Swire Shipping commemorates relocation of Tokyo office

Tokyo, Japan – Swire Shipping commemorated the relocation of its Tokyo office to new premises in Minato-ku, central Tokyo, with a celebration attended by over 120 guests. Located in the Atago Green Hills MORI tower, the new office marks Swire Shipping’s expanding presence in Japan and its commitment to the Japanese market and customers.

In attendance was Swire Shipping Chairman, Mr Sam Swire, who took the opportunity to announce the company’s further plans to establish a second office in Nagoya scheduled for the summer of 2025. “Swire Shipping has a strong connection to Japan, and we value the deep and lasting relationships we have built with our many customers and partners here,” he said. “Japan remains one of our most important markets, leveraging on local expertise and our new offices in Tokyo and Nagoya, to provide even better support to customers here and in the region.”

Jeremy Sutton, Chief Executive Officer of Swire Shipping, expressed his confidence in the Japanese market and the company's continued success in the country. “As a leading shipping company in the Asia-Pacific, we have worked hard to build a reputation for safety, integrity, and reliability that resonates with customers all over the world. Our continued growth is a testament to their unwavering support and our dedicated team on the ground is ready to leverage our expanded presence to build even stronger relationships and create lasting value.”

Chris Robertson, Country Manager – Japan, Swire Shipping, recognised the outstanding contributions of Millenium Shipping, who are Swire Shipping’s current representatives in the Nagoya market. “We are delighted that many of the team at Millenium Shipping will join our business this summer, and especially grateful for founder and owner of Millenium Shipping, Mr Sotaro Nishioka, who will continue as a trusted Senior Advisor for our business.”

The Swire name boasts a long-standing presence in Japan, dating back to 1867. Swire Shipping, previously known as The China Navigation Company, itself has a rich legacy, having operated as a shipping line for over 150 years in the Asia-Pacific.

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The Swire Shipping and Millenium Shipping teams commemorating the relocation of Swire Shipping’s Tokyo office to Atago Green Hills MORI tower in central Tokyo. In attendance were: Swire Shipping’s Chief Executive Officer, Jeremy Sutton (1st row, 2nd from left); Chairman, Sam Swire (1st row, middle); and Country Manager – Japan, Chris Robertson (1st row, 2nd from right); with Millenium Shipping’s founder and owner, Mr Sotaro Nishioka (2nd row, 6th from left).

Millenium Shipping founder and owner, Mr Sotaro Nishioka (left), with Swire Shipping’s Chairman, Sam Swire (middle) and Country Manager – Japan, Chris Robertson (right).

Ribbon-cutting ceremony: Swire Shipping’s Country Manager – Japan, Chris Robertson (left); Chairman, Sam Swire (middle); and Chief Executive Officer, Jeremy Sutton (right) doing the honours.

About Swire Shipping

Swire Shipping is the wholly owned, deep-sea ship owning and operating arm of the multinational Swire group. Headquartered in Singapore, Swire Shipping is dedicated to facilitating and growing trade in regions where it operates. Connecting over 400 ports, Swire Shipping provides several high frequency liner shipping services in the Asia Pacific markets; integrated logistics solutions in the Pacific; transpacific services between North Asia and the Pacific Northwest; and specialist shipping services to the global project logistics market under the brand name, Swire Projects. It specialises in providing a wide range of specialist customer solutions for project, heavy lift, refrigerated, breakbulk and mini bulk cargoes. Swire Shipping maintains a worldwide agency network in addition to its own representative offices across the Asia-Pacific, Pacific Islands, North America, and Europe, providing customers with dedicated service and expert market knowledge.

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Media contacts

Kevin LIM
Head of Corporate Communications, Swire Shipping
Tel: +65 9296 7318
Email: kevinsp.lim@swireshipping.com