Fujitrans

What Fujitrans does

Fujitrans Corporation (株式会社フジトランス コーポレーション) is a Japanese integrated logistics company headquartered in Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture. Originally founded in 1952 as Fujiki Kaiun and renamed in 2012, the company operates across six core service lines: port terminal operations, domestic logistics, international logistics, heavy cargo transport, warehousing and packaging, and customs brokerage. The company's underlying technology centers on an owned fleet of Ro/Ro (Roll-on/Roll-off) vessels — including Fugakumaru, Atsuta Maru, Fujiki, Izumi Maru, and Yushomaru — that allow trucks and trailers to drive directly onto ships via ramps, eliminating cargo transfer and reducing handling time. It also operates container freight stations, container yards, specialized flat-rack and platform containers for heavy cargo, and integrates with Japan's NACCS automated customs clearance system. In April 2026, Fujitrans commissioned near-zero emission RTG equipment at its container yard as part of its sustainability program.

Fujitrans generates revenue through transaction-fee-based logistics services priced primarily via quote-based contracts, with limited public pricing (a unit-priced domestic automobile transport estimator with 77 yen compensation fee per 100,000 yen of vehicle value is the only disclosed pricing model). The go-to-market is enterprise field sales targeting large manufacturers, automotive companies, and heavy industry clients, complemented by self-serve online inquiry forms and a global website launched in 2021. Customer segmentation is vertical-driven, serving manufacturing (auto parts, home appliances, newsprint, agricultural products), the automotive industry (new/used vehicles, motorcycles, construction/agricultural machinery), and heavy industry/plant engineering (factory equipment, oversized cargo, including specialized items like rocket components). The company operates from approximately 20 office locations including headquarters in Nagoya, regional branches across Japan (Tokyo, Tomakomai, Sendai, Kawasaki, Toyohashi, Sakaide, Tamashima, Kagoshima, Okinawa, Hachinohe, Chiba), and overseas subsidiaries in Myanmar (Yangon, 2013), Thailand (Rayong, 2014), Indonesia (Jakarta, 2016), Philippines (2014), Vietnam (Ho Chi Minh City, 2017), United States (Dallas, 2015), and India (2026).

Name

Fujitrans

Legal name

株式会社フジトランス コーポレーション

Website

https://fujitrans.co.jp

Company type

Private

Founded year

1952

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Fujitrans Corporation is a Japanese integrated logistics company providing port terminal operations, domestic and international freight forwarding, RORO coastal shipping, heavy cargo transport, warehousing, and customs brokerage services to manufacturing, automotive, and heavy industry clients across Japan and overseas.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Logistics Services

NAICS

Coastal and Great Lakes Freight Transportation (483113), Port and Harbor Operations (488310), Marine Cargo Handling (488320)

SIC

Water Transportation (4400), Arrangement Of Transportation Of Freight & Cargo (4731), Deep Sea Foreign Transportation Of Freight (4412)

akta.pro primary industry

Finished Vehicle Inland Waterway/Short-Sea RoRo Transport (TLADAJAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Ro-Ro Terminal Operations (Berth, Yard & Vessel Loading/Discharge) (TLAHACAA), Chartering & Heavy-Lift Vessel / Barge / RoRo Solutions (TLACAIAJ), Automotive Storage & Yard Management (Compound Operations, Inventory Control) (TLAHACAC), International Vehicle Shipping & Export (RoRo/Container) (HSAKAFAJ), Finished Vehicle Ocean RoRo & Deep-Sea Vehicle Carriers (TLADAJAC)

Keywords

• Coastal shipping services
• Port terminal operations
• RORO vessel transport
• Heavy cargo logistics
• Customs brokerage services

Headquarters

HQ city

Minato

HQ country

Japan

HQ region

Asia

Offices20 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Port Terminal Operations (港湾荷役): Container handling, cargo loading/unloading at port terminals, yard storage and management at company-operated container yards.
2. Domestic Logistics (国内物流): Domestic freight transport services including general cargo, vehicle transport via coastal RORO ships, truck transport, and inland waterway shipping.
3. International Logistics (国際物流): Import/export freight forwarding, international shipping coordination, air cargo transport, and overseas logistics network operations.
4. Heavy Cargo Transport (長大貨物輸送): Oversized and overweight cargo handling using specialized equipment including flat-rack and platform containers, engineering machinery and factory equipment transport.
5. Warehousing and Packaging (保管・梱包): Storage, packaging, consolidation services at company warehouses including facilities in Thailand (20,000 sqm, 35,000 sqm), Indonesia (35,000 sqm), and Japan.
6. Customs Brokerage (通関業): Licensed customs clearance services at Nagoya, Tokyo and other branches, enabling streamlined import/export procedures for customers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Fujitrans provides integrated logistics services centered on five core business lines: port terminal operations (cargo handling, container yard management), domestic logistics (truck, RORO coastal shipping, inland waterway), international logistics (import/export freight forwarding, air cargo, overseas coordination), heavy cargo transport (oversized/overweight equipment using flat-rack containers), and warehousing/packing (CFS consolidation, storage at facilities in Japan and ASEAN). The company owns a fleet of RORO vessels, operates container yards, and holds licensed customs brokerage credentials.

