Securing Cargo to Maximize Equipment Utilization
First written in FY2016. 22 of 39 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2017-Q1. Latest entry: 2026-10-23.
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- FY2026Differing performance across cargo categories: higher profit from dry bulk cargo, lower profit from liquid cargo and higher profit from logistics warehousesAnnual report
「As a result, breakbulk cargo segment revenue was ¥2,312 million, compared with ¥2,304 million in the previous fiscal year. Segment operating profit was ¥39 million, an increase of ¥94 million from the previous fiscal year.」
Breakbulk cargo revenue increased 0.3% and operating profit improved to ¥39 million, mainly on higher handling volumes of coal and ilmenite. In contrast, liquid cargo revenue fell 6.4% and operating profit declined 8.7%, while logistics warehousing revenue increased 1.7% and operating profit increased 4.3%. Performance continues to diverge by cargo type and segment. - FY2026-H1Breakbulk cargo returned to profitability, while liquid cargo and logistics warehousing saw lower profitAnnual report
「Breakbulk cargo segment revenue was ¥1,240 million, up ¥246 million, or 24.8%, year on year, as all warehouses operated steadily from the beginning of the period and handling volumes increased, mainly because arrivals of coal and ilmenite were concentrated in the first half. The segment posted operating profit of ¥72 million, compared with an operating loss of ¥85 million in the year-earlier period. Liquid cargo segment revenue was ¥702 million, down ¥13 million, or 1.8%, as the benefit of special handling fees related to tank operations received in the previous period disappeared, despite solid tank utilisation from the beginning of the period. Segment operating profit was ¥239 million, down ¥38 million, or 13.8%, year on year. Logistics warehousing segment revenue was ¥267 million, up ¥1 million, or 0.5%, as all warehouses operated steadily from the beginning of the period. Segment operating profit was ¥106 million, down ¥11 million, or 10.1%, year on year.」
Breakbulk cargo revenue increased 24.8% on stable warehouse operation and higher handling volumes of coal and ilmenite, and the segment moved from an operating loss to operating profit of ¥72 million. In contrast, liquid cargo revenue fell 1.8% and operating profit declined 13.8% as special handling fees disappeared, while logistics warehousing revenue rose 0.5% but operating profit fell 10.1%. Performance continues to diverge by cargo type and segment. - FY2025-H1Divergence between lower breakbulk cargo revenue and higher profit in liquid cargo and logistics warehousingAnnual report
「Although storage-services revenue increased as the warehouse that completed major renovation work during the previous fiscal year operated steadily from the beginning of the period, lower handling volumes, mainly of coal and ilmenite, in cargo-handling operations resulted in breakbulk cargo segment revenue of ¥993 million, down ¥46 million, or 4.5%, year on year. The segment posted an operating loss of ¥85 million, compared with an operating loss of ¥47 million in the year-earlier period.」
Stable operation of the renovated warehouse contributed to higher storage-services revenue, while lower handling volumes of coal and ilmenite resulted in breakbulk cargo revenue falling 4.5% year on year and an operating loss of ¥85 million. Performance continues to diverge by cargo type and business line. - FY2024AdvancedAnnual report
「Breakbulk cargo revenue was ¥2,205 million, up ¥27 million, or 1.3%, year on year, mainly because the new warehouse, which began operating during the previous fiscal year, operated steadily from the beginning of the period.」
The new warehouse contributed steadily throughout the year, and breakbulk cargo segment revenue increased 1.3% year on year. In contrast, cargo-handling revenue declined due to lower handling volumes of raw-material cargo, and the segment posted an operating loss of ¥42 million. - FY2024-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「Breakbulk cargo segment revenue was ¥1,603 million, up ¥11 million, or 0.7%, year on year, mainly because handling volumes of coal and other cargoes increased and the new warehouse operated steadily from the beginning of the period.」
Breakbulk cargo segment revenue increased 0.7% year on year on higher handling volumes of coal and other cargoes and stable operation of the new warehouse. In contrast, the segment posted an operating loss of ¥63 million, indicating divergent trends in cargo acquisition, facility utilisation and profitability. - FY2024-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「Breakbulk cargo segment revenue was ¥1,040 million, up ¥16 million, or 1.6%, year on year, mainly because handling volumes of coal and other cargoes increased and the new warehouse operated steadily from the beginning of the period. Liquid cargo segment revenue was ¥718 million, up ¥113 million, or 18.7%, as tank utilisation remained solid and the company received special handling fees related to tank operations.」
