Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha (K Line) Container Tracking
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Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha (K Line)
SCAC: KKLU
Japanese shipping major whose container business now runs through Ocean Network Express (31% owner).
Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, or "K" Line, was founded in 1919, with roots in the Kawasaki shipbuilding business in Kobe. The three-letter mark "K Line" came into use around 1921, and the company grew into one of Japan's three big shipping houses alongside NYK and Mitsui O.S.K. Lines. It weathered heavy losses in the Second World War, when most of its fleet was destroyed, and rebuilt over the following decades into a diversified ocean transport group headquartered in Tokyo.
Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha (K Line) at a glance
- Headquarters
- Tokyo, Japan
- Founded
- 1919
- Fleet
- ~540 vessels across all segments (container operations contributed to ONE)
- Alliance
- Container ops via Ocean Network Express (Premier Alliance)
- Main trade lanes
- Transpacific, Asia-Europe, Intra-Asia (containers via ONE); global car carrier and LNG routes
- Official website
- www.kline.com
About Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha (K Line)
Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, or "K" Line, was founded in 1919, with roots in the Kawasaki shipbuilding business in Kobe. The three-letter mark "K Line" came into use around 1921, and the company grew into one of Japan's three big shipping houses alongside NYK and Mitsui O.S.K. Lines. It weathered heavy losses in the Second World War, when most of its fleet was destroyed, and rebuilt over the following decades into a diversified ocean transport group headquartered in Tokyo.
Container shipping was once a core K Line business, but in 2017 the company folded that division into Ocean Network Express (ONE), a joint venture it formed with NYK and MOL. K Line holds a 31 percent stake in ONE, which today ranks among the six largest container carriers worldwide, running more than 200 ships across Transpacific, Asia-Europe, and intra-Asia trades as part of the Premier Alliance.
Outside of boxes, K Line remains a substantial owner and operator in its own right. It runs one of the larger pure car and truck carrier fleets, moving finished vehicles on global roll-on/roll-off routes, and has invested heavily in LNG transport, with around 46 LNG carriers at the end of 2024 and further newbuildings on order. Dry bulk carriers and energy shipping round out a total fleet in the neighborhood of 540 vessels.
Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha (K Line) container tracking FAQ
Does K Line still operate its own container ships?
Not directly. In 2017 K Line moved its container shipping division into Ocean Network Express (ONE), a joint venture with NYK and MOL. K Line owns a 31 percent stake in ONE, so its container business now sails under the ONE brand rather than its own.
What does the SCAC code KKLU identify?
KKLU is the Standard Carrier Alpha Code historically assigned to Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha (K Line) for its container operations. Shipments and bookings tied to K Line's legacy container business are identified by KKLU.
Where is K Line headquartered and when was it founded?
K Line is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. It was founded on April 5, 1919, growing out of the Kawasaki shipbuilding business, and is one of Japan's three major shipping companies alongside NYK and MOL.
How do I track a Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha (K Line) shipment?
Enter your Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha (K Line) container number, Bill of Lading (BOL), or booking number into Panvaya's tracker. You'll get the live vessel route, milestone events, and a predictive ETA in real time, with no Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha (K Line) account or login needed for a quick lookup.
What is Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha (K Line)'s SCAC code?
Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha (K Line)'s SCAC code is KKLU. It identifies Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha (K Line) on bills of lading and shipping documents. On Panvaya you don't need to enter it. Just paste your container, BOL, or booking number and we detect the carrier automatically.
Can I track Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha (K Line) containers by Bill of Lading or booking number?
Yes. Panvaya supports Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha (K Line) tracking by container number, Bill of Lading (BOL), and booking reference (BK). Any of the three returns the same real-time route, port calls, and ETA.
Is Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha (K Line) container tracking free on Panvaya?
Yes, you can track Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha (K Line) shipments for free, with no login for a quick lookup. Sign in to unlock the full journey: detailed milestones, predictive ETAs, transhipment legs, and exception alerts.
Why isn't my Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha (K Line) container updating?
Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha (K Line) tracking reflects what the carrier and vessel feeds have reported, so there is often a lag between a real-world move and the update. Panvaya refreshes on a regular cycle; a shipment that looks stuck usually just means the next milestone (such as vessel departure or discharge) hasn't been filed yet.
How accurate is the ETA for Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha (K Line) shipments?
Panvaya combines Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha (K Line)'s schedule with live vessel position and historical performance to predict arrival, and refines the ETA as the journey progresses and conditions change. It is a continuously updated estimate, not a guarantee.