What Logisteed Co. does

Logisteed Co., formerly Hitachi Transport System, is a Japan-headquartered global logistics provider operating across 30 countries and regions through 1,019 logistics locations totaling 9.74 million square meters, with approximately 56,240 employees. Founded in 1950 and rebranded in October 2024, the company delivers third-party logistics (3PL), heavy machinery and relocation services, and freight forwarding, with sector specializations in pharmaceuticals, automotive, consumer goods, and apparel.

The company's technology stack centers on a set of proprietary digital platforms: SSCV (Smart/Safety/Vehicle driving management with patented accident-risk AI), SCDOS (data-driven operations platform), AutonMate (autonomous mobile robot platform with swarm control), RCS (Robot Control System), EcoLogiPortal (logistics visualization), and Recovice (used forklift marketplace). These platforms integrate WMS, telematics, fleet safety, and warehouse robotics into an in-house offering developed at the Akita R&D Center.

Logisteed generates revenue primarily through enterprise B2B contracts with multinational manufacturers, retailers, and pharmaceutical companies, with multi-year operating arrangements that embed its technology stack into client supply chains. An asset-light partnership with KKR (announced February 2024) shifts ownership of 33 logistics centers while retaining operating control, redirecting capital toward higher-margin services and proprietary technology development.

Name

Logisteed Co.

Legal name

Logisteed Co., Ltd. (ロジスティード株式会社)

Website

https://logisteed.com

Company type

Public

Founded year

1950

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Logisteed Co. is a global third-party logistics provider operating across 30 countries with 1,019 logistics sites and 9.74 million square meters of warehouse space, serving multinational clients in pharmaceuticals, automotive, and consumer goods through proprietary digital platforms including SSCV, AutonMate, and RCS.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Third-Party Logistics Services

NAICS

General Warehousing and Storage (493110), Freight Transportation Arrangement (488510), Freight Transportation Arrangement (4885), Packaging and Labeling Services (56191)

SIC

Arrangement Of Transportation Of Freight & Cargo (4731), Trucking & Courier Services (No Air) (4210), Trucking (No Local) (4213)

akta.pro primary industry

Value-Added Logistics (Kitting, Labeling, Postponement, Light Assembly) (TLAIAAAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Supplier/Inbound Logistics Management (Vendor Management, In-Plant Logistics) (TLAIABAK), Cross-Border & Trade Compliance Management (Customs, Duty, Documentation) (TLAIABAD), E-commerce & Fulfillment Warehousing (Dedicated/Shared) (TLAIACAJ), Lithium Batteries & Energy Storage DG Logistics (UN38.3, Class 9) (TLAIAJAG), End-of-Life (EOL) Take-Back & Producer Responsibility (EPR/WEEE) Programs (TLAIAHAE), Contract Packing for Food & Beverage (Co-Manufacturing Adjacent, Portioning, Case Packing) (TLAIAGAH)

Keywords

• Third-party logistics
• Freight forwarding services
• Heavy machinery transport
• Pharmaceutical cold chain
• Supply chain management

Headquarters

HQ city

Tokyo

HQ country

Japan

HQ region

Asia

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. 3PL (Third-Party Logistics): Core revenue driver providing comprehensive logistics outsourcing services across procurement, production, and sales logistics. Includes warehousing, transportation, distribution, and inventory management under long-term contracts.
2. Heavy Cargo / Engineering & Relocation: Specialized transport and installation of power plants, transportation infrastructure (railway vehicles, monorail), industrial plants, and mechanical equipment. Includes international project cargo such as ITER superconducting toroidal field coils.
3. Freight Forwarding: International air, sea, and cross-border trucking services. Includes multimodal transport, aviation forwarding, maritime forwarding, and cross-border Mexico-Canada trucking. Revenue from freight rates and handling fees.
4. Solutions & Consulting: DX consulting for logistics centers, packaging solutions (including LIB-CON for lithium batteries), IT/ICT solutions (kitting, LCM, data erasure), reverse logistics, and hazardous materials solutions. Professional services revenue.
5. Digital Logistics Solutions (SSCV, SCDOS): SaaS-like digital platform services for transport safety management, operations support, and vehicle management. Subscriptions for SSCV-Safety, SSCV-Smart, and SSCV-Vehicle solutions.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Logisteed Co. is a global third-party logistics (3PL) provider offering end-to-end supply chain solutions including contract logistics, distribution center operations, heavy machinery and plant transportation/relocation, and international freight forwarding. Its services are supported by proprietary digital platforms (SSCV, SCDOS, RCS, AutonMate, EcoLogiPortal) that provide shipment visibility, autonomous warehouse orchestration, and CO2 emissions tracking. The company serves industries including automotive, manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, retail/apparel, and energy/infrastructure across 30 countries.

