The company was highly influenced by the government: the company received the investment from the government on the premise that they will help with military transportation in case of emergency, and also Toshiyoshi ITO, a rear admeral, was assigned to be the president.
会社は、有事の際の軍事輸送を引き受けることを条件に政府の出資を得ており、社長も伊藤雋吉海軍少将が就任するなど政府色が濃いものとなった。