Breakbulk cargo revenue increased 1.6% and liquid cargo revenue increased 18.7%, supported by higher handling volumes of coal and other cargoes, stable operation of the new warehouse and solid tank utilisation. - FY2024-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「Breakbulk cargo segment revenue was ¥427 million, up ¥31 million, or 7.9%, year on year, mainly because handling volumes of coal and ilmenite increased and the new warehouse operated steadily from the beginning of the period. Liquid cargo segment revenue was ¥393 million, up ¥95 million, or 32.1%, as tank utilisation remained solid and the company received special handling fees related to tank operations. Logistics warehousing segment revenue was ¥132 million, up ¥23 million, or 21.3%, as the refrigerated warehouse whose business model was converted during the previous fiscal year contributed from the beginning of the period.」
All three segments, breakbulk cargo, liquid cargo and logistics warehousing, recorded higher revenue, supported by the stable operation of the new warehouse, higher handling volumes of coal and ilmenite, tank utilisation and the contribution from the refrigerated warehouse following its business-model conversion. - FY2023-Q3Continued divergence: breakbulk cargo revenue down, liquid cargo revenue upAnnual report
「Breakbulk cargo segment revenue was ¥1,591 million, down ¥401 million, or 20.2%, year on year, mainly because handling volumes of fuel-related cargo declined. Liquid cargo segment revenue was ¥899 million, up ¥86 million, or 10.7%, as cargo movements remained strong and higher tank utilisation than in the year-earlier period contributed to the increase.」
Breakbulk cargo revenue fell 20.2% due to lower handling volumes of fuel-related cargo, while liquid cargo revenue rose 10.7% on higher tank utilisation and other factors. Performance continues to diverge by cargo type. - FY2023-Q2Continued divergence: breakbulk cargo revenue down, liquid cargo revenue up, logistics warehousing revenue downAnnual report
「Breakbulk cargo segment revenue was ¥1,024 million, down ¥247 million, or 19.5%, year on year, mainly because handling volumes of imported cargo and fuels declined. Liquid cargo segment revenue was ¥605 million, up ¥76 million, or 14.5%, as cargo movements, including fuels, remained strong and tank utilisation increased year on year. Logistics warehousing segment revenue was ¥219 million, down ¥11 million, or 4.9%, due to a temporary decline in refrigerated-warehouse handling volumes as the company transitions the business model of its refrigerated warehouses, which it currently operates as company-owned commercial warehouses.」
Breakbulk cargo revenue fell 19.5% and posted an operating loss due to lower handling volumes of imported cargo and fuels, while liquid cargo revenue rose 14.5% and operating profit increased 42.7% on higher tank utilisation and other factors. Logistics warehousing revenue fell 4.9% due to the transition of the refrigerated-warehouse business model, with performance continuing to diverge across cargo types and segments. - FY2023-Q1Diverging performance continues: breakbulk cargo revenue down, liquid cargo revenue up, logistics warehousing revenue downAnnual report
「Breakbulk cargo segment revenue was ¥395 million, down ¥86 million, or 18.0%, year on year, mainly because the volume of coal handled declined.」
Breakbulk cargo revenue fell 18.0% due to lower coal-handling volumes and the impact of crane repairs, while liquid cargo revenue increased 14.1% on higher tank utilisation and other factors. Logistics warehousing revenue fell 13.2% due to lower handling volumes at refrigerated warehouses, mainly for marine products. Performance continues to diverge by cargo type. - FY2022Continued divergence, with higher bulk and liquid cargo revenue and lower logistics warehouse revenueAnnual report
「Cargo-handling operations using large cranes saw total cargo handled increase 11.2% year on year to 3.53 million tonnes, mainly because handling volumes of key cargoes such as coal, ilmenite and coke increased, and」
Total breakbulk cargo handled increased 11.2% year on year to 3.53 million tonnes, while liquid cargo revenue also rose on the operation of tanks for new cargoes. In contrast, logistics warehousing revenue fell sharply due to the revenue recognition accounting standard and the impact of COVID-19, with performance continuing to diverge by cargo type and segment. - FY2022-Q3Continued divergence, with higher bulk and liquid cargo revenue and lower logistics warehouse revenueAnnual report
「For bulk cargo, although movements of some cargoes were weak due to the impact of COVID-19, increased handling volume of electrode coke and coal for fuel resulted in bulk cargo segment revenue of ¥1,993 million, compared with ¥1,845 million in the same period of the previous year. For liquid cargo, strong cargo movements of petroleum products for fuel resulted in liquid cargo segment revenue of ¥813 million, compared with ¥773 million in the same period of the previous year. For logistics warehouses, the impact of applying the revenue recognition standard and other factors, as well as lower handling volume of marine products and other goods at refrigerated warehouses due to the impact of COVID-19, resulted in logistics warehouse segment revenue of ¥343 million, compared with ¥784 million in the same period of the previous year.」
