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Increase in Containers Handled in Japan’s Maritime Transportation Sector

First written in FY2017-Q1. 21 of 38 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2017-Q3. Latest entry: FY2027-H1.

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  1. FY2027-H1The decline in volumes handled narrowed, pointing to a recovery trend.Annual report

    「Although the number of containers handled in ocean freight during the interim consolidated accounting period temporarily declined in March, volumes turned upward from April onward, partly as a result of sales activities. Imports totaled 116,372 TEU, down 0.1% year on year, while total imports and exports amounted to 124,101 TEU, down 0.3% year on year, with the decline narrowing compared with the first-quarter cumulative consolidated accounting period.」

    Imports totaled 116,372 TEU and total imports and exports 124,101 TEU, still representing slight year-on-year declines, but volumes trended upward from April onward and the decline narrowed from the first quarter.
  3. FY2026-H1AdvancedAnnual report

    「During the interim consolidated accounting period, the number of containers handled in ocean freight edged up to 116,470 TEU for imports, up 1.9% year on year, and 124,530 TEU for total imports and exports, up 0.8%, partly due to lower volumes of general merchandise.」

    The number of containers handled in ocean freight was 116,470 TEU for imports and 124,530 TEU for total imports and exports, increasing year on year.
  4. FY2025AdvancedAnnual report

    「The number of containers handled in ocean freight exceeded the same period of the previous year at 231,070 TEU for imports, up 1.1% year on year. The company also focused on collecting export cargo amid yen depreciation, increasing cargo bound for the United States, China, Taiwan and India, among other destinations. Exports consequently grew solidly to 17,829 TEU, up 19.2%. Total imports and exports reached 248,899 TEU, up 2.2%.」

    Ocean freight volumes, which had declined through the previous period, turned to full-year increases of 1.1% for imports, 19.2% for exports and 2.2% for total imports and exports.
  5. FY2025-H1AdvancedAnnual report

    「As a result, the number of containers handled in ocean freight exceeded the same period of the previous year at 114,302 TEU for imports, up 1.5% year on year. The company also focused on collecting export cargo amid yen depreciation, resulting in solid growth in exports to 9,223 TEU, up 32.0%. Total imports and exports consequently reached 123,525 TEU, up 3.2%.」

    Ocean freight volumes, which had continued to decline through the previous period, turned to increases of 1.5% for imports, 32.0% for exports and 3.2% for total imports and exports.
  6. FY2025-Q1AdvancedAnnual report

    「As a result, the number of containers handled in ocean freight exceeded the same period of the previous year at 59,078 TEU for imports, up 1.9% year on year. The company also focused on collecting export cargo amid yen depreciation, resulting in solid growth in exports to 4,769 TEU, up 33.0%. Total imports and exports consequently reached 63,847 TEU, up 3.7%.」

    Ocean freight volumes, which had continued to decline year on year through the previous period, turned to increases of 1.9% for imports, 33.0% for exports and 3.7% for total imports and exports.
  7. FY2024Full-year volumes declined, but the rate of decline narrowedAnnual report

    「The full-year number of containers handled in ocean freight fell below the same period of the previous year, at 228,569 TEU for imports, down 5.7% year on year, and 243,525 TEU for total imports and exports, also down 5.7%.」

    The full-year number of containers handled declined year on year, but the rate of decline narrowed from 8.0% for imports and 8.3% for total imports and exports in the nine months ended the third quarter of the previous fiscal year.
  8. FY2024-Q3Volumes continued to decline, but the rate of decline narrowedAnnual report

    「As a result, the number of containers handled in ocean freight fell below the same period of the previous year, at 176,131 TEU for imports, down 8.0% year on year, and 186,883 TEU for total imports and exports, down 8.3%.」

    Ocean freight volumes were 176,131 TEU for imports and 186,883 TEU for total imports and exports, down year on year. The declines narrowed from 10.1% for imports and 10.4% for total imports and exports in the previous quarter.
  9. FY2024-Q2RestatedAnnual report

    「As a result, the number of containers handled in ocean freight fell below the same period of the previous year, at 112,661 TEU for imports, down 10.1% year on year, and 119,649 TEU for total imports and exports, down 10.4%.」

