So far as domestic shipping and harbors in our country, which are on the down slope, are concerned, at the moment all that is required is by exploiting new cargo. One should keep an eye on the main distribution of goods as new cargo to increase transport demand of domestic shipping freight but the development of various laws is also required to allow the opening of harbors and ocean shipping.

To promote domestic shipping, which has been in crisis proportions, consider the importance of structural changes in the domestic shipping industry as in changes in the operating system such as the introduction of one man operation, introduction of an economical logistical network and return from voyage loaded, economical connection with land transportation at loading and unloading ports.

Due to a change in industrial structure and a slumping economy, how to make sluggish coastal areas into active districts is an issue in future urban renewal. The City of Kitakyushu, which is starting to move toward the solution, introduces two strategic projects.