Tokyo, Japan—Tosoh Logistics Corporation, a wholly owned subsidiary of Tosoh Corporation (Headquarters: Shunan City, Yamaguchi Prefecture), unveiled a new ethylene carrier, the "Kayoh," on August 17, 2023. Ethylene is highly flammable with a low flash point, necessitating extensive safety precautions. The vessel was engineered in response to an aging fleet of ships to ensure safe and stable transport.
The vessel is one of the few specialized ships in Japan capable of transporting ethylene gas as a liquid, cooled to as low as minus 103 degrees Celsius. It is equipped with live cameras for recording and storing images during transport, allowing for comprehensive monitoring of the entire vessel. Additionally, satellite broadcast reception facilities and Internet access were installed to improve crew living conditions. Furthermore, the increased transport capacity over existing vessels is expected to improve efficiency and reduce environmental impact.
The Tosoh Group aims to meet evolving and diversified logistics needs and promote operations that address labor shortages and environmental issues while achieving logistics that balance productivity, safety, and sustainability.
New Ethylene Carrier "Kayoh”
Overview of "Kayoh”
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Length
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73.90m
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Width
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13.50m
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Gross tonnage
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1,593 tons
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Deadweight tonnage
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1,593 tons
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Transportation capacity
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1,000 tons per voyage (an increase of +200 tons per voyage compared to conventional capacity)
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About Tosoh Logistics Corporation
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Business
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Transportation, port operations, warehousing, insurance
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Location
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1-23-15, Nomura, Shunan-shi, Yamaguchi-ken, Japan
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Capital
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1.2 billion yen
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Investment ratio
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Tosoh Corporation 100%
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Established
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July 1951
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TOSOH CORPORATION
Who We Are
Tosoh Corporation is the parent of the Tosoh Group, which comprises over 100 companies worldwide and a multiethnic workforce of over 14,000 people. It generated net sales of ¥1,064.4 billion (US$7.9 billion at the average rate of ¥135.5 to the US dollar) in fiscal 2023, ended March 31, 2023.
What We Do
Tosoh is one of the largest chlor-alkali manufacturers in Asia. The company supplies the plastic resins and an array of the basic chemicals that support modern life. Tosoh’s petrochemical operations supply ethylene, polyethylene, and functional polymers, while its advanced materials business serves the global semiconductor, display, and solar industries. Tosoh has also pioneered sophisticated bioscience systems that are used for the monitoring of life-threatening diseases. In addition, Tosoh demonstrates its commitment to a sustainable future in part by manufacturing a variety of eco-products.
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