Breakbulk cargo revenue increased on higher handling volumes of electrode coke and coal, while liquid cargo revenue also rose on strong movements of petroleum products. In contrast, logistics warehousing revenue fell sharply due to the adoption of accounting standards and the impact of COVID-19. Performance continues to diverge across cargo types and segments. - FY2022-Q2Divergent performance, with higher bulk cargo revenue and weaker liquid cargo and logistics warehouse performanceAnnual report
「For bulk cargo, although movements of some cargoes were weak due to the impact of COVID-19, increased handling volume of electrode coke and coal for fuel resulted in bulk cargo segment revenue of ¥1,271 million, compared with ¥1,259 million in the same period of the previous year. Bulk cargo segment operating profit was ¥31 million, down ¥31 million, or 49.7%, from the same period of the previous year. For liquid cargo, although tank utilization declined from the same period of the previous year, strong cargo movements of petroleum products for fuel resulted in liquid cargo segment revenue of ¥528 million, compared with ¥517 million in the same period of the previous year. For logistics warehouses, the impact of applying the revenue recognition standard and other factors, as well as lower handling volume of marine products and other goods at refrigerated warehouses due to the impact of COVID-19 and other factors, resulted in logistics warehouse segment revenue of ¥230 million, compared with ¥513 million in the same period of the previous year.」
Bulk cargo revenue exceeded the same period of the previous year due to increased handling volume of coke and coal, while tank utilization declined for liquid cargo and handling volume of marine products and other goods declined at logistics warehouses due to the revenue recognition standard and COVID-19 and other factors. Performance continued to diverge by cargo type and segment. - FY2022-Q1Declining handling volumes and utilization rates across cargo categoriesAnnual report
「For bulk cargo, mainly due to lower coal-handling volume, bulk cargo segment revenue was ¥482 million, compared with ¥520 million in the same period of the previous year. For liquid cargo, although fuel oil cargo movements were strong, lower tank utilization than in the same period of the previous year and a decline in specialized operations resulted in liquid cargo segment revenue of ¥261 million, compared with ¥266 million in the same period of the previous year. For logistics warehouses, the impact of applying the revenue recognition standard and other factors, as well as lower handling volume at refrigerated warehouses, mainly of marine products, due to the impact of COVID-19, resulted in logistics warehouse segment revenue of ¥125 million, compared with ¥247 million in the same period of the previous year.」
Handling volume declined for coal in bulk cargo, tank utilization declined for liquid cargo, and refrigerated warehouse handling volume declined for logistics warehouses. Revenue in each segment fell below the same period of the previous year. The impact of applying the revenue recognition standard is also noted. - FY2021Divergent performance, with lower bulk cargo revenue and higher liquid cargo and logistics warehouse revenueAnnual report
「Cargo-handling operations using large cranes saw total cargo-handling volume decline 6.3% from the previous consolidated fiscal year to 3.18 million tonnes, owing mainly to lower handling volumes of major cargoes such as ilmenite and coke.」
Total bulk cargo-handling volume declined 6.3%, while liquid cargo revenue increased 5.3% and logistics warehouse revenue increased 4.8%, indicating continued divergence in performance by cargo type and segment. - FY2021-Q3Divergent performance by cargo typeAnnual report
「For bulk cargo, movements of imported fuels and raw materials such as coal remained weak, reflecting a reaction to the second quarter and the emergence of inventory adjustments at customers. As a result, bulk cargo segment revenue was ¥1,845 million, down ¥112 million, or 5.8%, from the same period of the previous year. Bulk cargo segment operating profit was ¥38 million, down ¥70 million, or 64.7%, from the same period of the previous year. For liquid cargo, although the impact of weaker demand for some cargoes emerged with a lag, white oil cargo movements remained strong and the number of operating tanks increased due to contributions from new chemical-related cargo. As a result, liquid cargo segment revenue was ¥773 million, an increase of ¥34 million, or 4.7%, from the same period of the previous year.」
Bulk cargo revenue declined 5.8% year on year and operating profit fell 64.7% due to inventory adjustments and other factors. In liquid cargo, new chemical-related cargo increased the number of operating tanks, resulting in a 4.7% increase in revenue. Progress in cargo acquisition and facility utilization is presented alongside weakening cargo demand, indicating divergent trends by cargo type. - FY2021-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「For liquid cargo, white oil cargo movements remained strong, and the number of operating tanks increased due to contributions from new chemical-related cargo. As a result, liquid cargo segment revenue was ¥517 million, an increase of ¥24 million, or 5.0%, from the same period of the previous year.」
