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Reprint: Why the Nikkei Now Places Emphasis on “Net Profit” 再録 日経はなぜ「純利益」を重視するのか
How the Shift Influences the Dividend Payout Ratios of Japan’s Major Shipping Companies 海運大手の配当性向にも影響 Maritime Bridge Japan published on 9 August 2025 an inside story titled Weekend Column “Why the Nikkei Now Places Emphasis... -
NYK Expands LNG Transport for Europe 日本郵船、欧州向けLNG輸送を強化
“ELISA HALCYON” Delivered for French Energy Giant EDF Building on the European Supply Network Following the Edison Project フランス電力大手EDF向け「ELISA HALCYON」竣工 エジソン社向け船に続く欧州供給網を拡充 On 7 November, NYK announced t... -
Interview with Jan Rindbo CEO of NORDEN ”We never make promises we cannot keep” ノルデンCEOヤン・リンボー氏に聞く
The management philosophy and trust built over 154 years between NORDEN and Japan ノルデンCEOヤン・リンボー氏に聞く 「守れない約束はしない」――154年続くノルデンの経営哲学と日本との信頼 Denmark-based shipping major NORDEN is an independe... -
NS United completes rotor sail installation on 400,000-DWT vessel NSユナイテッド、40万重量トン級にローターセイル搭載完了
Vale targets 15% Scope 3 emissions reduction by 2035 ヴァーレ、スコープ3排出量を2035年までに15％削減目指す NS United Kaiun Kaisha (NS United) announced on the 6th that it had completed the installation of five rotor sails and a shaft gen... -
NYK forecasts net profit of ¥210 billion for FY 2025 日本郵船、純利益2100億円見通し 26年3月期
down ¥30 billion from previous outlook — maintains robust shareholder returns with 45 % payout ratio 当初予想比300億円減 配当性向45％で株主還元を継続 Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK) announced on 6 November that it had revised its co... -
NORDEN Signs Two-Year Contract with Enviva for Wood Pellet Transport ノルデン、米エンヴィバと木質ペレット輸送で2年契約
Expanding Renewable Energy Logistics between the U.S. and Europe from 2026 再生可能エネルギー輸送を拡充、2026年から米欧間で開始 Danish shipping major NORDEN announced on 5 November that it has signed a two-year Contract of Affreightment ... -
Shipbuilding Ranked Second Among Japan’s 17 Strategic Sectors 造船、戦略分野17のうち上位2番目に
Prime Minister Takaichi Pledges “Bold Investment” in Policy Speech 高市総理大臣、所信表明で「大胆な投資」明言 Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi announced on 4 November, during the first meeting of the government’s Japan Growth Strategy Headq... -
PntGuard: The “Last Line of Defence” Against GNSS Interference PntGuard、GNSS妨害に「最後の砦」
Norwegian and US companies jointly develop and commercialise GPS spoofing protection device; webinar held to mark the launch ノルウェーと米企業が共同開発 GPSスプーフィング対策装置を商業化、ウェビナーも開催 Norway’s Tschudi Shipping Comp... -
MOL slightly revises full-year profit forecast to 152 billion yen 商船三井、経常利益予想1520億円に小幅修正
Raises dividend payout ratio to 40% for FY2025 2026年3月期、配当性向40％に引き上げ Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL) announced on 4 November that its consolidated ordinary profit for the fiscal year ending March 2026 is now expected to reach 152... -
Maersk Deepens Its Commitment to India マースク、インドとの関係を強化の「本気度」とは
Port investments and fleet initiatives announced at India Maritime Week 2025 インド海事ウィーク2025で港湾投資・船隊計画を発表 A.P. Moller–Maersk, the global integrated logistics company, announced on October 30 during India Maritime Week... -
Mogami Export Drive Signals Fusion of Defence and Civilian Shipbuilding 「もがみ」輸出 日本造船「防衛×民間」融合も
The Japanese government is promoting the export of the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force’s “Mogami”-class frigates through a joint effort between the public and private sectors. On November 2, Defence Minister Shinjiro Koizumi, during ta... -
NS United Kaiun Raises Full-Year Net Profit Forecast to ¥18.9 Billion NSユナイテッド、最終利益189億円に上方修正
ROE to Exceed 10% for Fifth Consecutive Year; Equity Ratio Rises to 59% 26年3月期、5期連続でROE10％超、自己資本比率59％に上昇 NS United Kaiun Kaisha announced on October 31 that it expects its consolidated net profit for the fiscal year ... -