    Ocean freight volumes in Japan were 112,661 TEU for imports and 119,649 TEU for total imports and exports, down 10.1% and 10.4% year on year, respectively.
  10. FY2024-Q1The number of containers handled declined year on yearAnnual report

    「As a result, the number of containers handled in sea freight fell below the same period of the previous year, at 57,996 TEU for imports, down 5.1% year on year, and 61,583 TEU for total imports and exports, down 5.8%.」

    Following the previous period, when the impact of the Shanghai lockdown was reported, handling volumes for imports and total imports and exports declined year on year due to inventory adjustments and the waning of COVID-related demand.
  11. FY2023Full-year handling volumes declined year on yearAnnual report

    「The number of containers handled in sea freight fell below the same period of the previous year, at 242,407 TEU for imports, down 9.3% year on year, and 258,302 TEU for total imports and exports, down 7.9%.」

    Against a backdrop of slower import cargo movement due to the Shanghai lockdown and yen depreciation, full-year handling volumes for imports and total imports and exports declined year on year.
  12. FY2023-Q3Handling volumes declined due to the Shanghai lockdown and yen depreciationAnnual report

    「The number of containers handled in sea freight fell below the same period of the previous year, at 191,459 TEU for imports, down 6.9% year on year, and 203,895 TEU for total imports and exports, down 5.5%.」

    The movement of import cargo slowed amid the impact of the Shanghai lockdown and the yen’s depreciation, and the number of containers handled for imports and total imports and exports declined year on year.
  13. FY2023-Q2Handling volumes declined year on year due to the impact of the Shanghai lockdownAnnual report

    「During the cumulative consolidated second-quarter period, primarily due to the impact of the lockdown in Shanghai, the number of containers handled in sea freight fell below the same period of the previous year, at 125,317 TEU for imports, down 6.0% year on year, and 133,596 TEU for total imports and exports, down 4.7%.」

    Due to the Shanghai lockdown, the number of sea freight containers handled for imports and total imports and exports fell below the same period of the previous year.
  14. FY2023-Q1Handling volumes declined due to the Shanghai lockdownAnnual report

    「Primarily due to the impact of the lockdown in Shanghai, the number of containers handled in sea freight fell below the same period of the previous year, at 61,117 TEU for imports, down 11.3% year on year, and 65,347 TEU for total imports and exports, down 9.6%.」

    The number of containers handled in sea freight declined year on year for both imports and total imports and exports due to the impact of the Shanghai lockdown.
  15. FY2022AdvancedAnnual report

    「As a result, the number of containers handled in sea freight exceeded the same period of the previous year, at 267,155 TEU for imports, up 2.7% year on year, and 280,585 TEU for total imports and exports, up 2.3%.」

    Full-year sea freight handling volumes in Japan reached 267,155 TEU for imports and 280,585 TEU for total imports and exports, exceeding the same period of the previous year.
  16. FY2022-Q3AdvancedAnnual report

    「As a result, the number of containers handled in sea freight exceeded the same period of the previous year, at 205,579 TEU for imports, up 2.2% year on year, and 215,709 TEU for total imports and exports, up 2.0%.」

    Sea freight handling volumes reached 205,579 TEU for imports and 215,709 TEU for total imports and exports, both exceeding the same period of the previous year.
  17. FY2022-Q2AdvancedAnnual report

    「As a result, the number of containers handled in sea freight exceeded the same period of the previous year, at 133,385 TEU for imports, up 3.1% year on year, and 140,149 TEU for total imports and exports, up 3.2%.」

    Japan’s sea freight handling volumes reached 133,385 TEU for imports and 140,149 TEU for total imports and exports, recording year-on-year increases of 3.1% and 3.2%, respectively.
  18. FY2022-Q1AdvancedAnnual report

    「As a result, the number of containers handled in sea freight exceeded the same period of the previous year, at 68,918 TEU for imports, up 4.8% year on year, and 72,323 TEU for total imports and exports, up 4.3%,」

    Sea freight handling volumes reached 68,918 TEU for imports and 72,323 TEU for total imports and exports, both exceeding the same period of the previous year.
  19. FY2021AdvancedAnnual report

