Japan’s Big Three gets final approval to launch JV
Japanese ocean liners Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha (K Line), Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL), and Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK) announced they have completed securing all…
Japanese carriers start merger process, get Europe’s approval
Japan’s three biggest container shipping liners said they are now establishing a new company in line with the merger of their business operations despite…
South African regulator blocks Japanese liners’ merger
The Competition Commission of South Africa has rejected the merger proposal of Japan’s “Big 3” container carriers Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK), Mitsui O.S.K.…
Japanese shipping deal rejected by US maritime agency
The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) has rejected the proposed merger of Japan’s three leading ocean box carriers, citing jurisdictional grounds for its decision.…