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Business diversification through new customers and used-vehicle exports

First written in FY2016. 15 of 37 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2017. Latest entry: FY2026.

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  1. FY2026AdvancedAnnual report

    「In the used-vehicle export business, vessel delays and shipping-slot restrictions caused by congestion at Malaysian port facilities improved, and negotiations to secure shipping slots progressed, enabling shipments of vehicles held in Japan to move forward and revenue to return to growth.」

    Following shipment delays through the previous interim period due to the timing of permit issuance and vessel-capacity constraints, shipments of vehicles held in Japan progressed as port congestion and capacity restrictions improved and negotiations were conducted, and revenue returned to growth.
  2. FY2026-H1Used-car exports to Malaysia delayed until later in the shipping scheduleAnnual report

    「Although freight rates were revised and a system was established to secure sufficient vessel capacity for car carriers, shipments were delayed until the second half due to the timing of import permits being issued in Malaysia, resulting in lower revenue for the used-car export business.」

    Compared with the revenue increase in the second half of the previous fiscal year following the issuance of permits and the securing of vessel capacity, shipments in the current interim period were delayed until the second half due to the timing of permit issuance, resulting in lower revenue from used-car exports to Malaysia.
  3. FY2025AdvancedAnnual report

    「In the second half, import permits were issued and a system was established to secure sufficient vessel capacity for car carriers, enabling vehicles that had been held in Japan to be shipped and resulting in higher revenue.」

    Following restrictions on used-car exports to Malaysia in the first half, shipments of vehicles held in Japan progressed in the second half after import permits were issued and vessel capacity was secured, and the export business returned to revenue growth.
  4. FY2025-H1Used-car export shipping delays alongside new contract wins in ChinaAnnual report

    「The used-car export business experienced a decline in revenue because shipments were delayed due to the timing of used-car import permits being issued in Malaysia. Meanwhile, the vehicle transportation business in China generated higher revenue after securing new contracts with Chinese automakers while Japanese automakers were struggling.」

    Used-car exports generated lower revenue because shipments were delayed by the timing of import-permit issuance in Malaysia, while revenue increased in China following new contract wins with Chinese automakers.
  5. FY2024-Q2RestatedAnnual report

    「The used-car export business experienced a decline in revenue because vessel capacity for car carriers was constrained by strong exports of new vehicles from Japan amid the weaker yen, making it necessary to limit used-car export volumes to Malaysia.」

    The situation in which increased new-vehicle exports due to the weaker yen create vessel-capacity constraints, limiting used-car export volumes to Malaysia and reducing revenue, has continued.
  6. FY2024-Q1Restrictions on used-car exports to Malaysia due to the weaker yen and vessel-capacity constraintsAnnual report

    「The used-car export business experienced a decline in revenue because vessel capacity for car carriers was constrained by strong exports of new vehicles from Japan amid the weaker yen, making it necessary to limit used-car export volumes to Malaysia.」

    The business shifted from an expansion phase driven by ongoing customer-satisfaction initiatives and higher demand due to the weaker yen to a situation in which increased new-vehicle exports amid the weaker yen created vessel-capacity constraints, limiting used-car export volumes to Malaysia.
  7. FY2023AdvancedAnnual report

    「The used-car export business generated a substantial increase in revenue as export volumes rose with increased local demand in Malaysia, its main export market, amid the effects of the weaker yen and semiconductor shortages, while ongoing efforts to improve customer satisfaction had already been driving gains in market share.」

    Used-car exports to Malaysia generated a substantial increase in full-year revenue due to higher demand and export volumes amid the weaker yen and semiconductor shortages, in addition to gains in market share from customer-satisfaction initiatives.
  8. FY2023-Q3RestatedAnnual report

    「The used-car export business generated a substantial increase in revenue as export volumes rose with increased local demand in Malaysia, its main export market, amid the effects of the weaker yen and semiconductor shortages, while ongoing efforts to improve customer satisfaction had already been driving gains in market share.」

    Used-car exports to Malaysia continue to benefit from higher market share due to customer-satisfaction initiatives, as well as increased local demand and export volumes amid the weaker yen and semiconductor shortages.
  9. FY2023-Q2RestatedAnnual report

    「The used-car export business generated a substantial increase in revenue as export volumes rose with increased local demand in Malaysia, its main export market, amid the weaker yen, while ongoing efforts to improve customer satisfaction had already been driving gains in market share.」

    Used-car exports to Malaysia continue to generate substantially higher revenue, supported by gains in market share from customer-satisfaction initiatives and stronger local demand due to the weaker yen.
  10. FY2023-Q1AdvancedAnnual report

