News Items - 2004
News Release Date News Item

December 24, 2004 MOL News Highlights for 2004
December 22, 2004 MOL Develops A New Environment-Friendly Technology for Ballast Water Purification
December 21, 2004 MOL, Japanese Coast Guard, and Philippine Coast Guard Hold Drill to Combat Terrorism, Piracy
December 20, 2004 MOL (China) Opens Changsha Representative Office
December 14, 2004 MOL Establishes Training Center in Indonesia
December 10, 2004 MOL Expands New Container Service to India
December 8, 2004 MOL Starts Consolidation Services to U.S. Major Sporting Goods and Equipment companies, Wilson and Precor Fitness
December 2, 2004 Japanese Consortium signs a Long-Term Charter Agreement for a New LNG Carrier with Ras Laffan Liquefied Natural Gas Co. Ltd. II
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November 29, 2004 MOL and APL Announce New Service For West Coast of South America
November 25, 2004 JIRA Honors MOL for Excellence in Investor Relations
November 24, 2004 JCR Upgrades MOL's Bond Rating from A to A+
November 22, 2004 MOL and Japan Coast Guard Hold Drill to Combat Terrorism, Piracy
November 22, 2004 MOL Set to Open Offices in Moscow and Vladivostok
November 15, 2004 MOL's Moody's Rating Raised from Ba1 to Baa2
November 15, 2004 MOL, "K" LINE and PRISCO Conclude Long-Term Charter Contract for Newly-Built 147,000m3 Type LNG Carrier to Serve Sakhalin Energy Company
November 15, 2004 ITOCHU, MOL, & Algerian Partners to Build 2nd Medmax LNG Carrier
November 12, 2004 MOL Decides to Build 10 New Car Carriers
November 10, 2004 Financial Highlights: Fiscal year 2004 ended September 30, 2004
November 9, 2004 MOL Opens Additional North China-Philippines Service
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October 26, 2004 MOL Outlines Work Toward "Bluer Oceans & Cleaner Environment" in Environmental and Social Report 2004
October 15, 2004 Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. Announces Results of Tender offer for Daibiru Shares and Transfer of Subsidiary
October 13, 2004 MOL Upgrades Asia - Middle East Liner Service Network
October 12, 2004 MOL Tops Transport Sector in Analysts' Disclosure Ratings
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September 29, 2004 MOL (China) Opens Dalian Branch
September 27, 2004 MOL Hires Consultant to Oversee Vessel Security in Malacca and Singapore Straits
September 10, 2004 MOL Introduces World's First Turbine Plant Simulator for LNG Carriers
September 8, 2004 Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. Announces the Notice of the Tender Offer for Shares of Daibiru Corporation
September 7, 2004 MOL, Sumitomo Metal Industries Sign Mid-and Long-Term Transport Contracts for New Five Vessels including 230,000-ton Iron Ore Carrier
September 3, 2004 MOL Launches New Indian Ocean Service
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August 30, 2004 MOL (China) Opens Nanjing Branch
August 20, 2004 MOL Shares to Be Included in Corporate Governance Pension Fund
August 17, 2004 MOL Opens New Haiphong-HK Service
August 6, 2004 MOL – K+N Jointly Win Contract to Transport Equipment for Sakhalin II Project
August 5, 2004 MOL Publishes its 2004 Annual Report
August 5, 2004 MOL Announces FY2004 First Quarter Financial Results
August 4, 2004 New MOL Car Carrier Features Advanced Technologies to Reduce Wind Resistance, Cut Risk of Oil Spills
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July 29, 2004 MOL to Establish Subsidiary in New Zealand
July 15, 2004 MOL (America) Inc. Appoints New International Sales Team Leader
July 12, 2004 MOL (China) Opens Quanzhou and Wenzhou Representative Offices
July 12, 2004 MOL to Participate in Ownership of Four New LNG Carriers
July 7, 2004 MOL (America) Inc. Announces Managerial Appointments
July 7, 2004 MOL, NYK, Offers Car Carrier Know-How to China Guangzhou Port
July 1, 2004 MOL´s Vessels and Terminals ISPS Certified as Required by U.S. Maritime Transportation Act
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June 30, 2004 All MOL Terminals In Japan Earn Government Security Approval
June 30, 2004 PT Mitsui O.S.K. Lines Indonesia Opens Surabaya Branch
June 18, 2004 MOL Moves to Expand Business in China and Other Emerging Markets
June 18, 2004 MOL Steps Up Efforts on Corporate Social Responsibility
June 11, 2004 Itochu/Mitsui O.S.K. Lines Establish Joint Venture LNG Transportation Company with Algerian Partners and Construct Newbuilding Medmax LNG Carrier at Universal Shipbuilding Corp.
June 8, 2004 Honda Trading America Corporation Names MOL its #1 U.S. Export Carrier
June 8, 2004 MOL (America) Inc. Announces Executive Appointments
June 7, 2004 MOL Launches New Thailand-Indonesia Liner Service
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May 31, 2004 MOL Upgrades Japan/Taiwan/Hong Kong/South China (JHC) Service
May 25, 2004 TNWA to Enhance Trans-Pacific Services
May 25, 2004 MOL to Participate in New South China Express Service
May 25, 2004 MOL to Offer New Express Service between North China/Korea and Long Beach
May 24, 2004 MOL (China) Opens Shenyang Representative Office
May 20, 2004 MOL to Participate in Qianhaiwan Logistics Park Project in Western Shenzhen
May 17, 2004 MOL Advances Position in Forbes 2000 Ranking of Top Global Companies
May 13, 2004 Financial Highlights: Fiscal Year 2003 ended March 31, 2004
May 12, 2004 MOL Launches China-Australia Loop (AU3)
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April 26, 2004 MOL to Add 12 New Large-Size Containerships
April 20, 2004 MOL Registers Wind Resistance-Reducing Car Carrier Design
April 20, 2004 MOL to Introduce Direct Service Between U.S. East Coast and East Coast of South America
April 16, 2004 Shanghai Waigaoqiao Bonded Logistics Park (WBLP) Holds Opening Ceremony
April 7, 2004 MOL Upgrades Intra Asia Liner Service Network
April 1, 2004 New Vessel Sharing Agreement Covering the East Coasts of the United States and South America
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March 30, 2004 MOL to Transfer LNG Ship Management to MO LNG Transport Co., Ltd.
March 30, 2004 MOL's STARLINK System Ready to Go Live
March 29, 2004 MOL Signs Contract to Transport Iron Ore from Brazil to China
March 26, 2004 MOL names new president, chairman
March 19, 2004 MOL Embarks on New Mid-Term Management Plan, MOL STEP
March 19, 2004 MOL Wins Order for Ocean Transport of Railroad Cars for Taiwan's High-Speed Train
March 18, 2004 MOL, Nippon Steel Sign Long-Term Contract for New Huge Ore Carrier
March 16, 2004 MOL Signs Deal to Transport Iron Ore for China's Maanshan Iron & Steel
March 8, 2004 MOL to Test New Wind Power Generating System Aboard Wood Chip Carrier Taiho Maru
March 3, 2004 MOL to Offer New Express Connection between Nhava Sheva, India and North America
March 1, 2004 MOL Implements 2004 Companywide Safety Checks
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February 27, 2004 MOL Earns High Marks from Sustainability Management Rating Institute
February 26, 2004 MOL Enhances West Coast of India Coverage with New Direct Service
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January 28, 2004 MOL Receives Several Top Ocean Carrier Awards from Limited Brands
January 20, 2004 MOL Upgrades Asia- South Africa/West Africa Service with Direct Calls at Shanghai
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