Major expansion of logistics hubs and facilities, followed by stabilization and efficiency improvements

「SBSホールディングス㈱(SBSHD)は9月14日、千葉県富里市に開発を進めていた「富里物流センター」が完成し、竣工式を執り行った。」

「In the logistics business, we invested a total of ¥12,957 million in expanding logistics facilities, routine vehicle replacements, and other items.」

「In addition to acquiring 3PL and 4PL business in our core logistics operations, we began the full-scale rollout of the one-stop EC platform service “EC Logistics Omakase-kun” and established large logistics centers equipped to handle EC logistics in both the Kanto and Kansai regions, building a structure capable of meeting the EC logistics needs of a broad range of customers. Through the active development of these new hubs, the group’s managed floor area exceeded 1 million tsubo for the first time during the consolidated fiscal year.」

「Against this backdrop, our group took proactive steps to acquire 3PL and 4PL business in its core logistics operations and to fully roll out the one-stop EC platform service “EC Logistics Omakase-kun,” including opening the group’s largest logistics center in Chiba Prefecture.」

「In the logistics business, we invested a total of ¥9,394 million in the acquisition and construction of logistics facility sites, routine vehicle replacements, and other items.」

「Construction in progress 1,575 1,885」

「Construction in progress 1,335 971」

「Construction in progress 1,335 3,841」

「In the logistics business, we invested a total of ¥12,544 million in the acquisition and construction of logistics facility sites, routine vehicle replacements, and other items.」

「Toyo Unyu Soko Co., Ltd. owns large warehouses in Higashi-Ohgishima in Kawasaki, Kanagawa Prefecture, and Wakasu in Koto Ward, Tokyo, both in the Tokyo waterfront area. By integrating these facilities with our group’s existing warehouses in the area, we believe we can develop warehouses from a long-term perspective, maximize the potential of the group’s logistics infrastructure in the area, and approach new customer segments.」

「Total capital expenditures and other investments during the consolidated fiscal year amounted to ¥11,507 million, of which ¥10,971 million was invested in the logistics business, including the acquisition and construction of logistics facility sites and routine vehicle replacements.」

「While inventories decreased as a result of the sale of the Nagatsuta Logistics Center, cash and deposits increased, as did construction in progress in connection with construction and other work at the Yokohama Kanazawa Logistics Center.」

「While inventories decreased as a result of the sale of the Nagatsuta Logistics Center, cash and deposits increased, as did construction in progress in connection with construction and other work at the Yokohama Kanazawa Logistics Center.」

「While inventories decreased as a result of the sale of the Nagatsuta Logistics Center, construction in progress increased in connection with construction of the Yokohama Kanazawa Logistics Center, and cash and deposits also increased.」

「The contribution of the multi-tenant Nanko Logistics Center, a large warehouse in Suminoe Ward, Osaka, with a total floor area of approximately 18,540 tsubo, which began operations in March, was also added. These factors absorbed higher costs, including those caused by the chronic labor shortage. The site for the group’s largest planned logistics center in Seto, Noda, Chiba, has completed land preparation and is ready for construction to begin.」

「The multi-tenant Nanko Logistics Center, a large warehouse in Suminoe Ward, Osaka, with a total floor area of 18,540 tsubo, began operating in March and is performing smoothly, with almost all space leased, contributing to earnings.」

「The multi-tenant Nanko Logistics Center in Suminoe Ward, Osaka, with a total floor area of 18,540 tsubo, was completed in March and has begun operations. For the Group’s largest logistics center planned in Seto, Noda, Chiba, site preparation has been completed and preparations to begin construction are expected to be ready during the current fiscal year.」

「During the first quarter, the multi-tenant Nanko Logistics Center in Suminoe Ward, Osaka, with a total floor area of 18,540 tsubo, was completed in March.」

「Under our investment strategy, we acquired shares in RICOH Logistics in August with the aim of strengthening production logistics, the nationwide delivery network, LT (Logistics Technology), and overseas operations, making the company a consolidated subsidiary. In logistics facility development, a three-temperature-zone logistics facility in Ami was completed in May, followed in June by the acquisition of a 35,000-tsubo logistics facility site in Seto, Noda, Chiba, where site preparation began. In Nanko, Suminoe Ward, Osaka, construction continued on a logistics facility with a total floor area of approximately 18,000 tsubo toward completion in March 2019, as the Group worked to strengthen infrastructure for its growing 3PL business.」

