The Japanese shipping conglomerate Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. (MOL) has announced that it will open a new office in Washington, D.C., through its U.S. subsidiary company MOL (Americas) LLC.

MOL as a multimodal shipping group company with the world’s second-largest fleet, it is providing comprehensive logistics solutions with a strong focus on international shipping.

MOL mentions that since global challenges continue to evolve-ranging from geopolitical uncertainties and stricter environmental regulations to increasingly intricate supply chains-strengthening cooperation with governments and international organizations has become more crucial than ever.

The company strives to build relationships with diverse stakeholders and more effectively serve customers not only in the U.S. but also on a global scale through information exchange and advocacy.

MOL informs that opening the new office in Washington, D.C., the center of global policymaking, facilitates the group’s outreach to federal agencies, congress, regulatory agencies, industry associations, and international organizations and embassies that serve as venues for multilateral consultations.