What Yongma Logis does

Yongma Logis is a South Korean third-party logistics company founded in 1983 and headquartered in Gimpo, operating as a subsidiary of the Dong-a Socio Group. The company specializes in pharmaceutical, healthcare, and cosmetics logistics, providing a vertically integrated stack that spans 3PL warehouse management, same-day/next-day express delivery, nationwide freight transport, international forwarding across 23+ countries, hospital logistics outsourcing (including surgical instrument sterilization and case cart delivery), and prescription document storage for pharmacies. Its core go-to-market is direct enterprise sales with custom quote-based pricing, supported by 5 regional sales offices (Seoul, Cheongju, Busan, Daegu, Honam) and dedicated delivery to 40,000+ healthcare business locations nationwide.

Yongma's technology platform is built around a hub-and-spoke network architecture featuring Bar-code Reading and Slider-shoe Auto-Sorting Machines at HUB centers, an industry-first WMS for 3PL operations, GPS-based vehicle tracking, a Smart Delivery System using Bluetooth-enabled scanners, and proprietary systems including TMS (Transport Management System), YCIS (hospital logistics integration), and Smart Dispatching for optimal vehicle allocation. The company has 250+ named enterprise clients including Dong-A Pharmaceutical, Hanmi Pharmaceutical, GSK, Johnson & Johnson Korea, Baxter, Bayer, L'Oréal Korea, and Estée Lauder, with same-day delivery completion rates of 99.8% nationwide.

The business model combines managed-services revenue from 3PL and hospital logistics (typically 1-3 year contracts with KPI/SLA management) with transaction-fee revenue from express delivery, transport, forwarding, and international express. Distribution is operated through direct enterprise sales complemented by an exclusive partnership with YGL (Yamato Global Logistics, Japan's #1 logistics firm) for Korea-Japan door-to-door express, and a channel of independent owner-drivers (지입차주) for last-mile capacity. Yongma is currently investing in the Anseong New Hub Logistics Center (39,815 sqm, target completion 2027) with AMR robots, automated sorting, and intelligent CCTV to extend its smart-logistics capability.

Name

Yongma Logis

Legal name

용마로지스주식회사

Website

https://yongmalogis.co.kr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1983

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Yongma Logis is a South Korean 3PL company founded in 1983, part of the Dong-a Socio Group. It operates 18 logistics centers and 40+ delivery centers, specializing in pharmaceutical and healthcare supply chains serving 250+ enterprise clients including major drug manufacturers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Logistics Services

NAICS

Freight Transportation Arrangement (4885), Warehousing and Storage (493), General Freight Trucking (4841), Couriers and Express Delivery Services (492110)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Healthcare Providers & Hospitals (TLAIALAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Supplier/Inbound Logistics Management (Vendor Management, In-Plant Logistics) (TLAIABAK), Dedicated Transportation / Private Fleet Outsourcing (TLAIAEAA), Managed Transportation Services (MTS) / Outsourced TMS Operations (TLAIAEAB)

Keywords

• Third-party logistics
• Pharmaceutical distribution
• Warehousing and fulfillment
• Freight forwarding
• Hospital logistics services

