What's New

 

The Only Port to Receive the Highest Level under Japan’s CNP Certification System!

 

In June 2025, the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism has launched the CNP Certification System for Container Terminals, which objectively evaluates decarbonization efforts at port terminals.

Under this CNP certification system, the Island City Container Terminal at the Port of Hakata has received the highest level, making it the only terminal in Japan to be awarded top-level certification for decarbonization efforts.

 

Certificate of CNP Certification (Container Terminal)

 

CNP Certification (Container Terminal) Award Ceremony – October 16, 2025

(Left) Mr. Suzuki, Chief Executive, Port and Airport Bureau, Fukuoka City

(Center) Mr. Sakai, Vice Director General, Kyushu Regional Development Bureau

(Right) Mr. Komada, President, Hakata Port Terminal Co.,Ltd.

 

* Details of the recognized decarbonization efforts are available here.（PDF：482KB）

* CNP Certification System: The CNP Certification System was established by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT) to promote the development of Carbon Neutral Ports in Japan. The system aims to enhance transparency and provide an objective evaluation of decarbonization efforts implemented at container terminals. Each terminal is assessed on a five-level scale (Level 1 to Level 5) according to the progress of its decarbonization efforts.

Invitation to Hakata Port Promotional Seminar in Bangkok

 

 

To promote trade between Thailand and Hakata Port, we will host Hakata Port Promotional Seminar in Bangkok as stated below.
Please click here for the details;

Invitation_Hakata_Port_Promotional_Seminar_in_Bangkok （206kbyte）
Registration_form_Hakata_Port_Promotional_Seminar_in_Bangkok （26kbyte）

 

Hakata Port Running a Booth at the 13th Thailand International Logistics Fair 2016

 

For the PR activities of Hakata Port, the Port & Airport Bureau of Fukuoka City and Hakata Port Terminal Co., Ltd. will run a booth at the Thailand International Logistics Fair 2016 (TILOG-LOGISTIX 2016) held in Bangkok, Thailand.
Please click here for the details;

Hakata Port Running a Booth at the 13th Thailand International Logistics Fair 2016 （134kbyte）

 

Cruise News Hakata No. 37 Maiden Calls at Hakata and one-year anniversary

 

Among several maiden calls scheduled at Hakata this year, two cruise ships recently called at the port for the first time.
A ceremony to commemorate one-year anniversary of cruise ship’s maiden voyage and call at Hakata was also held.
Please click here for the details;

 

Every port facility at Hakata Port is normally operating.

 

At around 1:25 a.m. of April 16, an earthquake with a seismic intensity of 6 upper hit Kumamoto Prefecture.
We express our heartfelt sympathy to those affected by large-scale earthquakes occurred for the past several days and truly wish for quick recovery from the disaster.

Hakata Port was not affected by these quakes and is normally operating logistics facilities such as container terminals and passenger facilities.

 

Cruise News Hakata No.36_Maiden Calls of Seabourn Sojourn and Crystal Serenity

 

Among several maiden calls scheduled at Hakata this year, two cruise ships recently called at the port for the first time.

Please click here for the details;
Cruise News Hakata No.36_Maiden Calls of Seabourn Sojourn and Crystal Serenity （231kbyte）

 

Cruise News Hakata No.35_Cruise Ships to Hakata in 2016 (Maiden Calls and Turnaround Cruises)

 

In 2015, Hakata Port became the busiest port in Japan in the number of cruise ship calls for the first time in its history. The port expects to welcome about 400 cruise ship calls this year.

Please click here for the details;
Cruise News Hakata No.35_Cruise Ships to Hakata in 2016 (Maiden Calls and Turnaround Cruises) （1,635kbyte）

 

Cruise News Hakata No.34_Successful Workshop for Shore Excursion

 

On Tuesday, February 2nd, Hakata Port offered a business meeting opportunity among shore excursion operators, restaurants and cruise-related tourism and commercial industries that are capable of accommodating cruise tourists. Hakata ranked the first among Japanese ports in the number of foreign cruise ship calls for 2 years straight.

Please click here for the details;
Cruise News Hakata No.34_Successful Workshop for Shore Excursion

 

Cruise News Hakata No.33_The Second Fukuoka Cruise Conference Report

 

Hakata Port & Harbor Bureau held the 2nd Fukuoka Cruise Conference at Fukuoka International Congress Center on Monday, November 30, 2015. The executives of major cruise lines bringing cruise ships to Asia attended the conference, outlined their expansion strategies in the Asian cruise market and clarify challenges Japan faces in the rapidly-growing cruise industry.

