| 1885-09-27 |
Established Nippon Yusen Kaisha (September 29), founded (October 1) |
| 1885-09-27 |
Japan Mail Ship Company established |
| 1885-09-30 |
Founded |
| 1886-09 |
Founding (October 1) |
| 1893 |
Nagasaki-Tianjin route opening |
| 1896 |
First in Japan, opening of ocean-going regular route (Bombay route) |
| 1916 |
Establishment of the three major routes (Europe, Seattle, Australia routes). First European route vessel "Tosa Maru" |
| 1916 |
First ship of European route, Tosa Maru |
| 1923 |
Opening of the Panama Line via Panama Canal, New York line |
| 1926 |
Separated the near-sea division and established Near-Sea Shipping Co., Ltd. |
| 1929 |
Merged with Second Tōyō Kisen Co., Ltd., inheriting San Francisco route and South American west coast route. "Ryutamaru" in San Francisco |
| 1929 |
Merged with Second Toyo Kisen Co., Ltd., inherited San Francisco route and South American west coast route |
| 1939 |
Decided on the funnel mark for company ships with two lines |
| 1942 |
Merged with Near-Sea Shipping Co., Ltd. |
| 1945 |
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 |
| 1945 |
Post-war, reduced to 37 ships, total of 155,469 gross tons |
| 1951 |
Owned 37 ships, reduced to a total of 155,469 tons. 185 ships lost due to war, totaling 1,131,424 tons |
| 1951 |
Loss of 185 ships due to war, total of 1,131,424 gross tons |
| 1959 |
Resumed pre-war regular routes with conventional cargo ships |
| 1959 |
Resumption of pre-war regular routes |
| 1960 |
First in the company, completion of the crude oil tanker "Tanba Maru" |
| 1960 |
Completion of crude oil tanker "Tanba Maru" |
| 1961 |
The company's first ore-only vessel, "Tobata Maru," was completed |
| 1961 |
Completion of ore carrier "Tobata Maru" |
| 1962 |
Cargo-passenger ship "Hikawa Maru" withdrew from passenger service, moored at Yamashita Park, and began public viewing |
| 1964 |
The world's first large LPG-only vessel, "Bridgestone Maru," was completed |
| 1964 |
World's first large LPG dedicated ship "Bridgestone Maru" |
| 1968 |
Merged with Mitsubishi Marine Corporation. The world's first chip-only vessel, "Kure Maru," was completed |
| 1968 |
Merged with Mitsubishi Kaisen Co., Ltd., world's first chip dedicated ship "Kure Maru" |
| 1969 |
Established North American West Coast container route (PSW). Japan's first full container ship, "Hakone Maru," commenced operation |
| 1969 |
Established North American West Coast container route (PSW), launched Japan's first full container ship "Hakone Maru" |
| 1970 |
Started Australian route container service. The auto and bulk carrier "Dai-go Toyoda Maru" was completed |
| 1970 |
Completion of car and bulk carrier "Dai Go Toyoda Maru" |
| 1971 |
Established North American West Coast container route (PNW). The auto-only vessel "Jintsu Maru" was completed |
| 1971 |
Established North American West Coast container route (PNW), completed car dedicated ship "Jintsu Maru" |
| 1972 |
Started European route container service |
| 1974 |
Started New York route container service |
| 1980 |
Opened the company's first self-operated container terminal at Oi Head, Tokyo |
| 1980 |
Opened private container terminal at Oi Head |
| 1983 |
Started tri-national container service on Australian/Malaysian/Persian Gulf routes |
| 1985 |
The company's first LNG vessel, "Echigo Maru," was completed, and LNG transportation began |
| 1985 |
Completion of LNG dedicated ship "Echigo Maru", started LNG transportation |
| 1990 |
Following the Plaza Accord and the appreciation of the yen, announced a structural shift to a comprehensive logistics group based on international shipping industry |
| 1990 |
Completion of passenger ship "Crystal Harmony", resumed passenger ship business |
| 1991 |
Passenger ship "Crystal Harmony" was completed, resuming passenger service |
| 1991 |
Merged with Japan Liner System Co., Ltd., completed passenger ship "Asuka" |
| 1993 |
Merged with Japan Liner System Corporation. Passenger ship "Asuka" was completed |
| 1996 |
Japan's first double-hull tanker, "Takamine Maru," was completed |
| 1996 |
First Japanese-registered double-hull tanker "Takamine Maru" |