New chemical-related cargo increased the number of operating tanks, resulting in a 5.0% year-on-year increase in liquid cargo segment revenue. Segment operating profit, however, declined 3.2% due to higher repair costs and other expenses. - FY2021-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「For liquid cargo, in addition to strong cargo movements of petroleum products for fuel, higher tank utilization than in the same period of the previous year and the performance of specialized operations resulted in liquid cargo segment revenue of ¥266 million, an increase of ¥19 million, or 7.8%, from the same period of the previous year.」
In liquid cargo, petroleum cargo movements, tank utilization and specialized operations contributed to a 7.8% year-on-year increase in revenue. Meanwhile, bulk cargo revenue declined due to lower coke-handling volume and other factors, indicating divergent performance by cargo type. - FY2020AdvancedAnnual report
「The company maintained high utilization rates because it was able to continue stable tank operations throughout the year, including the 2 tanks contracted in the previous consolidated fiscal year. As a result, revenue was ¥679 million, an increase of ¥27 million, or 4.1%, from the previous consolidated fiscal year.」
The company maintained high utilization rates through tank operations, including new contracts, and petroleum product revenue in the liquid cargo segment increased 4.1%. - FY2020-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「For liquid cargo, although chemical cargo movements were somewhat weaker than in the same period of the previous year, higher tank utilization resulted in increased revenue from both petroleum products and chemicals. As a result, liquid cargo segment revenue was ¥738 million, an increase of ¥65 million, or 9.7%, from the same period of the previous year. Segment profit was ¥266 million, an increase of ¥92 million, or 53.1%, from the same period of the previous year.」
Higher tank utilization resulted in a 9.7% increase in liquid cargo segment revenue and a 53.1% increase in segment profit. Meanwhile, total bulk cargo handling volume declined because of the shutdown of a large crane. - FY2020-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「For liquid cargo, new cargoes attracted in the previous fiscal year and in May contributed, and higher tank utilization than in the same period of the previous year resulted in increased revenue from both petroleum products and chemicals. As a result, liquid cargo segment revenue was ¥492 million, an increase of ¥44 million, or 9.9%, from the same period of the previous year. Segment profit was ¥177 million, an increase of ¥53 million, or 43.8%, year on year.」
New cargoes attracted in the previous fiscal year and in May increased liquid cargo tank utilization, resulting in a 9.9% increase in revenue and a 43.8% increase in segment profit. Meanwhile, bulk cargo was affected by coal-handling volume and the shutdown of a large crane. - FY2020-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「For liquid cargo, new cargoes attracted in the previous fiscal year and the first quarter of the current fiscal year contributed, and higher tank utilization than in the same period of the previous year resulted in increased revenue from both petroleum products and chemicals. As a result, liquid cargo segment revenue was ¥246 million, an increase of ¥16 million, or 7.3%, from the same period of the previous year. Segment profit was ¥92 million, an increase of ¥31 million, or 50.4%, from the same period of the previous year.」
Attraction of new cargo increased liquid cargo tank utilization, resulting in a 7.3% increase in liquid cargo segment revenue and a 50.4% increase in segment profit. Meanwhile, bulk cargo transportation volume declined because of the impact of scheduled maintenance. - FY2019AdvancedAnnual report
「Cargo-handling operations using large cranes benefited from increased bulk cargo handling volume, reflecting the firm economic conditions. Total cargo-handling volume was 3.26 million tonnes, up 8.6% from the previous consolidated fiscal year.」
Total bulk cargo-handling volume was 3.26 million tonnes, up 8.6% year on year, while segment profit improved from a loss of ¥4 million in the previous fiscal year to a profit of ¥56 million. - FY2019-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「For bulk cargo, arrivals of coal for power generation increased from the same period of the previous year. In addition, cargo movements of major cargoes such as coke, ilmenite and soda ash remained solid. As total handling volume increased from the same period of the previous year, bulk cargo segment revenue was ¥1,926 million, an increase of ¥144 million, or 8.1%, from the same period of the previous year.」
Increased handling volume of coal, coke, ilmenite, soda ash and other cargoes resulted in an 8.1% year-on-year increase in bulk cargo segment revenue. - FY2019-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「For bulk cargo, arrivals of coal for power generation increased from the same period of the previous year, while cargo movements for raw materials such as ilmenite remained solid. As total handling volume increased from the same period of the previous year, bulk cargo segment revenue was ¥1,314 million, an increase of ¥237 million, or 22.1%, from the same period of the previous year. Segment profit was ¥44 million, compared with a segment loss of ¥39 million in the same period of the previous year.」
