Toyofuji Holds On-board Disaster Drill Demonstration

On 5 November, Toyofuji Shipping held its 24th annual on-board disaster drill on the HOUSHO MARU, which was in port at Berth I-2 at the Meiko Center. The drill was conducted with the assistance of the Nagoya Coast Guard Office and the Tokai Municipal Fire Department and was attended by some 80 representatives of Toyota Motor Corporation and other cargo-owners, port services companies and other affiliated companies.

The aim of the disaster drill was to improve the skills of crew members in the prevention of fires and minimization of damage in the event of fire. The scenario involved a fire breaking out in the kitchen that, despite initial efforts to extinguish it with fire extinguishers and hoses, spread to other areas of the ship and caused injuries among the crew. After fire extinguishing and evacuation drills involving 12 crew members, a new element was added to the exercise this year, with the Nagoya Coast Guard Office and Tokai Municipal Fire Department working together to bring the injured off the vessel using a ladder-truck and transporting them to hospital by ambulance.

With the aim of ensuring safe, reliable and quality transportation services, Toyofuji Shipping places the utmost priority on safe navigation and is committed to the active promotion of safety activities.

Toyofuji Holds Bon Voyage Concert 2010

On 29 October, the 2010 Toyofuji Bon Voyage Concert was held at Aichi Prefectural Art Theater's concert hall for the first time in two years. This year, the Nagoya Philharmonic Orchestra was led by internationally reknowned Japanese conductor Masahiko Enkoji. The first half of the program featured baroque classics performed by the orchestra, accompanied by pipe organ and cembalo. After the intermission, the orchestra performed familiar masterpieces from the 19th century that had a common theme of “nature”.

Approximately 1700 guests enjoyed the orchestra’s captivating and powerful performance, making the concert a memorable experience.

Toyofuji Exhibits at Messe Nagoya 2010

Messe Nagoya 2010 was held over four days on 27-30 October, with Toyofuji taking part for the fifth time. Launched in 2006, Messe Nagoya is a cross-industrial international trade fair that showcases the latest information and innovative ideas from a wide range of fields. This year’s fair, which was held as an affiliated event of the 10th Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity (COP10) that was held in Nagoya this year, attracted 450 exhibitors and 42,979 visitors.

Messe Nagoya's theme for this year was “Environment and Energy.” In line with this theme, Toyofuji Shipping presented its new ballast water treatment system, which, in a first for a Japanese vessel, Toyofuji has recently installed in its new vessels. Sea water ballast has the potential to spread exotic species around the oceans of the world, and Toyofuji stressed the need for urgent action to protect the ocean.

The Toyofuji exhibit also featured models and illustrations depicting the history of power-driven vessels and the future of ships powered by new forms of energy. Toyofuji’s “dream ship of the future,” which is designed in the shape dolphin to represent the Toyofuji logo, attracted a great deal of attention from Messe visitors, who were drawn by its fusion of natural energies and the propulsion mechanisms of animals.

New Vessel, TOCHO, Goes Into Service

On 18 October, a new ocean-going car ferry, TOCHO, was put into service. The vessel was the third in the series of four 2000-vehicle vessels planned for China and other Asian routes. The TOCHO is owned by FT Logistics, a Fujitrans Corporation group company, and operated by Toyofuji Shipping.  With three of the four vessels in the series now in service, Toyofuji will respond to the transportation requirements of the growing markets for CBU vehicles and general cargo in China and Asia, through the provision of increased cargo capacity and stable freight services.

September 2010   Toyofuji Assists Chiba Toyopet with Social Studies Excursion

On Saturday, 18 September, Chiba Toyopet hosted a Social Studies Excursion for elementary school-aged children and their parents in Akanehama in the City of Narashino in Chiba Prefecture. 11 participants from five families toured Toyofuji's car ferry, HOYO MARU, and Chiba Toyopet's Vehicle Distribution Center. Toyofuji was pleased to foster a greater understanding of how vehicles are transported by ship by showing them areas that are not usually accessible to the general public, such as the wheelhouse and the vehicles packed closely inside the vessel.

New Vessel, TRANS FUTURE 10, Goes Into Service

On 13 September, a new ocean-going car ferry, TRANS FUTURE 10, was put into service. The vessel was the second in the series of four 2000-vehicle vessels planned for China and other Asian routes.  Along with its sister ship, TRANS FUTURE 8, which went into service in May this year, Toyfuji Shipping and the TRANS FUTURE 10 will strive to meet the needs of our customers, including major client Toyota Motor Corporation, through the provision of stable transportation services.

Sea Beautification Activities Carried Out

On 3 July, our annual sea beautification activities were carried out as part of our social contribution and environmental conservation activities. A total of 23 Toyofuji employees boarded three small boats, working hard in light rain to collect up much of the trash such as wood and plastic bottles floating in the water in the areas around Meiko Center, Garden pier, and Kinjo pier.

June 2010 Office Moved-Melbourne Overseas Representative Office

New contact details are below:

MELBOURNE OVERSEAS REPRESENTATIVE OFFICE
Level 12, 30 Convention Centre Place, South Wharf VIC 3006, Australia
Tel : +61-3-8842-5720 Fax : +61-3-8842-5748
 MELBOURNE OVERSEAS REPRESENTATIVE OFFICE

Transfer of Directors and New Framework

On 16 June, Toyofuji held its annual shareholders' meeting, after which a decision was made concerning a new framework and the transfer of diresctors and corporate auditors on the Board of Directors.