Product overview

Logisteed Co. offers a broad logistics services portfolio built around three core pillars: 3PL (third-party logistics), heavy machinery & relocation, and forwarding. Overlaying these is a suite of digital/smart logistics solutions anchored by the SSCV (Smart & Safety Connected Vehicle) transport digital platform, which comprises three integrated modules — SSCV-Safety (AI-powered safety driving management), SSCV-Smart (transport business operations support), and SSCV-Vehicle (fleet management). Supporting the 3PL core are proprietary technology products including SCDOS (supply chain optimization and simulation service), EcoLogiPortal (CO2 emission visualization, part of SCDOS), RCS (Resource Control System, a patented automated logistics center control system), AutonMate (self-developed autonomous mobile collaborative robot), Recovice (individual item traceability), and Smart Warehouse (e-commerce fulfillment). Additional specialized services include packaging solutions, ICT equipment solutions, venous/reverse logistics, hazardous goods handling, logistics center DX consulting, and WMS products (ONEsLOGI/WMS and ONEsLOGI/LMS) developed by subsidiary Logisteed Solutions. The company operates globally across 30 countries/regions with 1,019 locations, serving as a comprehensive logistics partner.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• SSCV (Smart & Safety Connected Vehicle): Digital transportation platform comprising SSCV-Smart (transport business support), SSCV-Safety (safety driving management), and SSCV-Vehicle (vehicle management) solutions
• SCDOS (Supply Chain Design & Optimization Services)
• AutonMate
• EcoLogiPortal
• RCS (Resource Control System)
• ONEsLOGI
• LIB-CON
• Recovice (レコビス)
• Smart Warehouse (EC Platform Center)

Products and services

• Third-Party Logistics (3PL) Contract Logistics End-to-end contract logistics, distribution center operations, and supply chain management services for industrial, automotive, retail and apparel clients across 30 countries.
• Heavy Machinery Transport and Plant Relocation Specialized transportation, installation, and relocation services for heavy machinery, industrial equipment, and complete plant facilities, serving manufacturing, energy, and infrastructure clients.
• International Freight Forwarding Cross-border freight forwarding services including air, ocean, and multimodal transport with coordination via the proprietary RCS (Relay Control System) platform, supported by half-shareholding network across Asia.
• CEIV Pharma Cold-Chain Logistics CEIV Pharma-certified temperature-controlled logistics for pharmaceutical and life sciences products, providing validated cold-chain transport with real-time condition monitoring and regulatory compliance.
• AutonMate Autonomous Logistics Solutions AutonMate is Logisteed's proprietary autonomous logistics offering coordinating autonomous mobile robots for warehouse and distribution center operations, enabling automation of material handling.

Quantifiable outcome

• CO2 emissions reduced by 387.2 t/year through new Kansai logistics center shared with Seijo Ishii (75 transport runs/month and 62 distribution runs/month eliminated)
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

