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Yokohama Port, Japan's second-largest port, has included hydrogen as a focus of its carbon-neutral planning. (Photo: iStock)
H2 & FC EXPO, the international hydrogen and fuel cell tradeshow held in Tokyo from Feb. 28 to March 1, spurred discussions on hydrogen application in carbon-neutral ports and green transportation and logistics at Japan's World Smart Energy Week.
This year’s event featured several forums where Mitsui E&S showcased applications of hydrogen fuel cells in Rubber Tired Gantry (RTG) cranes, and Japan’s major heavy machinery manufacturer IHI exhibited turbo blowers developed for aircraft hydrogen fuel cells.
Japan's new hydrogen strategy bill to boost investment of 15 trillion yen
As one of the first countries to develop hydrogen strategies, Japan has been promoting the Hydrogen Society Promotion Act, which aims to expand hydrogen supply to 12 million tons by 2040, or six times the current supply, with an estimated investment of 15 trillion yen.
The hydrogen trend is also spreading to ports across the country. Currently, major ports in Japan such as Yokohama Port and Kawasaki Port in Kanagawa, Nagoya Port in Aichi, and Kobe Port in Hyogo have joined the "Carbon Neutral Port" (CNP) initiative, incorporating hydrogen energy into their transport decarbonization pathways.
