Maintaining and Improving Transport Business Profitability
First written in FY2016. 16 of 33 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2017-Q1. Latest entry: FY2026.
Hob moved to the "Worse" side of this theme in 2018, 5 years before the typical company in this theme (2023).
The whole theme swung hardest in 2018: 2 of 19 companies on the "Worse" side.
2 other companies' latest entry also says "Other".
- FY2026Revenue rose, but higher expenses reduced profitAnnual report
「During the fiscal year, revenue exceeded the level of the previous fiscal year as we proceeded with a review of contracted operations. Profit fell below the previous fiscal year due to higher outsourcing and labor costs, as well as higher depreciation expenses resulting from vehicle replacements. As a result, revenue from the transportation business was ¥154.819 million, up 17.3% year on year, and operating profit was ¥18.266 million, down 15.1%.」
Although the review of contracted operations increased revenue, operating profit declined due to higher outsourcing and labor costs and higher depreciation expenses associated with vehicle replacements. - 2026-08-07AdvancedEarnings
「In the transportation business, we will seek to improve profitability by expanding our workforce and focusing on the efficient operation of in-house deliveries.」
Specific policies for the next period were presented to improve profitability by expanding the workforce and operating in-house deliveries efficiently. - FY2026-H1Revenue Growth but Lower Profit Due to Higher Labor Costs and Depreciation on Additional VehiclesAnnual report
「During the interim consolidated accounting period, revenue exceeded the level of the same period of the previous year due to changes in some delivery operations. Profit, however, fell below the level of the same period of the previous year due to higher labor costs and depreciation expenses associated with adding vehicles.」
Revenue rose 2.6% year on year due to changes in some delivery operations, while operating profit fell 40.8% because of higher labor costs and depreciation expenses associated with adding vehicles. - FY2025AdvancedAnnual report
「During the fiscal year, revenue fell below the level of the previous fiscal year as we reviewed and consolidated contracted operations. Profit exceeded the previous fiscal year because we continued switching high-margin, efficient deliveries to in-house delivery, enabling us to reduce outsourcing costs. As a result, revenue from the transportation business was ¥131.943 million, down 9.7% year on year, while operating profit was ¥21.523 million, up 25.8%.」
Although revenue declined following the review and consolidation of contracted operations, operating profit rose 25.8% year on year to ¥21.523 million through the switch to efficient in-house deliveries and lower outsourcing costs. - FY2024AdvancedAnnual report
「During the fiscal year, revenue increased due to an increase in delivery contracts from general shippers. Profit also exceeded the level of the previous fiscal year because we increased profitable in-house deliveries, including deliveries of our products, and reduced outsourcing costs. As a result, revenue from the transportation business was ¥146.044 million, up 18.2% year on year, and operating profit was ¥17.108 million, up 828.8%.」
The transportation business achieved higher full-year revenue and profit through increased contracts from general shippers, more profitable in-house deliveries, and lower outsourcing costs, with operating profit rising to ¥17.108 million. - FY2024-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「During the third quarter of the current consolidated cumulative period, revenue increased due to an increase in delivery contracts from general shippers. Profit also exceeded the level of the same period of the previous year because we increased efficient in-house deliveries, including deliveries of our products, and reduced outsourcing costs. As a result, revenue from the transportation business was ¥111.226 million, up 22.1% year on year, and operating profit was ¥13.085 million, compared with profit of ¥699 thousand in the same period of the previous year.」
The transportation business achieved higher revenue and profit through increased contracts from general shippers, more efficient in-house deliveries, and lower outsourcing costs, with operating profit rising from ¥699 thousand to ¥13.085 million. - FY2024-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「During the second quarter of the current consolidated cumulative period, revenue increased as we expanded delivery contracts from general shippers. Profit also exceeded the level of the same period of the previous year because we increased efficient in-house deliveries, including deliveries of our products, and reduced outsourcing costs. As a result, revenue from the transportation business was ¥73.611 million, up 22.6% year on year, and operating profit was ¥5.477 million, compared with an operating loss of ¥1.638 million in the previous year.」
The transportation business increased revenue 22.6% and moved from an operating loss in the same period of the previous year to operating profit of ¥5.477 million through contracts from general shippers, increased in-house deliveries, and lower outsourcing costs. - FY2024-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「During the first quarter of the current consolidated cumulative period, revenue increased as we expanded delivery contracts from general shippers. Profit also exceeded the level of the previous fiscal year as we increased in-house deliveries and improved operating efficiency. As a result, revenue from the transportation business was ¥36.320 million, up 21.6% year on year, and operating profit was ¥189 thousand, compared with an operating loss of ¥3.833 million in the same period of the previous year.」