AI capability8 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• SOMPO Risk Management Co., Ltd. (SOMPOリスクマネジメント)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 September 2024Three-way partnership with Sompo Japan and SOMPO Risk Management to deliver AI dashcam video analysis combined with safety driving education content. SSCV-Safety's AI dashcam detects 8 types of near-miss events (unstoppable stops, speeding, distance violations, impacts, sudden braking, sharp steering, collision alerts, distracted driving), generating automated risk reports that trigger targeted safety education content delivery to drivers via SOMPO Risk's platform.
• Sumitomo Rubber Industries, Ltd. (住友ゴム工業)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 July 2024Joint pilot to improve truck uptime through tire air pressure and temperature monitoring. Sumitomo Rubber's tire air pressure/temperature management service with TPMS sensors installed on Logisteed trucks, monitoring tire conditions in real-time and alerting drivers and fleet managers to anomalies including slow punctures. Data collected over one year to validate reduced inspection time, improved fuel efficiency, extended tire life, and detection of slow punctures.
• Studio SPOBY (大阪府・スタジオスポビー)minorGTM or Marketing Partner · 14 April 2024Participation in Decarbonization Ekiden 365 project with Osaka Prefecture and Studio SPOBY. Employees use SPOBY eco-life app to track decarbonization actions (walking, reusable bottles, remote work, stair use) contributing to Osaka-Kansai Expo 2025 Green Challenge. Aims to reduce 1,000 tons of CO2 across participating companies.
• Economy, Trade and Industry Ministry / Japan Health ConferenceminorOthers · 28 March 2024Health Management Good Operation Certified (2024). Program recognizing companies addressing regional health challenges and promoting employee health. Certification covers Logisteed and four group subsidiaries for two consecutive years.
• KKR (Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co. L.P.) — via KJR Management (KJRマネジメント)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 15 February 2024Asset-light strategy partnership. Logisteed transferring ownership of 33 domestic logistics centers (32 under contract as of announcement date) to an industrial fund managed by KJR Management (KKR Group). Enables Logisteed to shift to asset-light business model and redirect capital to DX, technology, and talent investment. Strategic step toward relisting as a global logistics company.
• CyberFreight International Holdings B.V. (Netherlands)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 29 September 2022Dutch pharmaceutical logistics company acquired in September 2022 bringing specialized pharmaceutical logistics expertise to Logisteed's global network. Strengthened CEIV Pharma certification strategy and pharmaceutical logistics capabilities across Europe and internationally.
• Daiwa House Industry Co., Ltd. (大和ハウス工業)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 16 September 2021Multi-year joint demonstration project (FY2021–FY2024, ¥3.3B total budget) for AI/IOT-based logistics efficiency. Partners: Daiwa House, Aeon Global SCM, Kao, and Toyota Industries. Focused on autonomous forklift automation, swap-body vehicles, depalletizing robots, and AGVs at logistics facilities. Achieved 50%+ reduction in driver waiting time, 34.5% reduction in delivery business hours, and 6% reduction in CO2 emissions.
• Aeon Global SCM Co., Ltd. (イオングロobalSCM)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 16 September 2021Partner in the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry AI/IoT logistics efficiency demonstration project alongside Daiwa House, Kao, and Toyota Industries. Contributed logistics facility and expertise for autonomous forklift and truck operation coordination demonstrations.
• Kao Corporation (花王)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 16 September 2021Partner in the MEITY AI/IoT logistics efficiency project. Contributed to supply chain-wide efficiency demonstrations including autonomous forklift deployment and inter-company data connectivity at logistics facilities.
• Toyota Industries Corporation (株式会社豊田自動織機)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 16 September 2021Partner in the MEITY demonstration project contributing industrial vehicle expertise for autonomous forklift development and integration into supply chain operations.
• DAHER Group (France)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 March 2019Three-party contract (with QST) for ITER nuclear fusion project transport. Logisteed handled Japan-France ocean transport of 9 superconducting toroidal field coils (18m × 10m × 5m, 500 tons each) while DAHER managed French import customs and domestic transport to ITER site. Successfully completed all deliveries.
• SG Holdings Co., Ltd. / Sagawa Express Co., Ltd. (SGホールディングス・佐川急便)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 30 March 2016Strategic capital and business alliance formed March 2016. Joint initiatives include: Kashiwa-Nashi area logistics center co-utilization (Ministry certified under revised Logistics Efficiency Comprehensive Act, 57% CO2 reduction), cross-border Thailand-Vietnam trucking, Smart Import China-Japan apparel supply chain, and various co-development projects.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Nippon Express Holdings: Japan's largest logistics company with global freight forwarding, warehousing, and moving services. Direct domestic Japanese competitor and global 3PL peer, with overlapping pharmaceutical, automotive, and electronics customer bases.
• Kintetsu World Express (KWE): Japanese-headquartered global freight forwarder and logistics provider, now part of Apollo Global. Direct peer in air/ocean forwarding, contract logistics, and Asian supply chain services for electronics and apparel.
• DHL Supply Chain (Deutsche Post DHL Group): World's largest contract logistics provider with warehousing, transport, and value-added services. Direct competitor for enterprise 3PL contracts across automotive, pharmaceutical, and consumer goods, including Asia-Pacific operations.
• DSV A/S: Global transport and logistics company with strong freight forwarding and contract logistics business. Direct peer competing for multinational 3PL accounts and cross-border forwarding, particularly in Europe and Asia.
• Kuehne+Nagel International AG: Global top-3 freight forwarder and contract logistics provider with road, contract, sea, and air logistics services. Direct peer in 3PL/contract logistics and freight forwarding at a global scale, competing with Logisteed for multinational contracts.
• Expeditors International of Washington: Global logistics company focused on international freight forwarding and supply chain solutions. Direct peer in air/ocean forwarding and customs/trade compliance, particularly for Asian-origin supply chains.
• C.H. Robinson Worldwide: Global freight forwarder and third-party logistics provider with strong North American presence. Direct peer in freight forwarding, supply chain optimization, and managed services for multinational clients.
• Hitachi Transport System (legacy/LG) - Kintetsu World Express: Closest Japanese domestic peer in freight forwarding and contract logistics, with comparable pharmaceutical logistics capabilities. Direct competitor for Japanese manufacturer contracts and global forwarding services.
• Sankyu Inc. Japan-headquartered logistics and heavy machinery transport/logistics company. Direct competitor in heavy cargo transport, plant relocation, and industrial logistics, with comparable Mitsubishi Heavy Industries-style engineered logistics portfolio.
• Yusen Logistics Co., Ltd. Japanese-headquartered global logistics company providing contract logistics, freight forwarding, and supply chain solutions. Direct peer in 3PL, automotive, and consumer goods logistics across Asia, Europe, and Americas.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/LOGISTEED_LTD
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UChfA_IsMeJpFIGl1OQq_1Kg
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/logisteed

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries13 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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