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With experience and industry knowledge going back several decades, Tomohiro Hosaka has been appointed as Managing Director for Ocean Network Express (ONE) Europe and Africa region.<\/p>\n

Mr Hosaka will assume the role from April 1st, 2026. He succeeds to the position following three years as Director of Corporate and Innovation for the Europe and Africa region.<\/p>\n

Prior to this, he served as Vice President of Corporate and Innovation in ONE\u2019s Latin American region, and earlier as President of ONE Chile, where he first joined the company in 2019.<\/p>\n

With extensive experience across the Americas and China, Mr. Hosaka brings a vital global perspective to ONE during a period of industry upheaval. His background includes leading NYK Line\u2019s marketing expansion in China and overseeing RORO operations across the Americas.<\/p>\n

Commenting on his appointment, Mr Hosaka<\/strong> said \u201cI am honoured to take on this new leadership role at such a dynamic time for ONE.\u00a0While\u00a0the industry faces significant global challenges, my main priority is ensuring our service standards remain lean and agile, meeting our customers’ evolving needs at the very highest level.<\/em><\/p>\n

He added: \u201cShipping remains the heartbeat of global trade, delivering essential everyday items that\u00a0sustain\u00a0lives around the world.\u00a0At ONE we have a great and diverse team of people focused on innovation, customer satisfaction and\u00a0sustainability. By building on the strong foundations laid over the past 8 years, together we will ensure ONE remains a\u00a0strong, reliable, and future-ready organization, with the adaptability to thrive through 2030 and beyond. As ONE, We Can.<\/em>\u201d<\/p>\n

Mr Hosaka succeeds outgoing Managing Director Takahiro Kikuchi who steps down from this position to take on a new leadership role in Asia after 3 successful years leading the region.<\/p>\n

In his new role, Mr Hosaka will be supported by ONE Europe and Africa Board Directors Stanley Smulders (Product and Network), Dan Miura (Marketing and Commercial), and Masashi Hamada (Corporate and Innovation).<\/p>\n

About Ocean Network Express (Europe) Ltd.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Launched on April 1, 2018, Ocean Network Express (Europe) Ltd. is the regional headquarters and a subsidiary of Ocean Network Express (ONE), headquartered in Singapore.<\/p>\n

About Ocean Network Express (ONE)<\/p>\n

Ocean Network Express (ONE), headquartered in Singapore, is one of the world’s leading liner shipping companies.<\/p>\n

It operates a fleet of over 230 vessels with a capacity exceeding 1.8 million TEUs. Through its extensive global network, ONE provides reliable container shipping services to over 120 countries.<\/p>\n

The company was established by integrating the container shipping businesses of Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha (“K” LINE), Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL), and Nippon Yusen Kaisha (NYK).<\/p>\n

For more information, please visit www.one-line.com<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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