Headquarters

HQ city

Seongdong

HQ country

South Korea

HQ region

Asia

Offices26 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. 3PL (Third-Party Logistics): Full outsourcing of logistics operations including warehouse management, inventory control, transport, distribution, and value-added services such as repackaging and labeling. Contracts typically 1-3 years with KPI/SLA management and regular review meetings.
2. Express Delivery (택배): Same-day and next-day parcel delivery services for pharmaceutical, cosmetics, and consumer goods. B2B-focused with dedicated 2-person delivery teams, signature confirmation, and proof of delivery. Over 250 client companies.
3. Transportation (수송): Freight transport services using company-owned fleet (1-25 ton wing-body/cargo/trailer trucks) covering all national routes. Includes vehicle scheduling, routing, delivery confirmation, and post-delivery management.
4. Forwarding (포워딩): International freight forwarding covering ocean, air, bonded warehouse, and inland transport. Manages export/import documentation, customs clearance coordination, and scheduling for 40+ countries.
5. International Express (국제특송): Door-to-door express service between Korea and Japan and worldwide to 23+ countries. Leverages YGL partnership; claims 40% cost savings vs EMS with 2-day delivery to Japan.
6. Hospital Logistics (병원물류): Specialized hospital logistics including SCM hospital distribution, surgical instrument cleaning/disinfection/sterilization (CCDS/central supply outsourcing), and hospital inventory management services.
7. Prescription Storage (처방전 보관): Long-term prescription document storage service for pharmacies including collection, storage, fax transmission, and destruction. No separate pickup or fax fees.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Yongma Logis provides B2B logistics services including third-party logistics (3PL) warehouse management, nationwide parcel express delivery, freight transportation, international freight forwarding, Korea-Japan door-to-door international express (via YGL partnership), hospital logistics solutions (SCM distribution, surgical instrument sterilization/CCDS), and prescription document storage for pharmacies. The company operates a direct-operated network of 18+ logistics centers and 40+ delivery centers across South Korea, serving pharmaceutical, cosmetics, healthcare, and consumer goods manufacturers.

Product overview

Yongma Logis operates as a comprehensive logistics company offering integrated logistics solutions through a portfolio of core services and specialized modules. The core offerings include Delivery Service (specializing in pharmaceuticals with 34 direct-run centers), 3PL Service (warehouse management and supply chain solutions), Transport Service (nationwide freight), Forwarding Service (international freight), and International Express Service (Korea-Japan partnership). These are supplemented by specialized modules including Hospital How Solution (hospital logistics with SCM, CCDS, and integrated management systems), Prescription Storage Service, and the Hub & Spoke Operations system with auto-sorting technology. The company also provides the YSIP training program and is developing a new Anseong Hub Logistics Center with AMR robots scheduled for 2027 completion.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Delivery Service (택배 서비스) Same-day and next-day parcel delivery service for pharmaceutical, cosmetics, and consumer goods companies, with dedicated 2-person delivery teams, signature confirmation, and proof of delivery, serving over 250 client companies nationwide.
• 3PL Service (Third-Party Logistics) Full outsourcing of logistics operations including warehouse management, inventory control, transport, distribution, and value-added services such as repackaging and labeling for pharmaceutical, cosmetics, and consumer goods manufacturers, with contracts typically 1-3 years under KPI/SLA management.
• Transport Service (수송 서비스) Freight transport service using company-owned fleet (1-25 ton wing-body, cargo, and trailer trucks) covering all national routes, including vehicle scheduling, routing, delivery confirmation, and post-delivery management.
• Forwarding Service (포워딩 서비스) International freight forwarding covering ocean, air, bonded warehouse, and inland transport for 40+ countries, managing export/import documentation, customs clearance coordination, and scheduling with a single-point-of-contact approach.
• International Express Service (국제특송 서비스) Door-to-door express service between Korea and Japan and worldwide to 23+ countries, leveraging an exclusive partnership with Japan's YGL (Yamato Global Logistics) for Japan last-mile delivery, claiming 40% cost savings versus EMS with 2-day delivery to Japan.
• Prescription Storage Service (처방전 보관) Long-term prescription document storage service for pharmacies including collection, storage, fax transmission, and destruction, with no separate pickup or fax fees.
• Hospital Logistics Solution (병원물류 솔루션) Outsourced hospital logistics services including SCM hospital distribution, surgical instrument cleaning/disinfection/sterilization (CCDS), case cart delivery, and integrated inventory management via the proprietary YCIS system, enabling hospitals to outsource non-core logistics functions.

