December 9, 2024

The Consul General of Panama in Japan, Alejandro de León, held a meeting with representatives of Kobe-Osaka International Port Corporation (known as Hanshin Port), a key organization established in October 2014 to manage and optimize the administration of the container and ferry terminals in the ports of Kobe and Osaka.

The visit was aimed at strengthening port cooperation and exploring new opportunities to promote trade and investment. During the meeting, the corporation’s president, Mr. Takafumi Kido, shared the significant progress made in standardizing container terminals and expanding transportation networks in the region, not only in Western Japan, but also throughout East Asia. These efforts have been instrumental in positioning Hanshin Ports as a key logistics hub for international trade.

The meeting was also attended by Mr. Toshimitsu Tanaka, vice president of the corporation, and other executive directors of the entity. Consul General de León reaffirmed Panama’s commitment to strengthen the relationship with the Port of Hanshin and to advance the objectives established in the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signed between the ports of Kobe, Osaka and Panama.

About Kobe-Osaka International Port Corporation (Hanshin Port)
The Kobe-Osaka International Port Corporation was established for the purpose of optimizing the management and operation of container and ferry terminals at the ports of Kobe and Osaka. The corporation plays a crucial role in port infrastructure development, promoting connectivity between Japan and other ports in Asia and the rest of the world. Since its founding in 2014, Hanshin Port has been a key player in strengthening international trade and improving logistics efficiency in the region.