MITSUI O.S.K. Lines has appointed a chief country representative for New Zealand.

Kazuki Kuwahara, based in Auckland, officially stepped into the newly established position on 1 April.

Mr Kuwahara is also the chief country representative for Australia.

“Since New Zealand presents great opportunities for projects in real property, renewable energy, and other fields, MOL will collect information on various industries by assigning a chief country representative and more effectively pursue the development of new businesses as a regional strategy,” the company said in a statement.

“MOL Group will precisely grasp and meet the changing needs of new and existing customers, taking advantage of its network of offices in each region.”