Topics 2023
October
Port Decarbonization & Green Shipping Corridor Symposium
The Japanese Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transportation and Tourism (MLIT) - State of California Port Decarbonization and Green Shipping Corridor Symposium, based on a Letter of Intent between the MLIT and the California State Transportation Agency (CalSTA), was held in Los Angeles on October 20th.
Together with some other Japanese ports (Tokyo, Yokohama, Osaka and Kobe) and California ports including the Port of Los Angeles, our long-lasting sister port, and maritime related stakeholders, the Port of Nagoya participated in this Symposium and introduced its initiatives for decarbonization at the Port.
After the half-day symposium, speakers enjoyed a harbor tour by boat of the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach, and developed warm relationships with other attendees through a reception and the candid exchange of ideas.
Findings from the symposium will be shared at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Forum scheduled to be held in San Francisco in November.
August
Ports of Antwerp-Bruges and Nagoya Celebrate 35th Anniversary of Sister Port Agreement
On August 21, 2023, the Ports of Antwerp-Bruges and Nagoya celebrated 35 years of their sister port relationship with a ceremony in Antwerp.Over 35 people from the public and private sectors related to the Port of Nagoya, including Ms. Chizuko Nakata, Chairperson of the Nagoya Port Authority, and Mr. Yuji Kamata, Executive Vice President of Nagoya Port Authority, visited the Port of Antwerp-Bruges over a two-day period.The ceremony began with an opening congratulatory address by Chairperson Nakata. Following this, Mr. Luc Arnouts, Vice President of Antwerp-Bruges Port Authority, offered his congratulations on this long-lasting relationship and Mr. Wim Dillen, International Development Manager of Antwerp-Bruges Port Authority proposed a toast. The ceremony was an excellent opportunity for attendees from both ports to deepen communication and friendships.The ceremony ended with an exchange of gifts between Mr. Arnouts and Ms. Nakata to commemorate this anniversary and further strengthen the irreplaceable relationship between their ports.
July
Visit of China Ports and Harbours Association delegation
A delegation from the China Ports and Harbours Association came to the Port of Nagoya for training over 5 days from July 24th to 28th. During that time, they received lectures on port management and recent port issues in Japan, visited related companies and toured port facilities at the Port of Nagoya. The Port of Nagoya has accepted trainees from ports and related organizations in China every year since 1985 to deepen friendship and promote trade between Japan and China.
June
Ports of Los Angeles and Nagoya renew MOU
Nagoya Port Authority renewed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Port of Los Angeles to expand cooperation to areas such as the development of a green shipping corridor and the promotion of port community systems.
A signing ceremony was held during the third port environmental and operational efficiency virtual conference.
The conference started with opening remarks by the organizers; Port of Los Angeles Executive Director Gene Seroka and Nagoya Port Authority Executive Vice President Yuji Kamata, the consuls of both countries and the Deputy Mayor of the City of Los Angeles. Afterward, Mr. Seroka and Mr. Kamata signed a new MOU.
Participants from private companies also introduced initiatives focused on operational efficiencies and environmental sustainability, which are subjects of this MOU.
May
First ship-to-ship bunkering to LNG-fueled PCTC at the Port
On May 10, 2023, the WILD ROSE LEADER, a Nippon Yusen Kaisha LNG-fueled pure car and truck carrier (PCTC), entered the Port of Nagoya for the first time. The next day, this PCTC received LNG fuel from the KAGUYA, an LNG bunkering ship.
This was the first ship-to-ship bunkering at the Port of Nagoya.
When used as a fuel, LNG has a low environmental impact and emits less carbon dioxide (CO2) than other fossil fuels, reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
The Nagoya Port Authority exempts LNG-fueled vessels and LNG bunkering vessels from all port dues for the creation of a supply base of LNG, an eco-friendly fuel.
March
The Port of Nagoya will participate in the ESI Program and enhance the its Green Award Program
In the Carbon Neutral Port (CNP) Creation Plan of Nagoya Port, announced on March 15, the Port of Nagoya included “Enhancement of incentives for environmentally friendly vessels” as a measure to improve the competitiveness of the port and its industrial location.
Specific efforts to be introduced from April 1st, 2023 are shown in the attached press release.
Carbon Neutral Port (CNP) Creation Plan of Nagoya Port was announced
On March 15, 2023, the Nagoya Port Authority announced the Carbon Neutral Port (CNP) Creation Plan of Nagoya Port, which aims to achieve a carbon-neutral port by 2050.
In this plan, the Port of Nagoya aims to contribute to “both the growth of the manufacturing industry and the realization of carbon neutrality in the region.” The Nagoya Port Authority, in cooperation with related parties, will put particular emphasis on promoting the decarbonization of port operations, which will lead to the creation of new value for the Port of Nagoya and strengthen its international competitiveness.
The contents of this plan were stipulated based the partial revision of the Harbor Act enacted last December, and will be reflected in the Port Decarbonization Promotion Plan to be prepared by the Nagoya Port Authority in the future.
In addition, we will take the following three measures:
(1) Installation of shoreside electric power supply facilities for work ships
(2) Study of a hydrogen supply system for cargo handling machinery at container terminals
(3) Enhancement of the Port’s incentive programs for environmentally friendly vessels
First call of the ocean-going cruise ship Seven Seas Explorer at the Port of Nagoya
The ocean-going cruise ship Seven Seas Explorer made its first call at the Port of Nagoya on March 15, 2023.
All cabins on this luxury ship, operated by Regent Seven Seas Cruises, are suites with balconies. This is the first cruise to/from Japan by this ship.
On its first call at the Port of Nagoya, the Seven Seas Explorer was welcomed by a Domatsuri dance performance and welcome ceremony.
February
Delegation from bp and Chubu Electric visit the Port of Nagoya
A delegation from bp, commonly known as British Petroleum and Chubu Electric Power Co., Inc., visited the Port of Nagoya on February 8.
bp, headquartered in the UK, is a global energy company with extensive involvement in the world’s energy system.
On February 2, bp and Chubu Electric signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to explore opportunities for decarbonization in Japan and the wider Asia region. They explained the outline of MoU, and exchanged views about carbon neutrality at the Port of Nagoya.
The Port of Nagoya aims to formulate a Carbon Neutral Port (CNP) Creation Plan for the Port of Nagoya by the end of the current financial year. The Port also continues to work toward decarbonization while deepening discussions with all parties concerned.
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