Hosei

What Hosei does

Hosei Ryutsu Co., Ltd. (芳誠流通株式会社) is a privately held Japanese fresh-produce logistics company founded in 1979 and headquartered in Ota, Tokyo. The company specializes exclusively in temperature-controlled transportation of vegetables and fruits from central wholesale markets — primarily Ota Market, where it maintains an on-site sales office — to supermarket chains, regional logistics distribution centers, and other wholesale markets across the Greater Tokyo metropolitan area (Tokyo, Saitama, Kanagawa prefectures). It is part of the HR Group alongside affiliated entities including 株式会社北都流通, and is led by President and Representative Director Gokan Hiroshi (後閑 洋) and Chairman Sato Shoichi (佐藤正一会長).

The company operates an entirely owned, all-refrigerated/frozen fleet of 198 vehicles spanning 2-ton through 10-ton configurations, supported by 275 full-time employees as of June 2026. Its network includes a headquarters, four regional sales offices (Ota, Johoku/Koshigaya, Machida, Yorii), and two depots/garages (Edogawa, Sagamihara), with the Sagamihara facility opened in January 2026 to expand Kanagawa coverage. The company is ranked in the top tier among Japanese trucking firms for both fleet size and employee count per 2022 Japan Trucking Association data.

Hosei generates revenue through individually negotiated B2B transportation contracts with large supermarket chains and wholesale market operators, charging transaction-based fees for recurring produce haulage. The business operates 24/7 to accommodate volume fluctuations and emphasizes reliability, freshness preservation, and capacity flexibility. All sales offices hold G Mark safety certification under the Japan Trucking Association's evaluation system, and the company is certified under the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare's 働きやすい職場認証制度 workplace program. Distribution is conducted via a direct sales force targeting enterprise retail customers, with no public pricing and no disclosed revenue figures.

Name

Hosei

Legal name

芳誠流通株式会社

Website

https://hr-hosei.co.jp

Company type

Private

Founded year

1979

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Hosei Ryutsu Co., Ltd. (芳誠流通株式会社) is a Tokyo-based fresh produce logistics company operating a fully refrigerated fleet of 198 vehicles serving large supermarket chains and wholesale markets across the Greater Tokyo metropolitan area.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Cold Chain Produce Logistics

NAICS

Refrigerated Warehousing and Storage (49312)

akta.pro primary industry

Chilled / Fresh Transport (Refrigerated) (TLADAHAG)

akta.pro secondary industry

Temperature-Controlled Distribution Centers (DCs) (AFAOAFAE)

Keywords

• Refrigerated produce transportation
• Fresh produce logistics
• Cold chain trucking
• Wholesale market delivery
• Vegetable fruit distribution

Headquarters

HQ city

Tokyo

HQ country

Japan

HQ region

Asia

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. 青果物流配送サービス (Produce Logistics and Delivery Services): 芳誠流通 provides dedicated logistics services transporting fresh produce from central wholesale markets to supermarkets and distribution centers across the Tokyo metropolitan area. Revenue is generated through recurring transportation fees charged to corporate customers (primarily large supermarket chains), supplemented by vehicle allowances, qualifications allowances, and tenure-based increments. The company operates 24/7 to accommodate volume fluctuations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Hosei Ryutsu Kabushiki Kaisha (芳誠流通株式会社) provides refrigerated and frozen trucking services dedicated to transporting fresh produce (vegetables and fruits) from central wholesale markets — primarily the Ota Market — to supermarket stores, distribution centers, and other markets across the Greater Tokyo metropolitan area. All 198 owned vehicles are refrigerated/frozen trucks, enabling temperature-controlled delivery that preserves produce freshness from market to retail endpoint. The company operates 24/7 to accommodate volume fluctuations from large national and regional supermarket chain customers.

Product overview

芳誠流通株式会社 (Hosei) operates as a fresh produce (青果) logistics and delivery company established in 1979, serving the Tokyo metropolitan area. The company provides trucking and distribution services transporting vegetables and fruits from markets (such as Oda Market) to supermarkets, distribution centers, and other markets. Their service portfolio consists of a single core offering—refrigerated/frozen produce transportation—rather than a platform with modular products. All 198 owned vehicles are refrigerated/freezer trucks to maintain produce freshness during transport.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Refrigerated/Frozen Fresh Produce Transportation (青果物流通サービス) Temperature-controlled trucking services that transport fresh fruits and vegetables from central wholesale markets (primarily the Ota Market) to supermarket stores, distribution centers, and other markets across the Greater Tokyo metropolitan area. The service uses all 198 company-owned refrigerated/frozen trucks (sized from 2t to 10t plus extended-ton configurations) and operates 24/7 to handle volume fluctuations. Targeted at large national and regional supermarket chains, central wholesale markets, and logistics distribution centers.

