F R O M

Y. M I YA J I

PRESIDENT

M E S S A G E S

Volume 24 : January - March 2013

Sawasdee Pi Mai to Everybody !

Y 2012 has passed rather calmly without any political chaos and natural disaster. However, the world trade and economy seem to be moved on quietly and in a somewhat gloomy atmosphere, simply because there still remain a lot of uncertainties relating to European financial crisis, China and India's economic slow-down and so forth.

In the ocean shipping industry itself, the situation has not yet been recovery from the past terrible financial damage as container trade has not quite got back to a healthy situation unlike other ser-vices, say, bulk and energy. This is due to the fact that Liner business is still in the dilemma and faced with the big gap of actual cargo demand and the tonnage/space availability.

Looking ahead, Y 2013 has come with a strong hope to survive the container trade for another year until the aforesaid gap is supposed to be diminished, expectantly around the later part of the year or maybe thereafter.

Notwithstanding, we in Thailand are now become a driving force of few economic engines of the world and am more than happy as a member of the working hard people to better our global econo-my. In this sense, we may have another tough year but am confident we shall overcome moving for-ward.

This year, NYK shall complete the 25th Anniversary of operating in Thailand. I wish everybody and your family good health and a very prosperous year.

Welcome the New Year 2013… Welcome the year of our silver anniversary...

I would like to start with our 9 months business performances of this fiscal year that so far we have made in progress successfully despite starting with numerous challenges as interrupted by the on-going and post effects of unfavorable crisis both locally and globally. It is also anticipated that we would attain the same quantum of success in Q4 (January to March 2013 period) and end this financial year with better than the projected figure - hitting the best-ever record of 500,000 TEU plus for the first time. Likewise, more merchandise has also been witnessed by Tramp, RORO and NYK Hinode services. This is a very cheerful and meaningful milestone for welcoming our forthcoming 25th year of NYK founding in Thailand.

Apart from the lifting, several new things have been implemented i.e., the new sales organization focusing on customer centric, the roll in of 2 months bonus into salary, the revival of overseas training scheme, the new counter service at SRW, the new additional payment channels at NICD. In addition, various work processes have been realigned and simplified such as the COE report, the utilization of IT network to facilitate the works, the streamline of work procedures in opera-tions, the rationalization of channels of contact among concerned and vendors, etc. All these would more or less contribute to the reduction of non-values, un-even, and excessive burden on jobs/activities, but improve speed of service, better the quality, enhance the staff capability with cost efficiency and reduction of staff strength in line with NYK HO 3M (Muda, Mura, Muri) project.

Impacts of world economy still drag on. Increase the revenues in all markets is an enterprising aim of NYK. New emerging markets are promising arenas for market expansion. NYK HO targets to lift Intra-Asia cargo for 1.8 million TEU in year 2015. For Line Thai, let's drive together to set new throughput record to celebrate our silver anniversary.

Wishing you and your family a happy and prosperous New Year.

F R O M

N AT TA PA N S .

MANAGING DIRECTOR

M E S S A G E S

Welcome Dinner with FTPG Team Climbed up Mt. Fuji in early Sep’12 Port Tour at Tokyo Port Dinner with NYK Global Week People

ONSEN Relaxation Yakitori Recipe New Year Party 2013 J-League at Ajinomoto Stadium

MM Y Y TT R A I N E E R A I N E E LL I F EI F E

I I N N TT O K Y OO K Y O

Time flies so fast. It has been about 7 months since I came to Tokyo in the first week of July 2012. The main purpose of my coming here is to work as a 1 year trainee in NYK Tokyo head office in Fair Trade Promotion Group (FTPG).

Firstly, let me explain some more about FTPG that, as you may know, fair trade and antitrust have been recently be-coming more and more very important and imperative issues, especially for international trade around the world - no matter in which business sectors, and no matter such business deal or transaction being done anywhere.

Many countries have enacted Antitrust law to promote fair and free competition, prevent unlawful restraint and monop-oly, and to protect market and consumers. As there are many general risks for the company to conduct the business activities against the law, so the objective of the FTPG is to control and educate all NYK group companies and its subsidiary companies to be insights into this law and its repercussion. In particular, any violation would possibly cause a behemoth fine and penalty - not only to the company but also the concerned individual implicating in the case.

Besides works, it is also really enjoyable for the life in Japan. I live in company's dormitory which is located in Tsuna-shima area - not far from Yokohama city with an approximate of 1 hour to commute by train to and from NYK office. As I have heard about crowded train in Tokyo before, so it is not a surprise for me to be a part of packed bogies in every morning and evening.