The transportation business moved from an operating loss in the same period of the previous year to operating profit of ¥189 thousand by expanding contracts from general shippers, increasing in-house deliveries, and improving operating efficiency. - FY2023-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「During the third quarter of the current consolidated cumulative period, revenue increased due to an increase in delivery contracts from general shippers. However, profit declined due to higher outsourcing costs, higher depreciation expenses from adding delivery vehicles, and rising fuel costs. As a result, revenue from the transportation business was ¥91.058 million, up 25.8% year on year, and operating profit was ¥699 thousand, down 91.4%.」
Revenue increased due to more contracts from general shippers, and although operating profit fell substantially year on year, the business moved from an operating loss in the previous cumulative quarter to operating profit of ¥699 thousand. - FY2023-Q2WorsenedAnnual report
「During the second quarter of the current consolidated cumulative period, revenue increased as we expanded delivery contracts from general shippers. However, profit declined due to higher outsourcing costs, higher depreciation expenses from adding delivery vehicles, and rising fuel costs. As a result, revenue from the transportation business was ¥60.058 million, up 21.8% year on year, while the operating loss was ¥1.638 million, compared with operating profit of ¥2.402 million in the previous year.」
Although contracts from general shippers increased revenue, higher outsourcing costs, depreciation expenses from adding vehicles, and rising fuel costs caused the business to move from operating profit to an operating loss. - FY2023-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「During the first quarter of the current consolidated cumulative period, revenue increased as we expanded delivery contracts from general shippers. However, profit declined due in part to higher depreciation expenses from adding 1 delivery vehicle in preparation for the future in-house delivery structure, as well as higher fuel costs.」
Revenue increased as the company expanded delivery contracts from general shippers and added 1 delivery vehicle in preparation for its future in-house delivery structure. However, profit declined due to higher depreciation expenses and fuel costs. - FY2022-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「We sought to increase revenue by securing new delivery contracts, switched deliveries for general shippers to in-house delivery, and controlled the cost of sales. By also working to reduce expenses and secure profit, we achieved higher revenue and profit than in the same period of the previous year. As a result, revenue from the transportation business was ¥72.399 million, up 7.0% year on year, and operating profit was ¥8.093 million, up 32.6%.」
The transportation business increased revenue 7.0% and operating profit 32.6% by securing new deliveries, switching to in-house delivery, and controlling the cost of sales and expenses. - FY2022-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「During the second quarter of the current consolidated cumulative period, some deliveries were suspended due to the impact of COVID-19. However, revenue and profit both increased as a result of focusing on efficient operations, including switching deliveries for general shippers to in-house delivery, and working to reduce expenses. As a result, revenue from the transportation business was ¥49.300 million, up 8.9% year on year, and operating profit was ¥2.402 million, up 41.1%.」
Although some deliveries were suspended, switching deliveries for general shippers to in-house delivery and reducing expenses resulted in revenue growth of 8.9% and operating profit growth of 41.1%. - FY2022-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「During the first quarter of the current consolidated cumulative period, revenue and profit both exceeded the levels of the same period of the previous year as delivery contracts from general shippers increased and we continued to reduce expenses. As a result, revenue from the transportation business was ¥23.333 million, up 2.0% year on year, while the operating loss was ¥2.107 million, compared with an operating loss of ¥2.494 million in the same period of the previous year.」
Revenue and profit exceeded the levels of the same period of the previous year due to an increase in delivery contracts from general shippers and expense reductions. The operating loss narrowed from ¥2.494 million to ¥2.107 million, but the business remained loss-making. - FY2021AdvancedAnnual report
「We sought to increase revenue by securing new delivery contracts, switched deliveries for general shippers to in-house delivery, and controlled the cost of sales. By also working to reduce expenses and secure profit, we achieved higher revenue and profit than in the previous year.」
The transportation business achieved higher revenue and profit through new delivery contracts, switching to in-house delivery, and controlling the cost of sales and expenses. Full-year revenue was ¥91.470 million and operating profit was ¥7.418 million. - FY2021-Q3WorsenedAnnual report
「During the third quarter of the current consolidated cumulative period, some deliveries had to be suspended due to the impact of COVID-19. We sought to increase revenue by securing new delivery contracts, switched deliveries for general shippers to in-house delivery, and controlled the cost of sales. We also worked to reduce expenses and secure profit, but were unable to offset the revenue shortfall caused by suspended deliveries, resulting in lower revenue and profit than in the same period of the previous year.」
