Transformation of the Domestic Logistics Business and Strengthening of 3PL Capabilities
First written in FY2016. 22 of 34 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2017-Q1. Latest entry: FY2026.
3 other companies' latest entry also says "Other".
- FY2026Fewer warehouses; some increases in port and land transportationAnnual report
「• In the warehousing business, average storage balances during the period declined 0.4% year on year to 543,000 tons, cargo volumes handled declined 5.3% to 8.469 million tons, and the cargo turnover rate declined to 64.7%. • In the port transportation business, marine container volumes at Yokkaichi Port increased 3.9% year on year to 213,000 units (20-foot equivalent units), finished vehicle volumes declined, and coal and petroleum coke volumes increased. • In the inland transportation business, volumes handled in the main truck transportation business increased 1.0% year on year to 6.128 million tons, rail transportation volumes increased 6.3% to 153,000 tons, and bulk container transportation volumes declined 4.0% to 211,000 tons.」
In domestic logistics, warehouse storage balances and cargo volumes declined, while marine containers at the port, coal and petroleum coke, and truck and rail transportation inland increased, with mixed performance continuing across divisions. - FY2026-H1Mixed performance in domestic and international logistics volumesAnnual report
「• In the warehousing business, cargo volumes handled declined 1.6% year on year to 4.394 million tons, average storage balances during the period declined 0.8% to 546,000 tons, and the cargo turnover rate rose to 67.1%. • In the port transportation business, marine container volumes at Yokkaichi Port increased 2.3% year on year to 107,000 units (20-foot equivalent units), while volumes of finished vehicles, coal and petroleum coke declined. • In the inland transportation business, volumes handled in the main truck transportation business increased 1.1% year on year to 3.059 million tons, rail transportation volumes declined 1.3% to 69,000 tons, and bulk container transportation volumes declined 2.8% to 107,000 tons.」
In domestic logistics, warehouse cargo volumes and storage balances, finished vehicle volumes in port transportation, and rail and bulk container transportation volumes in inland transportation declined, while marine container and truck transportation volumes increased, with mixed performance continuing by division and cargo type. - FY2025AdvancedAnnual report
「• The company will undertake strategic initiatives to expand its handling of automotive-parts-related products in the new business division. • The dedicated automotive parts handling center opened in February this year in the Kanto region will be brought into stable operation. • The company will actively pursue sales activities to ensure the stable operation of the dedicated medical and nursing-care food center that began operating in December last year and to further expand volumes handled.」
In domestic logistics, the company is pursuing the operation and expansion of handling at dedicated automotive parts and medical and nursing-care food centers as specific initiatives. - FY2025-H1Mixed performance in domestic logistics, with warehouse volumes increasingAnnual report
「• In the warehousing business, cargo volumes handled increased 7.7% year on year to 4.615 million tons, average storage balances during the period increased 1.6% to 595,000 tons, and the cargo turnover rate declined to 60.7%. • In the port transportation business, marine container volumes at Yokkaichi Port declined 1.6% year on year to 104,000 units (20-foot equivalent units), while volumes of finished vehicles, coal and petroleum coke increased. • In the inland transportation business, volumes handled in the main truck transportation business declined 3.5% year on year to 3.026 million tons, rail transportation volumes declined 5.2% to 69,000 tons, and bulk container transportation volumes increased 4.9% to 110,000 tons.」
In the warehousing business, cargo volumes handled and average storage balances increased, while the cargo turnover rate declined. Port transportation showed mixed trends by cargo type and inland transportation by mode, with mixed performance continuing in domestic logistics. - FY2024-Q3Mixed performance continues in domestic logisticsAnnual report
「In the warehousing business, volumes handled in inbound and outbound shipments increased as automotive-parts-related products recovered, despite generally sluggish activity, while average storage balances during the period declined year on year. In the port transportation business, export and domestic volumes of import and export containers and finished vehicles at Yokkaichi Port both increased, while volumes of coal, petroleum coke and raw materials declined year on year. In the inland transportation business, rail transportation volumes increased, while volumes in the main truck and bulk container transportation businesses declined year on year.」
