Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Ltd. (Kawasaki) is a Japanese marine transportation company. The company, along with its subsidiaries, is engaged in the operation of containerships; dry bulk carriers; car carriers; LNG and LPG carriers; crude oil and oil product tankers; passenger and cargo ferries; high speed cargo ferries; roll-on/roll-off ships; and general and specialized cargo carriers. It also provides ship management, real-estate management, comprehensive logistics and harbor transportation services. The company operates a fleet of containerships, car carriers, dry bulk carriers, tankers and gas carriers. As of March 31, 2009, the company's total fleet reached 504 vessels.