ORIX Rental / Leasing Enhanced
Ship Leasing, Financing and Investment
ORIX invests in ships and charters them to Japanese and international shipping companies, and provides ship financing; in ship leasing since 1971 and a shipowner since the 1980s.
Description
ORIX's ship business, part of its Aircraft and Ships segment, began with ship leasing in 1971. Since the 1980s ORIX has owned ships, investing in vessels and chartering them to Japanese and international shipping companies. The business combines owned vessels, financing and fee businesses, and draws on know-how in ship financing, the management and operation of owned ships, and ship trading and brokerage.
Key features
- Owned fleet of 67 commercial vessels (as of March 2024)
- Aircraft and Ships segment assets of ¥1,232.0 billion and profits of ¥67.4 billion (March 31, 2025)
- Six LNG dual-fuel auto carriers on order for delivery in 2025-27, with Alternative Maritime Power systems planned
- Propeller Boss Cap Fins installed on nine owned ships
- New shipbuilding orders in principle for vessels complying with international regulations effective from 2025 (30% less CO2 than the baseline)
Applications
- Ship financing, leasing, chartering and investment for shipping companies
Specifications
| Owned fleet | 67 commercial vessels (as of March 2024) |
|---|---|
| Segment assets (Aircraft and Ships) | ¥1,232.0 billion (March 31, 2025) |
| Segment profits (Aircraft and Ships) | ¥67.4 billion (March 31, 2025) |
| Ship leasing since | 1971 |
| LNG dual-fuel auto carriers on order | 6 (delivery 2025-27) |
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