PORTS OF IBARAKI

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4 major ports in Ibaraki ; Hitachinaka, Kashima, Hitachi, Oarai, are supporting global distribution and economy networks.


Port of Hitachi	Port of Hitachinaka	Port of Oarai	Port of Kashima

Ibaraki Prefecture
Ibaraki Prefecture is attracting much attention as an area with vast potential for future development. LOCATION - A perfect location within 30km-160km radius from Metropolitan TOKYO. The southern end of prefecture is 40 km away from Metropolitan Tokyo. The capitol of the prefecture; Mito City is located within 100km of Tokyo. ECONOMY - Prominent economy based on a number of key industries. INFRASTRUCTURE - Infrastructure improvement of land, sea and air transportation, it seeks to be a venue for international business strategy. DIRECTLY CONNECTS TO NORTH AMERICA - From Hitachinaka Port to North America is the most nearest marine route in Japan. If you shift using Hitashinaka port from Tokyo Bay Port, you can save 14hours.
4 Major Ports
PORT OF HITACHINAKA - Eastern Japan's new international distribution center connected directly with the highway network.. An international marine container terminal equipped with a deep-sea quay and the latest state-of-the-art cargo handling system. An important promotion area has attracted Japanese major distribution companies. PORT OF KASHIMA -Kashima port is functioning property as a commercial port, based on the industrial port at the Kashima heavy and chemical industrial complex. Constructing on public piers, it's designed to handle the increasing volume of general cargo. PORT OF HITACHI -The gateway to the northern Kanto region, rapidly developing into a major distribution point for both domestic and international cargo. An international cargo port that makes the best use of a leading-edge container terminal. Fully equipped with facilities that reinforce distribution functions. PORT OF OARAI (Domestic Port) -A new style of harbor, combining a car ferry service linking the metropolitan area with Hokkaido, is also an exciting marine recreation area.

PORT AUTORITY Ibaraki Prefectural Government Port Promotion Section, Ports and Harbors Division 978-6 Kasahara, Mito-city, Ibaraki 310-8555 Japan TEL 029-301-4536 FAX 029-301-4539 Email kowan5@pref.ibaraki.lg.jp