Topics 2022
December
The Port of Nagoya and the Port of Antwerp-Bruges sign a Sister Port Declaration
A Belgian Economic Mission led by Her Royal Highness Princess Astrid of Belgium visited the Port of Nagoya on December 7. The Port of Antwerp, which entered into a friendship port agreement with our port in 1988, and the Port of Zeebrugge, which entered into a partnership port agreement in 2013, merged this April. During the visit, we signed a sister port declaration to confirm the continuation of the sister port relationship between the successor organization, the Port of Antwerp-Bruges, and the Port of Nagoya.
Economic officer and others from U.S. Embassy & Consulates in Japan visit the Port of Nagoya
Economic Officer Amy Gradin and two others from the U.S. Embassy & Consulates in Japan visited the Port of Nagoya on December 6. We explained our joint efforts with the Port of Los Angeles and our efforts for carbon neutrality, and then gave our guests a tour of the Port of Nagoya.
October
Second Meeting of CNP Creation Council of Nagoya Port held
The second meeting of the CNP Creation Council of Nagoya Port was held on October 25.
The secretary explained the main points and design of the CNP Creation Plan of Nagoya Port. An estimation of greenhouse gas emissions at the Port of Nagoya, the potential demand for hydrogen and ammonia, and measures to enhance competitiveness in moving toward carbon neutrality were also shown.
A greenhouse gas reduction plan, a hydrogen and ammonia supply plan, and a road map will also be made and the CNP Creation Plan of Nagoya Port will be announced at the next meeting.
Delegation from the Port of Antwerp-Bruges visits the Port of Nagoya
On October 6, Luc Arnouts, Vice President of the Port of Antwerp-Bruges, and Chisato Watanabe, Japan Representative, visited the Port of Nagoya. While touring the port the Port of Nagoya on a vessel, they paid particular attention to the automobile export bases, discussing may aspects of the operations since both ports handle a large number of automobiles.
September
Mayor of Los Angeles, Executive Director, Port of Los Angeles and others visit the Port of Nagoya
On September 2, Eric Garcetti, Mayor of Los Angeles, and Gene Seroka, Executive Director of the Port of Los Angeles, visited the Port of Nagoya. In 1959, Los Angeles City and Nagoya City established a Sister City Affiliation and the Port of Los Angeles and the Port of Nagoya signed a Sister Port Affiliation. Their relationship has lasted for over 60 years. The delegation boarded The Port of Nagoya 2. and inspected the Port of Nagoya from the sea, observing the port facilities and exchanging opinions on the current state of logistics.
July
First Meeting of CNP Creation Council of Nagoya Port held
The Port of Nagoya has established the “CNP Creation Council of Nagoya Port” to promote concrete action for the creation of a carbon neutral port (CNP) and held the first on July 26. At the conference, participants agreed that by 2023 they would form a CNP Creation Plan for Nagoya Port, based on the “Basic Plan for CNP Creation of Nagoya Port” formulated by the Carbon-Neutral Port Committee of Nagoya Port. After that, they exchanged views implement and develop mechanisms for the creation plan, and the importance of the people involved sharing a common view through their efforts.
The Port of Nagoya also established the "CNP Creation Platform of Nagoya Port" as a place to share the information and create business alignment by utilizing a member database and making online presentations. Member recruitment was started on our website on July 20.
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=m46cYWSW45A
June
Second annual virtual conference held with the Port of Los Angeles
On June 15, the Nagoya Port Authority and the Port of Los Angeles held their second annual virtual conference, based on a MOU the two ports signed in 2020 to cooperate, discuss and share information on environmental sustainability and operational efficiency. The conference started with opening remarks by Gene Seroka, the organizer of the conference and the Executive Director of the Port of Los Angeles; Yuji Kamata, the Executive Vice President of the Nagoya Port Authority; and the consuls of the two countries. The Port of Los Angeles and the Nagoya Port Authority each then gave presentations, titled “Clean Air Action Plan and Demonstration Projects Update” and “Initiatives to Make the Port of Nagoya a Carbon Neutral Port,” respectively. In addition, related private companies introduced the development of fuel cell electric trucks and the hydrogen value chain from Los Angeles, and the NUTS system and hydrogen utilization from Nagoya.
May
Nagoya Port Hydrogen Energy Expo held
On May 27 and 28, a hydrogen energy exhibition was held at JETTY in the Garden Pier at the Port of Nagoya. The Nagoya Port Authority hosted this event, with exhibits by more than a dozen companies from several industries, including automotive, electrical, and gas. In addition to exhibits of fuel cell vehicles and forklifts, a tour of a hydrogen station by fuel cell bus and a quiz rally were held, attracting many visitors.
