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Evolving Ship Management, Shipowners and Regional Banks Struggling to Keep Pace 進化する船舶管理、追いつかぬ船主と地銀
As digitalisation and seafarer training accelerate within ship management companies, some Japanese shipowners and regional banks are finding themselves left behind by the technological standards of those management firms. Key Points of T... -
Yen Drops to ¥152 – Shipping Majors Face Rates ¥10 Weaker Than Assumed 円下落、152円台 海運大手の想定比10円安
Operating profits boosted by ¥1.6–1.7 billion per yen; “Takaichi trade” persists on fiscal concerns 経常利益16～17億円押し上げ、財政悪化警戒で「高市トレード」続く On 7 October in the New York foreign exchange market, the yen temporarily ... -
MOL Joins Ammonia Bunkering Initiative in Western Australia 商船三井、西豪州のアンモニア燃料バンカリング構想へ参画
First participation by an international shipping company in the Pilbara region 商船三井、西豪州のアンモニア燃料バンカリング構想へ参画 外航海運会社として世界初、ピルバラ地域 MOL has become the first international shipping company to join... -
Colombo Port: A Leap from a “Neglected Harbour” to a Global Hub コロンボ港、「見過ごされる港」から世界ハブへの跳躍
Colombo Port, the gateway to Sri Lanka, is now poised to rise from a “blank spot” on the global maritime map to centre stage. Sujan Malawana of Speedmark Sri Lanka recently remarked that “a port once overlooked is becoming one that is fu... -
US-China Port Charges Set to Effect on 14 October, COSCO $1.5 Billion 米中港湾課金10月14日発効でCOSCO15億ドル
Tailwind for Japanese-Built Ships？ 日本建造船に追い風か The US-China trade confrontation is once again rattling the shipping market. Port usage fees that the US government plans to impose on vessels linked to China are expected to com... -
Fluid Mobility of Talent in Japan’s Maritime Industry The Risks of Titles 日本の海運人材の流動化、「肩書き」のリスク
The Growing Focus on “Qualitative Information” 「定性情報」の重要性に注目も In Japan’s maritime market, the mobility of personnel working in the shipping industry is advancing to an unprecedented degree. Major shipping companies such as ... -
Takaichi Becomes New PM What Will Be the Impact on Japan’s Shipbuilding Industries 高市氏が新首相、日本造船への影響
The ruling Liberal Democratic Party of Japan held its leadership election on the 5th, and Sanae Takaichi (64) has been confirmed as the new party president. If Takaichi were to become Prime Minister, what kind of impact would this have o... -
Why Did Diana Choose NBG Over Japan’s Regional Banks? 日本の地銀VSギリシャ国立銀行、ダイアナがNBGを選択した理由とは？
US$55 Million Term Loan Secured Against Five Vessels 5隻を担保に総額5,500万ドルのタームローンを締結 Greek major shipowner Diana Shipping Inc. has secured a term loan facility of US$55 million from the National Bank of Greece (NBG), using... -
Indian Government’s Shipbuilding Investment Draws Attention Japanese Shipowners インド政府の造船投資、日本船主が注目
Could It Become the “Second China”, and What Are the Prospects for Collaboration with Japanese Shipyards? 「第二の中国」なるか、日本造船との連携は？ The Indian government has recently announced a package worth approximately 697.2 billion... -
Ehime Bank and JFC Provide Joint Support for Coastal Tanker 愛媛銀行・日本政策金融公庫、内航タンカーに協調支援
Equity-Based Loan to Back Ootaka Kaiun’s Island Logistics and Seafarer Retention 大鷹海運向け、資本性ローンで離島物流と船員確保を後押し Ehime Bank and the Matsuyama branch of the Japan Finance Corporation (JFC) announced on 2 October tha... -
Imabari Shipowners Voice Strongest Concerns Over Exchange Rates and Interest Rates 今治船主、為替と金利に最大の懸念
Iyogin Regional Economic Research Centre Investigates Impact of Trump Administration Policies いよぎん地域経済研究センター、米トランプ政権の影響を調査 Iyogin Regional Economic Research Centre (IRC), a think tank affiliated with Iyo Bank,... -
MBJ Report Greek Shipowners Press Ahead Orders Despite Rising Prices MBJリポート ギリシャ船主 船価高騰でも積極発注
Seen as a Move of ‘Foresight’ Amid Japan’s Labour Shortages MBJリポート ギリシャ船主、船価高騰でも積極発注 日本造船所のワーカー不足、「先見の明」との見方も Greek shipowners have, since last year, been pressing ahead with newbuilding or... -
