Logisteed
Logisteed is a Tokyo-headquartered comprehensive logistics provider offering 3PL, heavy cargo engineering, and international forwarding across 30 countries via 1,019 locations, supported by the SSCV digital platform and SCDOS optimization services for enterprise manufacturing, pharmaceutical, e-commerce, and infrastructure customers.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2023
- HeadquartersKoto, Japan
- Headcount5,001–10,000
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingServices
What Logisteed does
Logisteed株式会社 (LOGISTEED, Ltd.) is a Tokyo-headquartered comprehensive logistics provider organized around three service pillars: 3PL (third-party logistics) covering procurement, production, sales, and joint logistics for sectors including automotive parts, pharmaceuticals, apparel, and home appliances; heavy cargo engineering and relocation services for power plants, transportation infrastructure, and industrial plants on a global basis; and international forwarding covering air, maritime, cross-border trucking, and intermodal transport across a 30-country network. The company operates 1,019 locations with approximately 9.74 million m² of logistics center floor space and 56,240 employees as of March 2026, reporting ¥993.1 billion in revenue for FY2026.
Logisteed deploys a proprietary digital logistics layer across these operational businesses. The SSCV (Smart & Safety Connected Vehicle) platform comprises three modules: SSCV-Smart (transport business support for quotation, dispatch, routing, accounting, labor, and procurement), SSCV-Safety (AI-powered driving safety management using biometric and vehicle-behavior data with patented accident-risk prediction), and SSCV-Vehicle (IoT-driven vehicle lifecycle management). SCDOS (Supply Chain Design & Optimization Services) provides supply chain visualization, optimization simulation, and BPO. The Smart Warehouse / EC Platform Center offers shared automation for e-commerce operators on a pay-per-use basis. Specialized solutions include LIB-CON® fire-resistant lithium-ion battery storage and award-winning industrial packaging designs. Multiple patents protect the SSCV-Safety prediction logic.
Logisteed was formerly Hitachi Transport System, Ltd., tracing its operating history to 1953. In January 2021, KKR acquired a majority stake via tender offer, leading to delisting from the Tokyo Stock Exchange. The company was rebranded as LOGISTEED on April 1, 2023, and subsequently executed the BosDaalen cold-chain acquisition (Netherlands, August 2023), restructured the KWE joint venture as LOGISTEED KWE (July 2023), and established a Malaysia-based APAC IT solutions subsidiary (December 2023). Customers span large enterprises across manufacturing, pharmaceutical/healthcare, e-commerce, food retail, apparel, and heavy industry, served via direct enterprise sales rather than resellers or marketplaces.
Logisteed firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Logisteed
- Legal name
- ロジスティード株式会社
- Website
- https://logisteed.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2023
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 5,001–10,000 employees
- Short description
- Logisteed is a Tokyo-headquartered comprehensive logistics provider offering 3PL, heavy cargo engineering, and international forwarding across 30 countries via 1,019 locations, supported by the SSCV digital platform and SCDOS optimization services for enterprise manufacturing, pharmaceutical, e-commerce, and infrastructure customers.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Logisteed industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Third-Party Logistics and Supply Chain Services
- NAICS
- Freight Transportation Arrangement (488510), General Warehousing and Storage (493110), Warehousing and Storage (493)
- SIC
- Arrangement Of Transportation Of Freight & Cargo (4731), Trucking & Courier Services (No Air) (4210)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Order Management, Pick/Pack & SLA Execution (Cartonization/Wave Picking) (TLAIADAD)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Kitting, Bundling & Promotional Co-Packing (Gift Sets, Multipacks, Subscription Kits) (TLAIAGAD), Waste, Hazardous Waste & Regulated Disposal Logistics (RCRA/ADR Waste) (TLAIAJAI), Consumer Returns Processing & Disposition (Grading, Restocking, RTV) (TLAIAHAA), Trade Data Management, Audit Trail & Compliance Reporting (TLAEAOAL)
Keywords
Where Logisteed is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Koto
- HQ country
- Japan
- HQ region
- Asia
Offices7 records
Markets served
Logisteed business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- 3PL (Third-Party Logistics): Core logistics services including procurement logistics, production logistics, sales logistics, venous logistics, joint logistics services, and transport services. Provides comprehensive supply chain management outsourcing for enterprise clients across automotive parts, consumer goods, pharmaceuticals, and apparel sectors.
