Honda Logistics North America

What Honda Logistics North America does

Honda Logistics North America, Inc. (HLNA) is a privately-held automotive logistics provider operating as the North American division of Honda Logistics, Inc. (Japan). Founded approximately in 1987, HLNA delivers just-in-time (JIT) parts delivery, sub-assembly, warehousing, transportation, kitting, packaging, and consolidation services to automotive manufacturers — primarily Honda and its OEM/supply-chain partners — across seven U.S. states (Ohio, Tennessee, California, South Carolina, Indiana, Alabama, Kentucky) and Ontario, Canada. The company operates through nine wholly-owned subsidiary entities (including Komyo Logistics, Midwest Express, South East Express, One World Logistics, New South Express, and One Solution Logistics), with a regional headquarters in East Liberty, Ohio and a workforce of 6,000+ associates.

HLNA's core offering is the orchestration of timing-critical parts flow into OEM assembly lines, supported by sub-assembly operations that pre-build related parts into kits or sub-units prior to final assembly. Operating systems and methodologies align with the Honda production system, including Kaizen (continuous improvement), PDCA (Plan-Do-Check-Act), and 5S (Sort-Set-Shine-Standardize-Sustain) practices. Distribution is delivered through dedicated subsidiary operations co-located with customer manufacturing facilities, and go-to-market is a direct enterprise B2B motion under multi-year contractual service agreements. Revenue mechanics operate on a transactional/contract fee basis, with pricing not publicly disclosed. Customer concentration is anchored to Honda, with additional OEM and supplier-partner volumes referenced in the company's materials but not itemized.

Name

Honda Logistics North America

Legal name

Honda Logistics North America, Inc.

Website

https://hlna.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1987

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

5,001–10,000 employees

Short description

Honda Logistics North America provides just-in-time logistics, sub-assembly, warehousing, transportation, kitting, and packaging services to Honda and other automotive manufacturers across the U.S. and Canada. Operating through nine subsidiaries with 6,000+ associates, it supports manufacturing continuity via Kaizen-driven continuous improvement.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Automotive Logistics Services

NAICS

Specialized Freight Trucking (4842)

SIC

Trucking & Courier Services (No Air) (4210), Arrangement Of Transportation Of Freight & Cargo (4731)

akta.pro primary industry

Automotive & Mobility (OEM, Tier Suppliers, Aftermarket) (TLAIALAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Automotive & Industrial Parts Transload (TLALAFAE)

Keywords

• Just-in-time logistics
• Automotive logistics services
• Sub-assembly support
• Warehousing and transportation
• Parts consolidation

Headquarters

HQ city

East Liberty

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Logistics and Warehousing Services: B2B logistics services provided to automotive manufacturers, including just-in-time delivery, warehousing, transportation, and sub-assembly support. Revenue generated through contractual service agreements with automotive OEM partners.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Honda Logistics North America is a B2B logistics provider that delivers just-in-time parts delivery, warehousing, transportation, kitting, packaging, consolidation, and sub-assembly services to automotive OEMs, primarily Honda and its manufacturing partners. The company coordinates the precise timing of parts flow into assembly lines and assembles smaller units of related parts to streamline downstream full-assembly operations across multiple U.S. states and Ontario, Canada.

Product overview

Honda Logistics North America (HLNA) operates as a unified platform offering just-in-time logistics and sub-assembly support for automotive manufacturing. The portfolio includes the core HLNA brand plus six incorporated subsidiaries: Komyo Logistics (Ohio, Tennessee, California), Midwest Express (Ohio), South East Express (South Carolina), One World Logistics (Ohio, Alabama, Indiana, Kentucky, Canada), New South Express (Alabama), and One Solution Logistics (Indiana). Together, these entities provide comprehensive logistics, warehousing, transportation, consolidation, kitting, packaging, and sub-assembly services across North America.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Honda Logistics North America (HLNA) The umbrella logistics brand serving as the primary just-in-time logistics provider and sub-assembly source for automotive manufacturing, supporting Honda and other partners across North America.
• Just-in-Time Logistics Core logistics service ensuring a seamless, efficient manufacturing process by delivering automotive parts exactly when needed to keep customer assembly lines running.
• Sub-Assembly Support Expert assembly of smaller units of related parts to ensure a smoother, more efficient full-assembly process at the customer's automotive manufacturing line.
• Komyo Logistics HLNA subsidiary providing logistics services with operational locations in Troy, Ohio; Loudon, Tennessee; and Chino, California.
• Midwest Express, Inc. HLNA subsidiary offering consolidation, transportation, logistics, warehousing, kitting, packaging, sub-assembly, and related services from East Liberty, Ohio.
• South East Express HLNA subsidiary providing transportation and warehousing services from Timmonsville, South Carolina.
• One World Logistics HLNA subsidiary providing transportation and logistics services across Ohio, Alabama, Indiana, Kentucky, and Ontario, Canada.
• New South Express HLNA subsidiary providing logistics and warehousing services from Lincoln, Alabama.
• One Solution Logistics HLNA subsidiary providing logistics and consolidation services from Greensburg, Indiana.

Named customers1 record

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Honda LogisticscoreOthersParent company headquartered in Japan. HLNA is a division of Honda Logistics, Inc. Honda Logistics oversees global logistics operations including the North American subsidiary network.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves3 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• DHL Supply Chain: DHL Supply Chain operates large-scale automotive contract logistics for OEMs and tier suppliers globally, offering JIT inbound logistics, sub-assembly, and sequencing services that directly overlap with HLNA's core offerings.
• Yusen Logistics: Yusen Logistics, part of the NYK Group, is a Japan-headquartered 3PL with deep automotive contract logistics exposure in North America serving Japanese OEMs — a near-perfect structural and customer-base parallel to HLNA.
• Nippon Express: Nippon Express provides automotive parts logistics, warehousing, and sub-assembly services in North America, particularly to Japanese OEMs, making it a directly comparable peer with similar customer profile.
• Penske Logistics: Penske Logistics operates dedicated automotive JIT inbound, sequencing, and sub-assembly programs for OEMs and tier suppliers across North America, directly competing for the same contract logistics engagements.
• Ryder System: Ryder's Dedicated Transportation Solutions and Supply Chain Solutions divisions serve automotive OEMs with JIT parts delivery, sequencing, and assembly support — overlapping directly with HLNA's service portfolio.
• CEVA Logistics: CEVA Logistics operates automotive contract logistics programs globally, including parts consolidation, warehousing, and JIT delivery for OEMs and tier suppliers — comparable in scope and customer type.
• Kintetsu World Express: Kintetsu World Express (now part of Apex Group) is a Japanese-origin 3PL with automotive contract logistics operations in North America serving Japanese OEMs, structurally analogous to HLNA.

Broad incumbents

• UPS Supply Chain Solutions: UPS SCS provides contract logistics including automotive warehousing, JIT, and assembly as part of a broader global logistics portfolio — overlapping capabilities but not specialized like HLNA.
• GXO Logistics: GXO Logistics (spun from XPO) operates contract warehousing and automotive logistics at scale across North America, with broader portfolio exposure but overlapping automotive JIT and assembly services.
• FedEx Logistics: FedEx Logistics offers freight forwarding and supply chain solutions including automotive logistics as part of a broad portfolio; comparable in automotive JIT and parts consolidation but not specialized.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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