Quantifiable outcome

• 1st-year drivers can earn approximately 4,000,000 JPY annually including allowances and overtime

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered minor, core and supporting.

• 株式会社シーアールイー (CRE)minorGTM or Marketing Partner · 10 December 2025CRE operates logistics warehouses including 'Logi Square'. 芳誠流通 participated as a case study company in CRE's online seminar 'CRE Forum' on December 10, 2025, presenting its DX (digital transformation) journey and optimization practices.
• 株式会社北都流通coreOthersSubsidiary company within the HR Group corporate structure, part of the same business group as 芳誠流通株式会社.
• 芳商物流株式会社supportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner trucking/logistics company supporting 芳誠流通's operations in the Greater Tokyo produce distribution network.
• 東名運輸株式会社supportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCooperative partner trucking company in the HR Group logistics network.
• 有限会社五晃商運minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCooperative partner logistics company.
• 有限会社ビートルminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCooperative partner logistics company.
• 全日本トラック協会 (Japan Trucking Association)supportingOthersIndustry body for trucking companies in Japan. All of 芳誠流通's offices have received G Mark certification through this association.
• 東京運送協同組合supportingOthersTokyo-based trucking industry cooperative of which 芳誠流通 is a member.
• 旭青果物商業協同組合supportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerProduce industry commercial cooperative connected to the Asahi fresh produce market, supporting 芳誠流通's core business operations.
• 大田市場輸送連合会coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTransportation federation operating within the Ota Central Wholesale Market, a core partner for 芳誠流通's primary pickup operations from the Ota Market.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• 鴻池運輸 (Konoike Transport): Mid-cap Japanese logistics company with a dedicated food logistics segment providing temperature-controlled distribution and transportation to food manufacturers, retailers, and food service operators. Comparable in food cold-chain capabilities and customer overlap.
• 丸和運輸機関 (Maruwa Unyu Kikan): Specialized temperature-controlled food logistics company operating a national network of refrigerated distribution centers and transportation. Directly comparable to Hosei in refrigerated produce/food transportation for supermarket and food service customers.
• 朝日ロジスティクス (Asahi Logistics): Food and temperature-controlled logistics company providing refrigerated/frozen warehousing, transportation, and distribution to retail, food service, and food manufacturer customers. Directly comparable in cold-chain service offering and customer base.
• キユーソー流通システム (Kyuso Ryutsu System): Japan-based temperature-controlled food logistics specialist with refrigerated warehousing, distribution, and transportation services. Closely comparable to Hosei in serving supermarket and food service customers with cold-chain solutions, and a direct competitor in fresh produce distribution.
• C&Fロジホールディングス (C&F Logistics Holdings): Food logistics specialist group offering refrigerated warehousing, distribution processing, and transportation to supermarket, convenience store, and food service customers. Highly comparable business model to Hosei's refrigerated produce logistics focus.
• ニチレイロジグループ (Nichirei Logistics Group): Subsidiary of Nichirei, one of Japan's largest cold-chain logistics operators with nationwide refrigerated warehousing and transportation. Directly comparable to Hosei in temperature-controlled food logistics serving retail and food service customers.

Broad incumbents

• 日本梱包運輸倉庫 (Nippon Konpo Unyu Soko): Diversified Japanese logistics group providing warehousing, transportation, and moving services nationally. Comparable in food/cold-chain logistics capabilities but operates much more broadly than Hosei's produce-focused Tokyo business.
• 鈴与 (Suzuyo): Diversified Japanese logistics conglomerate offering domestic and international transportation, warehousing, and supply chain services, with food/cold-chain capabilities. Comparable in food logistics and temperature-controlled transportation but operates at much larger scale and broader geography than Hosei.
• センコーグループホールディングス (Senko Group Holdings): Large Japanese logistics conglomerate with distribution, warehousing, and international forwarding businesses, including a food logistics segment. Comparable in offering refrigerated transportation and warehousing but at vastly greater scale and with broader end-market exposure.
• 澁澤倉庫 (Shibusawa Warehouse): Established Tokyo-based warehousing and logistics company with food/cold-chain and real estate segments. Comparable in serving produce and food customers in the Tokyo metropolitan area, though broader and more diversified than Hosei.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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