Yokohama's container throughput rises 4.8% in H1 2026, marking a significant milestone in cargo handling since 2010.
The Port of Yokohama handled 1.61 million TEUs in the first half of 2026, up 4.8 percent year on year. This marks the port's sixth consecutive annual increase in the January–June period.
According to the Yokohama City Port and Harbor Bureau, first-half throughput exceeded 1.6 million TEUs for the first time since 2010, ending a 16-year gap.
Total cargo volume at the port reached 49.89 million tonnes, down 0.5 percent from the same period last year. Containerized cargo moved in the opposite direction, rising 5.3 percent to 24.07 million tonnes. Containers now account for nearly half of all cargo handled by weight.
Foreign-trade container volumes rose 5 percent to 1.43 million TEUs. Imports drove the growth, climbing 9.3 percent to 676,700 TEUs. Exports increased 1.3 percent to 749,879 TEUs. Exports still exceed imports, but faster import growth narrowed the gap to about 73,000 TEUs.
Domestic container throughput reached 181,259 TEUs, up 3.3 percent. This is a record for the first half of the year, and domestic boxes made up roughly 11 percent of total container throughput.
The port authority attributed the growth partly to wharf redevelopment designed to accommodate ultra-large containerships. It also cited an increase in the number of shipping services calling at the port. The authority is pursuing marketing initiatives to attract additional foreign-trade and domestic container volumes.
These developments matter for forwarders and cargo owners planning routes through the Tokyo Bay area. Berths that can handle larger vessels and a wider selection of services typically give logistics providers more scheduling and routing options. Shippers and importers may benefit from more carrier choice when planning around transit.