SOMEC Corporation took over Sojitz Corporation’s shipping business and is built on a foundation of specialized expertise, primarily in shipbroking, derived from the shipping business of a general trading company, together with knowledge of vessel ownership, operation and management, and a global network developed over many years.

By combining this expertise and network with the ORIX Group’s financial and investment capabilities, as well as its vessel ownership and ship management functions, we provide a wide range of services, including newbuilding and Sale & Purchase, chartering, information on financial solutions, and ship co-ownership and related asset management.

In addition, through collaboration with our shareholders—Shoei Kisen Kaisha, Ltd., Kambara Kisen Co., Ltd., and Onomichi Dockyard Co., Ltd.—and other leading partners in the maritime industry, we work to address the challenges facing the sector.

As a partner connecting a broad range of companies across the maritime industry—including shipyards, shipowners, charterers, financial institutions, and ship management companies—we are committed to contributing to the development of the maritime industry in Japan and internationally.