Details: Company Guide > Board of Directors

TRANS FUTURE 8 Inaugural Ceremony

On 27 May the TRANS FUTURE 8, a 2000-vehicle car ferry, arrived in Kashii Park Port in Fukuoka city for its inaugural ceremony.
Among the ceremony's many attendees were public officials, cargo owners, and people from companies at Hakata Port. The attendees were shown around the ship before the ceremony, which was conducted in the ship's dining hall.
Mr Ikeda, chief of Fukuoka city Port & Harbor Bureau, presented the ship's captain with a gift to commemorate the first arrival of the ship at the port, offering warm wishes and words of encouragement.
Following the ceremony, the ship set sail on the Huanan route, and local ceremonies were held in Taipei, Hong Kong, and Xinsha (China).

May 2010 TRANS FUTURE 8, the First Japanese Vessel with a Ballast Water Treatment System, Goes into Service

On 25 May the TRANS FUTURE 8, an ocean-going car ferry, went into service. This 2000-vehicle car ferry is the first ship in a four vessel series planned for China. The other three vessels are scheduled to go into service in September and October this year, and April next year. This will enable Toyofuji to provide increased carrying capacity and an enhanced service in response to transportation needs such as the increasing numbers of complete vehicles headed for China, and also general cargo.
This is the first time a Japanese shipping company has installed a ballast water treatment system in its vessels to help prevent marine pollution, demonstrating Toyofuji's dedication to environmental performance. This system kills organisms in the ballast water to prevent their proliferation into other marine areas.
Toyofuji is also committed to energy-saving and safety. This vessel features a wind wall, which reduces wind resistance, and a hull profile with minimal resistance and propulsion designed with the latest fluid technology. Toyofuji has also introduced a fleet monitor, which enables real-time management of the vessel's navigation information, and an integrated bridge observation system for enhanced observation while the vessel is at sea. Symbols are used for safety signs and markings inside hatches for improved visibility and legibility, providing a safer work environment.

May 2010 Toyofuji Shipping Presented with Certificate of Appreciation from Cataler Corporation

On 7 May, Mr Hironobu Ono, President of Cataler Corporation, presented Toyofuji Shipping President, Kunio Komada, with a certificate of supplier appreciation at Cataler's company headquarters in Kakegawa, Shizuoka. Cataler exports catalyst equipment to the United States, Thailand, South Africa and China, and Toyofuji provides export transport services ranging from transporting the goods to its domestic packaging plant to transporting the packaged goods to Nagoya Port. The certificate of appreciation was in recognition of Toyofuji's contribution to cost reduction efforts, including packaging costs. This is the seventh time that Cataler has presented certificates of appreciation to its suppliers, and Toyofuji was the only company to receive this honor for FY2009. Toyofuji will continue to strive to improve its services so that it may be similarly honored in the future.

April 2010 Toyofuji Shipping Holds 2010 Safety Convention

The 2010 Toyofuji Shipping Safety Convention was held on 23 April.
Special guests were invited from Toyota Motor Corporation and Toyota Transportation, as well as guests from the executives of our partner companies in the harbor transport and shipping industries. Reports were delivered on the results of terminal operation and vessel safety activities from the previous fiscal year and plans for safety activities for FY2010 were announced during the Convention. The program also included the presentation of awards for harbor transport operations and vessels with zero accidents in the last fiscal year, as well as awards to vessels with outstanding achievements in energy conservation.
Toyofuji will continue to pursue its safety activities honestly, steadfastly and earnestly to achieve our goal of "zero accidents" in all areas of our business.

April 2010 Toyofuji Begins Transporting Toyota Motor Corporation Vehicles to Korea

On 19 April Toyofuji began transporting Toyota Motor Corporation vehicles to Korea on the DELPHINUS, an ocean-going car carrier. A regular weekly service to Pyeongtaek Port in Korea has been added to the existing Huabei service (Hakata Port - Pyeongtaek Port - Tianjin New Port - Dalian Port).
On 21 April at Pyeongtaek Port's Pyeongtaek International RORO Terminal (PIRT), a ceremony was held to commemorate the first time Toyota and Lexus vehicles have been transported to Korea by car carrier. The ceremony was attended by as many as 50 people including the consignee, Toyota Motor Korea Co., Ltd.
Toyofuji will continue to work in cooperation with the relevant local parties to provide a safe, high-quality transportation service.

April 2010 Toyofuji Granted Certification as "Authorized Customs Broker"

Toyofuji Shipping was certified as an Authorized Customs Broker on 16 April. On 19 April, Mr Hara, Director-General of Nagoya Customs, presented Toyofuji Shipping President, Kunio Komada, with a certificate of authorization at Nagoya Customs Headquarters.
Toyofuji is the third operator to become an authorized customs broker in the Nagoya Customs jurisdiction. Moving forward, the entire company will work hard to ensure compliance.

April 2010 Soba Noodle-making Party Held at Children's Nursing Home

A traditional soba noodle-making party was held on 2 April at Akatsuki Gakuen, a local children's nursing home in Tokai city, which has been supported by Toyofuji for many years. The party is held annually as an important part of Toyofuji's social contribution activities. Together with Toyofuji executives and employees the children once again experienced noodle-making, kneading the buckwheat flour into dough, rolling it out, and then cutting it with a knife. Later, they enjoyed eating the noodles they had diligently made during the entertaining event, which encourages cooperation among the children. The children had a wonderful time, and were clearly enjoying their spring vacation. This will surely be a day for them to remember.