| August 2, 2007 |
| COSCON, "K" Line and Yang Ming (CKY) |
| Reorganization of Mediterranean / US East Coast Service |
| COSCON, "K" Line and Yang Ming Line will introduce a new Mediterranean/U.S. East Coast Service effective from September, 2007 through the new cooperation scheme with MSC (Mediterranean Shipping Company S.A.). |
| This new service named TAS-6 covering the areas from the Mediterranean to the U.S. East Coast and will replace current TAS-3 service which is jointly operated by CKY’s 4x1700TEU type vessels. |
| By revamping this service, CKY is to maintain the high quality service in transatlantic market together with other CKYH’s service loops. |
| The port rotation will be as follows : |
| Valencia – Naples – La Spezia – New York – Norfolk – Charleston – Valencia |
| This new scheme is subject to approval by all regulatory bodies. |
| For further information, please contact: |
| Takafumi Kido |
| Deputy General Manager, Planning Team |
| Containerships Business Group |
| Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Ltd. Tokyo |
| TEL: 81-3-3595-5309 FAX: 81-3-3595-5288 |