    「As a result, the number of containers handled in sea freight exceeded the same period of the previous year, at 260,249 TEU for imports, up 3.3% year on year, and 274,170 TEU for total imports and exports, up 2.3%,」

    Full-year sea freight handling volumes reached 260,249 TEU for imports and 274,170 TEU for total imports and exports, both exceeding the same period of the previous year.
  20. FY2021-Q3Imports rose slightly, while total imports and exports declined slightlyAnnual report

    「As a result, the number of containers handled in sea freight was 201,141 TEU for imports, up 0.5% year on year, while total imports and exports were 211,530 TEU, down 0.5%, remaining at approximately the same level as the same period of the previous year,」

    Import handling volumes increased 0.5% year on year, while total imports and exports declined 0.5%, and the overall level was stated to be approximately unchanged from the same period of the previous year.
  21. FY2021-Q2Total imports and exports declined slightly year on yearAnnual report

    「As a result, the number of containers handled in sea freight was 129,385 TEU for imports, up 1.0% year on year, while total imports and exports were 135,798 TEU, down 0.6%, remaining at approximately the same level as the same period of the previous year,」

    Imports increased 1.0% year on year, while total imports and exports declined 0.6%, changing from growth in the previous quarter to a slight decline.
  22. FY2021-Q1AdvancedAnnual report

    「The number of containers handled in sea freight exceeded the same period of the previous year for imports, at 65,744 TEU, up 2.0% year on year, while total imports and exports were 69,362 TEU, up 0.8%, remaining at approximately the same level as the same period of the previous year.」

    Japan’s sea freight handling volumes reached 65,744 TEU for imports and 69,362 TEU for total imports and exports, increasing year on year or remaining at approximately the same level.
  23. FY2020-Q3AdvancedAnnual report

    「As a result, the number of containers handled in sea freight was well above the same period of the previous year, at 200,070 TEU for imports, up 26.4% year on year, and 212,502 TEU for total imports and exports, up 26.9%. Customs clearance orders totaled 115,655, up 72.6%.」

    Japan’s sea freight handling volumes reached 200,070 TEU for imports and 212,502 TEU for total imports and exports, recording an increase of more than 26% year on year.
  24. FY2020-Q2AdvancedAnnual report

    「As a result, the number of containers handled in sea freight was well above the same period of the previous year, at 128,088 TEU for imports, up 28.3% year on year, and 136,641 TEU for total imports and exports, up 28.8%.」

    Japan’s sea freight handling volumes reached 128,088 TEU for imports and 136,641 TEU for total imports and exports, up 28.3% and 28.8% year on year, respectively.
  25. FY2020-Q1AdvancedAnnual report

    「As a result, the number of containers handled in sea freight was well above the same period of the previous year, at 64,439 TEU for imports, up 30.1% year on year, and 68,792 TEU for total imports and exports, up 30.9%. Customs clearance orders totaled 39,763, up 87.3%.」

    Through stronger integrated transport sales and the business combination with 日新運輸, Japan’s sea freight handling volumes reached 64,439 TEU for imports and 68,792 TEU for total imports and exports, recording an increase of more than 30% year on year.
  26. FY2019AdvancedAnnual report

    「The number of containers handled was above the same period of the previous year, at 207,004 TEU for imports, up 4.9% year on year, and 218,616 TEU for total imports and exports, up 5.9%.」

    Full-year sea freight handling volumes reached 207,004 TEU for imports and 218,616 TEU for total imports and exports, recording year-on-year increases of 4.9% and 5.9%, respectively.
  27. FY2019-Q3AdvancedAnnual report

    「The strengthening of sales efforts aimed at expanding orders was successful, and the number of containers handled in sea freight exceeded the same period of the previous year, at 158,302 TEU for imports, up 5.5% year on year, and 167,407 TEU for total imports and exports, up 6.8%.」

    Sea freight container volumes reached 158,302 TEU for imports and 167,407 TEU for total imports and exports, recording year-on-year increases of 5.5% and 6.8%, respectively.
  28. FY2019-Q2Handling volumes recovered to year-on-year growthAnnual report

