Established Nippon Yusen Company (September 29), founded (October 1)
Japan Mail Ship Company established
Founded
Founded (October 1)
Nagasaki-Tianjin route opened
Japan's first deep-sea regular route (Bombay route) opened
Three major routes (Europe, Seattle, Australia routes) opened. First European route vessel "Tosa Maru"
First ship of the European route, Tosa Maru
Panama Canal opening led to the opening of the Eastbound New York line via Panama
Separated the coastal section and established Coastal Shipping Co., Ltd.
Merged with Second Tōyō Kisen Co., Ltd., inheriting San Francisco route and South American west coast route. "Ryutamaru" in San Francisco
Merged with Second Toyo Kisen Co., Ltd., inherited San Francisco route and South American west coast route
Decision on the marking of the company's funnel logo with two lines
Merged with Coastal Shipping Co., Ltd.
Lost many assets due to World War II and fell into a devastated state, but during the high-growth period, launched dedicated ships for specific cargo, and responded to containerization of regular routes
Post-war, owned ships reduced to 37 ships, total of 155,469 gross tons
Owned 37 ships, reduced to a total of 155,469 tons. 185 ships lost due to war, totaling 1,131,424 tons
Loss of 185 ships due to war, total of 1,131,424 gross tons
Resumed pre-war regular routes with conventional cargo ships
Resumption of pre-war regular routes
First in the company, the oil tanker "Tanba Maru" was completed
Completion of crude oil tanker Tamba Maru
The company's first dedicated ore ship, "Tobata Maru," was completed
Completion of ore carrier Tobata Maru
Cargo-passenger ship "Hikawa Maru" withdrew from passenger service, moored at Yamashita Park, and began public viewing
The world's first large LPG dedicated ship, "Bridgestone Maru," was completed
World's first large LPG dedicated ship, Bridgestone Maru, completed
Merged with Mitsubishi Marine Corporation. The world's first chip dedicated ship, "Kure Maru," was completed
Merged with Mitsubishi Kaisen Co., Ltd., world's first chip dedicated ship, Kure Maru, completed
North American West Coast container route (PSW) established. Japan's first full container ship, "Hakone Maru," commenced operation
Established North American West Coast container route (PSW), Japan's first full container ship Hakone Maru in service
Australian route, container service started. Auto ship and bulk carrier "Dai-go Toyoda Maru" was completed
Completion of automobile and bulk carrier Fifth Toyoda Maru
North American West Coast container route (PNW) established. Auto-only ship "Jinzu Maru" was completed
Established North American West Coast container route (PNW), completion of automobile dedicated ship Jintsu Maru
European route, container service started
New York route, container service started
The company's first private container terminal opened at Oi Head, Tokyo
Open private container terminal at Oi Head
Australian/Malaysia/Persian Gulf route, tripartite container service started
The company's first LNG dedicated ship, "Echigo Maru," was completed, LNG transportation began
Completion of LNG dedicated ship Echigo Maru, start of LNG transportation
Following the Plaza Accord and the appreciation of the yen, a structural shift to a comprehensive logistics corporate group based on international shipping was announced
Completion of passenger ship Crystal Harmony, resumed passenger ship business
Passenger ship "Crystal Harmony" was completed, passenger service resumed
Merged with Japan Liner System Co., Ltd., completed passenger ship Asuka
Merged with Japan Liner System Corporation. Passenger ship "Asuka" was completed
Japan's first double-hull tanker, "Takamine Maru," was completed
First Japanese-registered double-hull tanker Takamine Maru
New services launched by the Grand Alliance on North American and European routes
Oil spill accident involving tanker "Diamond Grace" in Tokyo Bay
Merged with Showa Marine Corporation and introduced the proprietary safety operation standard "NAV9000"
Merged with Showa Kaisen Co., Ltd., introduced NAV9000 safety operation standards
Transferred conventional vessel operations to Hinode Kisen Co., Ltd.
World's first, ISO 14001 certification obtained including a fleet of charter ships
Obtained ISO 14001 certification
Japan Mail Ship Museum opens
Overseas logistics business brand unified as "NYK Logistics"
Made Japan Cargo Airlines a consolidated subsidiary, participated in the United Nations "Global Compact"
Passenger ship "Asuka II" debut
Kokunai University "NYK-TDG MARITIME ACADEMY" opens. NYK Group Values "Sincerity, Creativity, Enthusiasm" announced
Debut of passenger ship "Asuka II"
Future concept ship "NYK Super Eco Ship 2030" announced
Founded NYK-TDG Maritime Academy at the Merchant Marine College, announced NYK Group values "Sincerity, Creativity, Enthusiasm"
Participated in ultra-deepwater drilling ship (drillship) business. ETECSO TAKATSUGU J
Announced future concept ship "NYK Super Eco Ship 2030", participated in ultra-deepwater drilling vessel project
Invested in Knutsen Offshore Tankers, entered shuttle tanker business. Logistics business reorganization and integration begins, NYK Logistics Co., Ltd. starts. CARMEN KNUTSEN
Invested in Knutsen Offshore Tankers, entered shuttle tanker business, launched NYK Logistics Co., Ltd.
