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Japan’s Big 3 Becoming ONE in Practice & Name
Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Ltd. (K Line), Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. (MOL), and Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK) have given a name to their upcoming joint venture. In a joint press release [...]
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FMC Stops Japan’s Big 3 Carriers From Jumping the Gun on Merger
The “Tripartite Agreement” is what it was called–an agreement between Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Ltd (K Line), Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL), and Nippon Yusen Kaisha (NYK) that included [...]
In carrier merger, container carriers, container shipping, Container Shipping & Transport, International Shipping, International Shipping Company
Posted Top 3 News Stories Highlight Bigger is Better Trend in International Shipping
Try not to hear Steve Carell saying, “That’s what she said!” in your head when considering the international shipping industry’s stance on size: bigger is better. It seems [...]
In carrier alliances, carrier merger, Container Shipping & Transport, HMM, Hyundai, Hyundai Merchant Marine, International Shipping
Posted S. Korean Carriers Hanjin & HMM Could Be Forced Into Merger
South Korea might have been taking notes when China pushed for the merger of its two, big, state-owned shipping companies, Cosco Group and China Shipping Group. South Korea may force Hanjin [...]