Port of Chiba

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The Port of Chiba is the largest seaport in Japan, located in Chiba Prefecture on the interior of Tokyo Bay. The Port spans 24800ha across the cities of Ichikawa, Funabashi, Narashino, Chiba, Ichihara, and Sodegaura.HistoryPort activity has existed in the area since the Kamakura period. By the end of the Edo period the port had an active trade in salt and grain with the Port of Yokohama. Land reclamation for port facilities began in 1910. The port sustained extensive damage in aerial bombing during World War II. The modern Port of Chiba opened in August 1953, and played a large part in the building of the import/export economy following the war. The port became an integral part of the Keiyō Industrial Zone.CargoThe Port of Chiba handles 166,964,000 tons of cargo annually, ranking it second in Japan in terms of cargo handling. The Port handles 41,780 TEU, eighth in Japan. 65,200 vessels are handled annually. 94% of its cargo is industrial in nature. It imports crude petroleum, liquid natural gas, and other oil products, and exports chemical and steel products, and vehicles.

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Summary

Port of Chiba is Chiba based place and this enity listed in Port category.