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“K” LINE Exhibits at Techno-Ocean 2025

December 1,2025 

Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Ltd.

Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Ltd. (“K” LINE) proudly announces the successful participation in Techno-Ocean 2025, held in Kobe International Exhibition Hall No. 2 from November 27 to 29.

At our booth, we showcased three key initiatives — “Seawing” automated kite system utilizing wind power, offshore support vessel business, and “K-Assist Project” a technology development project related to automated ship operation through panels and videos. Over the three days, we welcomed a number of visitors.

On November 28, during the exhibitor presentation session, Mr. Hiroto Arai, General Manager of the “K” LINE Environment/Technical Strategy Group, delivered a presentation on “K” LINE’s decarbonization initiatives.

The presentation covered initiatives to support low-carbon and decarbonization for ourselves, such as fuel conversion, utilization of natural energy, and digital technologies for operational efficiency. It also introduced initiatives to supply alternative fuels such as LNG, as well as new technologies supporting society’s decarbonization, including offshore support vessel business and liquefied CO₂ transportation.

“K” LINE group is promoting a variety of initiatives to support the decarbonization of its own operations and society in accordance with its long-term environmental policy, ““K” LINE Environmental Vision 2050”. We aim to reduce environmental impact, contribute to a sustainable society and increase its corporate value.

“K” Line : Memorandum of Understanding Concluded on Establishing a Standard Design Framework Utilizing MILES for Liquefied CO2 Carriers and Alternative Fuel Ships

Mitsubishi Shipbuilding Co., Ltd.

Imabari Shipbuilding Co., Ltd.

Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Ltd. (“K” LINE)

Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. (MOL)

Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK Line)

Japan Marine United Corporation (JMU)

Nihon Shipyard Co., Ltd. (NSY)

Tokyo, December 1, 2025 – Mitsubishi Shipbuilding Co., Ltd., a part of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries group, Imabari Shipbuilding Co., Ltd., “K” LINE, MOL, NYK Line, JMU, and NSY have concluded a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish a standard design framework to efficiently develop and carry out the initial design of liquefied CO2 (LCO2) carriers and next generation alternative fuel ships utilizing decarbonization technologies (such as ammonia fuel) where MILES Co., Ltd. (formerly known as MI LNG Company) as a platform will be responsible to develop and carry out initial design of the ships so that other shipyards in Japan will be able to carry out the functional and production design based on those common initial designs.

Those seven companies, through the establishment of this standard design framework, aim to collaborate with other domestic shipyards to realize the development and initial design of the ships with global competitiveness.

“K” LINE, MOL, and NYK Line have decided to invest in MILES to accelerate this cross-industry collaboration in Japan, and will work to promote construction at multiple shipyards in Japan by utilizing this standard design framework.

Furthermore, JMU and NSY have also decided to invest in MILES in order to strengthen such collaboration so that the standard specifications and designs provided by MILES can be widely used in the domestic industry, thereby regaining global competitiveness for the Japanese shipbuilding industry.

Through this MoU, the companies will aim to contribute to the further progress of a sustainable carbon neutral society.

GEODIS Expands Its South American Network Through Interline Agreement with Atlas Air and mas

GEODIS has signed a strategic interline agreement with Atlas Air and mas, to significantly expand its air freight network across South America. This collaboration reflects the shared commitment of the three partners to strengthen connectivity and provide reliable, efficient logistics solutions across the region.

Credit : Geodis

As part of this agreement, GEODIS will further strengthen its air freight network in Colombia, Brazil, Panama, Chile and Costa Rica. The partnership increases the company’s ability to offer direct connections from the Asian Pacific region like Hong Kong via Mexico, expanding freighter capacity, reliability and reach for customers. This expansion is expected to particularly support growth in Brazil, a key market in South America.

By leveraging the interline agreement, GEODIS, Atlas Air and mas will ensure seamless operational integration. The collaboration allows efficient cargo transfers between flights operated by the three partners, providing customers with smoother, faster and more reliable delivery options.

