International cargo exports from the Port of Tokyo amounted to 6.18 million tons in the first half (January-June) of 2019, down 5.5% year on year, according to the Tokyo Metropolitan Government (TMG)’s Bureau of Port and Harbor. Imports, meanwhile, totaled 17.61 million tons, down 1.3%.
Looking at major import items, growth was obtained in autBo parts and components and recycled materials, which improved 5.2% to 780,000 tons and 9.2% to 300,000 tons. In contrast, industrial machinery decreased...