23.07.27“K” Line to Join KICT

Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha (“K” Line), Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL) and Kobe-Osaka International Port have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on the Phase 2 development of the Port of Kobe’s Port Island.

“K” Line will relocate its container terminal to Port Island (Second Stage)’s South Pier, which is under development now, and collectively use several facilities there. It intends to move from RC4-5 container berths at Rokko Island to PC14-17 berths at Port Island when the project is completed in fiscal 2025.

“K” Line will also joint Kobe International Container Terminal (KICT) at PC15-17 berths, which is leased to MOL, Sankyu, The Sumitomo Warehouse and Nickle & Lyons. PC-14 and the land behind it will be added to KICT.