Connecting Japan and the world in maritime and international business
ICMT provides practical support across shipping, shipbroking, chartering, project cargo, maritime technology and overseas market development. Based in Kagawa and Shikoku, we draw on Kansai and international networks to create commercial opportunities that connect Japanese companies with overseas markets.
Key Business Areas
ICMT's business lines are designed around long-cycle, relationship-led work: maritime advisory, shipbroking support, chartering consultancy, project cargo, technology representation and international market development.
Shipbroking & Commercial Advisory
Shipbroking and commercial advisory capability across dry bulk, project cargo, heavy-lift, MPP and selected tanker markets, supported by founder and advisor experience.
Vessel Management & Chartering Consultancy
Advisory support for chartering strategy, vessel employment, voyage evaluation and commercial decision-making, drawing on long-cycle shipping-market experience.
Maritime Technology Development & Marketing
Market-development and partner-identification support for maritime technologies seeking practical adoption in Japan and selected international markets.
Eco-friendly Maritime & Industrial Cleaning
Market-development support for environmentally responsible maritime and industrial cleaning technologies, subject to product mandate and market-by-market arrangements.
Internationalization Support for Japanese SMEs
Support for selected Japanese SMEs exploring international market entry, partner identification and commercial coordination across India, the Middle East, Africa and Southeast Asia.
North Asia Representation (Japan · Korea · China)
Japan-side representation and relationship support for overseas maritime and industrial companies exploring structured entry into Japan and selected North Asia markets.
Focus Corridors & Cargo Types
ICMT focuses on non-container maritime trades where founder, group and advisor experience can support Japan-linked cargo, chartering and project opportunities.
Primary focus corridors
- Japan ↔ Asia Pacific
- Japan ↔ Gulf Region
- Japan ↔ South Asia
- Japan ↔ Sub-Saharan Africa
- Intra-Asia routes
Cargo types of interest
- Dry bulk commodities
- Breakbulk & project cargo
- Heavy-lift equipment
- Regulated / IMO cargoes where handled by qualified parties
- Multi-purpose / MPP shipments
Japan-first professionalism, international execution
01 Relationship-driven business development
Long-term business development built on trust, continuity and clear communication with stakeholders.
02 Lean and focused structure
A Japan-based platform designed to support selected mandates individually, without unnecessary layers.
03 Compliance-first mindset
Activities are developed with careful attention to regulation, risk, documentation and Japanese business standards.
04 Network-led capability
ICMT draws on a trusted network of principals, owners, operators, charterers, forwarders, advisors and regional partners.
Founder & Network Experience
ICMT is a new Japan company. It draws on decades of hands-on shipping, project cargo, dry-bulk, chartering and international trade experience through its founder, group relationships and specialist advisors.
Project cargo experience
Heavy-lift and breakbulk capability
Dry bulk and MPP market experienceOur team in Japan
A Japan-based team combining international experience with disciplined local execution.
Specialist Advisors
ICMT draws on the knowledge of specialist advisors across shipping, dry bulk, project cargo, food and agricultural commodities, and international market development.
