Participation as a Speaker at the "CMA Shipping Conference 2026"

Togasaki, Senior Vice President of our U.S. subsidiary, IINO LINES (U.S.A.) INC., participated as a speaker in the CMA Shipping Conference 2026, one of the largest maritime conferences in North America, held in Stamford, Connecticut from March 10-12, 2026.

Panel discussion (Togasaki, third from the left)

The event is one of the largest shipping and logistics industry conferences in North America, organized by the Connecticut Maritime Association (CMA). Founded in 1985, it is a long-established international conference that brings together executives, engineers, government officials, and suppliers in the maritime industry over a three-day program each year to discuss the latest trends, regulations, technologies, and market developments.

IINO Lines took part in a panel discussion on technological advancements in the tanker and gas segments. The session covered topics such as technological innovation aimed at achieving a decarbonized society, enhancing operational efficiency through digitalization, and emerging business opportunities and collaboration models in the Americas. He also shared IINO Lines' initiatives and outlook for restructuring a sustainable industrial framework for global shipping.

IINO Lines promotes open innovation with startups as part of our efforts to address challenges surrounding the shipping industry. Since 2023, we have invested in overseas maritime venture capital funds and have worked to acquire and utilize advanced technologies. The expertise and achievements cultivated through these initiatives have been highly recognized in the United States, leading to this opportunity to speak at the conference. Going forward, we will continue to contribute to the sustainable development of the shipping industry through collaboration with overseas partners and ongoing technological innovation.