MOL is restructuring its Asia to South Africa Services into two direct loops, with one to call South China, and the other directly connecting Central China.  

Mitsui OSK Lines (MOL) and Viken Shipping have formed a joint venture in the shuttle tanker sector with long-term charters to Transpetro in Brazil.

Mitsui OSK Lines (MOL) has installed new highly-ductile steel plating on a new bulk carrier it is operating, capable of absorbing three times the impact of conventional steel.

First quarter profits for Mitsui OSK Lines (MOL) fell to JPY8.51bn ($83.97m) as shipping markets remained weak with the exception of the LPG sector.

In twin moves, the John Hadjipateras-led Dorian LPG has opened the door to the Chinese gas market and is partnering with Mitsui OSK Lines (MOL) to create a pool with the world's leading eco-VLGC fleet.

GTT has received a major order for LNG containment systems to be installed on nine icebreaking LNG carriers under construction at Daewoo Shipbuilding and Marine Engineering for Russia's Yamal LNG project.

Wilhelmsen Technical Solutions (WTS) has won orders for a Dry Inert Gas Generator (DIGG) for ships under construction at Japan Marine United (JMU).

A new service between Hapag-Lloyd and MOL will connect DP World’s London Gateway with various ports in West Africa.  

APL, Mitsui OSK Lines (MOL) and Hyundai Merchant Marine (HMM) will inaugurate their new Andes Express Service (AES) on the trade between South America West Coast - US East Coast on 19 May. 

Mitsui OSK Lines (MOL) bounced back into the black in the financial year 31 March 2014 (FY2013) with a JPY57.39bn profit ($557.6m) net profit, with only its container shipping business losing money.