MOL ACE TRANSPORT CO., LTD.

Sail On and Bond Beyond

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About

Corporate Introduction

Striving to Be a Professional Team in Automotive Transportation

Leveraging more than 60 years of experience and expertise cultivated alongside automobile manufacturers in the automotive industry and finished vehicle logistics, together with the extensive know-how and specialized knowledge accumulated over many years in the transportation of construction machinery, we provide high-quality ocean transportation services by car carriers as professionals in maritime transport. We respond to our customers' diverse needs by delivering reliable services for both new and used vehicles.

Going forward, we will continue to stand at the frontline of Mitsui O.S.K. Lines' automobile transportation business (MOL ACE). As a co-creation partner to our customers, we will listen sincerely to voices from the field and deliver competitive, value-added, and sustainable ocean transportation services.

We place the highest priority on safe operations and environmental initiatives, guided by our belief of "Keeping ships moving, connecting the world." With this commitment, we will continue striving to remain an indispensable and one-of-a-kind partner for our customers.

Message from the CEO

Thank you for visiting our website.

On April 1, 2026, we embarked on a new chapter as MOL ACE TRANSPORT Co., Ltd..

As the automotive industry undergoes profound transformation, our group's automobile transport business continues to evolve. By closely monitoring our customers' needs, changes in the global landscape, vessel and port operations, and ever shifting ocean and weather conditions, we remain committed to delivering the excitement and joy of automobiles to people around the world.

Together with our customers, partners, and colleagues, we are determined to create a future of lasting value.
We sincerely appreciate your continued support.

President
Katsumi Nagata

Corporate Philosophy

Philosophy

We take pride as professionals in the automobile transportation business,
opening up the present and the future.

Mission

"Sail On and Bond Beyond"  - Valuing on-site expertise, we continue to be a trusted presence through safe and secure vehicle transportation.

Vision

"Challenge together, build together. A co-creation partner supporting the future"   - Together with our customers, partners, and colleagues, we create a valuable future.

Services

As a Pioneer in Automotive Transportation

In 1965, Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. launched Japan's first dedicated car carrier.

Since then, as a pioneer in automotive transportation, we have been providing safe and reliable transport services tailored to our customers' evolving needs, supported by a fleet of approximately 100 operating vessels.

Our latest car carriers are designed to transport a wide range of self-propelled vehicles, from passenger cars to construction machinery, with the capacity to carry up to 7,000 passenger vehicles in a single voyage.

We are also actively committed to reducing the environmental impact of our vessels through initiatives such as aerodynamic resistance reduction, the installation of solar power generation systems, and the adoption of LNG (liquefied natural gas) as a primary fuel.

Car carriers operated by Mitsui O.S.K. Lines are widely recognized by ship names bearing the "ACE" designation. The unified brand for our automotive transportation business, MOL ACE (MOL Auto Carrier Express), embodies our determination to further expand in the global market.

Standing at the frontline of MOL ACE operations—including vessel operation, cargo handling and sales, and ship agency services—we act as a co-creation partner to our customers, listening sincerely to on-site needs and delivering sustainable maritime transportation services with strong competitiveness and added value.

Operation of car carriers

We manage the operation of car carriers to transport our customers' valuable Passenger Vehicles and Construction Machinery safely and efficiently around the world. Our main tasks include creating voyage plans, managing fuel, arranging agents, and collecting weather information. We work alongside the ship's crew at sea to ensure safe navigation while simultaneously fulfilling our customers' ocean transportation needs. Additionally, part of operation management involves coordinating with the captain, ship officers, and agent personnel to adjust schedules and resolve issues in case of emergencies or various problems.

Guided by our mission of "Sail On and Bond Beyond", we ensure operations run as planned, maintaining safety and efficiency, while minimizing transportation costs and improving service quality.

Collection and Sales of Passenger Vehicles and Construction Machinery

We support ocean transportation of new passenger vehicles, used vehicles, and construction machinery carried by car carriers operated by Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd.(MOL).
The cargo we transport constitutes vital infrastructure that underpins people's daily lives and industries. Through safe and reliable ocean transportation, we continue to contribute to the development of society.
As professionals with specialized expertise in car carrier transportation, we work closely with our customers to address a wide range of challenges together, striving to remain a trusted partner of choice.

Ship agency business

We are mainly engaged in a wide range of operations related to shipping documents required for cargo transportation, such as Shipping Orders (S/O) and Bills of Lading (B/L).
Our responsibilities include document-related tasks such as the preparation, issuance, and amendment of S/Os and B/Ls, as well as freight collection. In addition, we serve as the primary point of contact for customers, responding on a daily basis to inquiries regarding vessel schedules and various requests related to Bills of Lading as part of our customer service function.
Close coordination with local agents is also essential to ensure the smooth release of cargo from shipment through arrival.

Handling the vast number of documents required for automobiles exported worldwide, we are entrusted with a highly responsible role that demands speed and accuracy at all times.

