Founded in November 1892 as Japan Cotton Trading Co., the company became Nichimen Co. Ltd. in April 1943 and Nichimen Corporation in June 1982. Integration with Nissho Iwai began on 1 April 2003 through Nissho Iwai-Nichimen Holdings, making both originals subsidiaries. They merged into Sojitz Corporation on 1 April 2004, which then merged with the holding company on 1 October 2005. Shipping operating companies included Dojima Marine and News Maritime.
Japan, Osaka.
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