Although the company secured new deliveries, switched to in-house delivery, and reduced expenses, it was unable to offset the revenue shortfall from delivery suspensions caused by the infection, resulting in lower revenue and profit for the transportation business. - FY2021-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「During the second quarter of the current consolidated cumulative period, some deliveries were suspended due to the impact of COVID-19. However, revenue and profit both increased as a result of focusing on efficient operations, including switching deliveries for general shippers to in-house delivery, and working to reduce expenses. Revenue from the transportation business was ¥45.286 million, up 11.5% year on year, and operating profit was ¥1.702 million, up 3,600.0%.」
Although some deliveries were suspended, switching deliveries for general shippers to in-house delivery and reducing expenses resulted in revenue growth of 11.5% and operating profit of ¥1.702 million. - FY2021-Q1Higher staffing costs enlarged the lossAnnual report
「During the first quarter of the current consolidated cumulative period, revenue from general shippers increased, but profit declined from the same period of the previous year due to higher labor costs associated with securing staff and other factors. As a result, revenue from the transportation business was ¥22.875 million, up 16.3% year on year, while the operating loss was ¥2.494 million, compared with an operating loss of ¥1.697 million in the same period of the previous year.」
Although revenue from general shippers increased, profit declined due to higher labor costs associated with securing staff and other factors, and the operating loss widened from the same period of the previous year. - FY2020-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「During the third quarter of the current consolidated cumulative period, revenue and profit both exceeded the levels of the same period of the previous year because we began delivery operations for a new general shipper. As a result, revenue from the transportation business was ¥68.169 million, up 3.6% year on year, and operating profit was ¥7.778 million, up 49.1%.」
The transportation business began delivery operations for a new general shipper, increasing revenue 3.6% and operating profit 49.1%. - FY2020-Q2WorsenedAnnual report
「During the second quarter of the current consolidated cumulative period, we secured staff and brought in new delivery contracts from general shippers. However, revenue and profit both declined because the start of deliveries was delayed. As a result, revenue from the transportation business was ¥40.628 million, down 11.1% year on year, and operating profit was ¥46 thousand, down 90.4%.」
Although staff were secured and new deliveries were brought in, delayed delivery launches caused revenue from the transportation business to decline and operating profit to fall 90.4% year on year. - FY2020-Q1WorsenedAnnual report
「During the first quarter of the current consolidated cumulative period, revenue declined because deliveries were curtailed due to staff shortages, and profit declined accordingly. As a result, revenue from the transportation business was ¥19.663 million, down 18.3% year on year, and the operating loss was ¥1.697 million, compared with an operating loss of ¥1.358 million in the same period of the previous year.」
Delivery curtailments due to staff shortages continued, resulting in an 18.3% year-on-year decline in transportation revenue and a larger operating loss than in the same period of the previous year. - FY2019WorsenedAnnual report
「During the fiscal year, revenue declined because deliveries were curtailed due to staff shortages. For the same reason, some in-house deliveries were outsourced, resulting in lower profit. As a result, revenue from the transportation business was ¥84.618 million, down 5.5% year on year, and operating profit was ¥5.687 million, down 14.7%.」
The transportation business reported lower revenue and profit after deliveries were curtailed due to staff shortages and some deliveries were outsourced. - FY2019-Q3Revenue rose, but operating profit edged downAnnual report
「During the third quarter of the current consolidated cumulative period, revenue exceeded the level of the same period of the previous year. However, expenses increased because staff shortages reduced in-house deliveries, requiring some deliveries to be outsourced, and we were unable to secure profit commensurate with revenue. As a result, revenue from the transportation business was ¥65.804 million, up 2.0% year on year, and operating profit was ¥5.215 million, down 1.4%.」
Revenue continued to rise, including from general shippers, but higher expenses caused by staff shortages and outsourcing of some deliveries resulted in a 1.4% year-on-year decline in operating profit. - FY2019-Q2Revenue rose, but profit remained lowAnnual report
「During the second quarter of the current consolidated cumulative period, revenue exceeded the level of the same period of the previous year due to an increase in orders from general shippers. However, expenses increased because staff shortages reduced in-house deliveries, requiring some deliveries to be outsourced, and we were unable to secure profit commensurate with revenue. As a result, revenue from the transportation business was ¥45.692 million, up 11.1% year on year, and operating profit was ¥485 thousand, down 79.0%.」
Revenue rose 11.1% year on year due to increased orders from general shippers, but operating profit fell 79.0% to ¥485 thousand because outsourcing costs increased amid staff shortages. - FY2019-Q1WorsenedAnnual report
