[Japan]Yokohama

Introduction: The Port of Yokohama is located on the northwestern edge of Tokyo Bay. It is a naturally blessed port with a spacious water area on the eastern side and undulated hills on the northern, western and southern sides. In addition to its natural assets, the port has been equipped with various facilities, such as inner and outer breakwaters, that protects the port from the effects of winds and tides. It also has an ample water depth.

Location: North Latitude: Lat. 35.19.-29.N East Longitude: Long. 139.37.-45.E

Area (As of June 2007): Port Area - 7,315.9ha Waterfront Area - 2,828.7ha Commercial Zone - 975.2ha Industrial Zone - 1,696.4ha Marina zone - 4.2ha Recreational Zone - 95.0ha Others - 57.9ha

Port Acrivities(2006 Provisional): Number of incoming vessels: 42,622 Volume of Cargo Handling: 138.22 million tons Value of Trade: 11.667 trillion Yen