NYK to Establish “NYK Bulkship Partners” in April 2026 NYKバルクシップパートナーズ 26年4月発足へ
New Entity to Operate 21 Owned Vessels and Manage 90 保有船21隻、管理船90隻の体制で On October 31, NYK announced that three of its group companies — Asahi Kaiun, Hachiuma Steamship, and Mitsubishi Ore Transport — have signed a merger ag... -
Japan Requests Continuation of “Sakhalin 2 LNG” Imports 日本、「サハリン2 LNG」輸入継続を要請
Extension Beyond December 19 Under Discussion 日本郵船の専用船2隻など、12月19日期限延長なるか The Japanese government has asked the U.S. administration to allow the continuation of imports from the Sakhalin-2 oil and gas development proj... -
Middle East–China VLCC Charter Rates Surpass $120,000 中東―中国間VLCC用船料が12万ドル超
Amid Dark Fleet Sanctions and Port Congestion ダーク・フリートへの制裁、混雑や積み荷需要で Asian VLCC (Very Large Crude Carrier) freight rates have surged to their highest level since the post-COVID recovery period. Key Points → On Octob... -
Japan’s Shipbuilders Consider Sharing Slipways to Boost Efficiency 日本造船、まずは船台の相互融通から検討へ
“Reviving Shipbuilding Nippon” 「造船ニッポン復活」、建造の効率化を向上 Under the Trump administration, Japan and the United States are expected to roll out a series of policies aimed at realising a “Japan–U.S. Shipbuilding Golden Era” a... -
NYK partners with Oman’s Port of Duqm 日本郵船、オマーンDuqm港開発と連携
Hub for direct reduced iron and finished vehicle transport – Green hydrogen supply chain also in sight 還元鉄・完成車輸送の拠点に グリーン水素供給網も視野 NYK announced on 29 October that it has signed a comprehensive memorandum of unde... -
Inside Report Japan’s Ship Finance Market Remains a Borrower’s Market インサイドレポート 日本の船舶融資 借り手市場が継続
New Entrants Stir Traditional Regional Banks 新規参入が伝統行を刺激 In Japan’s ship finance market, shipowners continue to hold the upper hand, sustaining what has become a clear “borrower’s market.” Key Points of the Article → Regiona... -
MOL Signs MoU with India’s State Owned SCI for Tugboat Business Collaboration 商船三井、インド国営SCIと曳船事業で協業
Agreement reached at India Maritime Week 2025 to support port decarbonisation and safe operations India Maritime Week 2025で覚書締結、港湾脱炭素と安全運航を支援 Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL) announced on October 28 that it has signed a Memor... -
KIKOU MARU of Uyeno Transtech Receives “S” Rating from ClassNK 上野トランステックの「輝光丸」、ClassNKがS評価
First Domestic Vessel Recognised under the Zero-Emission Accelerating Ship Finance Scheme Zero-Emission Accelerating Ship Financeの初の内航船事例に The LPG/oil tanker KIKOU MARU, owned by Uyeno Transtech, has been awarded the highest “S”... -
European Shipowners Consider Cutting Ties with Chinese Leasing Firms 欧州船社、中国リース企業からの離脱を検討
USTR port fees drive rethink; Japanese owners and regional banks emerge as alternatives through S&LB deals 欧州船社、中国リースからの離脱を検討 USTRの課金影響、日本船主、地方銀行とS&LBも According to industry sources, several Eur... -
Japan and U.S. to Sign Shipbuilding Cooperation Pact During Trump Visit 日米、トランプ大統領来日に合わせ造船増強で覚書を締結へ
Working group to be launched as four Japanese industry bodies unite for shipbuilding revival 「作業部会」設置、国内4団体、造船再生へ体制整う The Japanese and U.S. governments are coordinating to sign a memorandum of cooperation on shipbu... -
NYK begins operation of Tohoku Electric’s first LNG-fuelled coal carrier 日本郵船、東北電力初のLNG燃料石炭船の運航開始
“SAKURA CRESCENT” delivered at Oshima Shipbuilding’s Koyagi Works – registered in Minamisoma, MOL also expanding adoption 大島造船所香焼工場で「SAKURA CRESCENT」竣工 南相馬港籍で運航開始、商船三井も導入拡大へ NYK announced on the 24th t... -
European Shipowners Exploring Partnerships with Japanese Owners 欧州船主が日本船主との連携を検討
PBR Below One, “Utilising Existing Ships Rather Than Ordering Newbuilds” PBR1倍未満、「新造船の発注より既存船を活用」 As the polarisation between large and mid-sized or smaller shipowners accelerates in Japan’s ownership market, European...