About the climate, in Japan there are 4 seasons: Spring, Summer, Autumn and Winter. I have experienced summer dur-ing the first 3 months (July to September period) of my staying here. It was absolutely hot and humid, luckily, NYK HO allows the staff to wear a shirt in the office without a tie and a jacket suit. Now, we are in autumn and it is very good, pleasant and sabai sabai. However, trees leaves now begin to turn from green to red, some to orange and yellow welcoming wintry weather.

I have been travelling to many places since I came here such as the famous Sensoji (Asakusa) temple, Tokyo Skytree, Shinjuku and Shibuya localities - the main shopping areas in Tokyo. Besides visiting many places in Tokyo, I once climbed to the top of Mt. Fuji hoping to see and cherish the first sunrise of the day on the mountaintop. Unfortunate-ly, there was a heavy storm on that day forcing all climbers to disappointingly head down after 5 hours trekking by foot. All mountaineers could not reach the summit as wished.

There are still many interesting places that I would like to visit, anyway, it also depends on my works commitment as well as the well-being of my purse. Half year has been passed for staying in Japan, I will continue to do my best to take the full advantages of new assignment/new experiences in terms of working and balancing life. This is one of the most valuable and memorable opportunity for me to work in NYK.

Samart S.

H E L LO F R O M

M E E S I R I P. T H A I T R A I N E E @ N G S A

NYK Anniversary Day NYK Family Day New Year Party‘13, “Monster Theme”

Marina Bay Merlion At Batam, Indonesia Christmas Dinner AET Trade

When I was student, I asked to myself “Where am I? And, what am I doing when I am 30 years old?” Now I am and it is totally beyond my expectation.

“Do you want to work in Singapore?” It was easy question from my boss but difficult to answer; however, I replied “affirmative” almost immediately and without any hesitation. This is a big opportunity of my life to learn and explore new things, new experiences, new horizons.

The new journey starts mid May this year by the time I am 30 years and 5 months of age. I generally know Singapore as a country of various nationalities, low crime, countless millionaires, sky high buildings, high cost of living and fast successful city. I land at Singapore excitingly and I feel like a rustic boy in a vibrant place on the day of arrival.

I work in Global Liner Trade and it has been about 8 months until now. My jobs have nothing similar to that in Thailand. My assignment involve the data analysis by using and digesting the data of mining tools such as DI Diver, Cognos, Seabury, etc. I have to pay attention to details with high accuracy as any mistakes would lead to misleading results and consequences. I also take care of IOS service (Indian Europe trade) so as to coordinate market update, benchmark the rate, profit and loss. Our target is to fulfill full space utilization and generating the best profit.

My jobs always come with the timeline and many times, I have to work under pressure and with time constraints. It is a good learning. One has to be adaptive and make adjustment to new environment. In spite of this, I enjoy every single day even someday is very hard. My philosophy is “Hard work beats talent when talent doesn’t work hard.”

Life in Singapore for me is rather convenient but with high cost of living. Weekend is my fascinating time and I prefer do exercises jogging along the road nearby my apartment. I also go around and like to explore all interesting places in Singapore. One of my favorite spots is Marina Bay - a wide and windy area. I like the atmosphere and scenery of modern and high buildings with remarkable lights at another side of bay. All signature places such as Merlion, Esplanade building, Singapore flyer, Sentosa Island, Universal Studio, Orchard road, as we all know, are crowded on holidays.

For sight-seeing, the country can be enjoyed with a few days trip. When coming here, it is recommended to download a map application, say “Street Directory” which can help search and direct to any designated destination the whole Singapore.

It is a very good opportunity for me to be trained here.

N.Y.K. Distribution Service (Thailand) Co., Ltd. (NICD) has

provided a pilot test run for a new settlement method by

a debit card so-called, "KTB e-Logistics Card".

The services have been rolled out since October 15, 2012.

And, on a trial basis, payment of any service charges at NICD

as well as of any inbound service charges shipped by NYK LINE

and routed via NICD can be settled with a swipe of the card.

The KTB e-Logistics Card is also usable to pay for any PAT

service charges (both at Bangkok Port and Laem Chabang Port)

and used with some module operator served at Lat Krabang ICD.

The card is not permitted to use for any other purpose except

the specific payment relating to import and export shipment and

customs clearance as agreed with the bank.

This fast, safe, convenient services provided by NICD would

make things easy. Clients shall have no more need for carrying

cash and issuing cheques but gain better control, efficiency

and fraud prevention. When payment is made, 4-Digit PIN number

is applied to verify the authorized card user and the system

interactively links internet based in real time via an EDC device

served by KTB Corporate Online Services.