Henri Le Gouis, Executive Vice President, Global Freight Forwarding, commented:

“Airfreight demand in and out of Central and South America has grown by more than 30% over the last 12 months. This interline agreement reinforces our commitment to providing customers with a broader, more reliable network and increased capacity. At GEODIS, we continue to anticipate market needs and invest in solutions that deliver resilience, efficiency, and value across the global supply chain.”

“We are pleased to join GEODIS and mas in this strategic interline agreement that strengthens air freight connectivity across South America. As GEODIS expands its network in this growing market, Atlas Air is proud to contribute our expertise and capacity to deliver seamless transfers and reliable service between Asia and South America, supporting the growing needs of cross-border supply chains.” said Richard Broekman, Chief Commercial Officer, Atlas Air Worldwide.

“This agreement highlights the value of collaboration. Together with GEODIS and Atlas Air, we are creating a stronger, more connected air freight network from Asia, delivering greater flexibility and reliability for our customers.” Said Robert Van De Weg, CEO of mas.

The success of this initiative marks a key step in GEODIS’ long-term investment in South America, highlighting the Group’s strategic vision and ability to develop innovative solutions tailored to customer needs. Building on this partnership, GEODIS will continue to expand its network and enhance operational excellence throughout the region.

GEODIS – www.geodis.com

GEODIS is a leading global logistics provider acknowledged for its expertise across all aspects of the supply chain. As a growth partner to its clients, GEODIS specializes in four lines of business: Global Freight Forwarding, Global Contract Logistics, Distribution & Express Transport, and European Road Network. The Group operates a global network spanning nearly 170 countries and 50,000 employees. In 2024, GEODIS generated €11.3 billion in revenue. GEODIS is a company owned by SNCF group.

“K” Line : Joint Firefighting Drill Conducted with Yokohama City Fire Bureau simulating a moored  vessel fire

Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Ltd. (“K” Line) conducted a fire drill on November 21, 2025 at Daikoku-futo C4, Yokohama Port, which is managed by Yokohama Port Corporation. TETHYS HIGHWAY,* a car carrier operated by “K” Line, was used in the drill, which was carried out jointly with the Yokohama City Fire Bureau. It was the first drill in Japan that was carried out simulating  that a fire had started in a moored vessel.

More than 100 relevant personnel participated in the drill, which was conducted simulating an emergency situation in which a fire broke out on board the vessel during cargo handling operations, one crew member was missing, and the Captain was left on board. It was a comprehensive drill that included a range of operations, including the identification of the source of the fire using aerial drones, searching for people in need of rescue, spraying water from elevated positions and fire boats, confirming evacuation routes for operators and crews, and practicing the use of the immediate notification system with relevant organizations and confirming its operational status, as well as rescuing people stranded on board a vessel.

Going forward, the “K” Line Group will continue to strengthen its cooperative system involving related parties onshore by implementing drills like this in Japan and overseas. By doing so, the “K” Line Group will maintain safety in navigation and cargo operations.

Organizations that participated in the drill :

Yokohama City Fire Bureau

Kaisho Shipping Co., Ltd.

“K” Line RoRo Bulk Ship Management Co., Ltd.

“K” Line Marine Solutions Co., Ltd.

Daito Corporation

Misuzu Machinery Co., Ltd.

Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Ltd.

*             News release dated July 18, 2025: LNG-fueled Car Carrier “TETHYS HIGHWAY” with a 6,900-vehicle Capacity Delivered https://www.kline.co.jp/en/news/car/car-20250718.html

Südzucker Polska S.A. chooses GEODIS as strategic warehousing partner in Poland

as strategic warehousing partner Südzucker Polska S.A., part of Südzucker A.G., Europe’s largest sugar producer, has selected GEODIS as its trusted logistics partner to support its warehousing operations in Poland. This new collaboration reflects both companies’ commitment to operational excellence, agility, and customer satisfaction in the European food sector.

