To deal with ever-increasing cargo volume and vessel size, Kushiro
port is implementing facility improvement programs whose target
year is 2008. Deeper quaywalls and new wharves designed for 50000-ton
cargo vessels will be constructed for speedier, lower-cost service,
to help local businesses grow further.
The construction of two additional wharves,
the fourth and fifth,at the west port will bring the number of
three 14-meter-deep berths for panamax ships to total. Of these
three,one will open in 2002. Large berths, including
12-meter-deep ones, thus will increase to 11 form the current
five.
Other areas for focus in
the future include the construction of earthquake-resistant quays
that will function even after disasters, redevelopment of old
wharves, and port promotion with a commenty access and environmental
protection.