リベラ株式会社
Libera Group is a privately held Japanese maritime group operating global ship-owning, domestic shipping, ferry/logistics, and regional revitalization businesses. It serves major charterers including NYK Line and K Line from offices in Japan, Singapore, and the Philippines.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1974
- HeadquartersTokyo, Japan
- Headcount1–10
- GTM typeB2B and B2C
- OfferingServices
What リベラ株式会社 does
Libera Group Co., Ltd. (リベラグループ株式会社) is a privately held Japanese maritime group headquartered in Tokyo with its Kure Head Office in Hiroshima, founded in 1974. The group operates four business segments: Global Shipping (ship-owning, shipbroking, and ship management of bulk carriers, oil tankers, LPG carriers, and pure car carriers); Domestic Shipping (coastal RORO vessels, car carriers, limestone carriers); Ferry & Logistics (Tsugaru Kaikyo Ferry operations, multi-purpose vessels for Japan's Ministry of Defense under PFI contracts, and nationwide trailer logistics via NEXT Co., Ltd.); and Regional Revitalization (olive cultivation and olive oil production under the 'Aki no Shima no Mi' brand, real estate operations, and a 20MW solar power generation facility).
The company's underlying technology includes VSAT satellite communications and planned Starlink integration for ocean-going vessels, digital tachograph systems for land logistics, ISM Code-compliant safety management systems, and CSMS cyber security certification from Class NK. Its business model combines recurring revenue from long-term vessel chartering to major charterers (NYK Line, K Line, Rimbunan Shipping Group, government agencies) with transaction-based fees from shipbroking, ferry passenger/cargo operations, and newly registered Type II Financial Instruments Business (ship lease collective investment schemes). The group manages a diversified fleet with a medium-term target of 100 vessels.
Libera serves enterprise customers globally through account managers in Tokyo and Singapore, with ship management and crew manning operations based in the Philippines (Sandigan, Dalisay, Fil-Star) and India. As of December 31, 2025, the group employs 684 people and reports group sales of ¥48,822 million. The group was restructured in July 2024 into a holding company structure, with Libera Group Co., Ltd. assuming group management and real estate business through an absorption-type demerger from the operating entity Libera Corporation.
リベラ株式会社 firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- リベラ株式会社
- Legal name
- リベラグループ株式会社
- Website
- https://libera.co.jp
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1974
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 1–10 employees
- Short description
- Libera Group is a privately held Japanese maritime group operating global ship-owning, domestic shipping, ferry/logistics, and regional revitalization businesses. It serves major charterers including NYK Line and K Line from offices in Japan, Singapore, and the Philippines.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
リベラ株式会社 industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Maritime Shipping and Logistics
- NAICS
- Support Activities for Water Transportation (4883), Support Activities for Transportation (488), Marine Cargo Handling (488320), Management of Companies and Enterprises (551)
- SIC
- Deep Sea Foreign Transportation Of Freight (4412), Water Transportation (4400), Arrangement Of Transportation Of Freight & Cargo (4731), Trucking & Courier Services (No Air) (4210)
- akta.pro primary industry
- LPG Carrier Operators (TLADABAG)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Private/Contract Ferry Operators (Concessions/PPP) (TLAFALAL), Mainline Container Liner Carriers (TLADABAA), Liquid Bulk / Tanker Freight Brokerage (TLADAMAL), Offshore Support & Marine Logistics Vessel Operators (PSV/AHTS) (TLADABAL)
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Where リベラ株式会社 is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Tokyo
- HQ country
- Japan
- HQ region
- Asia
Offices7 records
Markets served
リベラ株式会社 business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B and B2C
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- Vessel Chartering and Shipping Services: Core revenue stream from long-term and short-term chartering of owned vessels (bulk carriers, tankers, LPG carriers, car carriers, RORO vessels) to major charterers. Revenue is recurring through multi-year charter contracts and spot market transactions.
- Ferry and Logistics Services: Revenue from ferry passenger and cargo operations on Tsugaru Strait routes (Aomori-Hakodate, Aomori-Oma, Muroran-Aomori), and nationwide trailer/truck logistics using ferry-rail intermodal transport.