NYK Stolt Tankers Orders Two New Chemical Tankers, Total to Eight NYK Stolt Tankers ケミカル船2隻発注 計8隻に
Will the Increasing Japanese Investment in Chemical Tankers Become a “Foundation for Stable Cash Generation”? 目立つ日本勢のケミカルタンカーへの投資、「安定的なキャッシュ創出の基盤」なるか NYK announced on 2 October that NYK Stolt Tanker... -
MOL President Hashimoto Declares “The Stage for Growth Lies Outside Japan” MOL橋本社長「成長の舞台は日本の外にある」
TradeWinds Tokyo Forum, Driving Forward Regional Diversification Strategy TradeWinds Tokyo Forum, 地域分散戦略を推進 The “Shipowners Forum Japan 2025”, organised by TradeWinds, was held on 2 October at the Conrad Tokyo in Minato Ward, To... -
Interview Speaking with TMI Associates lawyer Jumpei Osada インタビュー TMI総合法律事務所の長田旬平弁護士に聞く
The Aim Behind the Maritime Practice Group’s New Office Opening in Hiroshima 海事プラクティス・グループ、広島に新オフィス開設の狙い On 1 October, TMI Associates opened a new office in Hiroshima. It is the fourth location capable of... -
Former MOL Chairman and President Kunio Suzuki Passes Away 商船三井の元代表取締役会長・社長 鈴木邦雄氏が逝去
Expanded Dry Bulk Fleet and Built the Foundation of MOL During the Post-2001 Shipping Boom ドライバルクを積極整備、2001年以降の海運市況の急騰で商船三井の基盤を築く Former MOL Chairman and President Kunio Suzuki passed away on 20 Septembe... -
Is There a Path Back for Sumitomo Heavy and Sasebo’s Newbuilding Operations? 住友重機械と佐世保の新造建造の復活はあるのか
Slipways Under Strain as Block-Building Partnerships Emerge 船台がひっ迫、ブロック建造で連携も With Japan’s shipyards facing a severe shortage of available slipways, attention is turning to the future of Sumitomo Heavy Industries Marine ... -
Interview – NS United Kaiun Kaisha President Kazuma Yamanaka インタビュー NSユナイテッド海運 山中一馬社長
“Active Promotion of DX and Strengthened Human Resource Development”, ¥165 billion Investment Including Methanol Dual-Fuel Capesize 「DXを積極推進、人材育成も強化」、メタノールDFケープなど1,650億円投資 NS United Kaiun Kaisha marked the 1... -
Yangzijiang Shipbuilding Cancels Four New MR over Suspected US Sanctions Breach 揚子江船業 米制裁疑惑でMR4隻を解約
China’s largest private shipbuilding group with YAMIC under its umbrella moves to mitigate risk 傘下にYAMICを持つ中国最大手の民間造船グループがリスク回避 Yangzijiang Shipbuilding (YANGZIJIANG SHIPBUILDING (HOLDINGS) LTD.), the largest pr... -
Chinese Shipbuilding: “Revival and Rebirth” or “A Road Once Travelled”? 中国造船、「再生・復活」か「いつか来た道」か
New Dayang Shipbuilding and Hengli Heavy Industry secure orders from Japanese owners 中国造船、「再生・復活」か「いつか来た道」か 新大洋造船（New Dayang Shipbuilding）、恒力重工（Hengli Heavy Industry）ら日本勢からも受注 Among China’s sh... -
TMI Associates Opens New Hiroshima Office TMI総合法律事務所、広島に新オフィス開設
Fourth Maritime Hub from October 1 10月１日から4番目の海事拠点 TMI Associates will open a new Hiroshima office on 1 October 2025. This will be the firm’s seventh office in Japan and its fourth hub for the maritime practice group, follow... -
Honda Cars India Surpasses 200,000 Export Milestone ホンダ・カーズ・インディア、輸出台数20万台を突破
Symbol of ‘Make in India’, expanding overseas markets and logistics networks 「メイク・イン・インディア」の象徴、拡大する海外市場と物流網 Honda Cars India (HCIL) announced on 26 September via its official LinkedIn account that cumulative... -
Inside Report How Japanese Shipowners Must Adapt to Time Chartering インサイド・レポート 日本船主に求められる定期用船の対応力とは
At present, it is estimated that more than 100 oceangoing shipowners operate in Japan, mainly concentrated in Ehime, Hiroshima, Yamaguchi, Tokushima, Oita and Fukuoka prefectures. Over the past decade, the environment surrounding Japanes... -
Imabari Shipbuilding secures two Aframax in collaboration with Sumitomo Heavy 今治造船、アフラマックス2隻受注
Megablock method reintroduced to rebuild output capacity, shares also rise 住友重機械マリンと連携し27-28年竣工へ メガブロック工法で増産体制を再構築、株価も上昇 Megablock construction method reintroduced to rebuild output capacity, shares...
