The port grew rapidly through the Meiji and Taisho periods as a center for raw silk export and technology import.

[1] Osanbashi Pier handles passenger traffic including cruises, and has customs, immigration and quarantine facilities for international travel.

[2] Detamachi, the "banana pier," is outfitted for receiving fresh fruits and vegetables.

[3] Daikoku Pier, on an artificial island measuring 321 hectares, is equipped with container logistics facilities including seven container berths and houses a million square meters of warehouse space at the Yokohama Port Cargo Center.

[6] APM Terminals Yokohama facility at Minami Honmoku was recognised in 2013 as the most productive container terminal in the world averaging 163 crane moves per hour, per ship between the vessel's arrival and departure at the berth.