Product overview

Fujitrans Corporation is a comprehensive logistics company headquartered in Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture, offering an integrated suite of logistics services. The portfolio includes five core service lines: Terminal Operations (港湾荷役), Domestic Logistics (国内物流), International Logistics (国際物流), Heavy Cargo Transport (長大貨物輸送), and Warehousing/Packing (保管・梱包). The company specializes in RORO (Roll-on/Roll-off) shipping for vehicles and operates a fleet of domestic vessels. Key digital tools include an online automobile transport estimation system. The company also provides licensed customs clearance services and CFS consolidation operations. Services span from port-to-port container shipping to full door-to-door transport including pickup and delivery.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Port Terminal Operations (港湾荷役) Port terminal operations including cargo handling, container stacking, and vessel loading/unloading services at company-operated container yards and port facilities across major Japanese ports.
• Domestic Logistics (国内物流) Comprehensive domestic logistics services including general cargo, automotive parts, home appliances, agricultural products, and newspaper rolls transportation across Japan via truck transport, coastal RORO shipping, and inland waterway.
• International Logistics (国際物流) Import/export logistics services connecting Japan with global destinations, including international freight forwarding, customs clearance, and multimodal transport coordinated through subsidiaries across Asia-Pacific and the United States.
• Heavy Cargo Transport (長大貨物輸送) Specialized transport services for oversized and heavy cargo including factory equipment, machinery, and industrial plant components using specialized flat-rack and platform containers and handling equipment.
• Warehousing and Packing (保管・梱包) Storage and packaging services for cargo, including Container Freight Station (CFS) operations for LCL consolidation and deconsolidation, with warehouse facilities in Japan, Thailand (20,000 sqm and 35,000 sqm), and Indonesia (35,000 sqm).
• Domestic Automobile Transport (国内自動車輸送) Domestic shipping service for vehicles including new cars (domestic and imported), used cars, motorcycles, and industrial vehicles via RORO ships between major Japanese ports, with optional pickup and delivery services.
• Customs Clearance Services (通関サービス) Licensed customs brokerage services enabling smoother import/export procedures. Fujitrans holds certified customs broker status from both Nagoya Customs and Tokyo Customs.
• Domestic RORO Ship Service (内航RORO船サービス) Roll-on/Roll-off shipping service for vehicles and rolling stock. The company's fleet operates on the Ro/Ro principle where vehicles are driven on and off vessels via ramps, eliminating cargo handling transfers and reducing transit time. Fleet includes Fugakumaru, Atsuta Maru, Fujiki, Izumi Maru, and Yushomaru.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Koukoku Kaiun (興國海運株式会社)minorOthers · 13 October 2017Related shipping company under the Fujitrans Group. Koukoku Kaiun operates independently and the partnership is within the corporate group structure rather than external strategic alliance.
• FT Aqua LLP (エフティアクア有限責任事業組合)minorOthersAquaculture business joint venture established in 2009 within Fujitrans Group for fish farming and seafood processing operations.
• Fujitrans Liner (株式会社フジトランス ライナー)minorOthersShipping subsidiary. Merged with Fujitrans AM in April 2013, with Fujitrans Liner as the surviving company.
• Tochigi Godo Transport (杤木合同輸送株式会社)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOutside director Moriwaki Masaru serves as Managing Director of this regional transport partner company.
• Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (三菱重工業)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerShipbuilder constructing new RORO vessels for Fujitrans fleet. Keel-laying ceremony held at Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Shimonoseki Shipyard.
• Tottori Prefecture (鳥取県)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCarbon offset partnership agreement signed in April 2011 for 'Tottori Forest Carbon Offset' program. Fujitrans purchased J-VER carbon credits from Tottori's forest.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves27 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Nippon Express Holdings: Japan's largest logistics company with global freight forwarding, moving, and warehousing operations. Overlaps with Fujitrans across essentially every service line but at significantly greater scale, network density, and global account coverage.
• Nippon Yusen (NYK Line): Japan's largest shipping group with RORO/PCTC operations and integrated logistics services. NYK's scale and vehicle logistics franchise create a competitive incumbent against which Fujitrans' smaller fleet and port operations must compete.
• Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL): Major Japanese global shipping conglomerate with car carrier division. MOL's PCTC operations compete with Fujitrans in vehicle ocean transport, while its broader logistics arm overlaps with Fujitrans' international forwarding business.

Direct peers

• UECC (United European Car Carriers): European short-sea RORO and pure car carrier operating in the Baltic, North Sea, and Atlantic. Comparable to Fujitrans' domestic coastal RORO model, particularly the Hokkaido-Tohoku short-sea vehicle transport routes.
• Kamigumi Co., Ltd. Japanese port logistics specialist and harbor transportation company. Kamigumi operates port terminal and stevedoring services for finished vehicles and containers across Japan, making it a direct peer for Fujitrans' port terminal operations and RORO vehicle logistics.
• Wallenius Wilhelmsen: Global leader in finished vehicle logistics combining deep-sea PCTC operations with inland distribution. Comparable to Fujitrans as a vehicle-focused logistics provider with both maritime and terminal-handling capabilities.
• Kintetsu World Express (now AP Moller - Maersk logistics arm): Japan-headquartered international freight forwarder with strong Asia-Pacific network. Comparable to Fujitrans' international logistics division and ASEAN subsidiary footprint, particularly in cross-border automotive and manufacturing supply chains.
• Hoegh Autoliners: Global pure car and truck carrier (PCTC) operator with deep-sea RORO vessel fleet. Comparable to Fujitrans' owned RORO vessel operations in the vehicle logistics value chain, though focused on international deep-sea routes rather than domestic coastal.
• Sankyu Inc. Japanese integrated logistics provider offering international freight forwarding, warehousing, and heavy cargo transport. Sankyu's combination of domestic logistics, international forwarding, and plant/construction cargo handling closely matches Fujitrans' integrated service portfolio.

Regional players

• NYK Logistics (Yusen Logistics): Japanese-origin global contract logistics and freight forwarding provider with strong Asia manufacturing supply chain focus. Comparable to Fujitrans' international logistics and ASEAN warehousing business, but with substantially larger global footprint.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Subsidiaries11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments1 record

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