New K Line CEO Yukikazu Myochin has launched a review of the Japanese owner's operations on its 100th anniversary.

He said management resources will be focused on the four pillars of dry bulk, tankers and gas, car carriers and logistics, following the spin-off of boxship operations into the ONE joint venture with MOL and NYK.

"K Line's fleets and business risks will be assessed systematically by market performance over many years," he told staff on Friday.