「During the first quarter of the current consolidated cumulative period, revenue exceeded the level of the same period of the previous year due to an increase in orders from general shippers. However, expenses increased because staff shortages reduced in-house deliveries, requiring some deliveries to be outsourced, and we were unable to secure profit commensurate with revenue. As a result, revenue from the transportation business was ¥24.078 million, up 27.8% year on year, while the operating loss was ¥1.358 million, compared with an operating loss of ¥1.682 million in the same period of the previous year.」
Although orders from general shippers increased revenue, the transportation business continued to post an operating loss due to fewer in-house deliveries caused by staff shortages and higher outsourcing costs. - FY2018WorsenedAnnual report
「During the fiscal year, revenue increased because we secured new delivery contracts from general shippers. However, profit declined after we consolidated deliveries and took other efficiency measures as part of a review of the group’s transportation structure. As a result, revenue from the transportation business was ¥89.574 million, up 7.6% year on year, and operating profit was ¥6.670 million, down 66.0%.」
Although new shipper contracts increased revenue, full-year operating profit fell 66.0% year on year due to the review of the transportation structure and consolidation of deliveries. - FY2018-Q3WorsenedAnnual report
「During the third quarter of the current consolidated cumulative period, revenue declined slightly following the end of a delivery route for a general shipper. In addition, profit fell substantially because we reviewed and streamlined the group’s transportation structure. As a result, revenue from the transportation business was ¥64.518 million, down 0.9% year on year, and operating profit was ¥5.287 million, down 70.3%.」
In addition to the end of a delivery route for a general shipper, the review and streamlining of the transportation structure contributed to a 0.9% year-on-year decline in revenue and a 70.3% decline in operating profit. - FY2018-Q2WorsenedAnnual report
「During the second quarter of the current consolidated cumulative period, we actively pursued delivery contracts from general shippers while centering operations in the Kanto region on deliveries of products for our group. However, the end of a delivery route for a general shipper caused both revenue and profit to fall below the levels of the same period of the previous year. As a result, revenue from the transportation business was ¥41.122 million, down 3.5% year on year, and operating profit was ¥2.310 million, down 76.9%.」
The impact of the end of a delivery route for a general shipper continued, with revenue down 3.5% and operating profit down 76.9% year on year. - FY2018-Q1WorsenedAnnual report
「During the first quarter cumulative period, sales and profit fell below the previous year because a general shipper's delivery route was terminated. As a result, transport-business sales were ¥18,844 thousand, down 6.8% year on year, and the company recorded an operating loss of ¥1,682 thousand, compared with operating income of ¥3,325 thousand in the previous year.」
The transportation business reported lower revenue and moved from operating profit to an operating loss after a delivery route for a general shipper ended. - FY2017-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「The transportation business is operated by 株式会社エス・ロジスティックス. With operations centered in the Kanto region and our product-delivery business as the core operation, we actively pursued delivery contracts from general shippers to increase revenue. We also worked to secure profit by controlling the cost of in-house deliveries and operating partner and joint-delivery operators efficiently and proactively. As a result, revenue from the transportation business was ¥65.106 million, up 3.3% from the same period of the previous year, and operating profit was ¥17.775 million, up 23.6%.」
Continued delivery contracts from general shippers, control of delivery costs, and efficient operation of partner and joint-delivery operators resulted in revenue growth of 3.3% and operating profit growth of 23.6%. - FY2017-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「During the second quarter of the current consolidated cumulative period, we sought to increase revenue by actively pursuing delivery contracts from general shippers while maintaining our product-delivery business as the core operation. To secure profit, we worked to control the cost of in-house deliveries and operated partner and joint-delivery operators efficiently and proactively.」
The initiatives of securing delivery contracts from general shippers, controlling delivery costs, and operating partner and joint-delivery operators efficiently have continued. - FY2017-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「During the first quarter of the current consolidated cumulative period, we secured new contracts to provide food-related delivery services, worked to control the cost of in-house deliveries, and expanded deliveries through closer coordination with partner and joint-delivery operators. As a result, both revenue and profit exceeded the levels of the same period of the previous year. Revenue from the transportation business was ¥20.214 million, up 9.4% year on year, and operating profit was ¥3.325 million, compared with an operating loss of ¥545 thousand in the same period of the previous year.」
The transportation business increased revenue and improved operating results by securing new food-related delivery contracts, controlling delivery costs, and coordinating with partner and joint-delivery operators. - FY2016First statedAnnual report
「Going forward, in addition to operating our own deliveries and deliveries by partner carriers efficiently, we will further strengthen sales efforts to win transport contracts from new shippers and seek to maintain and improve profitability.」
The company is focusing its sales base on the Kanto region and is using delivery efficiency and the acquisition of external shippers as its means of execution.