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March 23, 2012 - KAWASAKI KISEN KAISHA, LTD.("K" Line) is pleased to announce an upgrade of its Intra-Asia Service (JABCO-1 and JABCO-2) with additional China call.

With this enhancement, "K" Line can offer efficient, high-quality services in its Intra-Asia service which adds calls at Ningbo and Da Chan Bay, providing direct connection coverage for China - Philippines/Thailand/Vietnam trade lanes.

A total of 8 vessels will be deployed by "K" Line, covering 28-day round voyage in two Intra-Asia Loops.

Details of the service are as follows:

• Vessel Deployment:
  Four (4) x 2500 TEU type vessel for Loop 1 (JABCO-1)
  Four (4) x 1700 TEU type vessel for Loop 2 (JABCO-2)
• Port Rotation:
  JABCO-1: Tokyo - Yokohama - Shimizu - Yokkaichi - Nagoya - Shanghai - Ningbo - Laem Chabang - Manila - Ningbo - Shanghai - Tokyo
  
  JABCO-2: Tokyo - Nagoya - Osaka - Kobe - Moji - Shanghai - Da Chan Bay -   Ho Chi Minh - Laem Chabang - Ho Chi Minh - Tokyo
• Service Frequency:
  Weekly
• Commencement Date:
  For JABCO-1 GUAYAQUIL BRIDGE A031S/N (ETA Tokyo 23rd Apr 2012)
  For JABCO 2 ANDERSON BRIDGE B060S/N (ETA Tokyo 25th Apr 2012)

For further information, please contact:

Fumiyoshi Sato
Manager, Planning Team, Containerships Strategy Group
Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Ltd.
Tel: +81-3-3595-5341  Fax: +81-3-3595-5288