- Ship Management Services: Revenue from providing ship management, crew manning, and technical support services to ship operators, trading companies, and other third-party customers from bases in Japan, Singapore, Philippines, and India.
- Agricultural and Olive Oil Products: Revenue from olive cultivation and production of extra virgin olive oil under the 'Aki no Shima no Mi' brand, including restaurant and retail store operations at Etajima Olive Factory.
- Real Estate Operations: Revenue from building, apartment, and parking lot operations primarily in front of JR Kure Station, plus employee recreation facilities management and solar power generation (20MW) electricity sales.
- Type II Financial Instruments Business: Revenue from ship lease-related collective investment scheme transactions including secondary distribution, brokering, and private placement handling, registered as Type II Financial Instruments Business operator.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Subscription | Monthly | Graduate School Degree Holders - Master's Level |
| Subscription | Monthly | University Degree Holders |
| Subscription | Monthly | Technical College (Kosen) Degree Holders |
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels6 records
Marketing channels6 records
リベラ株式会社 product offering
Product offeringCore offering
リベラグループ (Libera Group) is a diversified Japanese maritime conglomerate that owns, charters, brokers, and manages a multi-vessel fleet (bulk carriers, oil and LPG tankers, pure car carriers, RORO vessels, and ferries) for global and domestic shipping, while also operating passenger/freight ferries on the Tsugaru Strait, multi-purpose vessels under PFI contracts with Japan's Ministry of Defense, nationwide trailer logistics, ship lease-related Type II Financial Instruments Business, and olive oil production and retail under the 'Aki no Shima no Mi' brand. The group serves enterprise charterers (NYK Line, K Line, trading houses, resource majors) through direct sales and serves end consumers through ferry terminals and retail channels.
Product overview
Libera Group operates as a diversified maritime and logistics company with four core business segments: Global Shipping (ship-owning, shipbroking, ship management), Domestic Shipping (coastal cargo vessels), Ferry & Logistics (ferry operations, multi-purpose vessels, trailer transport), and Regional Revitalization (agricultural products, real estate, crisis management). The company manages a fleet of bulk carriers, tankers, LPG carriers, RORO vessels, and ferries, while also developing regional businesses including olive oil production under the 'Aki no shima no mi' brand and renewable energy projects.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- 安芸の島の実 (AKI no SHIMA no MI): Olive brand including extra virgin olive oil products from Etajima City, Hiroshima Prefecture. The brand won international awards at the Athens International Olive Oil Competition and London International Olive Oil Competitions in 2021.
Products and services
- Global Shipping (外航海運事業)
Quantifiable outcome
- 5-star energy conservation rating achieved across domestic fleet (RORO vessels and 4 Tsugaru Kaikyo ferries), first in ferry industry to achieve all-vessel 5-star rating on a route
- +5 more outcomes
Companies that use リベラ株式会社
Customer profileNamed customers5 records
Segments1 record
Ideal customer profiles5 records
リベラ株式会社 technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature6 records
リベラ株式会社 partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
16 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- Fil-Star Maritime CorporationcorePhilippine maritime corporation acquired by Libera Group in 2025, expanding the group's seafarer supply and training capabilities in the Philippines.
- Class NK (日本海事協会)coreJapanese classification society that issued CSMS (Cyber Security Management System) certification to Libera Group's ship management division and conducts inspections under EU Ship Recycling Convention.
- IMO (International Maritime Organization)coreUN agency regulating international shipping. Libera Group complies with Ballast Water Management Convention, NOx/SOx regulations, EEXI requirements, and Ship Recycling Convention under IMO frameworks.
- Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (国土交通省)coreJapanese government ministry overseeing maritime affairs. Operates domestic vessel energy conservation rating system under which multiple Libera Group vessels received 5-star ratings.
- Laurel Ship Management Pte. Ltd.coreShip management company established in Singapore, a leading maritime nation. Manages Libera Group vessels including MV Polaris Leader and MV Canopus Leader which won consecutive NYK Car Carrier of the Year awards (2023, 2024). Part of Libera Group's integrated ship management structure alongside Philippine entities.
