Master Plan of the Port of Yokohama

■This is the basic plan specified by the City of Yokohama as the Port Management Body under the Port and Harbor Law to systematically develop, utilize and maintain the Port of Yokohama.
■In light of changes in the social circumstances and the environment surrounding the Port of Yokohama, this master plan specifies the cargo volume, sizes and locations of facilities in the target year around 2025.

Under its three pillars: “Port with international competitiveness”, “Port for residents to socialize and relax”, and “Port considering security, safety and environment protection”, the Port of Yokohama will continue to create an integrated port that improves the economy and civic life in Yokohama.

●As a strategic international container port, the Port of Yokohama will precisely respond to the trends in the maritime industry that faces larger container ships and global cargo growth driven by Asian markets, and relocate and renovate container terminals as well as construct state-of-the-art facilities so as to maintain and expand main sea routes and further enhance short-sea shipping routes. Additionally, a logistics base in the coastal area will be built by planning a new pier that integrally allocates deep-water high-standard container terminals and logistics facility with advanced distribution processing functions.
●In order to efficiently handle not only finished cars which are one of Yokohama’s main cargo, but also other general cargo besides containerized cargo, the Port will facilitate conversion and consolidation of functions of piers.
●In order to cope with the increase in port traffic, the cargo collection ability will be increased and smooth traffic among piers will be secured by connecting coastal roads to a wide-area road network.

●As a Japan’s leading cruise port, the Port will be ready to accommodate the increasing size of cruise vessels and create more bustle and activity.
●In recent years, logistics functions have been moved to the outer harbor. Reflecting the land use change, the inner harbor area will be transformed to a new vibrant hub.
●In order to provide public access for residents and visitors to the waterfront and meet the demand for marine recreation, construction of the public open waterfront will be facilitated and a unique and comfortable space will be created by using the characteristics of the area.

●As a base to support civic life and economic activities in the event of a disaster, a disaster-resistant port will be built by enhancing disaster preparedness of the port of Yokohama.
●In order to inherit the popular and beautiful port to our next generations, the environmental conservation initiatives will be promoted. This includes conserving greenery, improving water quality and promoting global warming countermeasures.

●As a base to support civic life and economic activities in the event of a disaster, a disaster-resistant port will be built by enhancing disaster preparedness of the port of Yokohama.
●In order to inherit the popular and beautiful port to our next generations, the environmental conservation initiatives will be promoted. This includes conserving greenery, improving water quality and promoting global warming countermeasures.

＜FY2012＞
August 29, Yokohama Port and Harbor Council* 【 Revising process, etc.】
＜FY2013＞
October 29, Yokohama Port and Harbor Council【Progress of deliberation, etc. 】
From November 11 to December 10, 2013 Carried out public hearings
＜2014＞
September 24, Yokohama Port and Harbor Council 【Revised plan】
November 14, Council for Transport Policy and Port and Harbor Subcommittee for the Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism*
December 15, Public Notice of the revised Master plan of the Port of Yokohama.

*1 Yokohama Port and Harbor Council is a council established by the City of Yokohama under the Port and Harbor Law to discuss important issues on port planning of the Port of Yokohama.
*2 Council for Transport Policy and Port and Harbor Subcommittee for the Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism is a subcommittee of the council established by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism under the Ministry of National Land and Transportation Establishment Act to discuss important issues on the port sector.