With Qualified Ships and Operational Excellence,
We Commit Ourselves to Enhance International Transportation
and to Contribute to a Better Future for the World.
With Qualified Ships and Operational Excellence,
We Commit Ourselves to Enhance International Transportation
and to Contribute to a Better Future for the World.
Founded in 1926, Yamamaru Kisen has been a leading and customer-oriented tonnage provider of ship-owning solutions to its customers by meeting their demands for 100 years, priding itself on a steadfast commitment to sound corporate management.
As the importance of global logistics, including the ocean transportation, continues to grow amidst rapid change of our surroundings, we remain dedicated to decisively support the flow of goods and cargoes by enhancing value in the ocean transportation with safe, fuel-efficient, cost-effective, and environmentally friendly ships while committing ourselves to sustainable practices, including the decarbonization of the ocean transportation and preservation of the global environment.
An unwavering commitment to environmental protection is also among Yamamaru Kisen’s key principles, as we seek to contribute to a more sustainable society.
Leveraging the wealth of knowledge accumulated from long experience, coupled with innovative ideas, we are poised to continue providing our customers with the best solutions that meet the evolving needs from them.
Meeting expectation and earning trust from our customers is our core value which leads to a mutually beneficial future.
As we look to the future and confronts the challenges ahead, we humbly seek the ongoing support of our valued stakeholders.
Masafumi Kuwata
President & C.E.O.
Yamamaru Kisen Co., Ltd.
Director & ChairmanFumitaka Kuwata
Managing DirectorMakoto Kobayashi
Executive DirectorTomohiro Murakami
AuditorMizuho Araki
Executive OfficerMotoharu Hamabe
Executive OfficerMotokazu Kojima
Arcelor Mittal / Archer Daniels Midland / Cargill International / Cobelfret
Comerge / Dorian LPG / Eastern Pacific Shipping / JERA / Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha
Mitsui O.S.K. Lines / Nippon Yusen Kaisha / NS United Kaiun Kaisha
NYK Bulk & Projects Carriers / Viterra / Wilmar International
China Eastern Airlines / EVA Airways / Garuda Indonesia / Thai AirAsia
Transavia France / TUI Airways / Wizz Air
Japan Shipping Services / Marubeni / Mitsui & Co. / Noblex / Orix / Sumitomo
Fujian Mawei Shipbuilding / Imabari Shipbuilding / Jiangnan Shipyard / Kawasaki Heavy Industries
Kitanihon Shipbuilding / Mitsui E&S Shipbuilding / Nihon Shipyard / New Times Shipbuilding
Onomichi Dockyard / Oshima Shipbuilding / Shin Kurushima Sanoyas Shipbuilding
Tsuneishi Heavy Industries (Cebu) / Tsuneishi Shipbuilding
Anglo-Eastern / Fleet Management / Misuga Kaiun / MMS
Bank of Fukuoka / Chugoku Bank / Ehime Bank / Hiroshima Bank / Hyakujushi Bank
Iyo Bank / Mizuho Bank / MUFG Bank / Nishi-Nippon City Bank / Resona Bank
San-in Godo Bank / Shizuoka Bank / Shoko Chukin Bank / Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank
All Japan Seamen’s Union
International Mariners Management Association of Japan
Japanese Shipowners’ Association
Better, Safer and Greener with us
Beyond 100 and towards 200 with
“Better, Safer and Greener with us”
In appreciation of your support and trust in Yamamaru Kisen over the past 100 years,
we remain commited to fulfill our responsibilities and keep pursuing our goals.
As we celebrate our 100th anniversary, our company begins a new journey
towards the next 100 years by taking on new challenges.
1926 Founded
Started the coastal shipping business
1957 Incorporated
1967 Expanded into the regional shipping for Asian trade
1981 Expanded into the ocean-going shipping
1985 Owned its first Panamax bulk carrier
1996 Obtained International Safety Management (ISM) Code certification
2005 Started the real estate leasing business
2006 Owned its first Capesize bulk carrier
2007 Started the aircraft leasing business
2011 Relocated the headquarter to Takasu-cho, Onomichi-city
2021 Opened Tokyo office
Tokyo Office
2F ARISTO Toranomon, 1-17-16 Nishi-Shimbashi,
Minato-ku, Tokyo, 105-0003 Japan