The company's main area of operations is international shipping. Its alligator logo can be seen on containers in ports around the world. Founded as a key part of the Mitsui zaibatsu (family-owned conglomerate) during the early industrialization of Japan, the company is now independent of the zaibatsu, but remains part of the Mitsui keiretsu (group of aligned companies). The world's most extensive
liner network
MOL's liner route network covers the world, and continues to expand every year. Our growth is particularly strong in Asia, which has seen tremendous economic expansion in recent years, and in South America and Africa, markets where we have traditionally held an advantage. We take great pride in meeting a range of customer needs, calling at more ports in these regions than any other shipping company. Our routes also serve the Middle East, Russia, and Australia, providing excellent service for customers in any corner of the world. To better serve trans-Pacific, trans-Atlantic, and Asia-Europe routes, MOL, APL of Singapore, and Hyundai Merchant Marine of South Korea formed The New World Alliance (TNWA), which plays a key role in cargo trade on these essential routes. In 1995, MOL's leadership helped create this world's first strategic alliance. We continue to expand our network and set the pace for the industry. Containership fleet supports vast route coverage
MOL operates liner routes spreading all over the world, with a fleet of over 100 containerships. These vessels range in size from 700 TEUs to 8,000 TEUs. We continue to launch new vessels to boost efficiency and competitiveness. Strict standards for container maintenance
MOL has expanded its container inventory in step with the growth of our containership fleet. We take a proactive approach to maintenance of re**er containers to meet tremendous growth in demand for refrigerated cargo transport. An IT network to support our extensive liner network
We introduced the most advanced information technology to manage ship status, booking, control of containers' machinery and equipment, and bill of lading (B/L) information. Various information related to cargo transport is transmitted instantly anywhere in the world. Customers can also use the Internet to check schedules and track their shipments. Owned and operated terminals lay the groundwork for speedy door-to-door service
MOL has 8 owned-and-operated container terminals in Japan and overseas (Tokyo, Yokohama, Osaka, Kobe, Laem Chabang, Los Angeles, Oakland, Jacksonville). To meet expanding needs, new terminals are now being built at Cai Mep Port in Vietnam, and in Maasvlakte 2 Zone in the Port of Rotterdam, the Netherlands. Thanks to efficient, state-of-the-art systems and equipment, these terminals load and unload cargo around the clock, creating an optimum link between ocean shipping and inland transport and serving as a vital link in MOL's safe, reliable, speedy door-to-door service.