| 1997 |
Launched new services with the Grand Alliance on North American and European routes |
| 1998 |
Oil spill accident involving tanker "Diamond Grace" in Tokyo Bay |
| 2001 |
Merged with Showa Marine Corporation and introduced the proprietary safety operation standard "NAV9000" |
| 2001 |
Merged with Showa Kaiun Co., Ltd., introduced "NAV9000" safety operation standards |
| 2002 |
Transferred conventional ship operations to Hinode Kisen Co., Ltd. |
| 2003 |
World's first, ISO 14001 certification obtained including a fleet of charter ships |
| 2003 |
Obtained ISO14001 certification |
| 2004 |
Japan Mail Ship Museum opens |
| 2005 |
Overseas logistics business brand unified as "NYK Logistics" |
| 2005 |
Consolidated subsidiary of Japan Cargo Airlines Co., Ltd., participating in the United Nations Global Compact |
| 2006 |
Passenger ship "Asuka II" debut |
| 2007 |
Kobe University of Maritime Sciences opens "NYK-TDG MARITIME ACADEMY". NYK Group values "Sincerity, Creativity, Enthusiasm" announced |
| 2007 |
Debut of passenger ship "Asuka II" |
| 2009 |
Future concept ship "NYK Super Eco Ship 2030" announced |
| 2009 |
Opening of NYK-TDG Maritime Academy, a shipping university, and announcement of NYK Group values "Sincerity, Creativity, Enthusiasm" |
| 2010 |
Participated in ultra-deepwater drilling ship (drillship) business. ETECSO TAKATSUGU J |
| 2010 |
Announcement of future concept ship "NYK Super Eco Ship 2030" and participation in deep-sea drilling vessel project |
| 2011 |
Invested in Knutsen Offshore Tankers, entered shuttle tanker business. Restructuring and integration of logistics business begins, Nippon Yusen Logistics Co., Ltd. starts. CARMEN KNUTSEN |
| 2011 |
Investment in Knutsen Offshore Tankers, entry into shuttle tanker business, and start of NYK Logistics Co., Ltd. |
| 2012 |
Participated in FPSO (Floating Production Storage and Offloading) business. FPSO CIDADE DE PARATY |
| 2012 |
Participation in FPSO (Floating Production Storage and Offloading) project |
| 2013 |
World's first, obtained certification for Ship Energy Efficiency Management Plan (SEEMP) from the Japan Maritime Association (ClassNK) |
| 2013 |
First in the world to obtain a certificate for the Ship Energy Efficiency Management Plan (SEEMP) |
| 2015 |
Merged with Nisshin Shipping Co., Ltd. and NYK Global Bulk Co., Ltd., established NYK Bulk Project Cargo Transportation Co., Ltd. |
| 2015 |
Merger of Nisshin Shipping Co., Ltd. and NYK Global Bulk Co., Ltd. to establish NYK Bulk Cargo Transport Co., Ltd. |
| 2016 |
Japan's first LNG fuel tugboat "Kai" completed |
| 2016 |
Completion of LNG fuel tugboat "Kai" |
| 2017 |
World's first, LNG-fueled car carrier completed |
| 2018 |
Established joint venture Ocean Network Express Pte. Ltd. (ONE) for regular container ship business. Fully acquired Nippon Yusen Logistics Co., Ltd. World’s first large LNG fuel supply ship "ENGIE ZEEBRUGGE" completed |
| 2018 |
Establishment of joint venture "Ocean Network Express (ONE)" for regular container shipping, full acquisition of NYK Logistics Co., Ltd., and completion of "ENGIE ZEEBRUGGE" |
| 2019 |
Future concept ship "NYK Super Eco Ship 2050" announced |
| 2019 |
Announcement of future concept ship "NYK Super Eco Ship 2050" and successful autonomous navigation demonstration of manned autonomous ships |
| 2020 |
Successful demonstration of autonomous navigation for manned autonomous ships |
| 2020 |
Establishment of ESG management promotion system, offshore electronic currency circulation by MarCoPay Inc., and completion of Japan's first LNG-fueled auto ship "SAKURA LEADER" |
| 2021 |
LNG-fueled car carrier "SAKURA LEADER" completed |
| 2021 |
Announcement of NYK Group ESG story, first captain appointment, and declaration of "Net Zero Emissions by 2050" |
| 2023 |
World's first, Panamax coal carrier fueled by LNG "Shoyo" completed |
| 2023 |
First in the world, Panama Max coal carrier "Shoyo" made with LNG fuel |
| 2024 |
World's first, ammonia-fueled commercial ship "Kai" completed |
| 2024 |
First in the world, ammonia-fueled commercial ship "Kai" completed |
