Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. (MOL, President: Akimitsu Ashida) today announced to start calling at Hibiki Port (Kita-Kyushu) in its Japan-Thailand route named “CBW”, which links West Japan and South Korea, the Philippines, and Thailand.

Hibiki Port opened in April 2005 in the Kita-Kyushu area, where is a hub of industries including automobiles, chemicals, and electronics.

MOL is the first Japanese shipping company to call at this port, and will offer the convenient and effective service for customers in this growing market.

The port rotation will be, Osaka-Kobe-Moji-Hibiki – Hakata – Pusan – Manila - Laem Chabang – Bangkok - Osaka.