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Awards Presented to "K" Line

2009 Awards


Logistics Management Magazine Readers	Quest for Quality Award for 2009 - #2 Overall

Canadian Transportation & Logistics	Shipper's Choice Award - Ocean Carrier Award for 2009


Canadian Tranportation & Logistics	Shipper's Choice Award - Ocean Carrier Award for 2008

Eastman Chemical Company	Excellence Award for the year 2008

General Motors Corporation	Supplier of the Year - 2008

Hellman Worldwide Logistics	Carrier of the Year 2008 - Bronze Award

Logistics Management Magazine Readers	Quest for Quality Award Ocean Carrier for 2008

Long Beach Board of Harbor Commissioners	Certificate of Recognition (Vessel Main Engine Fuel Incentive Program) for period July 1 through November 30, 2008 - In recognition for K Line's efforts to improve air quality by voluntarily using low sulfur fuel in its ocean-going vessels when close to port.

Long Beach Board of Harbor Commissioners	Green Flag Award for 2008

Toyota Logistics Services, Inc.	Logistics Excellence Award - Outstanding Achievement - Import Marine - 2008

Toyota Motor Sales	Inbound Logistics Partner of the Year - 2008


Canadian Transportation & Logisitics	Shipper's Choice Award - Ocean Carrier Award for 2007

Logistics Management magazine readers	Quest for Quality Award for 2007

Port of Long Beach	Green Flag Award for 2007

Toyota Logistics Services, Inc.	Logistics Excellence Award - Customer Service - Import Marine - 2007

Toyota Logistics Services, Inc.	President's Award for Logistics Excellence - Marine - 2007


American Eagle Outfitters	Rookie of the Year - 2006

Avon Corporation	Carrier of the Year - 2006

Canadian Transportation & Logisitics	Shipper's Choice Award - Ocean Carrier Award for 2007

Long Beach Board of Harbor Commissioners	"Green Flags" Air Quality Compliance - Achieved the Best among frequent visitors

Lowe's	Ocean Carrier of the Year - 2006 (First such award presented by Lowe's)

Pier 1 Imports	Innovative Carrier of the Year Award - 2006

Surefit International	Logistics Partner of the Year - 2006

Target	Ocean Carrier of the Year - 2006

Toyota Logistics Services, Inc.	President's Award for Logistics Excellence - Marine - 2006

Toyota Logistics Services, Inc.	Logistics Excellence Award - Quality - Import Marine - 2006

Toyota Logistics Services, Inc.	Logistics Excellence Award - On-Time Performance - Import Marine - 2006

United States Shippers Association	USSA Carrier of the Year Award - 2006

Wal-Mart	Ocean Carrier of the Year - 2006/2007


Unique Industries	Most Valuable Ocean Carrier for 2005/2006


Canadian Transportation & Logistics	Shipper's Choice Award - Ocean Carrier Award for 2005

Long Beach Board of Harbor Commissioners	Green Flag Award - K Line was recognized for its contribution to environmental conservation during 2005 and was one of only six carriers receiving a Special Environmental Recognition, and the only Japanese line named one of the Port's "greenest" vessel operators.

Toyota Logistics Service, Inc.	President's Award for Logistics Excellence - Marine - 2005

Toyota Logistics Service, Inc.	Logistics Excellence Award - Customer Service - Import Marine - 2005

Toyota Logistics Service, Inc..	Logistics Excellence Award - Quality - Import Marine - 2005

Wal-Mart	K Line was ranked as Wal-Mart's number one overall carrier for second time in three months

Wal-Mart	Ocean Carrier of the Year - 2005

Whirlpool Corporation	Service Provider of the Year - 2005


Unique Industries	Most Valuable Ocean Carrier for 2004/2005


Hill's Pet Nutrition, Inc.	Ocean Carrier of the Year for 2004

Honda Trading America, USA	Honda Trading Top Carrier Recognition for 2004

Logistics Management magazine readers	Gold Medal Quality Award for 2004

Pacific Maritime Association	Three Safety Awards: 1st place Coast Accident Prevention - Terminal Operators for 2004; 1st place Accident Prevention 2004 - PNW Area; 1st place Coast Award for Zero Injuries for Five Consecutive Years (2000/2001/2002/2003/2004).

Tacoma Transportation Club	Transportation Person of the Year for 2004 to employee George Osborn (Husky Terminal)

Toyota Logistics Service, Inc.	President's Award for Logistics Excellence - Marine - 2004

Toyota Logistics Service, Inc.	Logistics Excellence Award - Customer Service - Import Marine - 2004

Toyota Logistics Service, Inc..	Logistics Excellence Award - On-Time Performance - Import Marine - 2004


Logistics Management magazine readers	Gold Medal Quality Award for 2003

Ford Motor Company	KAM awarded "Q1" Certification

Ford Motor Company	Ford Q1 Award for Quality Service

SC Johnson & Son, Inc.	SC Johnson & Son, Inc. Recognition of Outstanding Customer Service Support (March 2003)

Toyota Motor Mfg. N.A., Inc.	Excellence Award for Import Customer Service for the Year 2003

Toyota Motor Mfg. N.A., Inc.	Excellence Award for Import Quality for the Year 2003

Toyota Motor Mfg. N.A., Inc.	Excellence Award for Export Quality for the Year 2003

SC Johnson & Son, Inc.	Carrier of the Year - 2003

Target Corporation	Vice President's Award for 2003

Target Corporation	All-Star' Individual Award recognizing excellent customer service skills presented to Barbara Kern (KAM-CHI)

BDP International	Carrier of the Year Award for 2003

Excel Corporation	International Logistics PEAQ Award to employee Mark Pyle (KAM-RIC)

Canon USA	One of Its Top Carrier Performers for 2003

Whirlpool Corporation	Service Provider of the Year - 2003

Best Buy Company, Inc.	Quality Partnership Award for 2003

Toyota Logistics Service, Inc.	Logistics Excellence Award - Customer Service - Import Marine - 2004

Toyota Logistics Service, Inc.	Logistics Excellence Award - Quality - Import Marine - 2003

Toyota Logistics Service, Inc..	Logistics Excellence Award - Quality - Export Marine - 2003