Ishikari Bay New Port area is a major development project in Hokkaido which is part of the "3rd Hokkaido Comprehensive Plan" decided by the Cabinet in 1970. The project's goal is the construction of a new port to respond to increasing the production and distribution in Sapporo area, the development of urban industry and the economic exchange with the northern region, and the establishment of production and logistics base around the port. The goverment of Japan, State government of Hokkaido, Otaru City, Ishikari City and Ishikari Kaihatsu Co.,Ltd have been working together to achieve this goal.