Hutech Norin

What Hutech Norin does

Hutech Norin Co., Ltd. (株式会社ヒューテックノオリン) is a Japanese cold chain logistics company founded in 1953 and headquartered in Tokyo, specializing in low-temperature storage, distribution, and processing of frozen and chilled food. As a wholly-owned subsidiary of SG Holdings Co., Ltd. since July 2024, it operates a nationwide network of branches and centers across Tohoku, Kanto, Chubu, Kansai, Shikoku, and Kyushu, with combined storage capacity exceeding 500,000 tons, a company-owned fleet of 936 vehicles, and 2,171 full-time employees as of March 2026.

The company's core product portfolio includes frozen food joint distribution (pioneered in 1974), chain store logistics with 24/7 store-level delivery, healthcare food logistics serving approximately 2,700 medical, welfare, and childcare facilities, in-warehouse repacking and processing (FSSC22000-certified Kanto Factory), security transportation for cash and valuables, and AEO-certified bonded warehouse with import inspection. Supporting infrastructure includes industry-first large-scale automated frozen warehouses (introduced 1986, with approximately 50% of pallets automated), real-time temperature management systems with dock shelters and positive-pressure environments, advanced digital sorting equipment (SAS, DAS), food defense security systems, and a 2023-introduced truck appointment/reservation system. The company participates in the SG Holdings Group's SGH Cold Chain integrated platform, combining its frozen logistics with Sagawa Express last-mile delivery and Meito Transport mid-stream logistics.

Hutech Norin's business model is B2B and contract-based, with revenue derived from recurring cold chain logistics services, warehouse and refrigerated storage (subscription-style), general freight trucking (transaction fees), distribution processing (professional services), and managed security transport. Approximately 90% of sales are food-related, with customer segments spanning frozen food manufacturers, retail chains, healthcare facilities, and food importers. The company pursues sustainability initiatives including renewable energy, natural refrigerants, modal shift to rail, and a JPY 11 billion green loan (a first in Japan's low-temperature food logistics industry) funding environmentally optimized warehouse construction.

Name

Hutech Norin

Legal name

株式会社ヒューテックノオリン

Website

https://hutechnorin.co.jp

Company type

Private

Founded year

1953

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Hutech Norin is a Japanese cold chain logistics company specializing in frozen food storage, distribution, and in-warehouse processing. It serves food manufacturers, retail chains, healthcare facilities, and importers through a nationwide 500,000+ ton capacity network, owned fleet of 936 vehicles, and is a subsidiary of SG Holdings.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Cold Chain Logistics

NAICS

Refrigerated Warehousing and Storage (493120), Refrigerated Warehousing and Storage (49312)

akta.pro primary industry

Frozen Food Cold Storage (TLALABAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Food & Beverage Cold Chain Logistics (Fresh, Chilled, Frozen) (TLAIAIAE), Frozen Goods Transport (Deep-Frozen) (TLADAHAF), Food & Beverage Frozen Storage (Meat, Seafood, Dairy, Produce, Bakery) (TLALACAA)

Keywords

• Cold chain logistics
• Frozen food distribution
• Refrigerated warehousing
• Chain store logistics
• Healthcare food delivery

Headquarters

HQ city

Tokyo

HQ country

Japan

HQ region

Asia

Offices23 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. 低温物流サービス (Cold Chain Logistics Services): Core revenue from temperature-controlled storage, frozen food joint distribution, chain store logistics, and healthcare food delivery. Services are provided through company-operated facilities, vehicles, and staff.
2. 倉庫業・冷凍冷蔵業 (Warehouse & Refrigerated Storage): Cold storage warehouse services with capacity exceeding 500,000 tons across nationwide network.
3. 一般貨物自動車運送事業 (General Freight Trucking): General cargo trucking operations and freight transport handling services using company-owned fleet of 936 vehicles.
4. 流通加工 (Distribution Processing / Repacking): In-warehouse food processing and repacking services at dedicated factories in Kanto and Kansai regions; FSSC22000 certified.
5. 警備輸送 (Security Transport): Cash-in-transit and precious metal transport services for financial institutions, retailers, and jewelry businesses using specialized armored vehicles and licensed security personnel.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Hutech Norin is a Japanese cold chain logistics company specializing in low-temperature food logistics, primarily handling frozen foods. It provides nationwide temperature-controlled warehousing (over 500,000 tons of capacity), frozen food joint distribution, chain store delivery, healthcare/medical food logistics, in-warehouse repacking/processing, security transportation, and bonded warehouse and import inspection services. It operates its own employees, vehicles, and facilities to ensure consistent nationwide quality, branded as the 'cargo hotel' for meticulous frozen food handling.

