Chukyo Land Transport

What Chukyo Land Transport does

Chukyo Land Transport (中京陸運株式会社) is a privately held Japanese logistics company founded in 1953 and headquartered in Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture. It operates a diversified logistics platform spanning transportation (dry van, tanker, trailer, sea container, and industrial waste collection), warehousing and distribution processing, third-party logistics (3PL), warehouse and real estate leasing, and vehicle maintenance. The company serves manufacturers, retailers, chemical and fuel distributors, import/export traders moving cargo through Nagoya Port, and waste producers across the Chubu region with extended reach into Kanto and Hokuriku, supported by five owned logistics centers and a 15+ partner warehouse network. It claims the largest vehicle fleet at Nagoya Port for sea container transport and has invested in infrastructure including a dedicated liquid-chemical tank terminal with ship berthing at Yonogochi.

The company's technology layer centers on LogiNebula (ロジネビュラ), a proprietary cloud-based suite covering warehouse management (WMS), transportation management (TMS), GPS fleet operations (GPSNebula), and EDI integration, co-developed with Necopa and also offered as SaaS to external enterprise clients. Revenue is generated through multi-year negotiated B2B contracts across transportation fees, warehousing and 3PL managed services, SaaS subscriptions, vehicle maintenance services, and warehouse/real estate leasing; pricing is not publicly disclosed and varies by scope and volume. Sales are conducted via a direct enterprise field motion targeting corporate logistics buyers, with marketing supported by participation in industry exhibitions (International Logistics Expo, Kansai Logistics Show) and regional business media. Operations are organized through 12+ branches across Nagoya, Yatomi, Toyama, Iiyama, and Noda, with a wholly owned subsidiary Nagoya Rikuso (名古屋陸送) and group affiliate Chukyo Clinical handling healthcare for staff.

Governance and ownership remain within the founding structure with no parent company, external investors, or public listing indicated. The company is led by President and CEO Takami Masahiko (鷹見正彦), and has accumulated a substantial safety, workplace, and ESG award portfolio including consecutive Health Management Excellence certifications (2020–2025), Superior Safety Business G-Mark for 10+ years, and Aichi SDGs registration.

Name

Chukyo Land Transport

Legal name

中京陸運株式会社

Website

https://chukyorikuun.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1953

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Chukyo Land Transport is a privately held Japanese logistics company founded in 1953 in Nagoya, providing transportation, warehousing, 3PL, and proprietary cloud logistics software (LogiNebula) to manufacturers, chemical distributors, and import/export clients across the Chubu, Kanto, and Hokuriku regions.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Logistics Services

NAICS

General Freight Trucking, Long-Distance (48412), Specialized Freight Trucking (4842), Freight Transportation Arrangement (488510)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Intermodal Drayage Coordination & Port/Rail Ramp Transfers (TLACAEAH)

Keywords

• Freight transportation services
• Third-party logistics
• Warehouse management systems
• Fleet management software
• Industrial waste collection

Headquarters

HQ city

Nagoya

HQ country

Japan

HQ region

Asia

Offices13 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Transportation Services: Core transportation revenue from trucking services including dry van, tank, trailer, and specialized transport. Services include trunk line transport, long-distance delivery, local delivery, LTL consolidation, and liquid transport.
2. Warehouse Services: Storage, handling, packaging, and distribution processing services. Includes inventory management and logistics processing for various cargo types.
3. 3PL (Third-Party Logistics): Comprehensive logistics outsourcing services handling transportation, storage, distribution processing, information management, returns processing, and logistics network design for clients.
4. Logistics System Services: Cloud-based logistics management systems (LogiNebula, GPSNebula, TMS) provided as SaaS to external companies for warehouse, transportation, and fleet management.
5. Warehouse/Real Estate Leasing: Warehouse facilities and real estate rental services providing storage space, handling, and integrated transport services.
6. Vehicle Maintenance Services: Vehicle inspection, maintenance, and repair services for company vehicles and external customers. Includes vehicle inspection certification.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Chukyo Land Transport provides comprehensive logistics services spanning truck transportation (general cargo and chemical liquid tankers), sea container transport, warehousing with distribution processing, 3PL operations, and industrial/liquid waste collection. The company complements its physical logistics with proprietary cloud-based logistics management software (LogiNebula) and GPS-based fleet tracking (GPSNebula), as well as supporting services including vehicle maintenance, real estate leasing, and personnel dispatch.

Product overview

Chukyo Land Transport operates as a comprehensive logistics provider offering both logistics services and proprietary technology products. Their core product offering includes the LogiNebula cloud-based logistics management platform, which consists of three main integrated modules: WMS (warehouse management), TMS (transportation management), and fleet management. The platform is complemented by GPSNebula for real-time vehicle tracking and an EDI system for data exchange. They also provide a smartphone-based fleet management app for drivers. All systems work together to enable end-to-end logistics visibility and operational efficiency for their customers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• LogiNebula（ロジネビュラ）: クラウド型倉庫管理システム・輸配送管理システム・運行管理システムを提供する総合物流管理システム
• GPSNebula
• LogiNebula for TMS

Products and services

• Truck Transportation Services Door-to-door domestic freight transportation services using general cargo trucks and a diverse fleet, serving manufacturers, retailers, and trading companies with bulk and palletized shipments across Japan.
• Chemical Liquid Tanker Transport Specialized tanker transport service for liquid chemicals and industrial liquids, available to chemical manufacturers and industrial customers requiring compliant handling and transport.
• Sea Container Transport Container drayage and inland freight movement handling sea containers between ports, inland container yards, and customer warehouses for trading and import/export customers.
• Warehousing and Distribution Processing Storage, inventory management, and value-added distribution processing (sortation, labeling, packing) services provided to manufacturers and retailers requiring dedicated warehouse capacity.
• 3PL (Third-Party Logistics) Services End-to-end third-party logistics services integrating transportation, warehousing, and distribution for customers outsourcing their supply chain execution.
• Industrial and Liquid Waste Collection Compliant collection and transport of industrial and liquid waste for manufacturers and chemical companies needing regulated disposal logistics.
• LogiNebula (Cloud Logistics Management System) Proprietary cloud-based SaaS platform providing logistics management, shipment tracking, and operational visibility for shippers and logistics partners.
• GPSNebula (GPS Fleet Tracking System) GPS-based real-time fleet tracking and driver management system developed by the company, providing vehicle location, dispatch control, and operational reporting.
• Vehicle Maintenance Services In-house vehicle inspection, repair, and maintenance workshop services supporting the company's fleet operations and asset reliability.
• Real Estate (Warehouse/Logistics Facility) Leasing Leasing of warehouse and logistics real estate owned by the company, generating rental income from logistics facilities.
• Personnel Dispatch Services Dispatch of logistics and warehouse personnel to customer sites, providing flexible workforce augmentation tied to the company's logistics operations.

Quantifiable outcome

• Zero accidents achieved in client delivery operations (recognized by Oji Logistics)
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered supporting and core.

• Airweave (エアウィーヴ)supportingStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 October 2024Joint development of bed mattresses for truck interiors. Airweave mattresses installed in company vehicles to improve driver sleep quality, comfort, and working environment as part of health management initiatives.
• Alphaplanning (株式会社アルファプランニング)supportingOthers · 1 March 2023Operates satellite office WAKUSPE Mie for disabled employment. Company utilizes this facility to employ disabled staff as part of diversity and workstyle reform initiatives.
• Necopa (ネプラ株式会社)coreTechnology or Integration · 1 February 2023Joint development partner for cloud-based transportation management system LogiNebula. Collaboration to create logistics technology solutions for efficient shipment management and data integration.
• Chukyo Clinical (中京クリニカル)coreOthers · 1 January 2016Group company providing medical services including health checkups, complete medical examinations (Ningen Dock), and AED training. Supports company health management and employee wellness programs.
• Nagoya Rikusou (名古屋陸送)coreOthersGroup company handling logistics operations including Centrair airport operations and Tobushima branch. Solar power systems installed at group facilities contributing to environmental initiatives.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Senko Group Holdings: Comprehensive Japanese logistics provider covering transportation, warehousing, international freight forwarding, and chemical logistics. Directly comparable in service breadth (transport + warehousing + 3PL) and chemical-tank operations.
• Seino Holdings: Japanese regional trucking and logistics group with strong Chubu/Central Japan roots and a comparable mix of general freight, contract logistics, and information services. Closely comparable to Chukyo in scope of operations and Chubu-region depth.
• Maruzen Showa Unyu: Mid-sized Japanese logistics company offering trucking, warehousing, and 3PL services. Comparable scale and diversified service profile to Chukyo Land Transport.
• Nishi-Nippon Railroad (Nishitetsu Group, Logistics Division): Diversified Japanese group with general freight trucking and warehousing operations comparable to Chukyo's core transport business, particularly in general cargo and logistics center operations.
• LOGISTEED (Hitachi Transport System): Major Japanese 3PL and contract logistics provider with strong automotive/chemicals customer base and proprietary logistics technology offerings — highly comparable in customer verticals (chemicals, manufacturing) and 3PL-plus-software model.
• Konoike Transport: Japanese 3PL provider with focus on warehousing, distribution processing, and logistics technology — directly comparable in offering a 3PL-plus-systems combination for manufacturing and retail clients.
• Sankyu Inc. Large Japanese 3PL and logistics operator offering warehousing, distribution processing, and logistics system services. Comparable to Chukyo across the warehousing + 3PL + IT services combination.

Broad incumbents

• Nippon Express Holdings: Japan's largest logistics company offering domestic and international freight, warehousing, and forwarding. Overlaps with Chukyo's truck transport and warehousing services but operates at vastly larger national/global scale.
• Kintetsu Express (formerly Kintetsu World Express): National and international logistics provider with airfreight forwarding and contract logistics arms. Broader and larger than Chukyo, but overlaps on domestic forwarding and 3PL services.
• Mitsubishi Logistics: Japanese logistics and real estate company with significant warehousing, distribution, and real estate leasing. Overlaps with Chukyo's warehousing and real estate leasing service lines at a larger scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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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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