Italy's ambassador to Japan,
Domenico Giorgi, on Thursday awarded the order of Commander of
the Order of the Star to Mitsubishi Group President and CEO Ken
Kobayashi at a ceremony attended by executives from d'Amico
Group international shippers.
The latter firm has a long-standing business relationship
with Mitsubishi and supported the Japanese giant's candidacy for
the Order of the Star, an award established in the Second World
Far for Italians abroad and foreigners who worked toward the
reconstruction of Italy.
Today the medal is awarded in recognition of an outstanding
role in promoting relations of friendship and collaboration with
Italy.
Mitsubishi for many years has forged a solid partnership
with d'Amico, which it uses to transport refined products as
well as metals and raw materials both to Italy and around the
world.
The two firms share views on sustainability. D'Amico, which
has been present in southeast Asia for 14 years, uses the
latest generation eco-vessels, cutting CO2 emissions by up to
25% and significantly reducing fuel consumption.
The Italian shipper is very socially active in Japan,
organizing events and raising funds for charity such as aid to
the flood-stricken people of Fukushima in 2011.
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