「Under our investment strategy, the three-temperature-zone logistics facility in Ami, Inashiki District, Ibaraki Prefecture, with a total floor area of approximately 3,000 tsubo, was completed in May and began operating as a 3PL hub for food logistics. Construction is progressing smoothly at the Osaka Nanko Logistics Center in Nanko, Suminoe Ward, Osaka, where construction began last December, with a total floor area of approximately 18,000 tsubo and scheduled completion in March 2019. We also acquired a 35,000-tsubo site for a logistics facility in Seto, Noda, Chiba, the largest-scale logistics facility site in the Group.」

「Under our investment strategy, we continued construction of the three-temperature-zone logistics facility in Ami, Inashiki District, Ibaraki Prefecture, which began last year, with a total floor area of approximately 3,000 tsubo and scheduled completion in May 2018, as well as the tentatively named Osaka Nanko Logistics Center in Nanko, Suminoe Ward, Osaka, with a total floor area of approximately 18,000 tsubo and scheduled completion in March 2019. We also leased warehouses totaling 11,000 tsubo in Iwatsuki and Iruma, Saitama, and prepared to open new hubs.」

「Under our investment strategy, construction began in April on a three-temperature-zone logistics facility in Ami, Inashiki District, Ibaraki Prefecture, with a total floor area of approximately 3,000 tsubo and scheduled completion in April 2018. In December, construction also began on the tentatively named Osaka Nanko Logistics Center in Suminoe Ward, Osaka, with a total floor area of approximately 18,000 tsubo and scheduled completion in January 2019.」

「Under our investment strategy, we advanced construction of a three-temperature-zone logistics center in Ami, Inashiki District, Ibaraki Prefecture, where construction began in April. The facility has a total floor area of approximately 3,000 tsubo and is scheduled for completion in April 2018. We also prepared to commence construction of the tentatively named Osaka Nanko Logistics Center in Suminoe Ward, Osaka, with a total floor area of approximately 15,000 tsubo and scheduled completion in January 2019.」

「Under our business strategy, we focused on stabilizing and improving the efficiency of logistics hubs totaling 50,000 tsubo that were launched in the previous fiscal year, while launching new 3PL hubs for apparel companies, importers and sellers of alcoholic beverages and food products, and pet food manufacturers and distributors.」

「Under our investment strategy, we prepared to commence construction of a three-temperature-zone logistics facility on a 9,500-tsubo site in Ami, Inashiki District, Ibaraki Prefecture, and began negotiations with prospective buyers regarding several logistics facilities scheduled for sale during the fiscal year.」

「Under our business strategy, we launched 3PL projects commissioned by department stores, major supermarkets and drugstores at logistics hubs totaling 50,000 tsubo that were completed or leased during the fiscal year, and expanded operations beyond the Kanto region into Kansai. Under our investment strategy, a multi-tenant logistics center with a total floor area of 12,000 tsubo was completed in Isogo Ward, Yokohama, in February, followed in March by a dedicated logistics facility for a major department store in Tokorozawa, Saitama, with a total floor area of 9,000 tsubo, and in October by a three-temperature-zone logistics facility with a total floor area of 2,000 tsubo in Miyagino Ward, Sendai.」

「Under our business strategy, we consistently worked to launch, consolidate and transfer certain operations involving logistics hubs totaling 50,000 tsubo, the largest scale in the Group’s history. The program progressed largely as planned and the hubs have been moving toward stable operation. Under our investment strategy, the Shin-Sugita Logistics Center, a multi-tenant facility with a total floor area of 12,000 tsubo, was completed in Isogo Ward, Yokohama, in February, followed in March by the Tokorozawa Logistics Center, a dedicated facility for a major department store in Tokorozawa, Saitama, with a total floor area of 9,000 tsubo. Both began operations as part of the 50,000-tsubo logistics hub network. The refrigerated and frozen warehouse acquired in May in Miyagino Ward, Sendai, with a total floor area of 2,000 tsubo, was renovated toward completion in October.」

「In the first half, we focused on launching logistics hubs with a total area of 50,000 tsubo, the largest scale in the Group’s history. SBS Logicom, which was central to this initiative, established 9 new logistics hubs and also worked on consolidating existing hubs and transferring certain operations. The launches were completed largely as planned, and we will now work to achieve stable operations and greater efficiency as soon as possible. In February, a multi-tenant logistics center with a total floor area of 12,000 tsubo was completed in Isogo Ward, Yokohama, followed in March by a dedicated logistics facility for a major department store in Tokorozawa, Saitama, with a total floor area of 9,000 tsubo.」