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.…

New name for JV of Japan’s Big 3; massive job cuts at Hapag-Lloyd

The three major box shipping companies of Japan have announced the trade name of their new merged entity and disclosed plans to launch the…