Sailing to a green-fueled future on next generation of ships
Japan’s shipbuilding and maritime industries play a vital role in supporting the nation’s economic security and society. In a recent interview with The Japan Times, Keita Arakaki, director-general of the Maritime Bureau at the transport ministry, discussed the strengths that can be leveraged and ...
Creating conditions for success with effective policies
Five years ago, I was the director of the Shipbuilding and Ship Machinery Division of the Maritime Bureau at the transport ministry, which oversees shipbuilding. At the time, Japan’s shipbuilding industry was in a crisis, affected by a global shipbuilding slump and a stronger yen. ...
Crafting policies to navigate Japan’s most critical sector
Japan’s maritime industry is now at a critical juncture. Shipping and shipbuilding are more than just one industry. They form the foundation for people’s lives and livelihoods, and they are the cornerstone of Japan’s economic security. For Japan, which relies on maritime transport for 99% ...
Japan’s shipping and shipbuilding industries have long been the bedrock of the nation’s economy. Now they stand at a major crossroads. These industries achieved a miraculous recovery from the catastrophic damage of World War II, becoming world leaders in the process. However, amid intensifying international ...
Seizing the moment to build our industry’s green future
Japan, a maritime nation surrounded by the sea on all sides, relies heavily on marine transportation for much of its trade. The shipbuilding industry, which constructs vessels for marine transportation, is especially key for the nation’s economic security. Furthermore, Japan’s shipbuilders collaborate with companies in ...
