Shibushi Port – “99 hot spring water” delivered from the sea of Kagoshima to the world | Shibushi Port: Gateway Connecting Kagoshima’s Water to the World
Located in Shibushi City, Kagoshima PrefectureShibushi Portis an important logistics starting point for Hot Spring Water 99 to travel around the world. Products shipped from Shibushi Port areInternational hub ports such as Kobe PortAfter that, it was transshipped at Southeast Asia, Middle East, Europe and AmericaIt will be delivered to. The ``drinkable hot springs'' nurtured by the nature of Kagoshima are spreading through this port to dining tables around the world.
💧 "Drinking hot springs" born in Tarumi and set sail in Shibushi
Hot spring water 99 is located in Tarumi City, Kagoshima.750 meters undergroundThe raw water is hot spring water that gushes out from the water. By slowly passing through the volcanic-derived whitebait layer, the mineral balance is maintained.Natural alkaline ionized water with pH 9.5, hardness 1.7 mg/L (super soft water)This creates a rare quality of water. With its gentle and clear taste, it is chosen both domestically and internationally as a base water that supports daily "wellness from within."
🚢 Shibushi Port → Kobe Port → To the world: Accurate and speedy supply network
At Shibushi Port, local logistics companies and forwarders collaborate,Quality control/customs documents/schedule adjustmentintegrated management. We provide flexible transportation according to demand, from shipments in pallets to containers. By transporting and transshipping from Shibushi Port to a domestic international hub port (e.g. Kobe Port) and then departing for each destination, we are able to both ensure reliable lead times and maintain quality.
🌏 Bringing Kagoshima's water culture from the port to the world's wellness
Onsensui 99's goal is not just to export beverages. Carrying Kagoshima's nature, techniques, and thoughts“Wellness water from Japan”To be close to the lifestyles of people around the world. Shibushi Port makes that vision a realityquiet stage equipmentIt is. Each container lined up at the port is a "box of stories" that delivers Kagoshima's water culture to the world.
🛫 Future challenges: Stable supply × Sustainable logistics
As demand expands, it will become increasingly important to balance stable supply with environmental considerations. Hot spring water 99 isLightweight materials, optimal loading, and route selectionThrough these efforts, we aim to reduce CO₂ emissions and ensure reliable lead times. Strengthening the supply network starting from Shibushi Port is also building a foundation for delivering "unchanging deliciousness" to customers around the world.
*This article is published as “Discover Kagoshima Series Special Edition”.
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