Quantifiable outcome

• 99.8% next-day delivery completion rate nationwide
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers20 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature9 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Shell Corporation (쉘코퍼레이션)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 26 May 2026Yongma Logis signed a business agreement with Shell Corporation on May 26, 2026, at the Anseong2 Logistics Center for upcycling old employee uniforms. Shell Corporation will use its proprietary upcycling technology and design to transform discarded Yongma uniforms into new products. Yongma launched the 'RE:Born Project' to collect old uniforms at Gimpo HQ and Anseong2 Logistics Center on May 26-27, 2026. This partnership supports Yongma's ESG management and sustainability goals through resource circulation culture.
• YGL (Yamato Global Logistics / 야마토글로벌로지스틱스)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorYongma Logis has an exclusive partnership with Japan's YGL (Yamato Global Logistics) for Door-to-Door Express services between Korea and Japan. Yongma leverages YGL's Japan last-mile delivery network to provide fast and cost-effective international express services. YGL is Japan's #1 logistics company. The partnership enables Yongma's international express to 23+ countries worldwide.
• Dong-A Socio Group (동아쏘시오그룹)coreOthersYongma Logis is a member of the Dong-A Socio Group. The group provides shared management philosophy (gamasot/dol), corporate governance standards, group-wide talent programs, and cross-promotional platforms including 'With-Donga' news platform. The group chairman and holding company president attend Yongma events.
• Korea Transportation Institute (한국교통연구원)minorOthersYongma Logis received Smart Logistics Center Pre-Certification Grade 2 from the Korea Transportation Institute for the Anseong New Hub project, validating the smart logistics infrastructure planned for the facility.

Scale indicators16 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Pantos Logistics: Korean logistics and forwarding specialist offering supply chain management, ocean/air freight forwarding, and contract logistics. Closely comparable to Yongma's forwarding and 3PL service portfolio, with overlapping enterprise customer base.
• Lotte Logistics: Korean logistics arm of Lotte Group offering B2B transportation, warehousing, and last-mile delivery. Comparable to Yongma in domestic freight and warehouse operations, particularly in FMCG and consumer-goods verticals.
• CJ Logistics (CJ대한통운): Korea's largest logistics company offering parcel delivery, contract logistics, forwarding, and 3PL across pharma, FMCG, and e-commerce. Direct competitor to Yongma in Korean B2B logistics and contract distribution, with much larger scale and a broader customer mix.
• LX Pantos (formerly Pantos) - included separately as Korean forwarding/3PL peer: Korean-affiliated global forwarding and contract logistics provider, comparable to Yongma's forwarding and supply chain management offerings across pharma, electronics, and consumer goods.
• Hanjin Transportation (한진운송): Major Korean logistics group offering domestic transportation, warehousing, and 3PL services. Comparable to Yongma in contract logistics and freight forwarding, with overlap in pharma and consumer-goods segments.

Broad incumbents

• Hyundai Glovis: Large Korean logistics company focused on automotive and CKD logistics, expanding into contract logistics and forwarding. Comparable as a broad Korean 3PL incumbent but with much heavier automotive orientation than Yongma's pharma/healthcare focus.
• DHL Supply Chain Korea: Global contract logistics leader with Korean operations spanning pharma, healthcare, and consumer goods 3PL. Comparable to Yongma in healthcare contract logistics but at vastly larger scale and with multinational client reach.
• Kuehne+Nagel Korea: Global forwarding and contract logistics provider with dedicated healthcare/ pharma vertical (KN PharmaChain). Comparable to Yongma in pharma logistics and international forwarding, competing for multinational pharma accounts.

Regional players

• Yusen Logistics Korea: Japan-headquartered global logistics provider with Korean operations offering contract logistics and forwarding. Comparable to Yongma in pharma/consumer contract logistics and cross-border Korea-Japan flows, with Japanese headquarters.
• Nippon Express Korea: Japanese-headquartered global logistics provider operating in Korea with forwarding, contract logistics, and pharma distribution capabilities. Comparable in cross-border Korea-Japan logistics and pharma 3PL, though home market is Japan rather than Korea.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments1 record

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