- Heavy Cargo Transport & Engineering (重量機工・移転): Specialized transport and installation of heavy cargo including power plants, transportation infrastructure (railway vehicles, monorail), industrial plants, and mechanical equipment. Includes domestic corporate relocation services.
- Forwarding (フォワーディング): International freight forwarding services including air freight, sea freight, cross-border trucking, and intermodal transport. Services include dedicated consolidation from Tokyo to Chicago (20-day transit) and Mexico-North America routes.
- Digital Logistics Solutions (デジタル・ロジスティクス・ソリューション): Technology-based services including SSCV platform subscriptions, SCDOS consulting, packaging solutions, IT solutions (kitting, LCM, data erasure), reverse logistics, and hazardous materials solutions.
- Packaging Solutions (包装ソリューション): Packaging design, testing services at Technical Center, and specialized packaging products like LIB-CON for lithium-ion batteries. Includes award-winning packaging designs for industrial and consumer products.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Usage-based | Pay-as-you-go | Pay-per-use model for EC Platform Center |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels8 records
Logisteed product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Logisteed is a Japanese comprehensive logistics company providing end-to-end supply chain services including third-party logistics (3PL) contract warehousing, domestic and international freight forwarding, heavy cargo and special transport, corporate/personal moving, customs brokerage, and engineering solutions. Its products are bundled with proprietary digital platforms — SSCV for fleet and transport optimization, SCDOS for end-to-end supply chain visibility, and Smart Warehouse solutions — sold to enterprise customers seeking integrated physical and digital logistics.
Product overview
Logisteed operates as a comprehensive logistics company organized around three core pillars: 3PL (third-party logistics), heavy machinery engineering and relocation, and international forwarding. The company is a pioneer in Japan's 3PL sector, offering procurement, production, and sales logistics, joint logistics platforms for medical, apparel, and home appliances, and specialized venous (reverse) logistics. Its heavy machinery division handles power plant, transportation infrastructure, and industrial plant transport globally. The forwarding business provides air, maritime, cross-border, and intermodal transport services across a global network in 30 countries and regions. Across all core services, Logisteed deploys a portfolio of specialized solutions including packaging solutions (with award-winning designs and LIB-CON® fire-resistant battery containers), ICT equipment lifecycle management, dangerous goods handling, and hazardous materials solutions. The digital logistics layer includes SSCV (Smart & Safety Connected Vehicle) — a transportation digital platform with three modules: SSCV-Smart (transport business operations), SSCV-Safety (AI-powered safety driving management with accident risk prediction), and SSCV-Vehicle (vehicle lifecycle management). SCDOS (Supply Chain Design & Optimization Services) provides supply chain visualization and optimization consulting. The Smart Warehouse/EC Platform Center enables shared automation for e-commerce operators. The company rebranded from Hitachi Transport System to Logisteed in April 2023 under KKR ownership.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- SSCV (Smart & Safety Connected Vehicle): Transportation digital platform comprising SSCV-Smart (transport business support solution), SSCV-Safety (safety driving management solution), and SSCV-Vehicle (vehicle management solution).
- SCDOS (Supply Chain Design & Optimization Services)
- SWH / EC Platform Center
- RECOVICE (レコビス)
Products and services
- Third-Party Logistics (3PL) Contract Logistics Contracted warehousing, distribution, and value-added logistics services (sorting, labeling, returns, packaging) operated from Logisteed's owned and leased cargo-collection and distribution centers across Japan and overseas, sold to enterprise manufacturers, retailers, and e-commerce shippers.
