What ANA Cargo does

ANA Cargo is the air cargo division of ANA Holdings (All Nippon Airways), providing comprehensive domestic and international air freight services from its headquarters in Minato, Tokyo. The company operates dedicated freighter aircraft (Boeing 767F, 777F) and leverages belly capacity across ANA's passenger network, covering all 48 major Japanese airports domestically and serving international destinations across Asia, North America, and Europe. Following the August 2025 full acquisition of Nippon Cargo Airlines (NCA) from NYK Line, the combined entity operates 16 dedicated freighters including NCA's 8 Boeing 747-8F aircraft and ranks 14th globally by cargo weight, making it Japan's largest combination carrier.

The technology stack centers on three proprietary web booking platforms — eSPICA for international cargo, ANA FLY CARGO! for domestic corporate shipments, and ANA My Cargo for individual shippers — supported by specialized handling capabilities. Service tiers include the PRIO priority product line (VEHICLE, LIVE ANIMALS, SENSITIVE, PHARMA) with IATA CEIV Pharma and CEIV Lithium Batteries certifications, temperature-controlled Keep Cool and ANA BOX services, and the Container Value Fare (Japan's first daytime-only flat-rate container pricing) and SoraPare air-land integrated transport partnership with Trancom.

Revenue is generated primarily through usage-based freight charges on chargeable weight, with dynamic fuel surcharges adjusted semi-monthly, terminal handling fees, container rental, and value-added services including refrigerated transport and insurance. The company sells through a hybrid model combining direct channels (airport counters, web portals, dedicated sales representatives) with a freight forwarder/agent network, serving three primary segments: corporate/business shippers (the largest), freight forwarders, and individual/personal shippers. CEO Wakiya Kenichi has driven strategic expansion into Hokkaido-Okinawa cold chain logistics, new international routes, and post-NCA integration through 2024-2026.

Name

ANA Cargo

Legal name

全日本空輸株式会社

Website

https://anacargo.jp

Company type

Private

Founded year

1952

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

ANA Cargo is the air cargo division of ANA Holdings, operating dedicated freighters and passenger belly capacity across 48 Japanese domestic airports and a global international network. It serves corporate shippers, freight forwarders, and individual customers via web booking platforms and specialized priority services including pharma, live animals, and temperature-controlled transport.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Air Cargo Services

NAICS

Scheduled Freight Air Transportation (481112), Scheduled Air Transportation (48111), Nonscheduled Air Transportation (4812), Nonscheduled Chartered Freight Air Transportation (481212)

SIC

Air Transportation, Scheduled (4512), Air Transportation, Nonscheduled (4522), Air Courier Services (4513)

akta.pro primary industry

General Cargo Air Freight Carriers (Scheduled & Charter) (TLADAAAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Belly-Cargo Operators (Passenger Airline Freight Divisions) (THABAEAE), Heavy-Lift / Outsize Air Cargo Carriers (TLADAAAF), Scheduled Air Cargo Airlines (All-Cargo Carriers) (THABAEAA)

Keywords

• Air cargo transportation
• International freight services
• Domestic cargo logistics
• Temperature-controlled shipping
• Priority express delivery

Headquarters

HQ city

Minato

HQ country

Japan

HQ region

Asia

Offices18 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Freight charges: Core revenue from air cargo transportation based on chargeable weight (whichever is higher between actual weight or volumetric weight). Rates vary by route, weight tier, and service level.
2. Fuel surcharges (燃油特別付加运费/燃油サーチャージ): Dynamic fuel surcharge adjusted semi-monthly based on Singapore kerosene prices, applied to all international cargo from Japan.
3. Terminal handling charges: Charges for terminal services at airports including cargo handling, storage, and customs facilitation.
4. Container rental and ULD charges: Revenue from leasing航空containers (ULD/LD3) and related equipment to shippers.
5. Value-added services: Premium services including temperature-controlled transport (保冷コンテナ), insurance declaration fees (従価料金), and priority handling.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels8 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

ANA Cargo provides international and domestic air cargo transportation services using dedicated freighter aircraft (Boeing 767F, 777F, and NCA's 747-8F) combined with ANA's passenger belly capacity across 48+ Japanese domestic airports and a global international network. The company operates specialized priority cargo services under the PRIO product line (vehicles, live animals, sensitive equipment, pharmaceuticals), temperature-controlled cold chain transport, and integrated door-to-door delivery combining air and ground transport via partner networks.