Increased handling volume of coal, ilmenite and other cargoes resulted in a 22.1% year-on-year increase in bulk cargo segment revenue, and the segment improved from a loss to a profit of ¥44.89 million. - FY2019-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「For bulk cargo, coal arrivals increased from the same period of the previous year because scheduled maintenance at the receiving thermal power plant had less impact, while ilmenite cargo movements were strong. As total handling volume increased from the same period of the previous year, bulk cargo segment revenue was ¥633 million, an increase of ¥149 million, or 30.8%, from the same period of the previous year.」
With limited impact from scheduled maintenance, handling of coal and ilmenite increased, resulting in a 30.8% year-on-year increase in bulk cargo segment revenue. - FY2018AdvancedAnnual report
「The company identified materials such as chemicals and chemical products, as well as high-performance resin raw materials, as target cargoes and continued company-wide consideration of the capital investment needed to attract them.」
The company specified the cargoes it seeks to attract and advanced its consideration of capital investment. In terms of results, handling of raw-material coke, ilmenite and other cargoes increased, and bulk cargo segment revenue rose 0.9% year on year. - FY2018-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「Although coal-handling volume declined from the same period of the previous year, increased handling volume of raw-material cargoes such as coke and ilmenite resulted in bulk cargo segment revenue of ¥1,781 million, an increase of ¥30 million, or 1.7%, from the same period of the previous year.」
The decline in coal was offset by increased handling of raw-material cargoes such as coke and ilmenite, resulting in a 1.7% year-on-year increase in bulk cargo segment revenue. In chemicals and chemical products, handling volume increased substantially due to the handling of new cargo, with liquid cargo segment revenue up 2.3% and segment profit up 19.7%. - FY2018-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「For chemicals, acetic acid cargo movements were strong, and the company also began handling new cargo. As a result, liquid cargo segment revenue was ¥468 million, an increase of ¥24 million, or 5.4%, from the same period of the previous year.」
The company began handling new liquid cargo, resulting in a 5.4% year-on-year increase in segment revenue. Specific progress in cargo acquisition and facility utilization is indicated. - FY2018-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「For bulk cargo, although this is normally a period in which coal arrivals decline significantly because of scheduled maintenance at thermal power plants, handling volume increased from the same period of the previous year due to an increase in other cargoes and other factors. As a result, bulk cargo segment revenue was ¥484 million, an increase of ¥57 million, or 13.6%, from the same period of the previous year.」
Despite seasonal factors causing a decline due to scheduled maintenance, bulk cargo handling volume exceeded the same period of the previous year because of an increase in other cargoes, and segment revenue increased 13.6%. - FY2017RestatedAnnual report
「Making the acquisition of cargo to maximize facility utilization the core of its sales strategy」
The company continues to make cargo acquisition to maximize facility utilization the core of its sales strategy. Meanwhile, total bulk cargo handling volume for the fiscal year was 3.04 million tonnes, down 3.5% from the same period of the previous year. - FY2017-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「For bulk cargo, although the decline in coke-handling volume had an impact, steady performance by coal, a core cargo, resulted in bulk cargo segment revenue of ¥1,751 million, an increase of ¥27 million, or 1.6%, from the same period of the previous year.」
Steady performance by coal, a core cargo, resulted in a 1.6% year-on-year increase in bulk cargo segment revenue. Measurable progress in cargo acquisition and facility utilization is indicated. - FY2017-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「Among major cargoes, coal recovered and marine transportation services increased, although」
The company reported a recovery in coal and an increase in marine transportation services, indicating progress in cargo acquisition and facility utilization. - FY2017-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「For liquid cargo, tank utilization improved, but revenue was affected by the end of industrial fuel oil transportation services and the absence this fiscal year of temporary revenue recorded in the previous fiscal year, including demand for specialized work involving heavy oil tanks.」
While the company reported the specific progress of improved tank utilization, the end of transportation services and the loss of temporary revenue were factors behind the decline in revenue. - FY2016First statedAnnual report
「Making the acquisition of cargo to maximize facility utilization and expanding non-asset businesses the foundation of our sales activities,」
The company links cargo acquisition to maximizing facility utilization as a core sales objective.