- International Freight Forwarding Air and ocean freight forwarding, customs clearance, and cross-border logistics services from Japan to global markets, including group-wide operations such as Vantec's North American forwarding and Thailand forwarding.
- Heavy Cargo and Special Transport Specialized transport of oversized, heavy, precision, and project cargo such as plant equipment, semiconductors, and exhibition pieces, for industrial and infrastructure customers.
- SSCV (Logisteed Smart & Safety Connected Vehicle) Platform Proprietary digital platform providing fleet management, AI driving analysis, digital tachograph, remote diagnostics, and logistics-data integration, sold to enterprise shippers and the company's own operations as a stand-alone solution.
- SCDOS (Supply Chain Design & Operation System) Digital platform providing end-to-end upstream supply chain visibility, data integration, and optimization, offered to enterprise customers as a digital subscription alongside physical logistics services.
- Smart Warehouse Solutions Automated and IoT-enabled warehouse management, robotics, and inventory solutions sold to enterprise customers and deployed inside Logisteed-operated distribution centers.
- Corporate and Personal Moving Services Office, factory, and household relocation services, including IT-asset relocation, secure destruction, and international moves, sold to Japanese corporates, government/medical/educational institutions, and individual consumers.
- Logistics Engineering and Consulting Logistics center design, process consulting, and supply chain re-engineering services for enterprise customers building or restructuring distribution operations.
Quantifiable outcome
- Near-miss (ヒヤリハット) incident rate reduced by 94% after SSCV-Safety implementation
- +5 more outcomes
Companies that use Logisteed
Customer profileNamed customers9 records
Segments6 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
Logisteed technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Integration2 records
AI capability11 records
Feature7 records
Logisteed partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
17 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- 宇徳 (Utoc)coreJoint operation of self-propelled multi-axle trailers for heavy cargo transport. Partnership for social infrastructure, decarbonization, and new energy projects. Mutual sharing of 'Super Carrier' (Utoc) and 'Multi-Carrier' (Logisteed) trailers including operators, for efficient operations in power plant, substation, and bridge projects.
- LOGISTEED Solutions Asia-Pacific Sdn. Bhd.coreNewly established subsidiary in Selangor, Malaysia (January 2024) as APAC hub for logistics IT solutions. Provides offshore development for global logistics IT projects, rapid response to regional logistics IT needs, and integrated 3PL operations with IT and sales.
- 大和ハウス工業 (Daiwa House) / YRP Ubiquitous Networking Laboratory / フレームワークス (Frameworks) / 羽田みらい開発coreCo-organization of Smart Logistics Open Data Challenge 2023. Competition using SSCV-Safety real operational data (driver vitals, dashcam footage) to crowdsource innovative applications addressing 2024 logistics problem. Top prize 2 million yen.
- ジオテクノロジーズ (Geo Technologies) — スグロジcoreIntegration of Geo Technologies' 'Suguroji' navigation and fleet management platform with SSCV-Smart. Provides truck-appropriate navigation, pickup/delivery destination profiles, and fleet location tracking integrated into SSCV-Smart for driver and manager efficiency.
- ロジスティードソリューションズ (Logisteed Solutions)coreGroup subsidiary for logistics IT solutions. Operates ONEsLOGI/WMS (warehouse management) and ONEsLOGI/LMS (integrated logistics management) systems. Featured at exhibitions like 国際物流総合展 and Kansai Logistics Expo.
- Van den Bos & van Daalen Materieel B.V. (BosDaalen)coreAcquisition of 100% equity stake in Dutch cold chain transport company. Founded 2021 from merger of CARGOBOSS and Van Daalen Transport, serving Netherlands-Germany-Switzerland-Northern France routes with daily cold chain transport of produce and floriculture. Entry into European cold chain consolidated transport market.
