Tamba Shipping Co., Ltd., and Fairfield Maritime Japan Ltd. Form Joint Venture

Tamba Shipping Co., Ltd. and Fairfield Maritime Japan Ltd. (FMJ) have announced the formation of a 50/50 joint venture, FT Ebisu Maritime, LLC. This new company will serve as a tonnage provider, offering customized solutions to meet charterer requirements. The venture is set to commence operations on September 28, 2026, with the company's headquarters located at FMJ's offices in Tokyo, which were established in September 2025.

Both Tamba Shipping and FMJ are multi-generational, family-owned companies that have a long-standing history of collaboration over several decades. FT Ebisu Maritime will be engaged in domestic and international shipping across a diverse range of industries, with a particular focus on chemical, products, and gas tonnage. Koichiro Tamba, President of Tamba Shipping, expressed his satisfaction with the partnership, stating that both companies share a commitment to safety, sustainability, and operational efficiency.

Ryuichi Osonoe, President of FMJ, echoed similar sentiments, emphasizing that this collaboration will create new opportunities for both entities and provide stable and extensive shipping options for their clients. Christopher Sugahara, chairman of the board of Fairfield-Maxwell, highlighted the company's long-standing partnership with Tamba, noting that the joint venture will solidify their commitment to the shipping industry and pave the way for future growth and success.