Product overview

ANA Cargo provides comprehensive air cargo logistics as a division of All Nippon Airways (ANA), offering both international and domestic cargo transport services. The core product portfolio includes international cargo operations via dedicated freighters and passenger aircraft belly capacity across global routes, complemented by extensive domestic coverage across 48+ Japanese airports. Key digital platforms include eSPICA (international web booking) and ANA FLY CARGO! (domestic web booking), while service tiers are organized under the PRIO priority system and CARGO+ brand. Temperature-controlled capabilities include Keep Cool service, ANA BOX with temperature loggers, and pharmaceutical-grade transport. The Container Value Fare provides daytime-limited flat-rate container pricing, while Door to Door Express integrates air transport with ground delivery partners. The 2025 acquisition of Nippon Cargo Airlines (NCA) expanded freighter capacity with Boeing 747-8F aircraft for heavy cargo routes.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• CARGO+: Cargo service brand offering integrated logistics solutions
• PRIO
• PRIO EXPRESS
• PRIO STRAIGHT
• PRIO CONNECTION
• eSPICA
• ANA FLY CARGO!
• ANA My Cargo
• Keep Cool
• ANA Cargo Door to Door Express
• コンテナバリュー運賃
• ANA BOX

Products and services

• International Cargo Services Air cargo transport using dedicated freighters and ANA international network covering routes across Asia, Americas, and Europe with handling capabilities for various cargo types including dangerous goods, live animals, and temperature-sensitive shipments.
• Domestic Cargo Services Domestic air cargo transport utilizing ANA's extensive domestic network covering 48+ airports in Japan, with services for corporate customers, individual shippers, and freight forwarders.
• PRIO Priority Services Priority cargo services including PRIO EXPRESS (time-definite delivery), PRIO VEHICLE (classic car transport), PRIO LIVE ANIMALS (live animal transport), PRIO SENSITIVE (delicate equipment such as semiconductor lithography machines), and PRIO PHARMA (pharmaceuticals with strict temperature control).
• Keep Cool Service Temperature-controlled cargo transport service for perishables using specialized cooling containers and handling procedures.
• ANA Cargo Door to Door Express Integrated door-to-door delivery service combining air cargo with ground transportation through partner logistics providers (Supercargo, Trust Express, Seloots, Logiquest, CB Cloud, Trancom, PickGo) for seamless pickup-to-delivery service.
• Container Value Fare (コンテナバリュー運賃) Daytime-limited domestic cargo fare offering flat-rate LD3 container pricing for pallet-based shipments on domestic passenger flights during off-peak hours, enabling cost-effective transport for shipments below full truck capacity.
• eSPICA Web-based booking and cargo management portal for international cargo customers, providing real-time space availability, booking confirmation, and shipment tracking for freight forwarders and corporate shippers.
• ANA FLY CARGO! Domestic cargo information system and reservation portal for booking domestic air cargo services, managing shipments, and accessing shipping documentation for business customers.
• ANA My Cargo Individual shipper booking platform allowing personal cargo shippers and sole proprietors to request cargo space for personal items and small commercial shipments without account registration.
• ANA BOX (Temperature Logger) Temperature-monitored transport service using data loggers to track and record temperature conditions during transit, providing temperature data reports post-delivery for quality assurance of cold chain shipments.
• Emergency Transport (緊急輸送) Priority emergency cargo service enabling shipment to destination within minimum 4 hours from inquiry, with integrated logistics coordination for urgent business needs and just-in-time supply chain support.
• SoraPare (空飛ぶパレット) Air-land integrated transport service combining ANA air containers with Trancom's truck matching platform for seamless door-to-door delivery, utilizing daytime belly cargo space on domestic passenger flights.

