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.

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.

• Press release （PDF 289.1KB）

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.