## (9) Ports and Harbours Sector

The overseas expansion of Japanese port-related industries (port logistics and infrastructure-related companies) is being supported by efforts such as initiatives to introduce Port EDI systems to Myanmar, carrying out surveys for integrated development of coastal industrial area and infrastructure in Mozambique and other areas, and “Conference of Oversea Port Logistics Projects” activities (the 4th held in July 2013 and the 5th in March 2014).

Also, in November 2013, the 14th Northeast Asia Port Director-General Meeting by Japan, China, and Korea was held to exchange information on promoting cruises and other issues regarding recent port policies among others. Also, international conferences including those by the World Association for Waterborne Transport Infrastructure (PIANC) and the International Association of Ports and Harbors (IAPH) are used as opportunities to promote the overseas expansion of Japanese technology standards and exchange information.

## (10) Aviation Sector

At the 50th Conference of Directors General of Civil Aviation Asia and Pacific Regions held in July 2013 to exchange information on aviation safety and security in the Asia-Pacific region including countries and regions adjacent to Japan’s air space and achieving sustainable growth for international civil aviation. Also, in November 2013, aviation policy talks were held with South Korea and the continuation of broad cooperation in the general aviation field was affirmed.

## (11) Logistics Sector

Based on agreements reached at the 4th China-Japan-Korea Ministerial Conference on Transport and Logistics held in July 2012, trilateral cooperation between Japan, China, and South Korea is being promoted to advance mutual transit of chassis, strengthen the Northeast Asia Logistics Information Service Network (NEAL-NET), standardization of pallet quality and cargo handling machinery dimensions, etc.

Also, bilateral talks between Japan and ASEAN countries under the framework of ASEAN-Japan transport coordination, are being conducted to discuss the improvement of the logistics environment in each country among other issues and bilateral logistics policy dialogues were with Thailand in October 2013 and Indonesia in January 2014. Additionally, to improve the quality of logistics in the entire Asian logistics area, in December 2013 Japanese experts knowledgeable about logistics business were dispatched to the Mekong Region Logistics Training Center to implement training for the center's lecturing staff. Also, to improve connectivity within the ASEAN region, substantive studies were carried out regarding the establishment of an intermodal land-sea transport network utilizing international high speed RORO (Roll-On/Roll-Off) ships.

## (12) Survey and Mapping Sector

In addition to actively participating in UNCE-GGIM $ ^{Note 1} $ and contributing to the establishment of a global geodetic reference system, for the promotion of Global Mapping Project $ ^{Note 2} $ , technical assistance to developing nation to develop Global Map V.2 and promotion activities through international conferences are being implemented. In addition to serving as the Secretary of the UN-GGIM-AP $ ^{Note 3} $ , monitoring crustal movements with the cooperation of relevant nations is being promoted.

Aside from this, government representatives are sent to the 10th UNCSGN $ ^{Note 4} $ and the 18th IHC $ ^{Note 5} $ to participate in the debate of proper geographical names. Since the 6th UNCSGN in 1992, South Korea and others have repeatedly insisted on “either renaming the Sea of Japan as the East Sea or listing both names”. MLIT along with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and other relevant ministries are working together to promote the correct understanding and support of the name “Sea of Japan” as the exclusive name within the international community.