Nichirei Logistics

Name

Nichirei Logistics

Legal name

株式会社ニチレイロジグループ本社 (Nichirei Logistics Group Inc.)

Website

https://nichirei-logi.co.jp

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Cold Chain Logistics

NAICS

Refrigerated Warehousing and Storage (493120), Refrigerated Warehousing and Storage (49312), Other Warehousing and Storage (493190), Transportation and Warehousing (48-49)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Food & Beverage Cold Chain Logistics (Fresh, Chilled, Frozen) (TLAIAIAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Cold Chain Fulfillment & Pick-Pack (E-grocery/D2C) (TLALABAL), Frozen Goods Transport (Deep-Frozen) (TLADAHAF), Chilled / Fresh Transport (Refrigerated) (TLADAHAG)

Keywords

• Cold chain logistics
• Temperature-controlled warehousing
• Frozen food distribution
• Third-party logistics
• Cold storage services

Headquarters

HQ city

Tokyo

HQ country

Japan

HQ region

Asia

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Cold Storage Services: Temperature-controlled warehouse storage services providing approximately 6 million cubic meters of cold storage capacity across Japan and overseas operations
2. Transportation and Delivery Services: Temperature-controlled transportation services operating approximately 8,000 delivery trucks daily, connecting producers to retailers across Japan and internationally
3. Third-Party Logistics (3PL): Customized logistics solutions and supply chain management services for enterprise clients
4. Engineering Services: Cold storage facility engineering, maintenance, and facility management services

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Nichirei Logistics Group operates Japan's largest temperature-controlled logistics network, providing approximately 6 million cubic meters of cold storage capacity across roughly 150 distribution centers and approximately 8,000 daily delivery vehicles in Japan and overseas. The company offers integrated cold chain services including cold storage warehousing, refrigerated transportation, third-party logistics (3PL), retail temperature-controlled distribution, cold storage facility engineering, and international logistics operations spanning approximately 60 countries.

Product overview

Nichirei Logistics Group operates as a comprehensive temperature-controlled logistics provider offering an integrated platform of seven core service lines: Storage (cold storage warehousing), Transportation (cold chain delivery), Retail TC (customized retail logistics), 3PL (third-party logistics solutions), Engineering (cold storage facility engineering), Overseas Business (international logistics), and Information Systems (IT infrastructure). The portfolio includes proprietary technology products: Lixxi (warehouse management system) powering eLixxi (cloud logistics management service for shippers), SULS (next-generation transportation system), and NL+LiNk (TC base transfer service). The group operates approximately 70 distribution centers in Japan with 6.0 million cubic meters of storage capacity, handles approximately 8,000 daily truck operations, and serves about 5,000 corporate clients annually across approximately 60 countries internationally.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• eLixxi (イーリクシー): Logistics management cloud service for real-time logistics information management, inventory search, and shipment tracking.
• SULS
• NL+LiNk

Products and services

• Cold Storage Services (保管事業) Temperature-controlled warehousing services with approximately 6.0 million cubic meters of storage capacity across approximately 70 distribution centers nationwide in Japan, handling frozen, chilled, and fresh products for food producers, manufacturers, and distributors.
• Transportation Services (輸配送事業) Cold chain transportation services including trunk line logistics, regional delivery, and last-mile delivery with approximately 8,000 daily truck operations, covering about 60 countries internationally.
• Retail TC Services (リテール事業) Customized temperature-controlled logistics services for retail stores, operating approximately 30 dedicated centers serving convenience stores, supermarkets, and restaurants 24/7.
• 3PL Services (3PL事業) Third-party logistics solutions with 'visible logistics solutions' combining investigation and analysis capabilities with execution to achieve optimal logistics for customers outsourcing their cold chain operations.
• Engineering Services (エンジニアリング事業) Cold storage facility engineering, maintenance, and optimization services supporting Japan's largest group of temperature-controlled facilities with specialized expertise in low-temperature environments.
• Overseas Business (海外事業)

Quantifiable outcome

• Approximately 6 million cubic meters of temperature-controlled warehouse capacity
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability4 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• SEAOS Inc.coreTechnology or Integration · 15 June 2026SEAOS delivered TUGBOT2 autonomous mobile robot to Nichirei Group's logistics hub at Kawasaki Fuzz Co-Distribution Center. The robot features autonomous driving technology and automated coupling/decoupling capabilities for transporting perishable goods, integrated with SEAOS's proprietary control software Logiler Move to address temperature management requirements in food logistics.
• NEXT Logistics Japan Co., Ltd.coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 23 March 2021Joint development of 'frozen version double-connected truck' for simultaneous transportation of frozen and ambient goods. NLJ operates relay bases where Nichirei's dedicated frozen trailers are connected with other companies' cargo for trunk route transportation between Kanto and Kansai regions, addressing driver shortage and environmental concerns.
• SCG Nichirei Logistics Co., Ltd.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint venture company (49% Nichirei stake) operating cold chain logistics in Thailand. Expanded with new logistics center in Navanakorn and second phase expansion, offering integrated storage, customs clearance, and transportation services.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Yusen Logistics: Yusen Logistics operates temperature-controlled warehousing and distribution across Japan and globally with a focus on air/ocean forwarding plus contract logistics. It is a key Japanese competitor with similar mid-to-large enterprise customer base.
• Senko Group Holdings: Senko is a major Japanese logistics group with significant food/cold chain logistics operations including warehousing, distribution, and delivery for retail and food manufacturers. It directly competes in Japan's domestic cold chain market.
• Kintetsu World Express: Kintetsu World Express (now Apollo Global Management-owned) provides global forwarding, contract logistics, and cold chain services. Its Japanese temperature-controlled logistics directly competes with Nichirei's domestic business.
• Americold: Americold is the second-largest global cold storage operator, providing temperature-controlled warehousing and transportation across North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and South America. It directly competes with Nichirei in international cold storage markets.
• Lineage Logistics: Lineage is the world's largest temperature-controlled warehouse operator with a global network of cold storage facilities. It is the most direct international peer given its scale and focus on food cold storage, transport, and 3PL services mirroring Nichirei's model.

Broad incumbents

• DHL Supply Chain: DHL Supply Chain operates global temperature-controlled warehousing and distribution for food, beverage, and pharmaceutical clients. It is a broad incumbent that competes with Nichirei in international cold chain and life sciences logistics.
• Nippon Express Holdings: Nippon Express is Japan's largest general logistics provider offering cold chain capabilities within a wider portfolio of freight forwarding, warehousing, and supply chain services. It overlaps with Nichirei on cold chain but serves broader logistics needs.
• Kuehne+Nagel: Kuehne+Nagel is a top-three global logistics provider with strong cold chain contract logistics and pharma/healthcare capabilities across Europe, Americas, and APAC. It competes in international cold chain markets where Nichirei is expanding.

Others

• Marubeni: Marubeni is a Japanese trading conglomerate with logistics and cold chain investments through Marubeni Logistics and Gavilon. Comparable as a strategic owner of food/cold chain infrastructure though broader in commodity trading; not a direct operator competitor.

Regional players

• United States Cold Storage: USCS is a leading North American temperature-controlled warehousing and transportation provider serving food manufacturers and retailers. Comparable operating model, but geographically focused on US rather than competing in APAC where Nichirei operates.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat7 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries28 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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