Yokohama, Japan
Yokohama is Japan’s historic gateway port, renowned for its vibrant waterfront, modern skyline, and international culture.
Port Overview
Yokohama is Japan's second-largest city and a major port located on Tokyo Bay, approximately 30 kilometers south of Tokyo in the Kantō region. As one of the world's most efficient container ports, Yokohama handles approximately 2.9-3.3 million TEUs annually. The port serves as a crucial logistics hub for key Japanese industries including automotive, electronics, and chemicals. With ten major piers featuring modern container terminals and extensive warehousing facilities, Yokohama functions as a strategic gateway connecting Japan with global markets, particularly the United States and Europe, while playing a vital role in the Greater Tokyo Area's economic ecosystem.
Facilities & Infrastructure
Yokohama Port is a major international gateway for both cargo and passengers, featuring several key terminals. Honmoku Pier is the main container hub, with four container terminals (BC, D-1, D-4, D-5) equipped with large quay cranes and automated guided vehicles (AGVs) for efficient cargo handling. Daikoku Pier handles large car carriers and container ships, while Shinko Pier offers cruise and multipurpose facilities. Osanbashi Pier is the primary passenger terminal for international cruise ships, with modern amenities and direct city access. The port’s cargo facilities include extensive conventional and multipurpose berths, supporting diverse trade flows.
Container Terminals
Yokohama Port features approximately 14 public container berths across multiple terminals. The port's total container handling capacity reaches about 2.9 million TEU annually. Major operators include APM Terminals, which manages the largest facility with four berths (MC1-4) handling 2.4 million TEU, and Yokohama Port Mega Terminal operating BC and D-1 terminals. The port has implemented CONPAS, Japan's first automated gate reservation system, though terminal operations remain primarily conventional with gantry crane assistance rather than full automation.
Port Services
Main services at Yokohama Port include:
- Container Handling: Large container terminals with significant capacity.
- Cargo Operations: Handling of break bulks, dry bulks, automobiles, and LNG.
- Ship Services: LNG bunkering and maintenance facilities.
- Warehousing: Logistics facilities for various goods.
- Customs: Comprehensive customs, immigration, and quarantine services.
Global Connectivity
Yokohama is a major international port in Japan, serving the Tokyo metropolitan area and wider Kanto region. It is directly connected to over 90 global ports through regular container shipping routes, linking Japan to key markets in Asia, North America, Europe, and Oceania. Its strategic location and advanced infrastructure make it a vital hub for automotive, container, and bulk cargo, supporting efficient trade flows to and from major world markets.
Port Statistics
Port of Yokohama Key Statistics
Container Throughput: The port handled approximately 2.9-3.1 million TEU annually, with 1.36 million TEU processed in the first half of 2025, representing a 0.8% year-on-year increase.
Global Ranking: Yokohama ranks as the world's most efficient container port according to the World Bank Container Port Performance Index, achieving just 1.1 minutes per container move. Among Japanese ports, it is the second-largest after Tokyo.
Area & Infrastructure: The port handled over 32,000 ships with nearly 300 million gross tonnage in 2019, featuring high-performance logistics warehouses.
Major Shipping Lines: Information on specific shipping line connections was not available in current data.