NICD NEW DEBIT CARD SERVICE

Wera S.

N I C D JN I C D J O I N SO I N S TH ETH E 88 THTH I C D GI C D G A M E SA M E S N.Y.K. Distribution Service (Thailand) Co., Ltd

(NICD) has rendered the services at Lat Krabang

Inland Container Depot (LICD) since 1996. NICD

and 5 other modules are all operating under

State Railway of Thailand (SRT) concession.

And, at present every module provides

"One Stop Service" for customs clearance of

import and export cargo. Apart from Customs

Department, there are also several other

government offices located in SRT Building: Plant

Quarantine Section, Food and Drug, Wildlife

Conservation Section, Animal Quarantine Section

and Aquatic Animal Section.

As there are many parties in LICD compound and

the majority of them have to work cooperatively

to serve customers, networking to get to know

and bolster relationship is beneficial to all.

To this end, several activities like Merit Making,

Big Cleaning Day, have been conducted.

The latest one is “The 8th ICD GAMES” which

was held from November 7, 2012 till December

14, 2012. And, the Customs Department plays

the host this time.

About the event, Mr. Bhassawichaya Saeng-In

(Administrator of Lat Krabang Cargo Control

Customs Bureau), who is the Chairman of LICD

Sport Committee, kindly presided over both

the opening and closing ceremonies. There are

9 participating teams joining in the games:

6 of them from respective module operators

and 1 each from SRT, Government Officers, and

Customs Department. There are 6 kinds of sport

in competition: Football, Badminton, Sepak

Takraw, Volleyball, Table Tennis and Petong.

NICD got the 2nd runner-up award for Football,

Sepak Takraw and Table Tennis.

Kriengkrai Y.

ความรู้สึกที่ ได้รับจากการสอนที่นี่คือมีความสุขและรู้สึกภูมิใจ 2 ปีที่ผ่านมานี้ ผู้ฝึกมีความ

อดทน ตั้งใจฝึกและมีความพยายามฝึกอย่างต่อเนื่อง ท าให้เรามีก าลังใจในการสอน / วันแรกที่ เข้ามา

สอนที่นี่ มองเห็นความตึงของสรีระร่างกายของแต่ละคน ก็บอกกับตัวเองว่าต้องท าให้เค้าก้มตัวจนให้

มือแตะพื้นให้ได้ เพราะแต่ละคนหลังแข็ง บ่าไหล่ตึง จนมาถึงทุกวันนี้ เห็นพัฒนาการของความยืดหยุ่น

ทางร่างกายมากขึ้น ความแข็งแรงมีมากขึ้น ผู้ฝึกสามารถฝึกชุดท่าที่หนักหน่วงได้ ก็อาจจะมีบ้างที่

บางวันเลือกฝึกชุดท่าเบาๆ สบายๆเพื่อผ่อนคลายร่างกายและจิตใจ

ประโยชน์จากการฝึกโยคะที่ ผู้ฝึกได้รับคือสุขภาพร่างกายแข็งแรงขึ้น ระบบพลังงานภายใน

ท างานอย่างมีประสิทธิภาพมากขึ้น ส่งผลให้มี บุคลิกท่าทางดูสง่ามั่นใจมากขึ้นใบหน้าสดใส อารมณ์

แจ่มใสขึ้น อดทนต่อความทุกข์ต่างๆได้อย่างเข้าใจเพราะ การฝึกโยคะก็เพื่อให้ "กายเบาและมีจิตใจที่

มั่นคง" ซึ่งปัจจุบันนี้มีสิ่งเร้าให้เราต้องเครียดมากมาย เพื่อให้เราสามารถใช้ชีวิตอย่างมีคุณภาพ

การฝึกโยคะอาสนะจึงเป็นอีกทางเลือกของผู้ที่ ใส่ ใจต่อสุขภาพแบบเป็นองค์รวมคือร่างกายแข็งแรง

ห่างไกลจากโรคภัยต่างๆและมีจิตใจที่ เข้มแข็ง สามารถทนต่อสภาวะที่วุ่นวายได้ดีค่ะ

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NYK Line (Thailand) Co., Ltd.

163 Ocean Insurance Building, G, 9-11 Floor, Surawongse Road, Suriyawongse, Bangrak, Bangkok, 10500

Tel. (66) 2629 7777 Fax. (66) 2634 2578-79 www.nykline.co.th www.nykline.com