Quantifiable outcome

• Can transport ~1 million additional tons of cargo annually by utilizing daytime belly space
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers10 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

Feature6 records

Partnerships

20 partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, minor and core.

• トランコム (Trancom) - SoraPare COOLflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 20 April 2026Expansion of SoraPare service to include refrigerated transport capability ('SoraPare COOL'), addressing cold chain needs for perishables using daytime belly cargo combined with refrigerated ground transport.
• 鹿児島 / 宮崎 / 千葉県 / 秋田県 / 山形県 / 香川県 / 沖縄県minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 27 February 2026Regional governments participating in '航空貨物幹線及び地域配送網構築推進協議会' to promote modal shift from road to air for regional product distribution, addressing 2030 logistics challenges.
• 日本貨物航空 (Nippon Cargo Airlines / NCA)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 August 2025ANA Holdings acquired 100% of NCA shares from Nippon Yusen Kaisha (NYK Line) in August 2025. NCA operates 8 Boeing 747-8F freighters serving 12 international cities, providing heavy cargo and specialized transport capabilities. Combined entity becomes Japan's largest combination carrier and 14th largest cargo airline globally by weight.
• 北海道エアポート (Hokkaido Airports)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 17 July 2025Co-organizer of '全国各地から集結!! 産地直送物産展@函館空港' event showcasing regional products transported by air cargo. Partnership in its 4th year (2025).
• セcoma (Sekoma)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 7 July 2025Partnership for transporting Hokkaido dairy products (milk, yogurt, desserts) to Okinawa using DNP multi-functional insulated boxes. Achieves 2x transport volume increase compared to previous methods. Fresh products delivered to Okinawa supermarkets the next day.
• 大日本印刷 (DNP - Dai Nippon Printing)coreTechnology or Integration · 7 July 2025Provides DNP multi-functional insulated boxes with high thermal insulation and airtight structure maintaining temperature without power. Container-sized to fit standard pallets, enabling 2x transport volume. Used for Hokkaido-to-Okinawa cold chain transport.
• 野嵩商会 (Notake Shokai)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 7 July 2025Okinawa-based distributor receiving and selling Hokkaido dairy products transported by ANA Cargo. Operates Fresh Plaza Union supermarkets throughout Okinawa.
• 全国農業協同組合連合会 (JA Zenno / JA National Federation)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 30 June 2025Pilot rice transport program testing air cargo feasibility for agricultural products. Transported approximately 12 tons of government reserve rice from Saitama to Naha Airport via Haneda to verify rapid transport capability for distant regions.
• 日本産直空輸 (Japan Direct Air Transport)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 2 June 2025Partner in regional product air transport initiatives, specializing in direct-from-origin fresh produce delivery via air cargo.
• トランコム (Trancom)flagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 30 August 2024Joint service 'SoraPare' (空飛ぶパレット) combining ANA air containers with Trancom's truck matching platform for integrated door-to-door transport. Addresses 2024 logistics problem by utilizing daytime belly cargo space with coordinated ground transport. Covers 10 domestic airports including Sapporo, Haneda, Itami, Hiroshima, Matsuyama, Fukuoka, Kumamoto, Nagasaki, Kagoshima, and Naha.
• PickGominorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 30 August 2024Last-mile delivery partner for emergency transport service, providing on-demand vehicle matching for urgent cargo delivery from airport to destination.
• 株式会社ビー・エー・エス (BAS)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 30 August 2024Partner for motorcycle air transport service, offering 'BAS Sky Bike Touring' combining air and ground transport for motorcycle enthusiasts.
• 両備ホールディングス (RyoBi Holdings)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 29 July 2024Okayama-based retail group operating 13 RyoBi Store and related supermarket locations, hosting Hokkaido corn and produce fairs using ANA Cargo overnight transport.
• ANAあきんど (ANA Akindo)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 21 July 2024ANA group sales subsidiary supporting regional product marketing and distribution, coordinating Hokkaido agricultural product transport trials to central Japan.
