Topics 2021
December
Minister-Counselor for Economic and Scientific Affairs of the US Embassy Tokyo Visits the Port of Nagoya
Mr. Steve Lang, Minister-Counselor for Economic and Scientific Affairs of the US Embassy Tokyo visited the Port of Nagoya on December 8th. He received a briefing on the Port of Nagoya, exchanged information about the present state of logistics, and shared information on the environmental initiatives the Ports of Los Angeles and Nagoya are working on together based on an MOU.
November
Tall Ship Nihon Maru and Kaiwo Maru call at the Port of Nagoya
On November 4, the Nihon Maru and Kaiwo Maru, sail training ships for seamen, called at Garden Pier to commemorate the 70th Anniversary of the Nagoya Port Authority. This is the first time in four years, since 2017, that two ships called at the Port of Nagoya at the same time. During the port call, the ships’ hulls were illuminated and there was an exhibition of the ships’ equipment and other items.
Amphibious bus “Nagoya Marine Rider” put into service
The “Nagoya Marine Rider,” Nagoya’s first amphibious bus, has been in service since November 2 on a route connecting the Chubu Electric Power Mirai Tower in downtown Nagoya to Garden Pier at the Port of Nagoya. Passengers enjoy Nagoya’s cityscape from windows that are all open during the drive around downtown Nagoya. After that, the bus tours Garden Pier as a water bus.
The bus can carry 42 people, including a driver and a guide. After splashing into the sea, the bus goes on a 20-minute tour around Garden Pier, where passengers can enjoy the scenery of Port of Nagoya.
For more information: https://www.shachi-bus.com/marine/
September
Nagoya Port Authority celebrates 70th anniversary
On September 8th, the Nagoya Port Authority celebrated its 70th anniversary with a commemorative ceremony.
In this ceremony, Mr. Yuji Kamata, Executive Vice President of the Nagoya Port Authority gave a speech on behalf of Mr. Takashi Kawamura, President of Nagoya Port Authority and Mayor of Nagoya City. In addition, distinguished guest Mr. Kazuto Kato, Chairman of the Nagoya Port Assembly, offered words of congratulations.
Since its establishment in September 1951, the Nagoya Port Authority has taken various measures with the generous support and cooperation of people associated with the port. We will continue to promote the further development and use of the Port of Nagoya to support the manufacturing industry in the Chubu region and the lives of the citizens and residents of the prefecture.
July
Surprise Fireworks show held
On July 19th, Surprise Fireworks were held in place of the canceled Marine Day Nagoya Port Festival, due to the current coronavirus pandemic. Please visit the following URL to see these fireworks.
URL：https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ABpu6U8yPlo
・Marine Day Nagoya Port Festival
The Marine Day Nagoya Port Festival is held every year on the Marine Day national holiday. It is a summer festival in the port, featuring a parade of musicians, a raftsmen’s competition, which is an intangible folk cultural asset designated by the City of Nagoya, and a show of fireworks shot from a barge on the water. This festival was canceled in 2020 and 2021 because of the coronavirus pandemic.
Official YouTube channel opened
The official channel of the Nagoya Port Authority was opened to make the Port of Nagoya more familiar to many people. Videos about the present state and future plans of the Port of Nagoya will be uploaded to the channel.
URL: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaNJuQbiAIMcgWgv7sG1b3g/about
The Consul General of the Republic of Turkey in Nagoya visits the Port of Nagoya.
The Consul General of the Republic of Turkey in Nagoya, Mr. Umut Lütfi ÖZTÜRK, the Deputy Consul General of the Republic of Turkey in Nagoya, Ms. MÜNİFE DANACI, and a secretary, visited the Port of Nagoya on July 2nd. This was Mr. ÖZTÜRK’s first visit to the Port of Nagoya since he took office as Consul General of the Republic of Turkey in Nagoya in April of this year. They exchanged information about trade and logistics of the Port of Nagoya and confirmed the friendship between the two counties.
from left;
Mr. Umut Lütfi ÖZTÜRK, The Consul General of the Republic of Turkey in Nagoya
Mr. Yuji Kamata, Executive Vice President of the Nagoya Port Authority
June
Mr. Yuji Kamata takes office as the Executive Vice President of Nagoya Port Authority
On June 19th, Mr. Yuji Kamata, the former Director-General of Aichi Prefectural Construction Office, took office as the Executive Vice President of the Nagoya Port Authority.
