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Please be advised that “K” LINE Tokyo Head Office published the following press release today.
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This document is also available on their website both in English and Japanese.
Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Ltd. (“K” LINE) has released a new commercial titled “Connecting the seas. Connected by trust – your lifeline.” now available on the official “K” LINE website. This commercial presents a story that expresses “K” LINE’s core value of trust, the foundation of its corporate principle, “Trust from all over the world,” and brings to life the message behind the main catchphrase, “Connecting the seas. Connected by trust – your lifeline.”
The commercial features lines as a visual motif to symbolize connection. By illustrating how lines extend from various ocean-faring vessels — dry bulk carriers, car carriers, LNG Carriers, containerships, and more —and connect to people’s lives, the commercial shows how maritime shipping quietly supports our lives in unseen ways. These connecting lines also convey the English word “LINE,” the “lines” of transport networks, the “lifeline” that supports people’s lives, and, of course, “K” LINE itself.
Though invisible, the line of trust is real, and through this, “K” LINE will continue to connect the world and people’s lives. This vision for the future is woven into the video.
The video features a contemporary arrangement of the “K” LINE Song, composed in 1964, arranged to evoke the grandeur of the sea, the crisp air of a sunrise seen from a ship, the sound of waves, and the strength to continue forward.
The “K” LINE Group will continue to pursue environmentally friendly, sustainable maritime shipping as it aims for sustainable growth and greater corporate value by supporting the infrastructure of the global community as a partner trusted by all its stakeholders guided by its corporate principle of “Trust from all over the world.”
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Link to the dedicated webpage for the commercial: https://www.kline.co.jp/en/corporate/kline_CM.html
Kawasaki Kisen Group (“K” LINE Group) is pleased to announce that the vessel OCEANIC BREEZE, managed by K MARINE SHIP MANAGEMENT PTE. LTD., our in-house ship management company, received the Director-General Award from the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) at “K” LINE’s Tokyo head office on June 3. The award recognizes the vessel’s longstanding contributions to maritime weather observation and reporting, which have greatly advanced the country’s meteorological services.
The JMA presents the Director-General of the Japan Meteorological Agency Award to vessels engaged in maritime weather observation and reporting every June 1,*1 which is Meteorological Memorial Day.
Maritime weather observation is considered significantly more challenging than land-based observation due to geographical and technical constraints, with a particularly evident lack of observational data in the vast open ocean. In these circumstances, weather reports from vessels are a valuable source of data for meteorological agencies around the world. These reports are not only utilized in the development of weather forecasting models and weather charts in various countries but also contribute to ensuring the safety of maritime traffic, the early detection of extreme weather, and the research and monitoring of global climate change. As mobile observation platforms, ships are indispensable components of the modern meteorological observation network. The continuation of these reporting activities significantly contributes to future weather disaster prevention and environmental conservation efforts.
The “K” LINE Group will continue to contribute to the development of meteorological services in Japan by providing maritime observation data to the JMA.
*1 Meteorological Memorial Day:
The Tokyo Meteorological Observatory, the JMA’s predecessor, began Japan’s first meteorological and seismological observations on June 1, 1875. To commemorate this event, the Central Meteorological Observatory declared June 1 to be Meteorological Memorial Day in 1942. The annual Meteorological Memorial Day ceremony honors individuals and organizations that have significantly contributed to meteorological services. This year marks 150 years since the Tokyo Meteorological Observatory began its observations.
On June 3, 2025, during the 30th anniversary of Arborus, GEODIS was awarded the GEEIS-SDG trophy for the project led by the GEODIS Women’s Network on financial education for women. This recognition highlights GEODIS’s concrete and lasting commitment to parity and diversity within its teams, notably through its internal network dedicated to professional equality.
This distinction was awarded to GEODIS during a ceremony celebrating the 30th anniversary of Arborus, the organization behind the GEEIS (Gender Equality & Diversity European and International Standard) label. It recognizes the tangible commitments of organizations in favor of parity, professional equality, and diversity. The GEEIS-SDG trophies reward companies whose initiatives actively contribute to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This recognition reflects GEODIS strong desire to make inclusion and equality a strategic and sustainable lever on an international scale.
As part of the GEEIS-SDG trophies, GEODIS presented an innovative project led by the GEODIS Women’s Network aimed at enhancing women’s financial skills. This initiative underscores the importance of creating spaces dedicated to women’s professional development. Led by a group employee, Mélanie Fantin (Australia), the award-winning initiative gave rise to an international financial awareness program specifically designed for women.