With a rapidly approaching launch deadline, GEODIS in Poland mobilized its expertise to deliver a seamless implementation. With just a month from contract signing to go-live, GEODIS secured a 5,500-square-meter warehouse tailored to Südzucker Polska’s requirements, successfully passed a food grade sanitary audit and prepared all HACCP-compliant documentation.

Photo Credit : Factstory-HILLER Eli

GEODIS also deployed advanced systems including enhanced security measures and warehouse equipment, such as humidity & temperature measurement devices, all while completing comprehensive staff training and health checks.

“This transformation allows us to build a supply chain discipline that not only ensures compliance with the highest food safety standards, but also enhances order reliability and responsiveness for our client,” said Bogdan Młynarczyk, Managing Director at GEODIS in Poland. “Through this new warehouse in Poland, Südzucker Polska will now have access to high quality services and improved inventory management – key drivers that support their ambitions and deliver value to customers across Poland & Europe.”

By this centralized warehouse in Poland, Südzucker Polska is able to streamline logistics, and ensure consistent, high-quality service to customers throughout the region. This partnership underscores GEODIS’s ability to deliver tailored, high-quality logistics solutions for the food industry, supporting its clients’ ambitions across Europe and beyond.

GEODIS – www.geodis.com

GEODIS is a leading global logistics provider acknowledged for its expertise across all aspects of the supply chain. As a growth partner to its clients, GEODIS specializes in four lines of business: Global Freight Forwarding, Global Contract Logistics, Distribution & Express Transport, and European Road Network. The Group operates a global network spanning nearly 170 countries and 50,000 employees. In 2024, GEODIS generated €11.3 billion in revenue. GEODIS is a company owned by SNCF group.

GEODIS wins Italian “Logistico dell’Anno 2025” Award

In partnership with Plenitude, GEODIS has been  honored by receiving Assologistica’s Circular Logistics Award for its “Enhancement and Improvement of Customer Experience”.

GEODIS, a global leading transport and logistics services provider, was announced the winner of “Logistico dell’Anno 2025” at the annual ceremony organized by Assologistica in Milan on November 21. The Awards conferred annually  by Assologistica, by the division Assologistica Culture and Training and by the magazine Euromerci, recognise companies that distinguish themselves in their respective fields. GEODIS received the award for its “Enhancement and Improvement of Customer Experience” in the Circular & Sharing Logistics category.

Photo Credit : @MARTIN Alex

The latest project developed by GEODIS in Italy with its client “Plenitude”— a subsidiary of Eni – focuses on the adoption of cutting-edge technologies to reduce both time to market and installation of residential (B2C) photovoltaic systems.

The innovative solution consists of a turnkey kit for end-users, which integrates individually mapped components and assembles them on a single pallet. With the aim of improving operational efficiency and environmental sustainability, the solution is necessarily built upon close collaboration with partners and clients. . It minimizes the risk of incomplete deliveries, streamlines inventory management, and increases product turnover.  All of which generate positive effects on the client’s working capital.

In addition, for commercial, industrial (B2B), as well as public administrative (B2G) clients, the project encompasses the collection and assessment of used photovoltaic panels, their storage, and disposal of non-recoverable materials, underscoring a commitment to a truly circular logistics cycle.

«It is an honor for us to receive this prestigious and highly sought-after award in our industry”  commented Maurizio Bortolan, Managing Director of GEODIS in Italy. “GEODIS in Italy is experiencing a period of significant growth. Receipt of this award serves both as a testament to the expertise and experience from which we began and as an incentive to pursue our journey with even greater enthusiasm and dedication.” 

The Award underlines GEODIS’ significant presence in the Italian market where the business is divided into three lines: Contract Logistics, Freight Forwarding, and Road Transport. Generating a turnover of €400 million annually thanks to the work of 1500 employees, the HQ is in Milan and the organisation has a total of 30 operational sites throughout the country.

