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 check Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha (K Line) tracking availability on Panvaya?
Enter a Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha (K Line) container number in the tracker on this page. If the carrier integration is available, Panvaya returns the shipment milestones and route. If it is still being onboarded, you can send a carrier request and ask to be notified when support becomes available.
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 and helps Panvaya match a reference to the correct carrier integration.
Can I track Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha (K Line) containers by Bill of Lading or booking number?
Bill of Lading and booking tracking is available after sign-in when Panvaya supports that reference type for Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha (K Line). Carrier capabilities vary, so Panvaya shows a clear availability message instead of returning incomplete tracking data.
Is Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha (K Line) container tracking free on Panvaya?
A guest can check one container without signing in when Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha (K Line) tracking is supported. A Panvaya account is required for saved journeys, Bill of Lading or booking tracking, exception alerts, and additional shipments.
Why isn't my Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha (K Line) container updating?
Carrier milestones can appear after the physical movement occurs. If Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha (K Line) is supported and the container is valid, a quiet timeline may mean the next event has not yet been published. If the carrier is not yet available, Panvaya will show an onboarding message and a carrier-request option.
How accurate is the ETA for Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha (K Line) shipments?
When Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha (K Line) tracking is supported and enough journey data is available, Panvaya updates the displayed arrival estimate as new milestones and vessel information arrive. Any ETA remains an estimate rather than a delivery guarantee.