In order for the Port of Nagoya to contribute to the decarbonization of society, we plan to formulate a Carbon Neutral Port Creation Plan by the end of this fiscal year.
Large caissons set in the Kinjo Pier area
The Nagoya Port Office of the Chubu Regional Development Bureau set caissons for berth maintenance in the Kinjo Pier area on May 3rd, 9th, and 11th. They have been installing caissons sequentially since FY2020, and with the current three have now completed the installation of all nine planned caissons. A caisson is a box-shaped structure used to build breakwaters and berths. The installed caissons are enormous, standing 16.2 meters high and weighing up to 2,800 tons. The caissons are called “hybrid caissons,” a composite structure made of a steel shell and concrete.
Meeting of the “Carbon-Neutral Port Committee of Nagoya Port” held
The Nagoya Port Authority and the Chubu Regional Bureau of the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT) organized an online meeting of the “Carbon-Neutral Port (CNP) Committee of Nagoya Port” on May 11th. This committee was established to examine, together with private companies, the demand and usage policy for next generation energy, and to study the scale and disposition of related port facilities. This was the sixth meeting of the committee, and information was exchanged on the “Temporary Basic Plan for CNP Creation,” which includes details of studies up to last year. This basic plan will be utilized in a “CNP Creation Plan” that will be formulated within this year.
April
A delegation from the Embassy of Belgium in Japan visits the Port of Nagoya
On April 28th, a delegation from the Embassy of Belgium in Japan visited the Port of Nagoya. It was Ambassador Ms. Roxane de Bilderling’s second visit since December 2019. The delegation and representatives of the Nagoya Port Authority exchanged information on a range of matters, including a merger between the Port of Antwerp and the Port of Zeebrugge, a sister port and a partnership port, respectively, to the Port of Nagoya, and the Belgium Economic Mission to Japan.
From left;
Mr. Joren Kippers, First Secretary of the Embassy of Belgium in Japan
Ms. Roxane de Bilderling, The Ambassador of the Embassy of Belgium in Japan
Mr. Yuji Kamata, Executive Vice President of the Nagoya Port Authority
Japan’s first ship-to-ship biofuel supply
Tugboats operated by Sanyo Kaiji Kabushiki Kaisha (Sanyo Kaiji), an affiliate of Nippon Yusen Kaushiki Kaisha (NYK), were supplied biodiesel (biofuel) by Toyotsu Energy Corporation on April 19 at Nagoya Port Garden Pier. This was the first time in Japan that biofuel was supplied ship-to-ship to tugboats using a bunkering ship. NYK and Sanyo Kaiji plan to carry out three test trials, including this one, by July and to conduct a continuous three-month test navigation. Part of the biofuel supplied in this first trial was recycled from waste cooking oil collected by Toyota Tsusho Corporation. This initiative will contribute to a circular economy by building a supply chain with local production and local consumption.
Operation of remote controlled RTGs utilizing 5G starts at T3 berth at Nabeta Pier Container Terminal
Full-scale operation of remote controlled and automated RTGs, utilizing 5G to enable high-speed communication of large amounts of data, started in April 2022 in all of 10 lanes at the T3 berth of Nabeta Pier Container Terminal. This 5G system has been implemented in stages by Nagoya United Container Terminal Co. , Ltd. (NUCT), NTT Docomo, Inc., and Sumitomo Heavy Industries Material Handling Systems Co., Ltd. since October 2021. The operation of these RTGs is expected to result in improved working environment and safety, and to ensure productivity.
NUCT is currently working to introduce remote controlled RTGs in all areas, including T1 and T2 berths. Operation of remote controlled RTGs at all berths is projected for April 2024.
February
New “Port of Nagoya Business Continuity Plan for Infections” formulated
We have formulated the “Port of Nagoya Business Continuity Plan for Infections” to minimize the impact on port functions and ensure the continuation of port functions in the event of infections or suspected infectious diseases occurring on ships entering the Port of Nagoya or at the port.
Since the measures to be taken against infections differ depending on the stage of the epidemic, we categorized the period from the start to the end of outbreaks into six stages, and identified the possible risks at each epidemic stage from the perspectives of logistics, passengers and disaster response at the time of the outbreak. Furthermore, we have systematically organized measures, such as the quarantining of infected people and preparing for long-term mooring of ships, to be taken by port related parties, including shipping companies, port transport operators, and relevant administrative agencies. In the future, this plan will be reviewed and improved after conducting drills based on the BCP.
Tide gate closure drill conducted
A tide gate closure drill was conducted at Garden Pier on February 16th. Closing tide gates as quickly as possible plays a role in preventing flood damage from high tides and tsunamis. This drill was conducted early in the morning, when there were fewer people and cars, to ensure safety.