Product overview

Hutech Norin is a comprehensive food logistics company specializing in low-temperature (cold chain) logistics, offering a portfolio of interconnected services built around its core frozen food joint distribution and chain store logistics businesses. Its primary services include frozen food joint distribution (冷冻食品共同配送), chain store logistics (チェーンストア物流), healthcare/hospital food logistics (ヘルスケアフード物流), repack/processing (流通加工), security transportation (警備輸送), and bonded warehouse/import inspection (保税・輸入検査). These services are supported by company-owned infrastructure including automated frozen warehouses (冷凍自動倉庫), advanced temperature management systems, state-of-the-art sorting equipment (SAS, DAS, handheld terminals), and food defense/security measures. The company also participates in the SGHコールドチェーン integrated cold chain platform under the SG Holdings Group, which combines last-mile delivery (Sagawa Express), chilled/frozen midstream logistics (Meito Transport), and Hutech Norin's frozen logistics into a single end-to-end solution. In 2023, Hutech Norin arranged a JPY 11 billion green loan — a first for the low-temperature food logistics industry — to fund environmentally optimized warehouse construction.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Frozen Food Joint Distribution (冷凍食品共同配送) Joint storage and distribution service for frozen foods from multiple manufacturers, providing high-efficiency logistics through a nationwide cold chain network with precise temperature management. Industry-first model pioneered by Hutech Norin in 1974.
• Chain Store Logistics (チェーンストア物流) 24-hour, 365-day delivery service to retail stores, providing deconsolidation, store-specific sorting, store delivery, in-building inventory transfers, and value-added processing from purpose-built delivery centers for retail chain customers.
• Healthcare Food Logistics (ヘルスケアフード物流) Daily delivery of fresh food ingredients to approximately 2,700 medical, welfare, and childcare facilities. Offers same-vehicle delivery of frozen and chilled foods at different temperature zones, serving hospital kitchens, welfare facilities, and childcare facility kitchens.
• Repack / Processing Services (流通加工) In-warehouse repack and food processing services at the Kanto Factory (FSSC22000 certified) and Kansai Factory, both located within frozen warehouses in eastern and western Japan. Enables processing from stored frozen vegetables/fruits to finished products without inventory transfer. The Kansai Factory can process 60,000 packs/day with X-ray inspection, metal detection, and weight checkers.
• Security Transportation (警備輸送) Over-40-year security transport service for financial institution cash, confidential documents, retail store sales proceeds and change supply, jewelry, precious metals, and other valuables. Equipped with GPS and anti-theft vehicles; guards hold national qualifications.
• Bonded Warehouse & Import Inspection (保税・輸入検査) Bonded warehouse facilities at each branch enabling direct import storage, customs clearance, and inspection. Designated as an AEO (Authorized Economic Operator) Specific Bonded Approval holder at 17 branches since 2009, streamlining customs procedures for importers and food manufacturers.
• SGH Cold Chain (SGHコールドチェーン) Integrated cold chain solution under the SG Holdings Group umbrella, combining Sagawa Express (last-mile delivery), Meito Transport (chilled/frozen upstream-to-midstream logistics), and Hutech Norin (frozen logistics) into a single end-to-end cold chain solution.

