TB Logistics

What TB Logistics does

TB Logistics Corporation (ＴＢロジスティクス株式会社) is a Japanese transportation and logistics company headquartered in Toyota City, Aichi Prefecture. Founded in 1995 and operating with 501-1,000 employees, the company was formed through the merger of Toyota Boshoku's logistics subsidiary TB Logistics Service and Juroku Transport (寿陸運), making it a wholly-owned subsidiary of Toyota Boshoku within the Toyota Group keiretsu. The company serves primarily the Automotive Manufacturing Industry, providing just-in-time parts transportation to Toyota Boshoku Group facilities and other automotive manufacturers, and operates a captive vehicle maintenance function for its own fleet.

The company delivers an integrated four-category service portfolio: (1) Domestic Transportation covering short-, medium-, and long-distance trucking of automotive parts and seats; (2) Overseas Logistics for import/export operations and overseas business support; (3) Logistics Processing including warehousing, packaging, sorting, assembly, and customs clearance; and (4) Car Services for automotive maintenance, inspection, and repair. Its operational footprint consists of nine facilities across Toyota City — a primary logistics center, multiple operations support offices, driver dispatch locations, and the Yoshihara Education Center — purpose-built to serve the Tokai region's manufacturing density. The company holds ISO14001 environmental management certification and Green Management Certification from the Transport Ecology Mobility Foundation, and has received the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism Minister's Award for CO2 reduction efforts.

TB Logistics generates revenue through B2B service contracts with automotive manufacturers, primarily on transactional fee and professional services models tied to parts movement volumes, warehousing activity, and fleet maintenance. Its go-to-market is direct enterprise field sales targeting Toyota Boshoku Group companies and other automotive OEMs. Pricing is volume-driven rather than subscription-based, though salary and compensation scales for operations staff (starting ¥186,550/month, with annual bonus of 4.6 months in 2024) and driver staff (starting ¥239,550/month, 4.0-month bonus) reflect a mature cost structure typical of Japanese keiretsu suppliers. Recent strategic activity includes a new logistics center under construction in 2026 and a presidential succession in April 2026 with Tsutsui Shigemitsu (筒井重光) assuming the role of President and Representative Director.

Name

TB Logistics

Legal name

TB Logistics Corporation (ＴＢロジスティクス株式会社)

Website

https://tb-logistics.co.jp

Company type

Private

Founded year

1995

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

TB Logistics Corporation (ＴＢロジスティクス株式会社) is a Toyota Boshoku Group subsidiary providing domestic trucking, overseas logistics, parts processing, and vehicle maintenance services primarily to the Toyota automotive manufacturing supply chain across the Tokai region of Japan.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Toyota

HQ country

Japan

HQ region

Asia

Offices9 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Domestic Trucking and Transportation: Automotive parts transportation services including short-distance, medium-distance, and long-distance trucking operations. Services include transportation of interior parts and seats to automotive manufacturer factories.
2. Logistics Processing Services: Warehousing, packaging, and inventory management services for automotive parts including import/export customs handling and domestic stock management.
3. Vehicle Maintenance Services: Automotive repair and maintenance services for company vehicles including passenger cars, large trucks, and forklifts.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

TB Logistics is a comprehensive logistics company providing four core service categories: (1) Domestic Transportation — short-, medium-, and long-distance trucking of automotive parts and components within Japan; (2) Overseas Logistics — import/export operations and overseas business operations support; (3) Logistics Processing — warehousing, packaging, sorting, assembly, and inventory management for automotive parts; and (4) Car Services — vehicle maintenance, inspection, and repair for passenger cars, large trucks, and forklifts. The company primarily serves the automotive manufacturing sector and operates as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Toyota Boshoku.