The first theme of this program deployed in 2025 concerns salary negotiation. Conducted online or onsite by volunteer employees, this engaging workshop allows women to shield themselves against biases, build their arguments, and better prepare for salary negotiations.
The goal is to train more than 300 women members of the GEODIS Women’s Network by the end of 2025.
“At GEODIS, we believe that training in financial management is a concrete and sustainable lever to reduce inequalities between women and men. Financial education is a powerful tool for planning for the future and a lever for women’s empowerment to combat the various inequalities they face. This award reflects GEODIS’ strong and ongoing commitment to professional equality,” says Anne-Elisabeth Duchesne, President of the GEODIS Women’s Network.
For several years, GEODIS has been pursuing an ambitious strategy to promote gender equality and diversity. Through the progressive rollout of the GEEIS label, the Group has built a demanding, top-down approach that positions gender parity as a catalyst for transformation and sustainable performance.
Today, 21 GEODIS countries are GEEIS-certified. This figure illustrates the scale of the momentum launched at the international level, with the goal of extending this recognition to all Group entities in the coming years. This ambition is also reflected in the development of concrete initiatives within the GEODIS Women’s Network.
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.
JUNE 02, 2025
GEODIS is proud to announce the launch of GEODIS AirSmart, a new low carbon solution designed to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions related to air freight by leveraging performance. The launch takes place today at transport logistic trade fair in Munich, one of the industry’s leading events.
By selecting the most energy-efficient aircraft and optimizing routing, GEODIS AirSmart significantly reduces GHG emissions. Leveraging external flight data and advanced analytics tools, the solution enables smarter routing decisions while enhancing performance.
This innovation marks a new step forward in GEODIS’s route to decarbonization and to support its customers in achieving their climate goals. It also aligns with GEODIS’ pledge to reduce absolute Air Freight emissions by 25% by 2030.
Emission savings through GEODIS AirSmart are available to all customers via our digital platforms, offering tangible and comparable environmental progress. It’s a unique key differentiator in the Freight Forwarding industry increasingly focused on carbon-conscious performance.
“We’re thrilled to introduce the launch of GEODIS AirSmart, our new innovative solution that combines high performance with reduced emissions in Air Freight. It’s smart, it’s sustainable, and it’s a game-changer for GEODIS and our customers,” said Henri Le Gouis, EVP, Global Freight Forwarding at GEODIS.
GEODIS also plans to expand its maritime offering by deploying a complementary solution based on a similar approach to lower emissions related to ocean freight.
GEODIS freut sich, die Einführung von GEODIS AirSmart bekannt zu geben, einer neuen kohlenstoffarmen Lösung, die darauf ausgelegt ist, Treibhausgasemissionen (THG) im Zusammenhang mit Luftfracht durch Leistungsoptimierung zu reduzieren. Die Einführung findet heute auf der transport logistic Messe in München statt, einem der führenden Events der Branche.
Durch die Auswahl der energieeffizientesten Flugzeuge und die Optimierung der Routen reduziert GEODIS AirSmart die THG-Emissionen erheblich. Durch die Nutzung externer Flugdaten und fortschrittlicher Analyse-Tools ermöglicht die Lösung intelligentere Routenentscheidungen bei gleichzeitiger Leistungssteigerung.
Diese Innovation markiert einen neuen Schritt auf dem Weg von GEODIS zur Dekarbonisierung und zur Unterstützung seiner Kunden bei der Erreichung ihrer Klimaziele. Sie steht im Einklang mit dem Versprechen von GEODIS, die absoluten Luftfracht-Emissionen bis 2030 um 25 % zu senken.
Emissionseinsparungen durch GEODIS AirSmart stehen allen Kunden über unsere digitalen Plattformen zur Verfügung und bieten greifbare und vergleichbare Umweltfortschritte. Es ist ein einzigartiges Unterscheidungsmerkmal in der zunehmend auf kohlenstoffbewusste Leistung fokussierten Logistikbranche.
“Wir freuen uns, die Einführung von GEODIS AirSmart, unserer neuen innovativen Lösung, die hohe Leistung mit reduzierten Emissionen in der Luftfracht verbindet, bekannt zu geben. Sie ist intelligent, nachhaltig und ein Wendepunkt für GEODIS und unsere Kunden”, sagte Henri Le Gouis, EVP, Global Freight Forwarding bei GEODIS.
GEODIS plant außerdem, sein maritimes Angebot zu erweitern, indem es eine ergänzende Lösung auf Basis eines ähnlichen Ansatzes einsetzt, um die Emissionen im Zusammenhang mit Seefracht zu senken.
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.
Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Ltd. (“K” LINE) is pleased to announce that it has introduced the operation management platform Veson IMOS Platform (IMOS, provided by Veson Nautical) as part of its digital transformation (DX).
