Iino Kaiun Kaisha Participates as Speaker at CMA Shipping Conference 2026

Senior VP of U.S. subsidiary shares company's initiatives on decarbonization and digitalization in the maritime industry.

Mar. 23, 2026 at 5:06am

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Togasaki, Senior Vice President of Iino Lines' U.S. subsidiary, IINO LINES (U.S.A.) INC., participated as a speaker in the CMA Shipping Conference 2026, one of the largest maritime industry conferences in North America. Togasaki discussed Iino Lines' efforts to address challenges in the shipping industry through technological innovation, including investments in maritime venture capital funds and the adoption of advanced technologies.

Why it matters

The CMA Shipping Conference is a prestigious event that brings together key players in the maritime industry, providing a platform for companies like Iino Lines to showcase their initiatives and share insights on the latest trends and developments. Iino Lines' participation as a speaker highlights the company's recognition as a leader in driving sustainable and innovative solutions for the global shipping industry.

The details

Iino Lines took part in a panel discussion on technological advancements in the tanker and gas segments, covering topics such as achieving a decarbonized society, enhancing operational efficiency through digitalization, and emerging business opportunities and collaboration models in the Americas. Togasaki shared Iino Lines' initiatives and outlook for restructuring a sustainable industrial framework for global shipping, including the company's efforts to promote open innovation with startups and investments in overseas maritime venture capital funds.

  • The CMA Shipping Conference 2026 was held from March 10-12, 2026 in Stamford, Connecticut.
  • Togasaki, the Senior Vice President of Iino Lines' U.S. subsidiary, participated as a speaker during the conference.

The players

Iino Lines

A Japanese shipping company that is promoting open innovation and technological advancements to address challenges in the global shipping industry.

IINO LINES (U.S.A.) INC.

The U.S. subsidiary of Iino Lines.

Togasaki

The Senior Vice President of Iino Lines' U.S. subsidiary, IINO LINES (U.S.A.) INC., who participated as a speaker at the CMA Shipping Conference 2026.

Connecticut Maritime Association (CMA)

The organizer of the CMA Shipping Conference, a long-established international conference that brings together executives, engineers, government officials, and suppliers in the maritime industry.

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What they’re saying

“IINO Lines promotes open innovation with startups as part of our efforts to address challenges surrounding the shipping industry. Since 2023, we have invested in overseas maritime venture capital funds and have worked to acquire and utilize advanced technologies. The expertise and achievements cultivated through these initiatives have been highly recognized in the United States, leading to this opportunity to speak at the conference.”

— Togasaki, Senior Vice President, IINO LINES (U.S.A.) INC.

What’s next

Iino Lines will continue to contribute to the sustainable development of the shipping industry through collaboration with overseas partners and ongoing technological innovation.

The takeaway

Iino Lines' participation as a speaker at the prestigious CMA Shipping Conference 2026 demonstrates the company's leadership in driving sustainable and innovative solutions for the global shipping industry, including its efforts to promote open innovation, invest in advanced technologies, and restructure a sustainable industrial framework.