"K" Line

Spanning a Bridge between India and Indonesia

“K” Line (India) Private Limited, “K” Line’s subsidiary company in India, launched transportation by Triple Decker Motorcycle Carrier (3-level motorbike carrier) from the distribution center of a motorcycle manufacturer in the Delhi area to its domestic depot. The company had started trial operations in November 2012, and can now provide regular steady service.

The first Triple Deck Motorcycle Carrier was initially developed by “K” Line’s subsidiary in Indonesia jointly with an Indonesian manufacturer, and was used in short-distance road transportation from a motorcycle manufacturer in Jakarta to its domestic depot, and has currently advanced to long-distance transport efficiency with greater CO2 reduction.

This newly-introduced operation demonstrates another advancement in customer-based services through anticipating customer needs by utilizing strong local ties, which is the concept of “K” Line’s logistics business, and has now crossed the ocean from Indonesia to India, adding another link in the “K” Line global network.  We will also continue to further expand this business to other Asian countries in the near future.

Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Ltd. (“K” Line) has decided in a board meeting held today on changes of Executive Officers.

1.  Change of Executive Officers

(1) Retirement as of March 31, 2013

(2) New Appointment as of April 1, 2013

2. Promotion of Executive Officers as of April 1, 2013

Please see the attached list of responsibilities of Executive Officers scheduled on and after April 1, 2013.

For further details, please contact:

Makoto Arai,

General Manager, IR & PR Group

Tel: +81-3-3595-5189   Fax: +81-3-3595-5001

Attachment: The responsibilities of Executive Officers on and after April 1, 2013

On behalf of our client Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha Ltd, (“K” Line) we are pleased to send you notification of their Financial Highlights for the 3^rd quarter of F2012.

• Financial Highlights for 3rd quarter of F2012

http://bit.ly/YG7l9D

• Revised Forecast of Financial Results

http://bit.ly/WzXDmx

These are also available to download from their website : http://www.kline.co.jp/

For further information, please contact:

Masahiro Murosaki

General Manager, Corporate Planning

Tel:  +81-3-3595-5594  Fax:  +81-3-3595-5175

Makoto Arai

General Manager, IR & PR Group

Tel:  +81-3-3595-5189  Fax: +81-3-3595-5001
Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Ltd. (“K” Line)

KAWASAKI KISEN KAISHA, LTD. (“K” Line) is pleased to announce upgrade of its Intra-Asia Service (JABCO-1 and JABCO-2) with better transit times between Japan and Thailand.

With this enhancement, “K” Line can offer efficient, high-quality services in its Japan – Thailand coverage, maintaining direct coverage for China – Vietnam – Thailand – Philippines trade lane.

A total of 7 vessels will be deployed by “K” Line and SITC in two Intra-Asia Loops.

Details of the service are as follows:-

• Vessel Deployment:
  Three (3) x 1700 TEU type vessels for JABCO-1　(“K” Line x 3 vessels)
  Four (4) x 1200 TEU type vessels for JABCO-2   (“K” Line x 1 vessel)

• Port Rotation:

JABCO-1: Shimizu – Tokyo – Yokohama – Nagoya – Osaka – Kobe – Laem Chabang – Bangkok – Laem Chabang – Ho Chi Minh – Shimizu
JABCO-2: Tokyo – Yokohama – Hitachinaka – Shanghai – Ningbo – Ho Chi Minh – Bangkok – Laem Chabang – Manila – Shanghai – Tokyo

• Service Frequency:

Weekly

• Commencement Date:

ETA Shimizu 26^th Feb 2013 for JABCO-1

ETA Tokyo　Middle of Mar 2013 for JABCO-2

December 27, 2012

Earlier this month, typhoon No.24 hit the Mindanao Island area in the Philippines with full force causing severe damage and problems for many people.

Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Ltd. (“K” Line) extends deepest condolences to the victims of the typhoon and sincerely hopes for a swift recovery from the disaster that hit the Philippines, the largest supplier of seafarers not only for “K” Line but also for the maritime industry around the world.

“K” Line has decided to donate 2 million yen to Japanese Red Cross Society in support of the relief activities and recovery efforts for afflicted areas.

“K” Line continues to extend various supports through its marine transport and other services.

For further information please contact:

Ryoichi Ikeda

Manager, CSR & Compliance Division,

General Affairs Group

Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Ltd.

Tel: +81-3-3595-5092    Fax: +81-3-3595-6076

CKYH – the Green Alliance (COSCO, “K” Line, Yang Ming and Hanjin Shipping) is to implement winter service adjustment on Asia – Mediterranean trade in order to cope with the seasonal market demand.

