History of KLL

1970~1999

Oct. 1970
"K" Line New York, Inc., a subsidiary of "K" Line, obtained IATA cargo agency approval for USA and further obtained air cargo consolidators license from the US Civil Aeronautics Board.

Nov. 1979
Four U.S. Offices of "K" Line New York, Inc, (NEW YORK, LOS ANGELES, SAN FRANCISCO and CHICAGO) were integrated into a new "K" Line Air Service (U.S.A.) Inc. with capital from KLAS Japan.

July 1983
Constructed a 4-story Air Cargo Terminal at Baraki, which was named Baraki Warehouse. This building has greatly improved the efficiency of our handling facilities.

Oct. 1985
Started our own consolidation business by obtaining a license from Ministry of Transport in Japan.

Aug. 1994
6-story office and warehouse building was constructed at Nanko, Osaka and Osaka Branch Office moved into it in preparation for opening of Kansai Int'l Airport (KIX).

Nov. 1996
KLAS Japan was certified ISO 9002 (9001-2000) which indicates our compliance with internationally recognized quality standards.

Sep. 1999
KLAS France was certified ISO 9002 (9001-2000).