On March 11, 2011, Japan was hit with deadly earthquakes and Tsunamis at the Northern side of Japan. Many lost their lives, homes, and their loved ones. We hope and pray for the lost ones to find their family members and friends as soon as they can. We will pray for everyone・s safety and recovery from bottom of our hearts.

Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Ltd. ("K" Line) announces that M/V China Steel Integrity, Bulk Carrier (Panama flag, Taiwanese/Chinese crewmembers) which chartered by "K" Line was aground at Port of Kashima, Japan around at 19:00 JST on Friday, March 11 (10:00 on March 11 UTC) due to the severe earthquake and Tsunami occurred at the Pacific coast in Japan.

The influence to SITC Container Line・s vessels, concerned terminals and others by the earthquake occurred at 14:46, 11 march 2011, are noticed as follow:

Continuously optimistic about the Intra-Asia market development, Evergreen Line will launch a new ocean route from Northern China to Jakarta, which is called the HBI service, to provide prompt and convenient service between the regions.

SITC CONTAINER LINES　will begin new direct services from Yokohama/Tokyo to Manila (North and South).

KAWASAKI KISEN KAISHA, LTD. ("K" LINE) as a member of CKYH - the Green Alliance (COSCON, "K" LINE, Yang Ming and Hanjin Shipping) is pleased to announce the restructuring of its liner services between Asia and North Europe (called the "NE" Loops).

SITC CONTAINER LINES will increase our services from Osaka/Kobe to Busan in middle of March.