Container terminal redevelopment promotion

We are working to improve convenience by promoting redevelopment aiming for a “container terminal where transportation is possible ‘regularly’ and ‘speedily’,” which is what is demanded by port users.

Development policy
– Promoting the development of a high-standard container terminal with deep water (16 m) to respond to the increasing size of container ships
– Promoting the integrated use of the container terminals for the more effective use of facilities, and improving the connectivity of international cargo and domestic cargo to enhance transshipment functions
– The improvement of productivity to realize efficient terminal operations in a high-standard container terminal

Redevelopment work in the Kobe Port Port Island (Phase 2) area (KICT)

■ Redevelopment of PC-13 to 17

We will reorganize the container terminal to develop one of the largest high-standard container terminals in Japan, with water depths of 15 m to 16 m and a total quay wall length of 2,200 m. We will also develop a common gate and introduce a CONPAS system (planned). The plan is to prepare electrically driven remote RTG^* for the yard in order to improve the working environment, to improve the efficiency of the cargo handling, and to reduce the burden on the environment.

*RTG: Rubber Tired Gantry crane

Before redevelopment

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After redevelopment (planned completion during fiscal 2025)

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Quay wall with water depth 16 m
Expanded area
Redeveloped area

Centralized gates

CFS (Container freight station)

Packaging shed

■ Redevelopment of PC-18

For PC-18, we will expand the west side and redevelop the terminal as a large-scale high-standard container terminal to promote more efficient terminal operation. (Yard expansion, increased number of gates, etc.) We will also introduce the CONPAS system to enable smooth gate passage, improve terminal productivity, and reduce the burden on the environment by easing congestion. In addition, the plan is to prepare remote RTG for the yard in order to improve the working environment and to improve the efficiency of the cargo handling.

Before redevelopment

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After redevelopment

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Quay wall with water depth 16 m
Expanded area

Photograph of completed PC-18 west-side expansion

In-gates

Out-gates

Kobe Port Rokko Island area redevelopment work

We are converting the yards for the coastal feeder service berths to transfer cranes to promote the integrated use for domestic and international services.

Before redevelopment

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After redevelopment

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Quay wall with water depth 16 m
Expanded area

Osaka Port Yumeshima area redevelopment work

■ Osaka Port: Redevelopment of C-10 to 12

To enhance the functions of the container terminals in the Osaka Port Yumeshima area, we will implement measures such as yard expansion, an increase in the number of gates and an enlargement of gantry cranes. In particular, we will newly develop the terminal gates as common gates for a large-scale high-standard container terminal and introduce the CONPAS system. The aim of this is to realize smooth gate passage and improved terminal productivity, and to reduce the burden on the environment by easing congestion.