News and Press Releases

January 28, 2013

KAWASAKI KISEN KAISHA, LTD. ("K" Line) is pleased to announce upgrade of its Intra-Asia Service (JABCO-1 and JABCO-2) with better transit times between Japan and Thailand.

With this enhancement, "K" Line can offer efficient, high-quality services in its Japan - Thailand coverage, maintaining direct coverage for China - Vietnam - Thailand - Philippines trade lane.

A total of 7 vessels will be deployed by "K" Line and SITC in two Intra-Asia Loops.

• Vessel Deployment:
  Three (3) x 1700 TEU type vessels for JABCO-1 "K" Line x 3 vessels)
  Four (4) x 1200 TEU type vessels for JABCO-2 ("K" Line x 1 vessel)

• Port Rotation:

  JABCO-1: Shimizu - Tokyo - Yokohama - Nagoya - Osaka - Kobe - Laem Chabang - Bangkok - Laem Chabang - Ho Chi Minh - Shimizu
  JABCO-2: Tokyo - Yokohama - Hitachinaka - Shanghai - Ningbo - Ho Chi Minh - Bangkok - Laem Chabang - Manila - Shanghai - Tokyo

• Service Frequency:

  Weekly

• Commencement Date:

  ETA Shimizu 26th Feb 2013 for JABCO-1
  ETA Tokyo Middle of Mar 2013 for JABCO-2