- Sandigan Ship Services, Inc.coreShip management company in the Philippines providing technical management of Libera Group vessels. Manages M/V Snow Camellia which won NYK Dry Bulk Award for 3 consecutive years (2022-2024). One of three Philippine entities forming the crew management ecosystem.
- Sandigan Maritime Training, Inc.coreSeafarer training company in the Philippines supporting Libera Group's crew development. Contributes to stable crew supply and quality improvement alongside the manning and management companies.
- Dalisay Shipping CorporationcorePhilippines-based shipping entity forming part of Libera Group's Philippine operations alongside Sandigan entities for seafarer manning and management.
- Concerto Singapore Pte. Ltd.coreSingapore-registered company handling global shipping operations, ship ownership, brokerage, and ship finance. Opened in 2021 as regional hub complementing Tokyo headquarters. Employs staff including Japanese employees on overseas assignments.
- L&A Co., Ltd. (L&A株式会社)minorProvides insurance agency, crisis management support, and security services under the 'Total support for safety and security of community and society' slogan. Located in Libera Building, Kure.
- Izumikisen Co., Ltd. (泉汽船株式会社)coreDomestic shipping company in which Libera Group acquired shares in 2015. Operates RORO vessels Izumi Maru, Tsuruga, and Shinsen Maru — all receiving 5-star energy conservation ratings. Provides domestic coastal cargo shipping and ship management.
- Yamamoto Club Co., Ltd. (山本俱楽部株式会社)coreAgricultural company producing olive oil under 'Aki no Shima no Mi' brand. Established 2008, merged with Etajima Olive in 2016, merged into Libera Group in November 2025 as the new Agricultural Business Headquarters (農業事業本部).
- NEXT Co., Ltd. (株式会社ネクスト)coreLogistics company established December 2006, handling nationwide trailer transport between Hokkaido and Honshu. Major shareholders include Sankyo Corporation and Blue Ocean Co., Ltd. Holder of G-Mark safety certification and Green Management Certification.
- Tsugaru Kaikyo Ferry Co., Ltd. (津軽海峡フェリー株式会社)coreOperates ferry services on Aomori-Hakodate, Aomori-Oma, and Muroran-Aomori routes under the Libera Group ferry umbrella. Manages fleet including Blue Luminous, Blue Happiness, Blue Dolphin, and Blue Mermaid, all receiving 5-star energy ratings. Wholly owned through Tsugaru Kaikyo Ferry Management.
- Tsugaru Kaikyo Ferry Management Co., Ltd. (津軽海峡フェリーマネジメント株式会社)coreHolding company overseeing the ferry group, renamed from Blue Ocean Co., Ltd. in January 2024. Manages Tsugaru Kaikyo Ferry and coordinates ferry business strategy within Libera Group.
- Toyo Ship Agency Co., Ltd. (東洋シップエージェンシー株式会社)minorSeafarer manning and dispatch services company located at Libera Building in Kure. Part of the original group structure.
Scale indicators12 records
Recent moves11 records
Expansion highlights4 records
リベラ株式会社 competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha (K Line): Another of Japan's "Big 3" ocean carriers and a Libera charterer/customer. K Line awarded Libera the 2020 Excellent Ship Owner Award and operates comparable global bulk, tanker, car carrier, and LNG vessel portfolios, overlapping with Libera's PCC, bulk, and tanker exposure.
- Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL): The third of Japan's "Big 3" ocean carriers. MOL operates dry bulk, tankers, LNG carriers, car carriers, and ferries, with significant overlap to Libera's global shipping and ferry segments. MOL also pursues energy-transition shipping investments, parallel to Libera's ESG fleet strategy.
- Nippon Yusen Kaisha (NYK Line): One of Japan's "Big 3" ocean carriers and a major Libera charterer. NYK operates global liner, bulk, tanker, and LNG fleets and has awarded Libera vessels NYK Dry Bulk Award (3 consecutive years) and NYK Car Carrier of the Year (2 consecutive years), making NYK both a customer and a comparable diversified maritime group.
