101st Port Subcommittee Meeting on Port Plans
Overview
The 101st Port Subcommittee of the Transport Policy Council will meet on November 5, 2026, to deliberate on port plans under Article 3-3, Paragraph 7 of the Port Act. The agenda covers revisions to Aomori Port's plan and partial changes to Yatsushiro Port's plan. The meeting can be observed in person or online; applications are due by 2:00 p.m. on November 2. After the meeting, the materials and meeting summary will be posted on the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism website.
Key points
- The 101st Port Subcommittee will deliberate on port plans under Article 3-3, Paragraph 7 of the Port Act.
- The agenda covers a revision to Aomori Port's plan and a partial change to Yatsushiro Port's plan.
- The meeting can be observed in person or online; applications are due by 2:00 p.m. on November 2.
- After the meeting, the materials and meeting summary will be posted on the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism website.
Overview
Each port's administrator sets a port plan with a target year 10 to 15 years in the future. The plan specifies policies for port development and use, capacity such as cargo volumes handled, and the scale and layout of port facilities according to that capacity. The Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism is required to seek the Transport Policy Council's opinion on plans changed by port administrators (Article 3-3, Paragraph 7 of the Port Act).
The meeting will be held on Thursday, November 5, 2026, from 10:30 a.m. to noon, in a hybrid format at the Special Conference Room on the 11th floor of the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (Central Government Building No. 3). The agenda is deliberation on port plans: a revision for Aomori Port and a partial change for Yatsushiro Port.
Impact
Advance registration is required to observe the meeting. Seating at the venue is limited, and applications may not be accommodated depending on demand. Online observation is limited to one connection per company. Photography at the venue is permitted only at the beginning of the meeting.
Details
Those wishing to observe the meeting should apply through the application form. The deadline is 2:00 p.m. on Monday, November 2.
After the meeting, the materials and meeting summary will be posted on the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism website. For inquiries, contact Ms. Shiba or Ms. Nakao of the Planning Division, Port Bureau, Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism.