What Daiwa Logistics does

Daiwa Logistics (大和物流株式会社) is a Japan-based third-party logistics (3PL) provider and wholly-owned subsidiary of Daiwa House Industry Co., Ltd., one of Japan's largest housing and real estate conglomerates. Founded in 1959 and headquartered in Osaka, the company delivers end-to-end supply chain services spanning 3PL consulting and design, multi-modal transportation (construction-site delivery, store delivery, joint delivery, long-haul, supply logistics, industrial waste collection, and international transport), logistics center operations (warehousing, distribution processing, EC fulfillment, transfer center operations), and intralogistics outsourcing. A portfolio of related services rounds out the offering: carry-in/carry-out installation and recovery, in-house logistics, construction work, ICT equipment kitting, and document storage. Technology infrastructure consists of proprietary logistics IT systems for warehouse management, transportation management, and supply chain optimization; the company has begun layering next-generation capabilities including avatar-based customer inquiry services and autonomous truck deployment via its T2 partnership.

The company serves enterprise customers across multiple verticals. Primary segments are building materials and housing equipment, electrical equipment and machinery, and daily goods/sundries/apparel; secondary segments include food and pharmaceuticals and hazardous materials. Named enterprise customers include a mobile network infrastructure contractor (mobile network works company), Royal Home Center (home improvement retail), and Daiwa House Industry as the anchor captive buyer. Its nationwide logistics center network spans Ibaraki, Kanagawa, Kagoshima, Niigata, Nagoya Minami, and a forthcoming flagship Wako facility, with two wholly-owned group subsidiaries—DB Logi Tec (trucking, storage battery logistics, Takatsuki) and Daiwa GF Logi (apparel distribution processing, Chiyoda-ku)—deepening operational specialization.

Revenue is generated through multiple streams: subscription/recurring 3PL contracts, transaction-fee transportation services, recurring logistics center operations, and professional services for related offerings. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. Go-to-market is direct enterprise sales with service-specific inquiry forms on the company website, supported by industry event participation (e.g., Kansai Logistics Exhibition) and case-study content marketing. The company is privately held, has no public listing, and has disclosed no external funding rounds.

Name

Daiwa Logistics

Legal name

大和物流株式会社

Website

https://daiwabutsuryu.co.jp

Company type

Private

Founded year

1959

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Daiwa Logistics is a Japan-based 3PL provider and wholly-owned subsidiary of Daiwa House Industry, offering end-to-end supply chain services—transportation, warehousing, distribution processing, and EC fulfillment—across building materials, electrical equipment, consumer goods, food, and pharmaceutical verticals.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Logistics Services

NAICS

Warehousing and Storage (493), Transportation and Warehousing (48-49), Freight Transportation Arrangement (4885), Support Activities for Transportation (488), Freight Transportation Arrangement (488510), Warehousing and Storage (4931)

SIC

Public Warehousing & Storage (4220), Arrangement Of Transportation Of Freight & Cargo (4731), Trucking & Courier Services (No Air) (4210)

akta.pro primary industry

Contract Warehousing / Dedicated Warehousing (Dry) (TLALAAAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Waste, Recycling & Environmental Logistics (Asset-Based Haulage) (TLAIAMAK), Secure / High-Value Warehousing (Cage/Vault/Controlled Access) (TLAIACAG)

Keywords

• Third-party logistics
• Logistics center operations
• Transportation services
• Warehouse management
• Supply chain solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Osaka

HQ country

Japan

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. 3PL Services: Third-party logistics services including comprehensive supply chain management, analyzing and designing logistics solutions for customers' entire supply chain to support business growth
2. Transportation and Delivery Services: Transportation services including site delivery, store delivery, joint delivery, long-haul transport, supply logistics, industrial waste collection, and international transport
3. Logistics Center Operations: Warehouse storage, distribution processing, EC fulfillment center operations, transfer center operations, and intralogistics services
4. Related Services: Services including carry-in/carry-out installation and recovery, in-house logistics, construction work, ICT equipment kitting, and document storage

