Shipping Companies in Japan
1,276 shipping companies in Japan are on record — registered owners, commercial managers and operators — associated with 9,366 vessels. Every company links to a public profile in the ship owners & managers directory.
Largest fleets in Japan
- Nippon Yusen KaishaShip Owner/Manager/Operator604 vessels
- Kawasaki Kisen KaishaShip Owner/Manager/Operator395 vessels
- Mitsui OSK Lines LtdRegistered Owner, Commercial Manager227 vessels
- NYK LineRegistered Owner, Commercial Manager201 vessels
- NISSEN KAIUN CO LTDRegistered Owner, Commercial Manager133 vessels
- KAWASAKI KISEN KAISHA LTDIntegrated maritime logistics and shipping company119 vessels
- K LINE RORO BULK SHIP MGMT CORegistered Owner, Commercial Manager, ISM Manager111 vessels
- JAPAN GOVT COASTGUARDRegistered Owner, Commercial Manager92 vessels
- MMS CO LTDCommercial Manager, ISM Manager84 vessels
- SHOEI KISEN KKCommercial Manager, ISM Manager83 vessels
- NISSHIN SHIPPING CO LTDCommercial Manager82 vessels
- NYK BULKSHIP PARTNERS CO LTDRegistered Owner, Commercial Manager, ISM Manager82 vessels
Company roles
- Ship Owner / Manager839
- Registered Owner, Commercial Manager130
- Ship Owner/Manager/Operator88
- Registered Owner61
- Commercial Manager, ISM Manager38
- Registered Owner, Commercial Manager, ISM Manager26
- Shipbuilder & Repairer19
- Organization18
Frequently asked questions
- How many shipping companies are based in Japan?
- 1,276 shipping companies in Japan are on record in the Marine Insight 360 directory, spanning registered owners, commercial managers and operators.
- How many vessels do Japan's shipping companies operate?
- The companies on record for Japan are associated with 9,366 vessels in the latest directory data.
- What are the largest shipping companies in Japan?
- By vessels on record: Nippon Yusen Kaisha, Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Mitsui OSK Lines Ltd, NYK Line, NISSEN KAIUN CO LTD.