Wedoany.com Report-Nov. 3, The Port of Tokyo handled 2.42 million TEUs in the first half of 2025 (January–June), marking a 6.5% increase year-on-year, according to preliminary data from the Tokyo Metropolitan Government’s Bureau of Port and Harbor. Oceangoing containers accounted for 2.12 million TEUs, with 940,000 TEUs exported (+2.6%) and 1.18 million TEUs imported (+7.1%). Domestic containers totaled 300,000 TEUs, up 18.3%.

In international cargo volume, exports declined 5.2% to 5.26 million tonnes, mainly due to lower shipments to the US, Taiwan, and other markets. Imports grew 5.4% to 17.48 million tonnes, led by increases from China, Vietnam, and other origins. Overall, international throughput reached 22.74 million tonnes, up 2.8%.

Domestic cargo totaled 18.81 million tonnes, with 7.06 million tonnes shipped out (+3%) and 11.74 million tonnes shipped in (−0.7%), reflecting variations in commodities such as heavy oil, gravel, sand, and cement.

The port recorded 10,129 vessel calls, a 3.6% decrease, totalling 75.49 million gross tonnes, down 3.1%.

China’s major container ports continued to play a pivotal role in global maritime trade. Shanghai and Ningbo-Zhoushan drove robust growth in the first eight months of 2025, complementing the Port of Tokyo’s gains in H1 and reflecting strong momentum across key Asian gateways.

The data indicates that Tokyo remains a significant hub for both imports and exports, with the rise in import TEUs outpacing exports, demonstrating sustained domestic demand and import activity. Meanwhile, domestic container throughput showed a strong rebound, highlighting increased inter-port logistics within Japan.

The port’s performance underscores its importance in regional and international supply chains, supporting trade flows of energy products, construction materials, and consumer goods. Despite a slight drop in vessel calls, the increase in container handling reflects efficiency improvements and capacity utilization.

Overall, the first half of 2025 demonstrates steady growth in container traffic, solid import performance, and resilient domestic logistics, while continued strong activity at China’s leading ports supports broader Asian maritime trade trends. The Port of Tokyo’s throughput growth, combined with robust activity at neighboring hubs, indicates a positive outlook for regional maritime logistics and supply chain connectivity in the remainder of 2025.

This performance also illustrates the complementary role of major ports across East Asia in sustaining global trade flows, balancing imports and exports, and integrating domestic and international cargo movements efficiently.