Three companies within the NYK Group, Asahi Shipping Co., Ltd., Hachiuma Steamship Co., Ltd., and Mitsubishi Ore Transport Co., Ltd., will merge as part of a planned business integration.
The merger is intended to consolidate similar business functions and unify ship-management capabilities across the companies. The new company, tentatively named NYK Bulkship Partners Co., Ltd., is scheduled to be established in January 2026 through the amalgamation of three NYK Group companies.
The head office will be located in Tokyo, with additional business bases in Tokyo and Kobe. The company will own 22 vessels and manage a total of 91 vessels, including those owned directly and those managed by its subsidiaries. The president of the new company has not yet been determined.
The amalgamation is subject to approval at each company’s general shareholder meeting. Additional information will be announced when finalized.
