26.02.05Construction to Begin for CY at Tokyo Port’s Outer Central Breakwater CT Y3 Berth

Construction will begin in fiscal 2026 (April 2026-March 2027) for a container yard at Y3 Berth of the Port of Tokyo’s Outer Central Breakwater Container Terminal, which is expected to become operational in fiscal 2028, according to the Tokyo Metropolitan Government (TMG)’s Bureau of Port and Harbor.

When Y3 Berth goes become available for use, Outer Central Breakwater Container Terminal will enhance its capacity by 450,000 TEUs, which will account for 10% of the total capacity at the Port of Tokyo, said an official. The bureau will, then, promote digital transformation and decarbonization by introducing electric remote-control cargo-handling equipment and so on.

Covering a total area of 23 hectares, Y3 Berth will have a quay length of 400 meters and a draft of 16 meters. Three gantry cranes capable of handling 22 containers and 17 rubber-tired gantry cranes are to be installed.