Inbound and outbound warehouse volumes increased as automotive-parts-related products recovered, while port transportation showed mixed trends by cargo type and inland transportation by mode, with mixed performance continuing in domestic logistics. - FY2024-Q2Mixed performance across warehousing, port and inland transportationAnnual report
「In the warehousing business, volumes handled in inbound and outbound shipments increased as automotive-parts-related products recovered, despite generally sluggish activity, and average storage balances during the period increased year on year. In the port transportation business, export and domestic volumes of import and export containers and finished vehicles at Yokkaichi Port both increased, while volumes of coal, petroleum coke and raw materials declined year on year. In the inland transportation business, bulk container and rail transportation volumes increased year on year, despite a decline in the main truck transportation business.」
Warehousing volumes increased as automotive-parts-related products recovered. In port transportation, container and finished vehicle volumes increased, while coal and other products declined. Inland transportation also showed divergent trends, with truck transportation differing from rail and bulk container transportation, and mixed performance continuing in domestic logistics. - FY2024-Q1Mixed performance in domestic logistics, with inland transportation recoveringAnnual report
「In the warehousing business, average storage balances during the period and cargo volumes handled increased year on year. In the port transportation business, volumes of finished vehicles and biomass fuel handled at Yokkaichi Port increased, while marine container and coal and petroleum coke volumes declined year on year. In the inland transportation business, volumes handled in the main truck, rail and bulk container transportation businesses increased year on year.」
Volumes handled in the warehousing and inland transportation businesses increased year on year, while in port transportation finished vehicles and biomass fuel increased and marine containers and coal and other products declined, resulting in mixed performance across the domestic logistics divisions. - FY2023AdvancedAnnual report
「As part of efforts to improve transportation efficiency and reduce environmental impact in chemical logistics, the company began shifting transport modes from truck to rail in cooperation with business partners, using 31-foot containers.」
In chemical logistics, the company began shifting transport modes from truck to rail using 31-foot containers in cooperation with business partners. - FY2023-Q3Mixed performance continues in domestic logisticsAnnual report
「In this segment, cargo throughput during the period declined 5.0% year on year to 6.363 million tons, and the cargo turnover rate was 60.0% (71.6% in the same period of the previous year), while average storage balances during the period increased 13.5% year on year to 581,000 tons.」
In the warehousing business, throughput and the cargo turnover rate declined, while average storage balances increased. In the port transportation business, domestic finished vehicles, raw materials and biomass fuel increased, while exported finished vehicles, coal and petroleum coke, and marine containers declined. Truck, rail and bulk container transportation also declined in the inland transportation business, resulting in continued mixed performance in domestic logistics. - FY2023-Q2Mixed performance continues in domestic logisticsAnnual report
「In the warehousing business, volumes handled for inbound and outbound shipments declined, partly because of the impact of production adjustments, while average storage balances during the period increased year on year. In the port transportation business, volumes of coal and raw materials at Yokkaichi Port declined, while volumes of marine containers and finished vehicles increased year on year for both export and domestic shipments. In the inland transportation business, volumes handled in the main truck, rail and bulk container transportation businesses declined year on year.」
Volumes handled in the warehousing and inland transportation businesses declined, while marine container and finished vehicle volumes increased in port transportation. Revenue from the integrated logistics business as a whole increased 15.5% year on year, although domestic operations continued to show mixed performance. - FY2023-Q1Domestic volumes down, with mixed performance by segmentAnnual report
「In the warehousing business, volumes of metal products, machinery, chemical products and other cargo related to production declined. Cargo throughput during the period fell 9.0% year on year to 2.092 million tons, and the cargo turnover rate declined to 64.5% (78.0% in the same period of the previous year), resulting in an increase in storage balances.」
In domestic logistics, warehousing throughput and turnover rates and inland transportation volumes declined, while marine container volumes in port transportation increased 7.8% year on year, resulting in mixed performance across segments. Revenue from the integrated logistics business as a whole increased 15.7% year on year. - FY2022AdvancedAnnual report
