatch a truck solely on the basis of a booking number. Our team should first confirm terminal receiving status, customs release or filing position, VGM/DG approval and the actual gate appointment.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is KRKUV suitable for a standard FCL shipment?

It can be suitable when the selected carrier accepts the cargo at KRKUV, equipment is available and the terminal cut-off matches the shipper’s schedule. Our service team will verify the actual sailing, empty release and receiving window before confirmation.

Does KRKUV guarantee a direct sailing to my destination?

No. The port has container facilities, but direct coverage, port rotation and frequency vary by carrier and season. We will check whether the shipment requires a feeder or transshipment connection and quote on the confirmed routing.

Can bulk or rice cargo be shipped in containers?

Possibly, subject to cargo condition, packaging, container suitability, cleanliness, moisture protection, carrier acceptance and destination import controls. Conventional or bulk handling may be more appropriate for some cargo profiles.

What information is essential for a KRKUV DG booking?

Provide the UN number, proper shipping name, class, packing group, SDS, package type, quantity, gross weight and container details. DG acceptance must be obtained before the cargo is delivered to the terminal.

What can delay inland pickup or delivery?

Common causes include customs examination, missing terminal release, a missed gate window, equipment shortage, inaccurate weight or dimensions, restricted delivery access and special handling requirements. Our team will coordinate these items before truck dispatch.

Data Sources & Provenance

Port code, name, country, city, coordinates and the reported activity figures in this module are based on the supplied KRKUV port master data. Operational statements are professional planning guidance and remain subject to the carrier, terminal, customs authority and actual shipment conditions.

For regulatory and statistical cross-checking, our team uses the relevant Korean government information channels, including mof.go.kr, customs.go.kr and kosis.kr. These domains are provided for authority-level verification; they do not replace a carrier’s booking confirmation, terminal instruction or customs decision.

Schedules, cut-offs, equipment, inspection arrangements, route availability and transit times are time-sensitive. Our service team will reconfirm them against the shipment file before execution.