- フルバック (Fullback) — JICONAXcoreIntegration of JICONAX cloud labor management system with SSCV-Safety. JICONAX connects time cards and digital tachographs to automatically manage work hours and compliance with improved labor standards, integrated with SSCV-Safety for combined safety and labor compliance.
- 日本FCFFFボックスダビー協会 (NPO NSBD)minorSponsorship of Gravity Car Race / Soap Box Derby world championships. Supporting Japanese youth participation in the AASBD world championship with 'LOGISTEED Nippon-gou' entry. Supports youth 'challenge spirit' and 'healthy heart' development.
- 杏林堂書店 (Kyorindo Pharmacy)corePilot customer for SCDOS coordinated inventory control service. Kyorindo operates 96 super drugstores in Shizuoka Prefecture with 82 combined drugstore-pharmacy and 13 pharmacy-specialist stores. Pilot confirmed 25 hours/month labor savings and 6-15% inventory reduction, leading to commercial launch.
- 近鉄エクスプレス (KWE / Kintetsu Express)coreJoint venture company Project Cargo Japan renamed Logisteed KWE. 51% Logisteed / 49% KWE. Established July 2011 based on business partnership. Expanded to various industry 3PL cases leveraging synergies from both companies.
- SOMPO Japan (損保ジャパン) / SOMPO Risk Management (SOMPOリスク)corePartnership to address logistics industry 2024 problem. SOMPO provides SSCV service menu as part of auto accident prevention and transport safety management, uses insurance sales network for service deployment. SOMPO Risk Management provides introduction proposals, safety education tools, and safety management consulting.
- 日立ライフ (Hitachi Life)coreAcquisition of new company inheriting Hitachi Life's distribution service business. Aims for integrated packaging-transport operations at Hitachi Group factories in Ibaraki Prefecture, achieving cost reduction and service level improvement.
- KDDIcoreJoint research on logistics optimization using 5G technology. Exploring next-generation high-speed communication and image recognition for 'safety and security,' 'streamlining,' and 'efficiency' in logistics environments.
- パレネット (Pallet Net)coreAcquisition of 70% stake in Pallet Net from Hitachi Automotive Systems. Plastic pallet rental company expanded to 85% group ownership. Part of strategic portfolio restructuring and new growth opportunity.
- GROUNDcoreCo-development of next-generation logistics for mid-market and SME EC operators. GROUND provides LogiTech expertise for shared EC Platform Center in Kasukabe, Saitama. Collaboration on automation and robotics integration in shared fulfillment operations.
- 大日本印刷 (DNP) / 東芝テック (Toshiba Tec)coreRFID/IC tag-based next-generation logistics service development. DNP provides RFID tags and data utilization, Toshiba Tec provides information sharing systems and hardware, Logisteed provides logistics operations and center management. Aims for labor savings, waste reduction, and demand forecasting.
- 理化学研究所 (RIKEN) / 関西福祉科学大学 / 日立製作所 / 日立キャピタルオートリースcoreJoint research on fatigue science-based accident risk prediction for truck driving management. RIKEN provides fatigue mechanism analysis, Kansai University of Welfare Science provides driver fatigue measurement, Hitachi provides AI analytics, Logisteed provides operational data and service commercialization.
Scale indicators11 records
Recent moves8 records
Expansion highlights7 records
Logisteed competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- DSV A/S (DSV Panalpina): Global freight forwarding and logistics company with similar 3PL/air & sea forwarding model and aggressive M&A growth strategy. Directly comparable in customer profile and international forwarding capabilities.
- Yamato Holdings: Japanese door-to-door parcel and B2B logistics leader (TA-Q-BIN). Competes with Logisteed in domestic 3PL, EC fulfillment, and reverse logistics; broader consumer-facing brand but smaller in global forwarding.
- Nippon Express Holdings: Japan's largest logistics company with global forwarding, 3PL, and warehousing. Direct competitor in Japan for automotive, electronics, and pharmaceutical logistics; comparable in 3PL/services focus but materially larger in scale.
