Chapter3. Industrial Infrastructure and Trade Supporting the Economy of Nagoya

1. In FY 2006, Central Japan International Airport (Centrair) handled about 11.99 million passengers, which was a 3% decrease on a year-on-year basis. The airport also handled about 280,000 tons of cargo, a 2% increase year-on-year. Following the opening of Centrair, Nagoya Airport serves as Japan's first full-scale hub for small aircraft, and continues to offer services to many passengers (including business persons). In FY 2006, Nagoya Airport handled about 420,000 passengers (up 36% year-on-year).
   
   
2. The Port of Nagoya celebrated its 100th anniversary in 2007. The port has contributed to the development of the Greater Nagoya Area's economy as a sea gateway and a logistics center for quality manufacturing. In 2006, the number of vessels entering the port decreased by 0.9% year-on-year to 39,852, but the gross tonnage increased by 2.3% year-on-year to 232.49 million tons. The total volume of cargo handled hit a record high of 208.04 million tons, making the Port of Nagoya the first port in Japan to handle over 200 million tons of cargo. In terms of the volume of cargo handled, the Port of Nagoya has been ranked first in Japan for five consecutive years.
   
   
3. In 2006, the value of exports passing through Centrair recorded 1.1435 trillion yen, up 41.1% year-on-year. The value of imports passing through Centrair also showed a significant increase of 18.4% year-on-year to 942.2 billion yen. Two years after opening, Centrair is expanding its presence as an international logistics center of this area. Major products exported through Centrair include semiconductors and other electronic parts, visual systems, and electric circuits, while major products imported include organic compounds, pharmaceuticals, and office equipment. The major destinations for the exports include China, the US, and Malaysia, with China and the US accounting for more than 40% of the total export value. The major import counterparts include Taiwan, China, and the US, with these three countries accounting for nearly 50% of the total import value.
   
   
4. In 2006, the value of exports and imports passing through the Port of Nagoya recorded 10.2991 trillion yen (up 18.0%) and 4.5686 trillion yen (up 26.6%), respectively, on a year-on-year basis. The value of both exports and imports increased seven years in a row. The Port of Nagoya thus ranked first in total exports and imports among all the ports of the country. Major products exported through the Port of Nagoya include automobiles, automobile parts, and motors, while major products imported include petroleum gases, crude oil and raw oil, and nonferrous metals. The major destinations for the exports include the US, China, and Thailand, while the major import counterparts include China, the US, and South Korea.