Japan’s Major Ports Record Seventh Consecutive Month Of Container Volume Growth

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Japan’s six major ports handled a total of 1.18 million TEUs of foreign-trade containers in June, marking a 3.5% year-on-year increase and the seventh consecutive month of growth, according to preliminary data from the country’s transport ministry. Exports accounted for 592,004 TEUs (up 2.5%) and imports 586,211 TEUs (up 4.4%), reflecting a balanced expansion in international trade flows.

Port-by-Port Performance

  • Tokyo: Processed 368,391 TEUs (+4.2%), with exports rising modestly 0.4% to 164,134 TEUs and imports surging 7.5% to 204,257 TEUs.

  • Kawasaki: Total throughput declined 2.3% to 6,845 TEUs, with exports down 1.3% (3,372 TEUs) and imports down 3.2% (3,473 TEUs).

  • Yokohama: Handled 241,244 TEUs (+4.2%), led by exports at 133,628 TEUs (+6.2%) and imports of 107,596 TEUs (+1.9%).

  • Nagoya: Managed 214,667 TEUs (+2.5%), with exports at 114,020 TEUs (+2.4%) and imports 100,647 TEUs (+2.6%).

  • Osaka: Processed 169,959 TEUs (+2.3%), with exports growing 3.8% to 79,682 TEUs and imports slightly increasing 1.1% to 90,277 TEUs.

  • Kobe: Recorded 177,129 TEUs (+3.3%), with exports at 97,168 TEUs (+0.7%) and imports showing strong growth of 6.8% to 79,961 TEUs.

Key Trends and Insights

The data highlights a steady recovery in Japan’s container trade, with import volumes generally growing faster than exports in major hubs such as Tokyo and Kobe. While smaller ports like Kawasaki experienced declines, the overall trend reflects resilience in foreign trade amid global supply chain fluctuations. The consistent seven-month growth streak suggests robust trade activity between Japan and its international partners.

June’s container throughput at Japan’s leading ports underscores the country’s stable maritime trade environment and the growing importance of its port infrastructure in supporting international commerce. Continued monitoring of export-import dynamics will be crucial for anticipating trends in Japan’s trade flows and optimizing port operations.

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Source: Japan International Freight Forwarders Association