1903 Katsutaro Kambara, the first company president, purchases 3 sailing ships to establish his marine transport business. 1943 SETONAIKAI SENPAKU Co., Ltd. is established. 1948 SETONAIKAI SENPAKU Co., Ltd. changes its name to KAMBARA KISEN Co., Ltd. and relocates its head office to Tokyo.Wooden vessels begin being replaced by steel vessels with the purchase of … History