Ishikari Bay New Port has been developed as a gateway to the sea in the Sapporo area. Since the arrival of the first ship in 1982, the volume of cargo handled has been increasing year after year, and in 1994 it opened as an international trade port under the Customs Law.
In 1997, a container route was started between Ishikari New Port Area and Busan in South Korea. Currently, ships travel via Busan three times a week to China, Southeast Asia, North America, Europe, and Oceania. Ishikari Bay New Port is the second largest port in the country after Tomakomai Port in handling foreign trade containers. In 2006, the West Wharf with a water depth of 14m was put into service, enabling the entry of large 50,000-ton class vessels. In 2012, Hokkaido's largest LNG import base was put into operation, making it an important base that supports logistics and energy needs in Hokkaido.

The Ishikari Bay New Port area is a project that is promoted by The Japanese Government, Hokkaido Government, Otaru City, Ishikari City, the Company, etc... with each business entity developing industrial infrastructure.
Water supply, industrial water supply, public sewerage, high-voltage power, high-speed communication, etc. can be supplied. City gas (natural gas) can also be used in some areas.
Systems capable of disposing industrial waste locally is also available. One of the best industrial infrastructures in the country is in place.In addition, 1/3 of the development area has been developed into parks and green spaces, and various service facilities such as convenience stores and sports facilities are conveniently located. It is convenient and has a great work environment.