MOL Chairman receives the National Award of Excellence of the Republic of Paraguay
Recognizing MOL’s Cooperation in Transport of Fire Engines to Paragua
Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, announced that on March 11, 2024, H.E. the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Paraguay, Mr. Rubén Ramírez Lezcano, during a visit to Japan, awarded MOL Chairman Junichiro Ikeda the “Don Jose Falcon” National Award of Excellence in recognition of his role in MOL’s transportation of fire engines to the country.
The Embassy of the Republic of Paraguay in Japan mediates the donation of fire engines from the Japan Firefighters Association to Paraguayan volunteer firefighting organizations, and MOL has been cooperating with the donations by providing marine transportation of the vehicles. Since 2010, the company has transported 133 vehicles on a total of 19 occasions.
These vehicles have contributed greatly to the rescue infrastructure in the event of natural disasters and accidents in Paraguay. The President of Firefighters Association, Mr. Toshifumi Akimoto was also presented with the award at the same time, further underscoring the friendly relationship between the two countries.
Engines transported to Paraguay
In his award reception speech, Chairman Ikeda expressed his respect and gratitude to the Republic of Paraguay, the Embassy of the Republic of Paraguay in Japan, and the Japan Firefighters Association, as well as his commitment to continually contributing to Paraguayan society through this transport service.
MOL will continue to proactively engage in corporate citizenship activities unique to a shipping company with a global network.
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