Mitsui OSK Lines (MOL), headquartered in Japan, is keen to explore shipbuilding in India and enhance its logistics services, particularly for automobile exports. CEO Jotaro Tamura stated that while shipbuilding is currently dominated by countries like China and Korea, developing capabilities in India is a positive step. MOL currently operates 13 vessels under the Indian flag and commands approximately 50% of the car export transport market in India. The company is considering establishing roll-on, roll-off (RORO) terminals to support the growing automobile manufacturing sector in India. Tamura highlighted the need for Indian shipbuilders to gradually develop their capabilities, starting with simpler vessels before moving to more complex designs. The Indian government's recent extension of a subsidy scheme to promote Indian-flagged vessels is seen as beneficial for MOL's plans. As car manufacturing in India expands for both domestic and export markets, MOL aims to position itself as a comprehensive logistics solutions provider.