- SG Holdings (Sagawa Express): Japanese parcel delivery and logistics major with parcel, B2B logistics, and international forwarding. Historically a cross-shareholding partner of Logisteed; directly competes in Japan domestic distribution and EC fulfillment.
- DHL Supply Chain (Deutsche Post DHL): Global contract logistics and supply chain management leader. Overlaps with Logisteed in automotive, life sciences, and consumer 3PL; has a much larger global network footprint but similar enterprise B2B customers.
- Kuehne+Nagel International: Global freight forwarding and contract logistics leader (sea, air, road, contract logistics). Comparable in scale, global network, and integrated 3PL offering; operates with similar enterprise-focused B2B sales motion.
Direct peers
- CEVA Logistics: Global 3PL and contract logistics provider majority-owned by CMA CGM. Highly comparable in automotive, consumer, and industrial logistics segments; competes head-to-head in Asia-Pacific contract logistics.
- Kintetsu World Express (KWE): Japanese-origin global forwarding and logistics company. Currently a 49% JV partner in Logisteed KWE for project cargo; comparable in international air/ocean forwarding and 3PL services, especially for electronics and high-tech.
- Yusen Logistics: Japanese-origin global logistics company (Nippon Yusen subsidiary) offering international forwarding, contract logistics, and automotive logistics. Most direct head-to-head competitor for Japanese automotive parts and electronics 3PL.
Others
- Hitachi Transport System (predecessor entity): Logisteed is the 2023 rebrand of Hitachi Transport System, so this is the same entity operating under a new identity and KKR ownership. Included for historical comparability — mature Japanese 3PL pioneer with global footprint.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat6 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
Logisteed social profiles
Digital presenceLogisteed compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance2 records
Logisteed financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
Logisteed leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles1 record
Logisteed subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries9 records
Logisteed funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds1 record
Investors1 record
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Logisteed M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
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Frequently asked questions about Logisteed
What does Logisteed do?
Logisteed is a Japanese comprehensive logistics company providing end-to-end supply chain services including third-party logistics (3PL) contract warehousing, domestic and international freight forwarding, heavy cargo and special transport, corporate/personal moving, customs brokerage, and engineering solutions. Its products are bundled with proprietary digital platforms — SSCV for fleet and transport optimization, SCDOS for end-to-end supply chain visibility, and Smart Warehouse solutions — sold to enterprise customers seeking integrated physical and digital logistics.
Is Logisteed a public or private company?
Logisteed is a private company. It is classified as private equity controlled and is currently operating.
When was Logisteed founded?
Logisteed was founded in 2023. It employs 5,001 to 10,000 people.
Where is Logisteed based?
Logisteed is headquartered in Koto, Japan, in the Asia region.
How does Logisteed make money?
Five revenue lines are on record. 3PL (Third-Party Logistics) is the primary driver. The others are heavy Cargo Transport & Engineering (重量機工・移転), forwarding (フォワーディング), digital Logistics Solutions (デジタル・ロジスティクス・ソリューション) and packaging Solutions (包装ソリューション).
Who are Logisteed's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are DSV A/S (DSV Panalpina), Yamato Holdings, Nippon Express Holdings, SG Holdings (Sagawa Express), DHL Supply Chain (Deutsche Post DHL) and Kuehne+Nagel International. Direct peers are CEVA Logistics, Kintetsu World Express (KWE) and Yusen Logistics. Hitachi Transport System (predecessor entity) is listed as an others.
Does Logisteed have an API?
No public API is recorded for Logisteed.
What industry is Logisteed in?
Logisteed's product category is Third-Party Logistics and Supply Chain Services. Its primary akta.pro industry code is TLAIADAD, Order Management, Pick/Pack & SLA Execution (Cartonization/Wave Picking), with a secondary code of TLAIAGAD, Kitting, Bundling & Promotional Co-Packing (Gift Sets, Multipacks, Subscription Kits). Its NAICS code is 488510 and its SIC code is 4731.