    「The used-car export business generated a substantial increase in revenue as export volumes rose with increased local demand in Malaysia, its main export market, amid the weaker yen, while ongoing efforts to improve customer satisfaction had already been driving gains in market share.」

    Used-car exports to Malaysia generated a substantial increase in revenue, reflecting higher market share from customer-satisfaction initiatives, stronger local demand due to the weaker yen and increased export volumes.
  11. FY2022-Q3AdvancedAnnual report

    「The used-vehicle export business reported a substantial increase in revenue as demand surged following the lifting of the lockdown in Malaysia, its main export destination, and initiatives to improve customer satisfaction led to a higher market share.」

    The company states that, in addition to the surge in demand following the lifting of Malaysia’s lockdown, initiatives to improve customer satisfaction led to a higher market share, identifying specific factors behind the expansion of used-vehicle exports.
  12. FY2022-Q2Sharp increase in demand for used-vehicle exports following the lifting of Malaysia’s lockdownAnnual report

    「The used-vehicle export business reported higher revenue because demand surged following the lifting of the lockdown in Malaysia, its main export destination,」

    Demand for used-vehicle exports surged following the lifting of Malaysia’s lockdown, becoming a factor behind higher revenue from the overseas-related business.
  13. FY2022-Q1Lower used-vehicle export revenue due to Malaysia’s lockdownAnnual report

    「The used-vehicle export business reported lower revenue due to the impact of the lockdown in Malaysia, its main export destination, while the CKD business reported higher revenue as the automotive manufacturing plant of its customer in Thailand resumed operations.」

    Used-vehicle exports reported lower revenue due to the lockdown in Malaysia, the main export destination, while the CKD business reported higher revenue following the resumption of operations at the plant in Thailand.
  14. FY2021AdvancedAnnual report

    「The used-vehicle export business also reported higher revenue as a result of steady performance, resulting in higher revenue for the automotive-related business as a whole.」

    Used-vehicle exports to Malaysia continued on a recovery trend from the impact of the infectious disease in the previous period, and higher revenue from the used-vehicle export business was confirmed for the full fiscal year.
  15. FY2021-Q3Lower used-vehicle export revenue due to the rebound from strong performance in Malaysia the previous yearAnnual report

    「The used-vehicle export business also reported lower revenue as the Malaysian market had performed strongly in the previous year, resulting in lower revenue for the automotive-related business as a whole.」

    Although higher revenue from strong shipments to Malaysia and the rebound following the lifting of the lockdown had been reported through the previous quarter, used-vehicle export revenue declined in the cumulative period under review due to the rebound from the strong Malaysian market in the previous year.
  16. FY2021-Q2RestatedAnnual report

    「The used-vehicle export business reported higher revenue due to the rebound following the lifting of Malaysia’s lockdown, while the automotive-related business as a whole reported lower revenue.」

    Used-vehicle exports reported higher revenue due to the rebound following the lifting of Malaysia’s lockdown, but the automotive-related business as a whole continues to report lower revenue.
  17. FY2021-Q1AdvancedAnnual report

    「The used-vehicle export business reported higher revenue due to the rebound following the lifting of Malaysia’s lockdown, while the automotive-related business as a whole reported lower revenue.」

    Used-vehicle exports to Malaysia, which had been constrained by the lockdown in the previous fiscal year, reported higher revenue due to the rebound following the lifting of the lockdown.
  18. FY2020Restrictions on exports due to Malaysia’s lockdownAnnual report

    「The used-vehicle export business was constrained by the issuance of a lockdown in Malaysia during the fourth-quarter consolidated accounting period, but revenue increased as a result of strong performance in shipments to Malaysia through the end of the cumulative third-quarter period.」

    Shipments to Malaysia performed well through the cumulative third quarter, resulting in higher revenue, while export volumes were constrained by the lockdown in the fourth quarter.
  19. FY2020-Q3RestatedAnnual report

    「The used-vehicle export business performed well in shipments to Malaysia, resulting in higher revenue for the automotive-related business as a whole.」

    The company continues to report strong used-vehicle exports to Malaysia and higher revenue for the automotive-related business as a whole.
  20. FY2020-Q2AdvancedAnnual report

    「The used-vehicle export business performed well in shipments to Malaysia, resulting in higher revenue for the automotive-related business as a whole.」

    The company moved from lower used-vehicle export revenue due to the typhoon in the previous quarter to strong exports to Malaysia, which contributed to higher revenue for the business as a whole.
  21. FY2020-Q1Lower used-vehicle export revenue due to a typhoon, but higher revenue from the automotive-related business as a wholeAnnual report

    「The used-vehicle export business reported lower revenue because vessel loading was delayed by Typhoon No. 15, while the automotive-related business as a whole reported higher revenue.」