• マルスフードショップ (Marus Food Shop)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 21 July 2024Aichi Prefecture supermarket chain receiving Hokkaido Asahikawa produce via dedicated trial transport, selling fresh items same evening at 9 store locations.
• AgriInnovationDesignminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 21 July 2024Agricultural technology company coordinating Hokkaido producers for air transport of premium produce, managing collection and quality control before airport delivery.
• Peach AviationminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 21 June 2024ANA Cargo expanded container value fare routes to include Peach-operated domestic flights, enabling LD3 container transport onANA codeshare routes to/from Okinawa.
• ナッシュ (Nosh)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 April 2024Cold chain partnership for frozen food transport from Osaka to Hokkaido and from Osaka to Okinawa. Uses refrigerated containers with temperature monitoring for consistent quality delivery. Achieves up to 2-day reduction in warehouse-to-delivery time.
• 日本航空 (Japan Airlines / JAL)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 October 2023Mutual LD3 container acceptance agreement enabling passengers whose ANA or JAL flights are cancelled to transfer to the other airline without re-stuffing containers. Applies at all domestic airports where both carriers operate cargo services.
• 全日本空輸 (ANA)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 October 2023Parent company relationship - ANA Cargo operates as the cargo subsidiary within ANA Holdings, utilizingANA's passenger and freighter aircraft fleet and network infrastructure.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves15 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• JAL Cargo: Cargo division of Japan Airlines operating belly cargo on Japanese domestic and international passenger flights plus scheduled freighter services; the only true head-to-head direct competitor on Japanese domestic lanes and overlapping Asia/US/Europe belly capacity.
• Korean Air Cargo: Korean combination carrier with dedicated 747-8F and 777F freighter fleet plus belly network across global routes; a near-direct analogue to ANA Cargo post-NCA, competing on Asia-North America and intra-Asia corridors with similar freighter/jet mix.
• Singapore Airlines Cargo: Singapore-based cargo division combining dedicated 747F freighters with passenger belly capacity across global network; comparable combination carrier business model with similar emphasis on time-sensitive and priority cargo services.
• Cathay Pacific Cargo: Hong Kong-based combination carrier providing scheduled air cargo services across Asia, Europe, and North America using dedicated freighters and passenger belly capacity - directly comparable to ANA Cargo's combination carrier positioning on trans-Pacific and intra-Asia lanes.
• China Airlines Cargo: Taiwan-based combination carrier operating dedicated freighters (777F) and belly cargo across Asia-Pacific and trans-Pacific; directly overlapping with ANA Cargo's network on key Asia-North America routes and similar cargo product mix.
• EVA Air Cargo: Taiwan-based combination carrier with 777F freighter fleet and passenger belly capacity across Asia, Americas, and Europe; comparable combination product mix competing with ANA Cargo on trans-Pacific and intra-Asia lanes.
• Cargolux: Luxembourg-based all-cargo operator specializing in 747 freighter capacity for heavy and outsize cargo; directly comparable to ANA Cargo's NCA sub-operation post-acquisition in freighter-heavy heavy-lift niche and CEIV Pharma positioning.

Broad incumbents

• FedEx Express: Global integrator with massive air express network and time-definite delivery capabilities; competes with ANA Cargo's PRIO EXPRESS, emergency transport, and door-to-door express services across international air freight markets.
• Lufthansa Cargo: Frankfurt-based global cargo airline serving as European hub with dedicated freighters and integrated road feeder services; larger incumbent competitor with broader portfolio than ANA Cargo and benchmark for global combination-carrier economics.
• Qatar Airways Cargo: Doha-based major international cargo carrier with one of the world's largest dedicated freighter fleets; competes for intercontinental air freight share and benchmarks for freighter economics relevant to ANA Cargo's post-NCA global positioning.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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