| August 19, 2009 |
| "Social and Environmental Report 2009" |
| "K" Line Group has issued its "Social and Environmental Report 2009" in English and Japanese. |
| The report addresses the "K" Line Group’s CSR activities and environmental preservation programs such |
| as the reduction of CO2 emissions. It also includes two special features, i.e. our 90-year history and our |
| activities to achieve safety in navigation and cargo operations, environmental preservation and |
| economically efficient operations. |
| We are hopeful that you will be interested in our CSR activities and environmental preservation programs |
| that are presented in this report. |
| The report is found on our website (http://www.kline.co.jp). Printed copy is also available and can be |
| ordered through our website. |
| It would be greatly appreciated if you would provide us with feedback through our website or, for printed |
| copy, by filling out the questionnaire enclosed therein, as this will help us to improve our CSR and |
| environmental preservation activities and also our future reports. |
| For further information, please contact: |
| Kiyokazu Arai |
| General Manager, CSR & Compliance Division, General Affairs Group |
| Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Ltd. |
| Tel: +81-3-3595-5152 Fax: +81-3-3595-6076 |
| Shigeru Naokawa |
| General Manager, Environment Management Division |
| Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Ltd. |
| Tel: +81-3-3595-5667 Fax: +81-3-3595-5355 |