PORT OF OSAKA

Port of Osaka surpasses 1.6 million TEUs in 2024 so far

In October, the Port of Osaka handled 190,844 TEUs of oceangoing containers, marking an 11.8% year-on-year increase and achieving growth for a second consecutive month. Exports reached 88,664 TEUs, up 10%, while imports totalled 102,220 TEUs, up 13.5%.

Moreover, laden containers accounted for 139,800 TEUs, translating to a 13.9% increase, with exports at 40,087 TEUs (up 11.8%) and imports at 99,713 TEUs (up 14.8%). The remaining 51,084 TEUs were empty containers, reflecting a 6.3% growth.

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https://container-news.com/port-of-osaka-surpasses-1-6-million-teus-in-2024-so-far/

Container volumes increase at major Japanese ports

According to preliminary data from Japan’s transport ministry, the country’s six major ports processed 1.17 million TEUs in July, representing a 3.3% growth from the previous year.

This marks four consecutive months of year-on-year increase. Total exports accounted for 571,534 TEUs, up 3.3%, while imports reached 594,158 TEUs, up 3.2%.

In detail, port of Tokyo handled 346,740 TEUs, translating to an increase of 3.5%, with exports totalling 156,341 TEUs (up 2.3%) and imports at 190,399 TEUs (up...

https://container-news.com/container-volumes-increase-at-major-japanese-ports/

Japan’s major ports report over 1.1 million TEUs in December 2023

In the last month of the previous year, Japan’s six major ports collectively handled 1.17 million TEUs, reflecting a slight decrease of 0.5% compared to the same month of 2022.

This was the third consecutive month of year-on-year contraction. Export volumes saw a modest increase of 1.9% to reach 619,415 TEUs, while imports experienced a decline of 3.1% to 552,103 TEUs.

Breaking down the numbers, Tokyo’s port handled 353,617 TEUs, a decrease of 5.7%, comprising 178,764 TEUs of exports (down 1.3%)...

https://container-news.com/japans-major-ports-report-over-1-1-million-teus-in-december-2023/

Port of Osaka sees lower box volumes in July

According to preliminary data published by the Osaka Ports and Harbours Bureau, the Port of Osaka handled 166,982 TEUs in July, translating to an 11% decrease from the same month in 2022.

For two consecutive months, the Japanese port has reported year-over-year declines.

In July, Osaka port moved 75,395 TEUs of exports, representing a 12% drop, and 91,587 TEUs of imports, which is a 10% fall.

Focussing on loaded containers, which totalled 121,433 TEUs, a 9% y-o-y decrease, exports gained 4% to...

https://container-news.com/port-of-osaka-sees-lower-box-volumes-in-july/

Container throughput at Osaka swells in 2019

The Port of Osaka handled 2,129,417 TEU of oceangoing containers in 2019, up 2% from the previous year, based on preliminary figures. The total consisted of 967,940 TEU of exports, up 2%, and 1,161,477 TEU of imports, up 1%. As for loaded containers, 409,903 TEU were exported, down 4%, and 1,126,599 TEU were imported, up 1%, for a total of 1,536,502 TEU, which remained nearly unchanged. Empties (exports and imports) numbered 592,915 TEU in total, up 7%.

In December, a total of 180,352 TEU of...

https://container-news.com/container-throughput-at-osaka-swells-in-2019/

Containers to/from Osaka down 4% in May

The Port of Osaka handled 172,971 TEUs of containers in May, decreasing 4% and suffering the first year-on-year contraction in three months, according to an announcement made by the city of Osaka’s Port and Harbor Bureau. Exports of loaded containers plunged 13% to 32,290 TEUs, and imports decreased a much milder 2% to 94,071 TEUs. Empty containers fell 2% to 94,071 TEUs in total.

In the first five months (January-May), 863,532 TEUs were moved to and from Osaka, growing 2% from a year earlier....

https://container-news.com/containers-osaka-down-4-may/

Box throughput at Kansai Ports slide

The Port of Osaka handled 145,014 TEUs of containers in February, down 6% year on year. Exports of loaded containers accounted for 33,538 TEUs, up 9%, while imports in general plunged 11% to 72,526 TEUs. Empty containers totaled 38,950 TEUs, down 9%. 

In the first two months (January-February), 327,900 TEUs were moved to and from Osaka, which remained nearly unchanged from the corresponding months of 2018. As for loaded containers, 60,266 TEUs were exported, down 1%. Imports also almost leveled...

https://container-news.com/box-throughput-at-kansai-ports-slide/