「In this segment, average storage balances during the period declined 2.7% year on year to 519,000 tons. Cargo throughput during the period increased 1.5% year on year to 8.759 million tons, and the cargo turnover rate was 69.4% (67.5% in the same period of the previous year).」
In the warehousing business, average storage balances declined, while cargo throughput and the cargo turnover rate exceeded the levels of the same period of the previous year. Volumes handled in port and inland transportation also increased, and revenue from the integrated logistics business increased 15.3% year on year. - FY2022-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「In this segment, average storage balances during the period declined 5.5% year on year to 511,000 tons, while cargo throughput increased 5.6% year on year to 6.69 million tons. The cargo turnover rate was 71.6% (65.0% in the same period of the previous year).」
In the warehousing business, storage balances declined, while cargo throughput and the cargo turnover rate exceeded the levels of the same period of the previous year. In the port transportation business, marine container volumes increased 4.0% to 152,000 units, while in the inland transportation business truck transportation increased 4.2% and bulk container transportation increased 3.3%, indicating progress in domestic logistics operations. - FY2022-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「In this segment, average storage balances during the period declined 8.2% year on year to 510,000 tons. Cargo throughput during the period increased 11.5% year on year to 4.438 million tons, and the cargo turnover rate rose to 72.4% (59.6% in the same period of the previous year).」
In domestic logistics warehousing, cargo throughput increased 11.5% year on year to 4.438 million tons, and the cargo turnover rate rose to 72.4%. Volumes handled also increased in the inland and port transportation businesses, indicating progress in domestic logistics operations. - FY2022-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「In the warehousing business, throughput increased year on year, including a substantial increase in shipments of production-related metal products, machinery and chemical products, and the cargo turnover rate also rose significantly. In the inland transportation business, volumes handled in truck, rail and bulk container transportation increased year on year as domestic cargo movements recovered. In the international multimodal transportation business, volumes of both seaborne and air cargo handled increased substantially year on year.」
Handling volumes in the integrated logistics business, including domestic logistics, recovered. Warehouse cargo throughput increased 23.0% year on year to 2.298 million tons, the cargo turnover rate was 78.0%, and revenue from the integrated logistics business increased 13.8% year on year. - FY2021AdvancedAnnual report
「Specifically, as part of the expansion and enhancement of the core business, the company began full-scale handling of biomass fuel at Yokkaichi Port in May last year and, in January this year, consolidated the locations of motor pools, which serve as loading hubs for finished vehicles, through public-private collaboration, thereby expanding Yokkaichi Port's logistics functions.」
The company expanded port logistics functions by bringing biomass fuel handling at Yokkaichi Port to full scale and consolidating the locations of motor pools for finished vehicles. - FY2021-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「Against this backdrop, the group's business performance in the integrated logistics business continued to recover from the second quarter, and in the third quarter the warehousing, port transportation, inland transportation and international multimodal transportation businesses all recovered to nearly the same level as in the same period of the previous year.」
The four main divisions of the integrated logistics business recovered to nearly the same level as in the same period of the previous year in the third quarter. At Yokkaichi Port, biomass fuel volumes grew steadily, although cumulative volumes and revenue remained lower because of the impact of the first quarter. - FY2021-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「Specifically, under the expansion and enhancement of the core business, the company plans to address diverse needs in chemicals, expand its handling of automotive parts and consumer goods in Southeast Asia, and strengthen port and logistics functions at Yokkaichi Port.」
The company continues to identify chemical logistics and the strengthening of port and logistics functions at Yokkaichi Port as key initiatives for its domestic logistics business. - FY2021-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「At Yokkaichi Port, full-scale handling of biomass fuel began in May this year and volumes increased. However, as the movement of import and export cargo slowed, volumes handled in port transportation, including marine containers, declined overall.」