The CKYH members will cancel a total of 7 voyages on the current Asia-Mediterranean service loops from November, 2012 through the middle of January, 2013.

Nevertheless, CKYH- the Green Alliance will continue providing excellent weekly service covering majority ports connecting Far East and Mediterranean region.

ENDS

For further information, please contact:

Shinya Tamaki

Manager, Planning Team, Containerships Strategy Group

Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Ltd.

Tel: +81-3-3595-5341　Fax: +81-3-3595-5288

On behalf of our client Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha Ltd, (“K” Line) we are pleased to send you notification of their Financial Highlights for 2^nd Quarter F2012.

English version:

To download please Click Here

This News Release is also available to download from their website : http://www.kline.co.jp/

Also available is a Revised Forecast of Financial Results:

・Difference in Financial Results from Projections, Revised Forecast of Financial Results and Resolution to Pay No Interim Dividend

This PDF can be downloaded from their website:  http://www.kline.co.jp/en/

August 27, 2012

CKYH-the Green Alliance, COSCON, “K” Line, Yang Ming and Hanjin Shipping, is to implement winter service adjustment to Asia-North Europe services from the middle of October 2012.

In response to seasonal market demand, CKYH-the green alliance will reorganize Asia-North Europe services from the current 5 loops to 4 loops and continue providing high service quality to customers. After harmonization, CKYH alliance still provides one of the most comprehensive service coverage in the market.

20th June 2012

Cristal e-College¹ (hereafter called CeC) which is in cooperation with “K” Line Group for the education of seafarers received approval from the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism Japan (hereafter called MLIT) under new certification program for seafarers, that is the same as Philippine Merchant Marine Academy (PMMA).

Under this certification program, it is possible for the graduates from an approved college located in a country where the Japanese government recognized Certificate of Competency² to work on Japanese flagged vessels as Officers without taking designated examination.

MLIT examined CeC’s curriculum regarding the courses for operating vessels and engines to confirm that the college is providing adequate education in mid – March 2012 before the approval. This new certification program will be applied from 1^st batch of “K” Line class who graduated from the college in April 2012.

“K” Line will strive for further improvement in safe and high-quality transportation by strengthening education of seafarers.

¹ Cristal e-College (CeC) ：

Merchant Marine College, located on Bohol Island in middle of the Philippines, opened in 2008.

“K” Line gives examinations to recruit high-achieving students. The students take lectures at the college for 3 years and onboard training for one year. The students are provided with “K” Line’s own curriculum in addition to the college curriculum, and onboard training on vessels managed by in-house ship management companies in accordance with “K” Line’s own Cadet Training Program, “K” Line’s aim being to develop them into efficient senior officers. 1^st batch of “K” Line class graduated from the college in April 2012.

² Certificate of Competency:

The license issued to Officers in accordance with international regulations to work onboard.

For further information, please contact:

Captain Gakuro Hosomi

Manager of Seafarers Policy Team, Marine Human Resources Group

Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Ltd

TEL: 81-3-3595-5654   FAX: 81-3-3595-5151

June 13, 2012

‘TEXAS HIGHWAY’, a Pure Car Carrier (PCC), cooperated with rescue operation of a small boat that was in distress about 500 miles east off Choshi, Japan on June 7th.

On 7th of June, 2012 at 10:40 (Local Time), K Line fleet PCC ‘TEXAS HIGHWAY’ was requested by Japan Coast Guard to rescue the small boat “Gulliver” that had sent distress signal in the sea area vicinity. At 13:00 on the same day, in compliance with the request, ‘TEXAS HIGHWAY’ immediately headed for the missing position under  rough sea conditions. On 8th of June, 2012 at 12:37, ‘TEXAS HIGHWAY’ found the British adventurer.

‘TEXAS HIGHWAY’ tried to rescue the boat; however this proved difficult to do alone due to the severe weather conditions. Under the command of the Japan Coast Guard, ‘TEXAS HIGHWAY’ drifted in the vicinity of “Gulliver” and supported the boat whilst it waited for the arrival of a Patrol boat. After the arrival, at 17:06 of the same day, ‘TEXAS HIGHWAY’ returned to her normal voyage. At 18:00 of the same day, the Patrol boat informed ‘TEXAS HIGHWAY’ that the adventurer was safely rescued. We praise the rescue of Japan Coast Guard and continue to cooperate with them.

"K" Line's 'Texas Highway' : A Pure Car Carrier

About ‘TEXAS HIGHWAY’

Management Company：TAIYO NIPPON KISEN CO, LTD.

Captain：KIMIO IZUMO

Flag：Japan

Crew：21　(7 Japanese, 14 Filipinos)

Gross Tonnage：55,458 tons

Type of Vessel：Pure Car Carrier