GEODIS – www.geodis.com    

GEODIS is a leading global logistics provider acknowledged for its expertise across all aspects of the supply chain. As a growth partner to its clients, GEODIS specializes in four lines of business: Global Freight Forwarding, Global Contract Logistics, Distribution & Express Transport, and European Road Network. The Group operates a global network spanning nearly 170 countries and 50,000 employees. In 2024, GEODIS generated €11.3 billion in revenue. GEODIS is a company owned by SNCF group.

“K” Line : Notice of the Reorganization of Logistics Business in Thailand

Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Ltd. (President and CEO: Takenori Igarashi, hereinafter ““K” LINE”) announces that it has decided to transfer the logistics business operated in Thailand by “K” LINE (THAILAND) LTD. (hereinafter “KTL”), a subsidiary of “K” LINE in Thailand, to “K” LINE LOGISTICS (THAILAND) LTD. (hereinafter “KLL TH”), a subsidiary of “K” LINE LOGISTICS, LTD. (President and CEO: Ako Hiraoka), a consolidated subsidiary of “K” LINE.

  1. Current Business 

KTL        :             1.  Overall management of the car carrier business in Southeast Asia and Comprehensive shipping agency business in Thailand

2.   Logistics business centered on land transportation, warehousing, and customs clearance service in Thailand

KLL TH:               International logistics business centered on air and ocean forwarding

  1. Businesses to be transferred from KTL to KLL TH

All businesses listed in ② above

  1. Purpose

To provide customers with a wider variety of high-quality logistics services and strengthen our contract logistics capabilities by transferring KTL’s logistics business, which has strengths in domestic logistics in Thailand, to KLL TH, which has strengths in international logistics.

  1. Transfer date

April 1, 2026 (Planned)

After the business transfer, KTL will remain committed to providing high-quality services and further enhance its business as “K” LINE Group’s representative in Thailand.

Dachser UK wins Pinnacle Award at the 2025 Northamptonshire Business Awards

Northampton, November 20, 2025Dachser UK is proud to announce that the company has been named the winner of the prestigious Pinnacle Award at the 2025 Northamptonshire Business Awards, organised by the Northamptonshire Chamber of Commerce. The award was presented on Friday 14th November during a ceremony held at Sywell Aerodrome, where hundreds of guests gathered to celebrate outstanding achievements across the region’s business community.

Commenting on the win, Mark Rollinson, Regional Managing Director UK & Ireland,said, “Winning the Pinnacle Award is a tremendous honour for our entire team. This recognition reflects the hard work and professionalism of our colleagues across the UK, as well as the trust our customers place in us every day. Northamptonshire is a vital hub for our business, and we remain committed to supporting the local economy through high-quality logistics solutions and ongoing development.”

The Pinnacle Award recognises organisations that demonstrate exceptional leadership, innovation, operational excellence, and strong engagement within the local business community. Dachser UK’s success highlights its continued commitment to reliability, partnership and long-term investment in Northamptonshire.

About Dachser 

Dachser, a family-owned company headquartered in Kempten, Germany, provides transport logistics, warehousing, and customized services in two business fields: Dachser Air & Sea Logistics and Dachser Road Logistics. The latter consists of two business lines: Dachser European Logistics and Dachser Food Logistics. Comprehensive contract logistics services and industry-specific solutions round out the company’s range. A seamless shipping network—both in Europe and overseas—and fully integrated IT systems ensure intelligent logistics solutions worldwide. 

Thanks to some 37,300 employees at 433 locations all over the globe, Dachser generated consolidated net revenue of approximately EUR 8 billion in 2024. The same year, the logistics provider handled a total of 83.2 million shipments with a tonnage of 44.1 million metric tons. Country organizations represent Dachser in 43 countries. For more information about Dachser, please visit dachser.com

GEODIS enhances supply chain capabilities in Poland with significant infrastructure growth

GEODIS, a global leader in transport and logistics, is substantially expanding its presence in Poland through an extended partnership with SEGRO.