Quantifiable outcome

• Storage capacity exceeding 500,000 tons across nationwide network
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

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

• SGホールディングス株式会社 (SG Holdings Co., Ltd.)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 July 2024SG Holdings became the parent company of Hutech Norin in July 2024 through a tender offer by C&F Logic Holdings (which was merged into Meito Unso in April 2025). As the parent company, SG Holdings provides the broader group network including Sagawa Express (last-mile delivery) and Meito Unso (chilled/frozen mid-stream logistics), enabling an integrated cold chain solution from upstream to downstream.
• 名糖運輸株式会社 (Meito Unso Co., Ltd.)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMeito Unso is the surviving entity that absorbed C&F Logic Holdings in April 2025. As a group company, it handles chilled and frozen mid-stream logistics, complementing Hutech Norin's frozen storage and transport services. Together with Sagawa Express, the group offers an integrated national cold chain.
• 佐川急便株式会社 (Sagawa Express Co., Ltd.)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAs part of the SGH Cold Chain initiative, Sagawa Express handles the last-mile delivery to stores and homes while Hutech Norin handles frozen storage and upstream-midstream logistics. This partnership creates an integrated cold chain solution from production to end consumer.
• 株式会社ヘルティー (Healty Co., Ltd.)supportingOthersA subsidiary of Hutech Norin established in 1987 to handle hospital linen collection and delivery services. Also operates the Nagano Sales Office within the Chubu region. Strengthens the healthcare food logistics business.
• 株式会社C&Fロジホールディングス (C&F Logic Holdings Co., Ltd.)minorOthersPreviously the joint holding company with Meito Unso (established 2015). In July 2024, SG Holdings made it a subsidiary via public tender offer; in April 2025 it was merged into Meito Unso and delisted. No longer an active entity.
• マルハニチロ株式会社 (Maruha Nichiro Corporation)supportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerHutech Norin participates in a sustainable frozen food donation program where Maruha Nichiro donates frozen foods to Food Bank Kanagawa, and Hutech Norin provides storage and delivery logistics support, contributing to food loss reduction.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves11 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• SENKO Group Holdings Co., Ltd. Major Japanese logistics conglomerate with logistics, warehousing, and an international trading segment. Operates temperature-controlled distribution capabilities for food and retail customers that overlap Hutech Norin's chain store and frozen food logistics.
• Logisteed Corporation (formerly Hitachi Transport System): Major Japanese 3PL offering a wide range of supply chain services including temperature-controlled logistics for food and pharmaceutical customers. Competes for cold chain contracts with Hutech Norin but within a much broader service portfolio.
• Seino Holdings Co., Ltd. Large Japanese trucking and logistics group. Has invested in temperature-controlled transport services for food customers that overlap with Hutech Norin's frozen and chilled freight business, although it is not a cold storage specialist.
• Konoike Transport Co., Ltd. Japan-based logistics provider with food logistics and cold chain capabilities including refrigerated warehousing and distribution. Comparable to Hutech Norin in targeting food manufacturers and retailers but operates across wider logistics categories.
• Nippon Express Holdings, Inc. Japan's largest general logistics provider with a dedicated cold chain division serving food manufacturers, retailers, and healthcare customers. Overlaps Hutech Norin's cold storage and transport business but as part of a broader portfolio spanning air, ocean, and ground freight.
• Sankyu Inc. Diversified Japanese logistics company with warehousing and distribution capabilities, including dedicated cold chain services for food industry customers. Comparable in offering temperature-controlled warehousing and transport but with a broader logistics focus.

Direct peers

• Nichirei Logistics Group Inc. Subsidiary of Nichirei Corporation providing refrigerated warehousing, transport, and frozen food logistics in Japan. Directly overlaps Hutech Norin's core offering of frozen food joint distribution, cold storage, and chain store delivery.
• Meito Unso Co., Ltd. Now a sister company within SG Holdings Group after absorbing C&F Logic Holdings in 2025. Provides chilled and frozen mid-stream logistics that overlap Hutech Norin's transport and storage services, and competes/cooperates on cold chain contracts.
• Yokorei Co., Ltd. Japan's largest publicly listed cold storage and refrigerated logistics company, operating a nationwide frozen/cold storage network comparable in scale and service mix to Hutech Norin. Both companies compete directly for frozen food manufacturer and retailer cold chain contracts in Japan.

Emerging players

• Maruha Nichiro Logistics, Inc. Logistics arm of Maruha Nichiro Corporation, Japan's largest seafood company. Operates cold storage and frozen transport capability tied to seafood and frozen food distribution, with partial overlap with Hutech Norin's food-grade cold chain services.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance7 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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