ABOUT US
The collaboration between Tata and NYK has a rich history. One of the early business collaborations between India and Japan involved Jamsetji Nusserwanji Tata, the founder of the Tata Group, and Nippon Yusen Kaisha (NYK), also known as Japan Mail Steamship Co. Ltd.
During a visit to Japan in 1893, Jamsetji Tata initiated a partnership with NYK, which involved operating two cargo ships (Annie Barrow and Lindisfarne) on the Bombay-China-Japan route. These ships flew the flag of Tata Lines, while NYK operated these two vessels on the Bombay-China-Japan route. The cost offered by Tata Lines was competitive compared to P&O, charging Rs 12 per cubic tonne instead of P&O’s rate of Rs 19. This led to a freight war, with P&O significantly reducing its rates to Rs 1.8 per tonne and even offering to transport cotton goods to Japan for free. Loyal customers were given additional rebates. Despite losing most of its shipping contracts with Bombay’s mill-owners, Tata Lines received support from the Japanese Cotton Buyers’ Association.
Tata NYK Shipping Pte. Ltd. is a joint venture established in 2007 between Tata Steel Ltd, the flagship company of the Tata Group and India’s major steel producer, and NYK Line, a leading Japanese shipping company and one of the world’s largest. The joint venture operates a diverse and high-performance fleet of Japanese and other renowned shipyard-built vessels, focusing on environmental sustainability. These vessels are either owned by Tata NYK or sourced through short to long-term insourcing agreements. By strategically planning for value creation and delivering operational finesse and flexibility, the innovative company provides comprehensive freight solutions to its customers.
Furthermore, Tata NYK possesses a distinct competitive advantage by trading across various trade routes and transporting a wide range of cargoes for diverse customers. The company prides itself on understanding its customers’ explicit and implicit requirements, considering their strategic and tactical position, and creating sustainable long-term solutions while maintaining short-term value. It offers customized freight structures, such as index link contracts, long-term voyage and time charters, enabling customers to control costs and effectively manage their supply chains. These unique capabilities position Tata NYK as a leading and preferred choice for both Indian and global corporations seeking oceanic transportation solutions.
Singapore Office
6 Shenton Way #18-08B. OUE Downtown Singapore - 068809
Tel: +65 6262 2166Kolkata Office
1405, Godrej Genesis, Block EP & GP, Sector V, Saltlake, Kolkata 700091
Tel: +91 62923 28177Mumbai Office
106, 10th floor Maker chamber Nariman Point, Mumbai-400021
Tel: +91 62923 28176