    「As a result, the number of containers handled in sea freight exceeded the same period of the previous year, at 99,856 TEU for imports, up 1.9% year on year, and 106,085 TEU for total imports and exports, up 3.8%. Customs clearance orders, affected by the decline in March alone, totaled 43,131, down 0.3% and almost unchanged from the same period of the previous year.」

    Although the previous quarter was below the same period of the previous year due to the impact of the Lunar New Year, sea freight container volumes increased year on year during the cumulative second-quarter period.
  29. FY2019-Q1Below the same period of the previous year due to the impact of the Lunar New YearAnnual report

    「Although cargo handling exceeded the same month of the previous year from April onward, it was insufficient to offset the temporary decline in the first half of March. As a result, the number of containers handled in sea freight was slightly below the same period of the previous year, at 49,519 TEU for imports, down 2.9% year on year, and 52,570 TEU for total imports and exports, down 1.0%.」

    Although cargo handling exceeded the same month of the previous year from April onward, the decline in the first half of March caused by the Lunar New Year could not be offset, and sea freight container volumes fell below the same period of the previous year.
  30. FY2018AdvancedAnnual report

    「As a result, the number of containers handled in sea freight was 197,382 TEU for imports, up 14.8% year on year, and 206,359 TEU for total imports and exports, up 15.2%, while customs clearance orders totaled 88,257, up 20.8%, all exceeding the same period of the previous year.」

    Full-year sea freight handling volumes reached 197,382 TEU for imports and 206,359 TEU for total imports and exports, recording year-on-year increases of 14.8% to 15.2%.
  31. FY2018-Q3AdvancedAnnual report

    「As a result, the number of containers handled in sea freight was 149,987 TEU for imports, up 14.8% year on year, and 156,706 TEU for total imports and exports, up 15.1%, while customs clearance orders totaled 67,350, up 21.9%, all exceeding the same period of the previous year.」

    Japan’s sea freight handling volumes reached 149,987 TEU for imports and 156,706 TEU for total imports and exports, recording year-on-year increases of 14.8% to 15.1%.
  32. FY2018-Q2AdvancedAnnual report

    「As a result, the number of containers handled in sea freight was 97,991 TEU for imports, up 16.9% year on year, and 102,234 TEU for total imports and exports, also up 16.9%, while customs clearance orders totaled 43,240, up 25.2%, all exceeding the same period of the previous year.」

    Japan’s sea freight handling volumes reached 97,991 TEU for imports and 102,234 TEU for total imports and exports, both up 16.9% year on year.
  33. FY2018-Q1AdvancedAnnual report

    「As a result, the number of containers handled in sea freight was 51,000 TEU for imports, up 21.1% year on year, and 53,104 TEU for total imports and exports, up 20.8%, while customs clearance orders totaled 21,778, up 28.5%, all exceeding the same period of the previous year.」

    Japan’s sea freight handling volumes reached 51,000 TEU for imports and 53,104 TEU for total imports and exports, recording increases of more than 20% year on year.
  34. FY2017-Q3AdvancedAnnual report

    「As a result, the number of containers handled in sea freight was 130,597 TEU for imports, up 14.2% year on year, and 136,094 TEU for total imports and exports, up 13.9%, while customs clearance orders totaled 55,255, up 21.4%. Each exceeded the same month of the previous year for 9 consecutive months, representing solid growth.」

    It consistently reports that sea freight container volumes reached 130,597 TEU for imports and 136,094 TEU for total imports and exports, exceeding the same month of the previous year for 9 consecutive months.
  35. FY2017-Q2RestatedAnnual report

    「The strengthening of integrated transport sales was successful, and the number of containers handled in sea freight exceeded the same period of the previous year, at 83,820 TEU for imports, up 16.5% year on year, and 87,476 TEU for total imports and exports, up 16.1%.」

    It updates the fact that the number of containers handled in sea freight exceeded the same period of the previous year during the cumulative second-quarter period, driven by the development of integrated transport sales.
  36. FY2017-Q1First statedAnnual report

    「Through the development of integrated transport sales, the number of containers handled in sea freight exceeded the same period of the previous year, at 42,104 TEU for imports, up 20.3% year on year, and 43,945 TEU for total imports and exports, up 19.2%.」

    It presents Japan’s sea freight handling volumes resulting from the development of integrated transport sales, in TEU and year-on-year terms.
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