This year marks the 70th anniversary of the Nagoya Port Authority, and he is the 8th Executive Vice President. In his inauguration speech, he expressed determination for the Port of Nagoya to continue to be a partner of choice, strengthening port functions with consideration of environmental changes and implementing Japan’s leading measures for port decarbonization.
May
International Canal Forum held
The International Canal Forum Nagoya 2020 was held online from May 21st to 23rd. In this forum, diverse guests discussed the sustainability of waterfront areas from a global point of view, in order to share the importance of waterfront areas and future directions for the Nakagawa Canal in Nagoya. A keynote lecture was given by Mr. Kai Uwe Bergmann, a partner in the Bjarke-Ingels Group (BIG), and a symposium was held about the waterfront revitalization concept for Nakagawa Canal by Japan Project-Industry Council. At the end of this forum, a key theme, the “Nagoya Model,” was elaborated.
For more information: https://icf-nagoya.jp/en/
Nagoya-Daini-Kanjo Expressway opens entire line
On May 1, the entire Nagoya-Daini-Kanjo Expressway, also called the “Mei-Nikan Expressway,” was opened to traffic with the opening of a final stretch of about 12.2km between Nagoya-nishi JCT and Tobishima JCT. This shortens the time needed to travel between Nagoya-nishi JCT and Tobishima JCT by 25 minutes. In addition to logistical efficiency and relief of traffic congestion, the expressway is expected to have a big economic impact. It was also constructed as a disaster-resistant High Standard Highway, so that in the event of a disaster it can be used as part of an emergency transport network to transport emergency relief goods to disaster areas in coordination with enhanced disaster prevention functions at the Port of Nagoya. Thus, the expressway is also expected to improve regional disaster preparedness.
April
Start of commitment toward decarbonization
At the Port of Nagoya, meetings of the “Carbon-Neutral Port Committee of Nagoya Port” were held three times from January to March of 2021, and a direction was set for the Port of Nagoya to become carbon-neutral. In terminals, the Port will prioritize the installation of fuel cell cargo-handling equipment, carbon-neutral yard lighting and administration buildings, carbon-neutral power supply systems to vessels at berth from land, and fuel cell transport trucks. In waterfront areas, priorities will be to introduce zero-emission power stations and use carbon-neutral power, for example solar power, at customers’ facilities. In the long term, we will look into the installation of hydrogen receiving, storage and delivery systems.
The Port of Nagoya will cooperate with the Hydrogen Utilization Study Group in Chubu and private companies to study issues and start making action plans to decarbonize.
March
Virtual conference on sustainability and efficiency held with the Port of Los Angeles
A year ago, the Nagoya Port Authority and the Port of Los Angeles signed an MOU to cooperate, discuss and share information on environmental sustainability and operational efficiency. On March 9, the two ports held a virtual conference marking the first anniversary of the cooperative agreement, in which they exchanged and shared information about the projects each ports is carrying out.
The conference began with opening addresses from executives of the two ports. After that, the environmental plans and actions by the two port authorities and projects and initiatives undertaken by private companies were introduced.
January
The “Carbon-Neutral Port Committee of Nagoya Port” holds first meeting
Ports in Japan handle 99.6 percent of total import and export cargos, and industries that account for about 60 percent of Japan’s carbon dioxide emissions are located chiefly around port areas.
Therefore, the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT) is planning to convert Japanese ports into “Carbon-Neutral Ports” (CNP) to assist Japanese society in becoming carbon-free.
The Chubu Regional Bureau of MLIT and the Nagoya Port Authority established a CNP committee to examine the needs for next generation energy and its usage, and to study the scale and disposition of port facilities. The first meeting of the committee was held on January 27th with private companies and local governments.
A New Water Bus, Super Comet, Put Into Service for Cruise Nagoya
Since January 23rd, a brand-new water bus, Super Comet, has been in service for Cruise Nagoya, which connects downtown Nagoya to the Port on a regular schedule.
The vessel can carry 45 people, including wheelchair users, and during the cruise passengers can feel the air and enjoy the outside scenery from the open deck.
Ride the newly-built water bus and enjoy scenes of Nagoya from the water.