Product overview

TB Logistics is a comprehensive logistics company that offers an integrated portfolio of logistics services. The company provides four core service categories: (1) Domestic Transportation for shipments within Japan, (2) Overseas Logistics for international import/export operations, (3) Logistics Processing for value-added services such as packaging and assembly, and (4) Car Services for vehicle maintenance and repair. As a subsidiary of Toyota Boshoku, the company leverages the Toyota Group's operational excellence and quality standards.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Domestic Transportation (国内輸送) Domestic transportation services for automotive parts and other cargo within Japan, including short-distance, medium-distance, and long-distance trucking operations. Transports interior parts and seats to automotive manufacturer factories and is targeted at automotive manufacturing clients.
• Overseas Logistics (海外物流) International logistics services including import and export operations and overseas business operations support, with customs clearance for imported components handled as part of the offering. Targeted at automotive manufacturers with cross-border supply chains.
• Logistics Processing (物流加工) Value-added logistics processing services including packaging, sorting, assembly, warehousing, and inventory management for automotive parts. Includes domestic stock management and import/export customs handling. Targeted at automotive parts manufacturers.
• Car Services (カーサービス) Vehicle-related services including automotive maintenance, inspection, and repair for passenger cars, large trucks, and forklifts. Supports in-house fleet maintenance for the company's own vehicles and serves fleet operators needing preventive maintenance and regulatory compliance support.

Quantifiable outcome

• Multiple championships in Aichi Truck Association eco-driving competitions across large and medium vehicle categories
• +2 more outcomes

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Toyota Boshoku Corporation (トヨタ紡織株式会社)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTB Logistics is a logistics subsidiary formed from the merger of Toyota Boshoku's TB Logistics Service and Juri Transport. The company continues as a core member of the Toyota Boshoku Group, providing comprehensive logistics services to support automotive manufacturing operations. Toyota Boshoku provides training programs, certifications, and corporate support.
• Toyohashi SDGs Partners (とよたSDGsパートナー)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTB Logistics is registered as a Toyohashi SDG Partners participant, contributing to regional sustainability initiatives under SDG Goal 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production). The company participates in community environmental activities and shares best practices.
• Traffic Ecology Mobility Foundation (交通エコロジー・モビリティ財団)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFoundation providing Green Management Certification for environmentally conscious transportation operators. TB Logistics has received multiple eco-drive awards through this foundation's programs.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Yusen Logistics: Yusen Logistics is a global Japanese-origin 3PL with strong automotive contract logistics and forwarding operations, providing trucking, warehousing, and parts logistics similar to TB Logistics but with broader international reach.
• LOGISTEED (formerly Hitachi Transport System): LOGISTEED is a large Japanese 3PL with contract logistics, trucking, and supply chain solutions for automotive and manufacturing clients, comparable in service scope to TB Logistics but operating at national/international scale.
• Nippon Express Holdings: Nippon Express is Japan's largest logistics company with global operations across trucking, forwarding, and warehousing. It overlaps with TB Logistics' services but at vastly greater scale across many industries beyond automotive.
• CEVA Logistics: CEVA Logistics is a global 3PL with significant automotive contract logistics operations including parts transportation, warehousing, and value-added services—comparable in service mix to TB Logistics but serving global OEMs rather than a single captive parent.
• Kintetsu World Express: Kintetsu World Express is a Japanese-headquartered global freight forwarder and contract logistics provider with automotive industry expertise, comparable to TB Logistics' overseas logistics and forwarding capabilities but at much larger scale.

Direct peers

• Sankyu Inc. Sankyu is a Japanese logistics and warehousing specialist with strong automotive and manufacturing industry exposure, providing trucking, distribution, and contract logistics services closely aligned with TB Logistics' automotive parts transport model.
• Seino Holdings: Seino Holdings is a major Japanese trucking and logistics group operating domestic trucking, distribution, and freight services for manufacturers—closely aligned with TB Logistics' domestic automotive parts transportation business model.
• SENKO Group Holdings: SENKO is a major Japanese contract logistics provider with truck transportation, warehousing, and international logistics operations, directly comparable to TB Logistics' domestic trucking, logistics processing, and overseas services serving Japanese manufacturers.
• Kamigumi Co., Ltd. Kamigumi is a Japanese logistics provider with trucking, warehousing, and distribution services for manufacturers, including automotive clients. Comparable in size and service portfolio to TB Logistics' domestic and processing operations.
• Maruwa Unyu Soko: Maruwa Unyu Soko is a mid-sized Japanese contract logistics provider focused on automotive parts and manufacturing supply chains, offering trucking, warehousing, and processing services directly comparable to TB Logistics.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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