    The used-vehicle export business reported lower revenue due to vessel-loading delays caused by Typhoon No. 15, while the automotive-related business as a whole reported higher revenue.
  22. FY2019-Q3AdvancedAnnual report

    「The used-vehicle export business also reported a substantial increase in revenue as the results of reviewing its sales strategy and rebuilding its operating structure emerged, resulting in higher revenue for the automotive-related business as a whole.」

    Higher revenue from used-vehicle exports due to the review of the sales strategy and rebuilding of the operating structure has progressed from the previous description of “higher revenue” to “substantially higher revenue.”
  23. FY2019-Q2RestatedAnnual report

    「In addition, the used-vehicle export business reported higher revenue as the results of reviewing its sales strategy and rebuilding its operating structure emerged, resulting in higher revenue for the automotive-related business as a whole.」

    The company continues to report higher revenue from used-vehicle exports as a result of reviewing its sales strategy and rebuilding its operating structure.
  24. FY2019-Q1AdvancedAnnual report

    「The used-vehicle export business reported higher revenue as the results of reviewing its sales strategy and rebuilding its operating structure emerged, resulting in higher revenue for the automotive-related business as a whole.」

    The used-vehicle export business, which had previously continued to report lower revenue, continues to generate higher revenue as a result of reviewing its sales strategy and rebuilding its operating structure.
  25. FY2018AdvancedAnnual report

    「The used-vehicle export business returned to revenue growth as the results of reviewing its sales strategy and rebuilding its operating structure began to emerge, resulting in higher revenue for the automotive-related business as a whole.」

    The used-vehicle export business, which had previously continued to report lower revenue, is described as having returned to revenue growth due to the results of reviewing its sales strategy and rebuilding its operating structure.
  26. FY2018-Q2RestatedAnnual report

    「In the core vehicle transport business, domestic revenue increased as a result of various measures, including efforts to develop customers to expand transactions in new- and used-vehicle transport. The used-vehicle export business reported lower revenue as it reviewed its strategy and rebuilt its operating structure.」

    Domestic new- and used-vehicle transport reported higher revenue due to customer development, while lower revenue from the used-vehicle export business due to the strategic review and rebuilding of its operating structure continues.
  27. FY2018-Q1Higher revenue from customer development and strategic review and lower revenue from used-vehicle exportsAnnual report

    「Revenue from new- and used-vehicle transport other than for Nissan increased as a result of various measures, including efforts to develop customers to expand transactions. Meanwhile, the used-vehicle export business reported lower revenue as it reviewed its strategy and rebuilt its operating structure.」

    Transport other than for Nissan reported higher revenue as a result of customer development, while the used-vehicle export business reported lower revenue due to the strategic review and rebuilding of its operating structure.
  28. FY2017AdvancedAnnual report

    「Revenue increased from new- and used-vehicle transport other than for Nissan as a result of measures including efforts to develop customers to expand transactions, securing listings on Car Selection and rolling out a shared inventory service.」

    Revenue from transport other than for Nissan increased through customer development, securing listings on Car Selection and rolling out a shared inventory service. Meanwhile, the used-vehicle export business reported lower revenue.
  29. FY2017-Q3RestatedAnnual report

    「We promoted efforts to develop new customers to expand transactions in new- and used-vehicle transport other than for Nissan. However, revenue from the automotive-related business as a whole declined due to factors including lower orders in the used-vehicle export business resulting from the downturn in the used-vehicle export market caused by foreign exchange effects and other factors.」

    The company continues to develop new customers for new- and used-vehicle transport other than for Nissan, while the downturn in the used-vehicle export market and the decline in orders also continue.
  30. FY2017-Q2RestatedAnnual report

    「In the vehicle transport business, we promoted efforts to develop new customers to expand transactions in new- and used-vehicle transport other than for Nissan. However, revenue from the automotive-related business as a whole declined, partly because orders in the used-vehicle export business decreased due to the impact of foreign exchange rates and other factors.」

    The company continues to develop new customers for new- and used-vehicle transport other than for Nissan, while orders in the used-vehicle export business also continue to decline.
  31. FY2017-Q1RestatedAnnual report

    「In the vehicle transport business, we promoted efforts to develop new customers to expand transactions in new- and used-vehicle transport other than for Nissan. However, revenue from the automotive-related business as a whole declined, partly because orders in the used-vehicle export business decreased due to the impact of foreign exchange rates and other factors.」

    The company continues to expand transactions and develop new customers for new- and used-vehicle transport other than for Nissan. The decline in orders in the used-vehicle export business is also noted.
  32. FY2016First statedAnnual report

    「We have promoted vehicle transport for new customers and the used-vehicle export business.」

    Orders from customers other than the main customer and used-vehicle exports are described as actual sales activities.
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