Ocean Network Express celebrates 5th Anniversary

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There were more than 150 guests at the anniversary celebration, including government officials, valued partners, and customers. As part of the celebration, a traditional Japanese ceremony, called Kagami-Biraki, wasperformed.Inthisceremony, a sake barrel is opened with a wooden mallet. It is believed that breaking the sake barrel will bring goodluckandprosperity.

ONE CEO Jeremy Nixon, Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) Chairman Niam Chiang Meng, and Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Japan to Singapore Hiroshi Ishikawa, performedtheKagami-Birakiinhappicoats–traditional Japanese coats worn during festivals and ceremonies.Aspartofthecelebration,guestswerethen invitedtoasaketoast.

Inhisopeningspeech,ONECEOJeremyNixonsaid, "Iamhonouredtowelcomeyoualltoour5thanniversary celebration. It has been an incredible journey for ONE over the past five years. We have faced many challenges, but we have also achieved many successes. Iamproudofwhatwehaveaccomplishedtogether."

MPA Chairman Niam Chiang Meng said, "Congratulations to ONE on this significant milestone. ONE has grown steadily over the years and is one of the largest liner operators in Singapore today, contributing in areas of maritime decarbonisation, innovation and digitalisation, and manpower development. We thank ONE for their vote of confidence in Singapore and lookforwardtoourcollaborationintheyearstocome.”

Ambassador of Japan to Singapore Hiroshi Ishikawa said,"Iwouldliketoextendmywarmestcongratulations to Ocean Network Express on its 5th anniversary. ONE has played a vital role in the global economy, and I am confident that it will continue to do so in the years to come. Thank you for your continued contributionstoSingaporeandtheworld."

ONEwasfoundedinApril2018throughthemergerof three Japanese container shipping companies: MOL, NYK, and K Line. The company has a fleet of over 200 vessels, plying about 170 routes across more than 120countries.

ONE has faced a number of challenges over the past five years, including the COVID-19 pandemic and the global supply chain disruptions. Despite these challenges, the company has continued to grow. As part of its efforts to become net zero by 2050, it is investing in new technologies and solutions to enhance its operation efficiency and sustainability. ONE is also expanding its network of services to better serve valued customers and reach out to new markets.

ONE’s strong track record of growth and innovation, positionsittoplayasignificantroleinthedevelopmentof theglobaleconomyinyearstocome.