To commemorate the 125th anniversary of PIANC in 2010, PIANC-Japan representing the Asian region will host an anniversary event in Nagoya. This event will be held by the Organizing Committee composed of the Ports and Harbours Bureau, Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism and the Fisheries Agency, which represent the government of Japan for PIANC, Nagoya Port Authority, and PIANC-Japan. 　The anniversary event will include international seminars and a technical and cultural tour. The tours will focus on the Port of Nagoya to offer various opportunities to demonstrate various technologies and cultures. 　 　 Program PIANC 125th Anniversary Programs 　 Title of the Event： PIANC 125th Anniversary Celebration in Asia Dates： September 12(Sun.) ~ 14 (Tue.), 2010 Venues： The Westin Nagoya Castle, Nagoya Harbor Hall Host： Organizing Committee for PIANC 125th Anniversary Celebration in Asia 　 　 The Port of Nagoya 　The Port of Nagoya opened in 1907. Initially, Aichi Prefecture and Nagoya City maintained their own piers, channels and other facilities. However, in 1951, the prefecture and the city jointly established the Nagoya Port Authority. Since then, the Authority has been exclusively in charge of construction, administration and management of the Port. 　Located at the center of Japan, the Port of Nagoya has a vast land area (42.1 million square meters) and water area (82.2 million square meters) extending over four cities and one village, namely, Nagoya, Tokai, Chita, Yatomi and Tobishima. With shipping routes to about 150 countries around the world, it has steadily grown as a gateway to Central Japan and is now the country's largest international trading port. 　The Port's hinterland, Central Japan, is home to world-leading manufacturing industries such as automobiles, industrial machinery, aerospace, steel, and electric appliances. 　The Port of Nagoya has ranked first in Japan for eight consecutive years in terms of total cargo throughput and for eleven consecutive years in terms of export value. In 2009, cargo throughput reached 164 million tons while the value of exports reached 6.767 trillion yen. 　Today, we are committed to increasing its international competitiveness as a Super Hub Port by improving facilities and providing more cost-competitive services, in order to offer strong support for physical distribution in Central Japan which excels in manufacturing. 　Around the Port of Nagoya, several improvement projects are under way, such as further development of the Central Japan International Airport and the regional highway network including the Shin-Tomei Expressway, Shin-Meishin Expressway, and Nagoya Loop Line No. 2. 　Taking advantage of its superior geographical location with great access to land, sea and air transportation, the Port of Nagoya has long been growing together with the local manufacturing industries. It continues to play a key role in stimulating both the national and local economies. 　 Note: The presidency for the administrative body alternates every two years between the Mayor of Nagoya City and the Governor of Aichi Prefecture. 　 　 Contact PIANC 125th Anniversary Celebration in Asia: Organizing Committee for PIANC 125th Anniversary Celebration in Asia Accommodation inquires: JTB Central Japan Corp. 1-17-19, Marunouchi, Naka-ku, Nagoya Aichi 460-0002 Phone：+81-52-211-6704 Registration inquires: Congress Corporation Sakae-Daiichiseimei Bldg., 2-13 Shinsakaemachi, Naka-ku, Nagoya Aichi 460-0004