BL/DO

Tokyo

Company Name MOL ACE TRANSPORT Co., Ltd.
Agency Div. Tokyo Customer Service Team
Address 4th Floor, Toranomon Dai Building
2-1-1 Toranomon, Minato-ku, Tokyo
Telephone 03-3587-6036
E-mail

Yokohama

Company Name MOL ACE TRANSPORT Co., Ltd.
Agency Div. Yokohama Customer Service Team
Address 8th Floor, Utoc Building
6-85 Bentendori, Naka-ku, Yokohama
Telephone 045-212-7713
E-mail

Nagoya

Company Name Nagoya Sempaku Kaisha Ltd.
Sales Department
Address 3rd Floor, Meiko Building
4-6 Irifune 2-chome, Minato-ku, Nagoya
Telephone 052-652-6618
E-mail

Hiroshima

Company Name Chugoku Shipping Agencies Ltd.
Agency Group
Address 17F Hiroshima East Building
1-3-53 Danbaraminami, Minami-ku, Hiroshima
Telephone 082-236-8721
E-mail

S/O

Yokohama

Company Name MOL ACE TRANSPORT Co., Ltd.
Agency Div. Documentation Team (S/O Section)
Address 8th Floor, Utoc Building
6-85 Bentendori, Naka-ku, Yokohama
Telephone 045-212-7711
E-mail

Nagoya

Company Name Nagoya Sempaku Kaisha Ltd.
Sales Department
Address 3rd Floor, Meiko Building
4-6 Irifune 2-chome, Minato-ku, Nagoya
Telephone 052-652-6618
E-mail

Hakata

Company Name Hakata Koun Co., Ltd.
Address 4-2-2 Kashiihama Futo, Higashi-ku, Fukuoka
Telephone 092-663-3130
E-mail

MOL (Americas) LLC Service

Terminal Information

Notice

Bill of Lading Terms

Ocean Freight & Payment Details

Landing Charges and Storage Fees

* Payments should be made to each terminal company

Contact

MOL ACE TRANSPORT Co., Ltd.
Attn: Ms.Kimura / Ms.Masuzawa

MOL (Americas) LLC
Sales: Ms. Wada (LOS ANGELES)

Recruit

Rapidly changing weather and uncertain international situations are monitored instantly, and safe navigation is supported through teamwork. Would you like to work with us as a member of such a professional team?

There are no recruitment plans at this time.

Overview

Company Name MOL ACE TRANSPORT CO., LTD.
Head Office 2-1-1 Toranomon, Minato-Ku, Tokyo 105-8688, JAPAN
Established May 12th, 1965
Capital 100,000,000 Yen
Shareholder Mitsui O.S.K. Lines Ltd. (100% ownership)
Number of Employees 135
Net Sales Undecided
Business Overview - Shipping industry
- Shipping brokerage (cargo collection)
- Ship agency business
Directors President and Representative Director: Katsumi Nagata
Senior Managing Director: Shigeru Hayashi
Director: Ko Takikawa
Director: Kiichiro Takeda
Director (Part-time): Akira Tsuda
Auditor (Part-time): Kazutaka Shida

Office Location

Head Office

Department Corporate Planning Div.
Accounting Div.
Sales & Marketing Div.
Agency Div. (Tokyo Customer Service Team)
Operations & Procurement Div. (Operation Team - Operation, Procurement Team)
Address 2-1-1, Toranomon, Minato Ku, Tokyo To, 105-8688, JAPAN

Yokohama Branch

Department Yokohama Administration Div.
Agency Div. (Yokohama Customer Service Team, Documentation Team)
Nissan SCM Div.
Operations & Procurement Div. (Operation Team - Husbanding)
Address 6-85, Bentendori, Yokohama Shi Naka Ku, Kanagawa Ken, 231-0007, JAPAN

Corporate History

1965 Established Nissan Car Carrier Co., Ltd. with paid-in capital of JPY 20 million as a wholly owned subsidiary of Nissan Motor Co., Ltd.
1974 Established Nissan Marine Service through a joint investment with Tokyo Kisen Co., Ltd.
1984 Joined the Japan Shipowners' Association.
1986 Established NSA UK (terminal operations).
1988 Changed company name to Nissan Motor Car Carrier Co., Ltd.
Established World Transport Co., Ltd. (cargo collection agency business).
1994 Commenced general agency services in Japan for import cargo from the U.S. West Coast handled by World Logistics Service U.S.A., Inc. (NMCC U.S. subsidiary).
Established the Yokohama Branch.
1997 Launched CI (Corporate Identity) activities and unified vessel names under the "SPIRIT" series.
1999 Established NSA Kanda Co., Ltd. (ship agency business).
2005 Relocated Head Office to Kayabacho Tower.
2006 Relocation of Nissan SCM Team to the Head Office and expansion of entrusted operations.
2009 Transferred from the Nissan Motor Group to the Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL) Group.
2010 Opened Hitachi Port Office.
2012 Relocated Head Office to Hibiya Daibiru Building.
2018 Established an Agency Department at World Transport Co., Ltd.
(Commenced agency services related to automobile carriers operated by MOL Japan.)
2019 World Transport Co., Ltd. commenced cargo collection services for used construction machinery entrusted by MOL.
2021 World Transport Co., Ltd. became part of the MOL Group.
Established the Fleet Operation Department.
Commenced entrusted services related to car carrier operations, purchasing, and procurement from MOL and Nissan Motor Car Carrier.
2023 World Transport Co., Ltd. commenced entrusted services for cargo collection of new construction machinery from MOL.
2024 World Transport Co., Ltd. commenced entrusted services for cargo collection of used vehicles bound for North America from MOL.
Company name changed from World Transport Co., Ltd. to MOL ACE TRANSPORT Co., Ltd.
2026 Merged with MOL ACE TRANSPORT Co., Ltd.
Company name changed from Nissan Car Carrier Co., Ltd. to MOL ACE TRANSPORT Co., Ltd.
Head Office relocated to the MOL Building.
Divestited stock of Nissan Marine Co. Ltd., to MOL.
Details are as follows

Organization

Access

By Train

  • Ginza-line : 5-minute walk from Toranomon Station Exit 3
  • Namboku-Line : 10-minute walk from Tameikesanno Station Exit 9
  • Marunouchi-line and Chiyoda-line : 10-minute walk from Kasumigaseki Station Exit A13
  • Hibiya-line : 6-minute walk from Toranomon Hills Station Exit A2