GEODIS strengthens its ability to support both existing and new customers in the Polish and European markets thanks to new leases signed with the owner, developer and manager of modern warehouse and logistics space, SEGRO.

Photo credit : @ Factstory / Piero Cruciatti

Important expansion to serve key customers

To meet the needs of a growing customer base, GEODIS in Poland has committed to substantial new warehouse space. The first new location, covering nearly 5,500 sqm at SEGRO Logistics Park Wrocław, Biskupice, will be dedicated to serving a major European food producer.

Additionally, GEODIS has extended its long-term cooperation at the SEGRO Logistics Park Stryków in Central Poland, increasing its footprint by a further 4,000 sqm at this multi-customer site.

With these developments, GEODIS is strengthening its logistics footprint, allowing for further expansion in both locations.

GEODIS provides comprehensive supply chain solutions in Poland, serving sectors such as automotive, FMCG, industry, retail, and healthcare. With strategically located warehouses and ongoing investment in infrastructure, GEODIS delivers flexible, reliable, and efficient logistics services tailored to customer needs.

A strategic hub for national and international flows

With its expanded logistics network, GEODIS Poland is playing an increasingly important role as a logistics hub for domestic distribution and international flows. The strategic locations of the new warehouses, with immediate access to major motorways and efficient infrastructure, make them ideal gateways for goods moving within Europe and beyond. Wrocław, in particular, serves as a key transit point for goods arriving from Western Europe and destined for Central and Eastern European markets.

Increasing our capacity in Poland is more than an investment – it’s a decisive step toward future-ready logistics. Our new sites will enable us to better meet growing customer demands, facilitate strategic flows across Central Europe, and further strengthen GEODIS’s position as a trusted partner in the region,” said Bogdan Młynarczyk, Managing Director at GEODIS in Poland.

A driver of economic growth and employment

This expansion is also creating new employment opportunities. GEODIS currently employs more than 1000 people in Poland, and the enlarged facilities are expected to generate additional jobs for warehouse staff, logistics specialists, and support teams, contributing to the region’s economic vitality.

GEODIS – www.geodis.com

GEODIS is a leading global logistics provider acknowledged for its expertise across all aspects of the supply chain. As a growth partner to its clients, GEODIS specializes in four lines of business: Global Freight Forwarding, Global Contract Logistics, Distribution & Express Transport, and European Road Network. The Group operates a global network spanning nearly 170 countries and 50,000 employees. In 2024, GEODIS generated €11.3 billion in revenue. GEODIS is a company owned by SNCF group.

“K” LINE UNIVERSITY 2025 Held

Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Ltd. (“K” LINE) organized “K” LINE UNIVERSITY 2025 (KLU 2025) at its head office in Tokyo to instill the “K” LINE Group’s management policy into and create a sense of unity among the members of the “K” LINE Group.

“K” LINE UNIVERSITY, which was temporarily suspended due to the COVID-19 pandemic, resumed in 2023. It has been held annually for the three consecutive years since then. KLU 2025 took place over four days from Monday, October 20 to Thursday, October 23, and 21 members of the Group from “K” LINE’s overseas bases and Group companies in 15 countries and regions took part in the event.

For the “K” LINE Group, the acceptance of diverse values is a source of competitiveness in the development of global business. On the subject of leadership, KLU 2025 featured explanations of the business strategy by management executives, a guided tour of the ship simulator at the “K” LINE Training Center, workshops with participants, including head office staff, and other programs. By participating in a range of exchanges of views, the participants engaged in face-to-face communication designed to develop their embrace of diverse values and sense of unity (diversity and inclusion).

Moving forward, “K” LINE is committed to securing and training personnel capable of executing the strategies for the businesses that form “K” LINE’s portfolio at a high level, while also respecting different values and ideas. By doing this, “K” LINE seeks to achieve the sustainable growth of the Group as a whole and increase its corporate value.