Handling of biomass fuel at Yokkaichi Port reached full scale from May 2020. The new medium-term management plan also positions the strengthening of Yokkaichi Port's logistics functions as a key initiative of the core business. - FY2020-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「In this segment, average storage balances during the period increased 1.3% year on year, while cargo throughput also increased 9.0%. The cargo turnover rate was 72.4% (67.3% in the same period of the previous year). In the port transportation business, the company began handling biomass fuel at Yokkaichi Port, but」
In the warehousing business, storage balances increased 1.3% year on year and cargo throughput increased 9.0%, raising the cargo turnover rate to 72.4%. The company newly began handling biomass fuel at Yokkaichi Port, expanding the scope of its domestic logistics operations. - FY2020-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「Filing company Mie Prefecture Yokkaichi City Integrated logistics business Warehouse facilities 4,068 Internal funds and borrowings September 2019 13,197 m²」
The warehouse facilities in Yokkaichi were completed in September 2019. The new warehouse, with total investment of ¥4,068 million and a total floor area of 13,197 m², is described as a completed project. - FY2020-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「In this division, average storage balances during the period increased 5.9% year on year, cargo throughput increased 12.1% to 2.255 million tonnes, and the inventory turnover rate for stored cargo rose to 70.0% from 66.1% a year earlier.」
In the warehousing business, storage balances, cargo throughput, and the inventory turnover rate for stored cargo improved year on year, showing progress in the operating performance of the domestic logistics business. - FY2019AdvancedAnnual report
「We will proceed with construction of the Kasahoku Biomass Center in Yokkaichi, Mie, and a low-temperature hazardous-goods warehouse in Yokkaichi, Mie, to expand our business in growth industries and new fields. We will also promote efforts to attract regular container shipping routes to Yokkaichi Port, expand bulk cargo handling, and strengthen port logistics functions.」
As measures to strengthen the domestic business, the company is working on construction of 2 new facilities. Construction efforts for the Kasahoku Biomass Center progressed during the fiscal year, and ¥1,546 million was recorded as construction in progress. At Yokkaichi Port, efforts to attract regular shipping routes, expand bulk cargo handling, and strengthen port logistics functions were newly specified. - FY2019-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「As a result, consolidated revenue for the nine months ended the third quarter increased 4.1% year on year to ¥75.105 billion, reflecting solid handling volumes in the warehousing, port transportation, and land transportation businesses. Consolidated ordinary profit increased 24.1% year on year to ¥3.338 billion, owing to higher operating rates from increased handling volumes at new facilities and a decrease in one-time expenses associated with the launch of new facilities incurred in the previous fiscal year.」
Higher operating rates resulting from increased handling volumes at new facilities and a decrease in one-time expenses led to year-on-year increases of 4.1% in consolidated revenue and 24.1% in consolidated ordinary profit. This shows that the development and operation of domestic logistics facilities contributed to improved results. - FY2019-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「In this division, average storage balances during the period increased 11.8% year on year to 512,000 tonnes, reflecting solid handling volumes at new facilities launched last year. Cargo throughput also increased 6.2% year on year to 3.992 million tonnes, while the inventory turnover rate for stored cargo was 64.9%, compared with 68.4% a year earlier.」
Handling volumes at the new facilities launched last year remained solid, increasing storage balances and cargo throughput. Although the inventory turnover rate for stored cargo was below the previous year’s level, higher operating rates and increased handling volumes at the new facilities also contributed to higher consolidated ordinary profit. - FY2019-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「As a result, consolidated revenue for the first quarter increased 5.1% year on year to ¥24.608 billion, reflecting strong handling volumes in the warehousing and port transportation businesses. Consolidated ordinary profit increased 164.9% year on year to ¥1.201 billion, owing to higher operating rates resulting from increased handling volumes and a decrease in one-time expenses associated with the launch of new facilities.」
Handling volumes in the warehousing and port transportation businesses remained strong, resulting in year-on-year increases of 5.1% in consolidated revenue and 164.9% in consolidated ordinary profit. The company states that the launch of new facilities and higher operating rates resulting from increased handling volumes contributed to the improvement in results. - FY2018AdvancedAnnual report
