Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd.
MSLOY
Other OTC17.12
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ISIN
US60685L2088
CUSIP
60685L208
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-2.78
26.84
3Y
48.61
77.03
5Y
156.67
80.55
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in mil. unless spec.- CEO
- Jotaro Tamura
- Full Time Employees
- 9,795
- Sector
- Industrials
- Industry
- Marine Shipping
- Address
- Shosen Mitsui Building Tokyo Japan 105-8688
- IPO Date
- Jan 20, 2010
- Website
- mol.co.jp
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- Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. is a Japan-based global transportation and logistics company primarily engaged in marine shipping. The company operates a comprehensive fleet encompassing dry bulk carriers, tankers, LNG carriers, car carriers, container ships (through Ocean Network Express), ferries, domestic RORO ships, and cruise vessels. Its main products and services include marine transportation of dry bulk cargo such as iron ore, coal, wood chips, fertilizers, and steel products; energy transport including oil, LNG, and other liquefied gases; product transport of automobiles and general cargo; logistics and terminal operations; real estate leasing and building management; and associated businesses like tugboat services, ship management, and maritime consulting. The company supports diverse customer segments including industrial manufacturers, energy companies, automotive manufacturers, and international trade sectors with operations spanning Japan, North America, Europe, Southeast Asia, and other global markets. Founded in 1942 and headquartered in Tokyo, Mitsui O.S.K. Lines has built over 140 years of maritime expertise and is recognized for having one of the world's largest and most versatile fleets. In recent years, Mitsui O.S.K. Lines has undertaken significant strategic restructuring and business expansion efforts aligned with its BLUE ACTION 2035 growth plan. Recent major changes include the establishment of strategic partnerships such as the joint venture Ocean Network Express for container shipping, launched in 2018, which integrates the container operations of three major Japanese shipping companies. The company has restructured several business divisions to clarify and strengthen its core operations, including reorganizing its dry bulk, energy, and product transport segments for enhanced efficiency. It has expanded into new business areas such as tank terminal operations, offshore wind power generation in regions including Taiwan, and real estate investments in growth markets like India, Brazil, and Africa. Mitsui O.S.K. Lines also recently advanced efforts toward decarbonization by adopting alternative fuels and clean-energy measures for its fleet and developing frameworks for liquefied CO2 carriers. These initiatives reflect the company’s commitment to long-term sustainable growth and resilience in a changing global shipping environment. This comprehensive portfolio, combined with recent operational restructuring and expansion into energy and logistics-related businesses beyond traditional shipping, positions Mitsui O.S.K. Lines as a leading integrated marine transportation and logistics provider with a clear focus on innovation, environmental sustainability, and global market growth. The company maintains a target return on equity of 9-10% and aims to increase profit before tax to 400 billion yen by fiscal 2035 as part of its strategic vision. Mitsui O.S.K. Lines operates through a network of subsidiaries and affiliates worldwide, leveraging extensive know-how in shipping, logistics, and related services to support major industries across continents. It continues to leverage its scale and diversified operations to serve a wide range of customers while evolving business models to adapt to shifting market and environmental demands. This description integrates the company's products and services, recent major changes, and operational context as of late 2025.
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