Wal-Mart presented its 2006 Ocean Carrier of the Year award to "K" Line during the recent Wal-Mart Direct Imports Conference 2007 at the retailer global headquarters in Bentonville, Arkansas.

The award was accepted by Nobuo Ishida, senior vice president of "K" Line America, Inc and David Xiao, group vice president of "K" Line America, Inc.

"'K' Line is honoured to be named Wal-Mart's Ocean Carrier of the Year for a second consecutive year," said Toshio Suzuki, president of "K" Line America. "It has demonstrated 'K' Line's commitment to Wal-Mart Stores. Our associates around the globe really made a difference."

Wal-Mart cited "K" Line for its co-operation and consistent high level of quality service around the globe.