It is also a distribution center for industrial materials and essential items for residents in the North of Hokkaido.

Wakkanai Port originated when the Matsumae Domain Lords established facilities for paying taxes during the Edo era of Japan.

Moreover, the port helped in developing the neighboring city of Wakkanai, which provided access to Karafuto after the Russo-Japanese War.

[9] In 1989, the lanes, was commenced operating for the first time after World War II,[10] were bound for Kholmsk where is known as "Maoka" (真岡) in Japanese.

[7] There is a bus stop located in front of the Wakkanai Ferry Terminal, connecting it to the rest of Hokkaido.