The shipping platform

Location: The Port of Oita is situated within Beppu Bay, along the eastern coast of Kyushu Island, in the Bungo Strait region of the Inland Sea. General overview: The Port of Oita is located in Beppu Bay along the eastern coast of the island of Kyushu, within the Bungo Strait of the Inland Sea. The port is well-equipped to handle a wide range of the world's largest vessels and is known for its deep waters and mild climate, making it an ideal location for safe anchorage and cargo handling. The port is a major hub for the import of iron ore, crude oil, liquefied natural gas (LNG), coal, and construction materials. It is also a significant exporter of steel, petroleum products, and chemicals. he Port of Oita has several main wharves: - Zuoji wharf with 2 berths (185m // 9.1m depth) for 10,000 ton ships, - Yijin wharf with 5 steel berths (200-240m // 11-12m Depth) capable of 35,000DWT, 4 310m long berths (20-22m Depth) for 50,000-300,000 DWT vessels. - Kyushu oil pile wharf and offshore oil berth (15-20m water depth) for 150,000-270,000 DWT tankers. - Public terminal with 4 berths (2 5000 DWT // 2 10,000-15,000 DWT vessels) serving the Daphan Steel Works and Kyushu Refinery. Handling Equipment: - Floating Crane Storage: - General Cargo Warehouses - Bonded Sheds Traffic figures: Approx. 50,000,000t cargo handled annually. Load line zone: Summer.