At the same time, major trends are reaching ports and coastal areas: progress in digitalization including automation; energy substitution and environmental mainstreaming associated with decarbonization; and better risk management against disasters and other threats. While keeping a close eye on these global trends, OCDI faces many important tasks ahead such as how to best develop, manage, and operate port infrastructure for the purpose of facilitating trade and, ultimately, contributing to world peace.

Fortunately, OCDI brings together outstanding individuals with extensive experience and expertise from diverse fields. This group of specialists — including professionals with experience in shipping, port operations, construction, marine equipment manufacturing, and national and local government administrations — forms a winning team. Through precise analysis based on extensive domestic and international information and data, we are able to address the challenges faced by ports worldwide and have established a system dedicated to solving these problems. What is now required of OCDI is to respond swiftly and flexibly to changes and needs in a creative, yet practical manner. To this end, we also intend to expand the scope of our collaboration with universities, research institutes, private companies, and other partners.

In July 2026, OCDI will mark its 50th anniversary. We will spare no effort to enhance the quality of Japan's international contributions, earn greater trust from developing countries and the world, and further contribute to the policy-driven revitalization of Japan's port and coastal area development. We sincerely ask all of you for your continued support.

December 2025
Kochi MIYAKE,
President of OCDI

OCDI is a non-profit organization established with the authorization of the Japanese Government to undertake various kinds of activities including studies and research for the development of ports in developing countries.

Founded in 1976, OCDI has contributed to the technical and economic growth of more than 80 ports around the world.

OCDI comprises a group of experienced engineers, economists and other specialists from many fields.
It has access to the facilities and staff of the National Institute for Land and Infrastructure Management of MLIT and Port and Airport Research Institute as well as to other concerned authorities and institutions.
And thus OCDI can swiftly organize highly efficient project teams tailored to the development requirements of a specific port.