Participated in FPSO (Floating Production Storage and Offloading) project. FPSO CIDADE DE PARATY
Participated in FPSO (Floating Production Storage and Offloading) project
World's first, obtained certification for Ship Energy Efficiency Management Plan (SEEMP) from the Japan Maritime Association (ClassNK)
Obtained world's first certification for Ship Energy Efficiency Management Plan (SEEMP)
Merged with Nisshin Shipping Co., Ltd. and NYK Global Bulk Co., Ltd., established NYK Bulk Project Cargo Transportation Co., Ltd.
Merged with Hinode Shipping Co., Ltd. and NYK Global Bulk Co., Ltd., established NYK Bulk Project Cargo Transport Co., Ltd.
Japan's first LNG fuel tugboat "Kai" completed
Completed LNG fuel tugboat "Kai"
World's first, LNG-fueled car carrier completed
Established Ocean Network Express Pte. Ltd. (ONE), a joint venture for regular container ships. Fully acquired NYK Logistics Co., Ltd. World’s first large LNG fuel supply ship "ENGIE ZEEBRUGGE" completed
Established joint venture container shipping company "Ocean Network Express (ONE)", made NYK Logistics Co., Ltd. a wholly owned subsidiary, completed "ENGIE ZEEBRUGGE"
Future concept ship "NYK Super Eco Ship 2050" announced
Announced future concept ship "NYK Super Eco Ship 2050", successful autonomous navigation demonstration of manned autonomous ships
Successful demonstration of autonomous navigation for manned autonomous ships
Built ESG management promotion system, offshore electronic currency circulation by MarCoPay Inc., completed Japan's first LNG fuel auto-carrier "SAKURA LEADER"
LNG-fueled car carrier "SAKURA LEADER" completed
Announced NYK Group ESG story, first captain born, declared "Net Zero Emissions by 2050"
World's first, Panamax coal carrier "Shoyo" completed with LNG fuel
World's first Panama Max coal carrier "Shoyo" made with LNG fuel
World's first, ammonia-fueled commercial ship "Kai" completed
World's first ammonia-fueled commercial ship "Kai" completed
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NYK will exhibit at the Ocean Transformation Exhibition (OXExpo) held on November 25-26, 2026 at Pacifico Yokohama. The event is Japan’s first industry‑government‑academia exhibition aimed at advancing ocean transformation in line with the Fourth Basic Plan on Ocean Policy.
MOL Corporation will exhibit at the
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On November 6, 2026, Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha notified that a correction is required for part of the notice regarding the planned start of a public tender offer for NS United Shipping Co., Ltd. (stock code: 9110). The correction concerns the description of the application agreement entered into between the tenderer and the target shareholders.
K Line Corporation has decided the interim dividend for FY March 2027 at 165 yen per share and revised the final dividend forecast to 330 yen. The total dividend amount is 66,631 million yen, an increase from 120 yen in the same period last year.
Today, the board of directors of our equity method company OCEAN NETWORK EXPRESS PTE. LTD. resolved to pay dividends, and we expect to receive approximately 204 million U.S. dollars (about 32.2 billion yen) on November 13, 2026. This dividend will be recorded as non‑operating income in the individual financial statements for the third quarter of FY 2027, but it will not affect consolidated performance.
Nippon Yusen (NYK) held a roundtable at its headquarters on October 27, where the president, executives, and ship and engine captains exchanged views on the current situation and challenges aboard ships. As part of its safety campaign, this event is held annually, and participants from a vehicle-only ship in transit also joined online. They discussed topics such as the use of AI and DX aboard ships, talent development, cybersecurity, and responses to abnormal weather and regional conditions.
We have revised the earnings forecast for the fiscal year ending March 2027. Revenue is 1.505 trillion yen, operating profit is 114 billion yen, ordinary profit is 213 billion yen, and net income attributable to shareholders of the parent company is raised to 203 billion yen. The expected earnings per share for the period is 502 yen and 67 sen.
NYK released its Progress Report 2026 on October 28, summarizing progress through 2026 under the NYK Group Decarbonization Story, first announced in November 2023. The report outlines the latest developments in the Group’s decarbonization strategy and highlights specific initiatives. A Japanese version will be released later.