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Daiwa Logistics provides comprehensive third-party logistics (3PL) services in Japan, including supply chain analysis and design, transportation and delivery (site, store, joint, long-haul, and international), warehouse storage and distribution processing, EC fulfillment and transfer center operations, intra-logistics, and related services such as ICT equipment kitting and document storage. As a wholly-owned subsidiary of Daiwa House Group, it operates a nationwide logistics center network serving industries such as building materials, electrical equipment, daily goods, food, and pharmaceuticals.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• 3PL (Third-Party Logistics)
• Transportation and Delivery Services
• Logistics Center Operations
• Intra-logistics (On-site Logistics)
• Related Services (Carry-in/Carry-out, In-house Logistics, Construction, ICT Kitting, Document Storage)
• International Transport

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability1 record

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered strategic and core.

• T2strategicTechnology or Integration · 30 October 2025Daiwa Logistics partnered with T2 for autonomous truck technology. The companies conducted demonstration tests using T2's autonomous trucks for trunk transportation of housing materials. In October 2025, Daiwa Logistics announced plans to utilize T2's autonomous trucks for transportation dedicated to Daiwa House Industries.
• 大和ハウス工業 (Daiwa House Industries)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDaiwa House Industries is the parent company and primary customer. Daiwa Logistics provides comprehensive logistics services including site delivery of construction materials for Daiwa House Group housing and construction projects.
• DBロジテック株式会社 (DB Logi Tec Co., Ltd.)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGroup company specializing in freight trucking, cargo storage and packaging, and battery transport related logistics. Located in Takatsuki City, Osaka Prefecture.
• Daiwa GF Logi株式会社coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGroup company providing distribution processing (inspection, needle detection, etc.) and various logistics services for apparel and miscellaneous goods related companies. Located in Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• SBS Holdings: Japanese logistics group with contract distribution, warehousing, and last-mile delivery. Operates a multi-vertical 3PL platform serving similar customer profiles in Japan.
• Seino Holdings: Japanese trucking and logistics group offering nationwide freight transport, warehousing, and 3PL services. Directly comparable in domestic transportation and contract logistics capabilities.
• Sankyu Inc. Japanese logistics conglomerate with warehousing, transportation, and international forwarding capabilities. Provides 3PL services to similar verticals including construction materials and industrial goods.
• Fukuyama Transporting: Long-established Japanese trucking and logistics company with nationwide coverage in transportation, warehousing, and distribution. Comparable domestic mid-tier 3PL competitor.
• LOGISTEED (Hitachi Transport System): Major Japanese 3PL provider offering warehousing, distribution, and supply chain solutions across automotive, electronics, and consumer verticals. Operates a nationwide contract logistics network directly comparable to Daiwa Logistics.
• Senko Group Holdings: One of Japan's largest 3PL and logistics companies, offering warehousing, transportation, and international forwarding across multiple verticals including building materials and consumer goods. Highly comparable in service mix and end-market exposure to Daiwa Logistics.

Broad incumbents

• Nippon Express Holdings: Japan's largest logistics company with global operations spanning forwarding, warehousing, and moving services. A dominant incumbent whose contract logistics business overlaps directly with Daiwa's 3PL services.
• SG Holdings: Parent of Sagawa Express, Japan's second-largest parcel delivery company with expanding contract logistics services. A major incumbent competitor across transportation and fulfillment.
• Yamato Holdings: Parent of Yamato Transport (TA-Q-BIN parcel delivery) with growing B2B logistics and contract logistics arms. A national incumbent with broader parcel exposure but overlapping 3PL capabilities.
• Kintetsu World Express: Japan-headquartered global logistics provider offering international freight forwarding and contract logistics. Broader in international scope but overlaps on domestic 3PL services.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments1 record

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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