IMOS is an integrated platform that optimizes operation management tasks such as charter contracts, cargo contracts, fuel, and accounting. It is equipped with advanced functionalities that support data utilization and decision-making, helping to optimize operational efficiency by making use of operational data.
“K” LINE has previously been using multiple systems dedicated to specific tasks, such as charter contracts and accounting, but IMOS has now been introduced with the goal of unifying and standardizing work processes. In addition to simply replacing previous systems, the introduction of IMOS will foster the ability to quickly adapt to changes in the business environment, while at the same time allowing “K” LINE to overcome legacy corporate culture and to offer customers more value.
“K” LINE’s Medium-Term Management Plan frames DX as a business foundation that is of key importance to the company’s management strategy, along with safety, vessel quality control, and environmental and technological sophistication. Centering on “K” LINE’s Group-wide DX promotion, the aim is to build a solid business foundation and achieve a sustainable improvement in corporate value by utilizing data and digital technology to address issues related to safety and quality improvements while cutting CO2 emissions.
Standardizing Calculation Methods to advance decarbonisation across the shipping industry
On April 14, the Global Ro-Ro Community (GRC)* including Eastern Car Liner Ltd., Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Ltd., Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd., Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha, Wallenius Wilhelmsen ASA, and ClassNK (hereinafter referred to as the “six members”), announced guidelines for calculating GHG emission intensity for Ro-Ro ships,** such as car carriers, in conjunction with the international non-profit organization Smart Freight Centre (SFC),*** aiming to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in the logistics sector. These guidelines introduce a common calculation method, enabling shippers to accurately measure Scope 3**** emissions, and will further promote decarbonization in the shipping industry.
In recent years, interest in carbon emissions (carbon footprint) throughout the lifecycle of products and services has been increasing. But this has not been without challenge, in particular, the accurate measurement of GHG emissions in maritime transport and differences arising in individual calculation methods.
The six members participated in the GRC hosted by SFC and developed a standard model for calculating GHG emissions through open discussions ensuring fairness and transparency with stakeholders involved in Ro-Ro ships (shipping companies, shippers) and third-party verification organizations. The standard model complies with the ISO 14083***** and GLEC (Global Logistics Emissions Council) framework and was announced at the SFC annual event “Smart Freight Week” held in Amsterdam in March. Derived from the standard model presented by GRC, it now features as a set of guidelines on the SFC website. In the future, the SFC plans to collect actual data on environmental performance on a ship-by-ship basis and publish average high-precision emission intensity data for the industry.
Consequently, the initiative provides a cross-industry first step towards decarbonizing global logistics and contributes to promoting measures against global warming.
The guidelines：Deep-sea Ro-Ro Ship Greenhouse Gas Emission Intensity Calculation Methods
* Global Ro-Ro Community (GRC) Established in April 2024, the GRC is composed mainly of major Ro-Ro operators, which account for approximately 80% of the world’s automobile transport capacity.
** Ro-Ro Ships Cargo vessels that allow automobiles, trucks, trailers, construction machinery, and agricultural machinery to drive directly onto the ship. This includes car carriers and ferries.
*** Smart Freight Centre (SFC) Based in the Netherlands, SFC is a non-profit organization that operates globally to address climate change in the freight transport sector. It has a track record of developing guidelines for calculating GHG emissions from Ro-Ro ships within Europe.
**** Scope 3 Indirect GHG-emissions associated with an entire corporate supply chain, including emissions that occur across the supply chain and outside the organization’s direct control, such as raw-material sourcing, product transport, product use, and disposal.
***** ISO 14083 An international standard for the calculation and reporting of GHG emissions, focusing specifically on emissions from freight and passenger transport.
ISO 14083:2023 – Greenhouse gases — Quantification and reporting of greenhouse gas emissions arising from transport chain operations.
Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Ltd. (“K” LINE) is pleased to announce that it has received a visit from 16 students from International Trading Institute, Lee Kong Chian School of Business, Singapore Management University (SMU).
Since its establishment in 2000, SMU has produced a large number of human resources to trading industry, including marine transportation, and offers Industry Study Mission, overseas company visit programme, for students specializing in maritime business or global trading. This year, Tokyo was selected as the place to visit, and “K” LINE has decided to cooperate on the programme since Singapore is an important business base for the company.
At the company visit on May 13, 2025, “K” LINE offered a two-hour programme, including a lecture on its business and environmental initiatives followd by a Q&A session, during which the students asked various questions actively. They seemed to be particularly interested in “K” LINE’s environmental initiatives.
