The representative of the Japanese government visited the Port of Valencia and learned first-hand about the APV’s sustainability and decarbonisation projects.
In 2021, Valenciaport maintained commercial relations with 50 Japanese ports. Tokyo, Senzaki, Nagoya, Yokohama and Kobe stand out.
Valenciaport channelled a total of 367,459 tonnes of goods with Japan in 2021, 46% and 30% more than in 2020 and 2019, respectively.
Natural gas is the main product exported from Valenciaport’s docks. It is followed by wines, beverages and derivatives and other foodstuffs. Automobiles and their parts and iron and steel products are the most important products arriving from Japan.
The Japanese ambassador to Spain, Hiramatsu Kenji, visited the facilities of the Port of Valencia this morning, where he held a meeting with the president of the Port Authority of Valencia (PAV), Aurelio Martínez. During the meeting, the PAV explained the projects, both in infrastructures and innovation, in matters of sustainability and decarbonisation that Valenciaport is carrying out.
The meeting was also attended by the general director of Valenciaport, Francesc Sánchez, the head of Strategic Planning and Innovation, Juan Manuel Díez, and representatives of the Japanese embassy, who explained their country’s commitment to the fight against climate change. The members of the PAV also explained to the Japanese delegation the main traffics, as well as other initiatives in areas such as digitalisation or connections with its hinterland.
During 2021, Valenciaport has maintained trade relations with 50 ports in Japan, an example of the high connectivity of the Valencian precinct, which is a competitive advantage for export/import companies in its area of influence. Specifically, the main ports with which Valenciaport operated were Tokyo, Senzaki, Nagoya, Yokohama and Kobe.
The total traffic between the precincts managed by the PAV and Japan was 367,459 tonnes of goods, 46% and 30% more than in 2020 and 2019, respectively. Of the operations carried out, 70% were exports and 30% imports. The main merchandise leaving Valenciaport, specifically the Port of Sagunto, destined for Japan was natural gas. This was followed by wines, beverages and derivatives and other foodstuffs. Automobiles and their parts and other iron and steel products are the most important items arriving from Japan.