Please click here for the details;
Cruise News Hakata No. 33_The Second Fukuoka Cruise Conference Report （343kbyte）

 

Cruise News Hakata No.32_Come and Join Us at the Second Fukuoka Cruise Conference

 

The second Fukuoka Cruise Conference will be held to discuss the expansion strategy for the Asian cruise market with executives of leading cruise lines doing business in Asia, clarify challenges Japan faces in the rapidly-growing cruise industry and explore measures to bring Japan 'the era of welcoming one million foreign visitors by cruise ships'.

Please click here for the details;
Cruise News Hakata No.32_Come and Join Us at the Second Fukuoka Cruise Conference （83kbyte）

 

Cruise News Hakata No.31_The Second Cruise Seminar for Teachers Was Held

 

On Friday, August 28, 2015, Hakata Port & Harbor Bureau held a cruise seminar for high school teachers on board Costa Victoria berthed at the port.

Please click here for the details;
Cruise News Hakata No.31_The Second Cruise Seminar for Teachers Was Held （130kbyte）

 

Cruise News Hakata No.30_Chuo Wharf Cruise Center Offering Better Service for Visitors

 

Chuo Wharf Cruise Center opened on May 17, 2015 is crowded with visitors from a number of cruise ships calling at Hakata Port every day.

Please click here for the details;
Cruise News Hakata No.30_Chuo Wharf Cruise Center Offering Better Service for Visitors （3,024kbyte）

 

Cruise News Hakata No.29_Maiden Call of Quantum of the Seas

 

On Saturday, June 27th, 2015, Quantum of the Seas, the largest cruise ship ever allocated in Asian market made the first call to Hakata Port.

Please click here for the details;
Cruise News Hakata No. 29_Maiden Call of Quantum of the Seas （191kbyte）

 

Cruise News Hakata No.28_Shooting in Fukuoka with a Cruise Line

 

On Thursday, May 28th, 2015, we took Costa Cruises’ PR and shooting staffs to a tour visiting various areas in Fukuoka.

Please click here for the details;
Cruise News Hakata No.28_Shooting in Fukuoka with a Cruise Line （583kbyte）

 

Cruise News Hakata No.27_Maiden Calls at Hakata

 

Among cruise ships scheduled to make maiden calls at Hakata in 2015, the port welcomed two cruise ships.

Please click here for the details;
Cruise News Hakata No.27 Maiden Calls at Hakata （266kbyte）

 

Cruise News Hakata No.26_Chuo Wharf Cruise Center Opened

 

Chuo Wharf Cruise Center that the port had started construction at Chuo Wharf in the second half of the fiscal year 2014 opened on Sunday, May 17th.

Please click here for the details;
Cruise News Hakata No. 26_Chuo Wharf Cruise Center Opened （369kbyte）

 

Cruise News Hakata No.25_Cruise Ships Firstly Called at Hakata Port

 

Among cruise ships scheduled to firstly call at Hakata Port in 2015, two ships made maiden calls at the port.

Please click here for the details;
Cruise News Hakata No.25_Cruise Ships Firstly Called at Hakata Port （225kbyte）

 

Cruise News Hakata No.24_Becoming a Destination Port of Luxury Cruises

 

Since 2008, Hakata Port has welcomed many foreign cruise ships mainly of casual cruises to/from China. As the casual cruise market in China expands, the demand for Hakata as a destination port is rapidly increasing and Hakata is expected to have more than 200 cruise ship calls in 2015.

Please click here for the details;
Cruise News Hakata No.24_Becoming a Destination Port of Luxury Cruises （1,375kbyte）

 

Cruise News Hakata No.23_Turnaround Cruises at Hakata

 

In accordance with the opening of Chuo Wharf Cruise Center, various cruises are scheduled in 2015.

Please click here for the details;
Cruise News Hakata No.23_Turnaround Cruises at Hakata （395kbyte）

 

Cruise News Hakata No.22_Hakata Port Cruise Seminar

 

Hakata Port & Harbor Bureau, Fukuoka City held Hakata Port Cruise Seminar to introduce cruise ships calling at the port and increase the number of turnaround cruises at Hakata.

Please click here for the details;
Cruise News Hakata_No.22 Hakata Port Cruise Seminar （2,475kbyte）

 

Cruise News Hakata No.21_Workshop for Lunch Ashore

 

Fukuoka city invited tour agencies providing group tours to cruise passengers and held a workshop where they could meet with those from the restaurant industry.

Please click here for the details;
Cruise News Hakata No.21_Workshop for Lunch Ashore （155kbyte）