“K” LINE will continue to promote understanding of the shipping industry by accepting company visits and cooperate in the development of the next generation.
Yusuke Suemune of Japan’s Ports and Harbours Bureau, Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT) today outlined in detail his Government’s plans to achieve carbon net zero by 2050 at all Japanese ports via its Carbon Neutral Ports (CNP) initiative backed by a CNP certification process.
Barcelona, 19st May 2025
The presentation given today in Barcelona as part of the ICHCA AGM contained the announcement of MLIT’s launch in June of its Carbon Neutral Ports (CNP) Certification for container terminals. The Certification process will evaluate each terminal’s decarbonization efforts. Critically this assessment will be on a ‘per-terminal’ rather than a ‘per-port’ basis. The Certification will be multi-faceted. Each element geared toward achieving carbon neutrality by 2050.
As Suemune outlined, the process of decarbonization will involve evaluation of a wide variety of stratagems including low-emission handling equipment and LED lighting on the terminal operation side and efforts concerning carriers, such as zero emission vessel fuels and truck appointment systems.
“The evaluation will be performed at multiple certification levels from Level 1 to Level 5,” explained Suemune. “Should the detailed and stringent requirements of each level be achieved then Certification will be granted for three years, after which the terminal will need to reapply. Thus ensuring that decarbonization efforts are maintained. We believe port decarbonization cannot be achieved in a single step, nor in the short-term; rather a long-term perspective must be pursued.”
In welcoming the MLIT initiative, Richard Steele, CEO of ICHCA commented, “We are both honoured and delighted that MLIT through their representative Yusuke Suemune has chosen the ICHCA forum to announce the CNP Certification initiative. Environmental care is at the forefront of ICHCA’s mission and the efforts of such influential members such as the Japanese Government’s MLIT is a great example of how the cargo industry can deliver on that commitment.”
In addition, the results of the evaluation process will be visible to all port users, as they too are encouraged to contribute to the carbon zero target by 2050. By initiating the CNP Certification, Ports and Harbours Bureau of MLIT is determined to objectively assess the status of decarbonization plans across all ports in the country on the basis of common and well defined criteria.
Yusuke Suemune’s presentation can be viewed in full HERE
About ICHCA International
Established in 1952, ICHCA International is an independent, not-for-profit organisation dedicated to improving the safety, productivity and efficiency of cargo handling and movement worldwide. ICHCA’s privileged NGO status enables it to represent its members, and the cargo handling industry at large, in front of national and international agencies and regulatory bodies, while its Technical Panel provides best practice advice and develops publications on a wide range of practical cargo handling issues.
Operating through a series of national and regional chapters, including ICHCA Australia, ICHCA Japan and plus Correspondence and Working Groups, ICHCA provides a focal point for informing, educating, lobbying and networking to improve knowledge and best practice across the cargo handling chain.
About MLIT
The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism is the Japanese government ministry responsible for the comprehensive and systematic use, development and conservation of the nation’s land, the integrated development of social capital for these purposes, the promotion of transport policies, the development of meteorological services, and ensuring maritime safety and security.
Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Ltd. (“K” LINE) has released a video on its official website explaining the progress of its medium-term management plan and the results for FY2024. Initially shared on “K” Line With, the Group’s internal video communication platform, the video is now available to a broader audience.
“K”LINE’s latest video on Financial results for FY2024 & Medium-term Management plan Progress
https://www.kline.co.jp/en/corporate/kline_with.html
“K” Line With details the progress of the medium-term management plan on a quarterly basis, providing explanations of the latest earnings forecasts and also focuses on initiatives which consider the three important points of the medium-term management plan, specifically, the business strategy, the functional strategy and the capital policy. By doing so, it communicates the progress in the medium-term management plan to people in the “K” LINE Group and a broad range of other stakeholders.
The first half of the video explains the FY2024 earnings results and FY2025 earnings forecasts.
The latter half of the video details how “K” LINE will be a company that is chosen by customers and partners through continuous efforts to strengthen its functional strategy and achieves a growth strategy capitalizing on low carbon and decarbonization initiatives as opportunities.
“K” LINE has posted the video on its official website in addition to “K” Line With to make outside stakeholders more aware of the Company’s activities. “K” LINE also aims to deepen understanding of the medium-term management plan among business sites on land and sea within the Group, globally promote internal communication and information sharing, encourage a sense of solidarity as a source of the Group’s strength, and reinforce the foundation of its business operations.
(A news release related to “K” Line With)
November 17, 2023: Sharing Information within the Group Using Video Communication Site for Employees “K” Line With
https://www.kline.co.jp/en/news/other/other-20231117.html