Others
- Sojitz Corporation: Japanese trading house with a shipping and marine investment division that charters, owns, and leases vessels globally. Comparable as a Japanese non-marine-major entity engaged in vessel ownership and ship-related investment services that overlap with Libera's ship-owning and newly registered Type II Financial Instruments Business.
Regional players
- Japan Marine United (JMU): Japanese shipbuilder serving the same domestic shipping customer base as Libera's RORO and coastal vessel operations. While JMU is primarily a shipbuilder (not shipowner), it builds the types of RORO, ferry, and coastal cargo vessels that Libera operates under its domestic shipping segment.
Direct peers
- IINO Kaiun Kaisha: Japanese mid-sized shipowner operating a diversified fleet of tankers, LNG/LPG carriers, and bulk carriers. Similar mid-cap Japanese shipowner profile to Libera, with comparable vessel diversification and Asia-focused operations, making IINO a closer size-and-strategy peer than the Big 3.
- Tsuneishi Holdings (including TSUNEISHI SHIPPING): Japanese shipbuilder-operator with integrated shipbuilding, shipowning, and ship management operations similar to Libera's vertically integrated model. Operates a bulk carrier fleet and provides crew training/managing services parallel to Libera's Singapore-Philippines manning infrastructure.
- Shoei Kisen Kaisha: Japanese shipowner specializing in car carriers (PCC) and bulk carriers. Direct overlap with Libera's PCC fleet (awarded NYK Car Carrier of the Year 2023-2024) and bulk operations, with a comparable mid-sized Japanese shipowner profile.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
リベラ株式会社 social profiles
Digital presenceリベラ株式会社 compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance4 records
リベラ株式会社 financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
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リベラ株式会社 leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles5 records
リベラ株式会社 subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries14 records
リベラ株式会社 funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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リベラ株式会社 M&A and investment
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Frequently asked questions about リベラ株式会社
What does リベラ株式会社 do?
リベラグループ (Libera Group) is a diversified Japanese maritime conglomerate that owns, charters, brokers, and manages a multi-vessel fleet (bulk carriers, oil and LPG tankers, pure car carriers, RORO vessels, and ferries) for global and domestic shipping, while also operating passenger/freight ferries on the Tsugaru Strait, multi-purpose vessels under PFI contracts with Japan's Ministry of Defense, nationwide trailer logistics, ship lease-related Type II Financial Instruments Business, and olive oil production and retail under the 'Aki no Shima no Mi' brand. The group serves enterprise charterers (NYK Line, K Line, trading houses, resource majors) through direct sales and serves end consumers through ferry terminals and retail channels.
Is リベラ株式会社 a public or private company?
リベラ株式会社 is a private company. It is classified as family owned and is currently operating.
When was リベラ株式会社 founded?
リベラ株式会社 was founded in 1974. It employs 1 to 10 people.
Where is リベラ株式会社 based?
リベラ株式会社 is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, in the Asia region.
How does リベラ株式会社 make money?
Six revenue lines are on record. Vessel Chartering and Shipping Services are the primary driver. The others are ferry and Logistics Services, ship Management Services, agricultural and Olive Oil Products, real Estate Operations and type II Financial Instruments Business.
Who are リベラ株式会社's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha (K Line), Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL) and Nippon Yusen Kaisha (NYK Line). Sojitz Corporation is listed as an others. Japan Marine United (JMU) is listed as a regional player. Direct peers are IINO Kaiun Kaisha, Tsuneishi Holdings (including TSUNEISHI SHIPPING) and Shoei Kisen Kaisha.
Does リベラ株式会社 have an API?
No public API is recorded for リベラ株式会社.
What industry is リベラ株式会社 in?
リベラ株式会社's product category is Maritime Shipping and Logistics. Its primary akta.pro industry code is TLADABAG, LPG Carrier Operators, with a secondary code of TLAFALAL, Private/Contract Ferry Operators (Concessions/PPP). Its NAICS code is 4883 and its SIC code is 4412.