「Specifically, as measures to strengthen the domestic logistics business, we brought the Kasahoku Wharf Distribution Center in Yokkaichi, Mie, into full operation last May on a site adjacent to the Kasaragaura North Wharf Container Terminal at Yokkaichi Port, and the Satte Logistics Center in Satte, Saitama, last September. The latter is the largest facility in the Group, with a warehouse area of 65,207 m². We worked to ensure stable operation of the facilities.」
The Kasahoku Wharf Distribution Center and Satte Logistics Center commenced full-scale operations, with the Satte Logistics Center becoming the largest facility in the Group at 65,207 m² of warehouse space. - FY2018-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「In this division, average storage balances during the period increased 1.5% year on year, cargo throughput increased 10.6% to 5.79 million tonnes, and the inventory turnover rate for stored cargo rose to 68.8% from 63.2% a year earlier.」
The main domestic logistics indicators improved year on year, with cargo throughput reaching 5.79 million tonnes and the inventory turnover rate for stored cargo rising to 68.8%. - FY2018-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「In this division, average storage balances during the period decreased 1.5% year on year. However, cargo throughput during the period increased 8.0% year on year to 3.76 million tonnes following the launch of the new facilities, and the inventory turnover rate for stored cargo rose to 68.4% from 62.4% a year earlier. The volume handled in logistics processing also increased from the previous year.」
Following the expansion of the Hirakata Sales Office and the launch of the Kasahoku Wharf Distribution Center and Satte Logistics Center, cargo throughput increased 8.0% year on year to 3.76 million tonnes and the inventory turnover rate for stored cargo rose to 68.4%, showing that development of domestic logistics facilities is translating into operating results. - FY2018-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「Of the capital investment projects planned at the end of the previous consolidated fiscal year, those completed during the first quarter are as follows.」
As part of measures to strengthen the domestic logistics business, the warehouse facilities of Kasahoku Wharf Distribution Center Co., Ltd. were completed in May 2017. The total investment was ¥6,721 million, the total floor area was 39,700.00 m², and the project was funded with internal funds and borrowings. - FY2017AdvancedAnnual report
「Specifically, as measures to strengthen the domestic logistics business, we expanded the warehouse at the Hirakata Sales Office in Hirakata, Osaka, which was completed in January of this year, and proceeded with construction of the Kasahoku Wharf Distribution Center in Yokkaichi, Mie, and the Satte Logistics Center in Satte, Saitama. In addition, last July we established a new organization within the Sales Headquarters to serve as the sales contact for the automotive-related business.」
In addition to developing facilities for the domestic business, the company established a new organization to serve as the sales contact for the automotive-related business. - FY2017-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「During the six-month period ended the second quarter, the following significant changes occurred in the construction, disposal, and other activities relating to major facilities.」
The company states that it sold land in Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture, in July 2016 as a change in major facilities. The carrying value was ¥303 million, confirming the continuation of the logistics facility reorganization and asset sale initiatives described in the previous quarter. - FY2017-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「At a meeting of the Board of Directors held on 12 May 2016, the company resolved to sell fixed assets, specifically land, as described below, and completed the sale on 27 July 2016.」
As part of the reorganization and expansion of logistics facilities and the effective use of management resources under the Medium-Term Management Plan, the company sold 2,282.06 m² of land in Nagoya on 27 July 2016. The sale price was ¥2,322 million, and a gain on sale of fixed assets of ¥1,961 million was scheduled to be recognized in the second quarter. - FY2016First statedAnnual report
「We will expand our solution-based sales capabilities and strengthen our ability to handle 3PL projects, while strengthening our logistics functions with a view to comprehensive business alliances. We will proceed with a build-and-scrap reorganization of our facilities and simultaneously work to strengthen port operations at Yokkaichi Port.」
The company outlines reform measures for the domestic business combining solution-based sales, 3PL, comprehensive business alliances, facility reorganization, and port operations at Yokkaichi Port.