What Lantec does

Lantec (株式会社ランテック) is a Japanese temperature-controlled logistics company headquartered in Fukuoka, operating a nationwide cold-chain network of 35+ owned locations and 40+ Fresh Bin partner bases across Japan, plus a Shanghai-based international cold-chain subsidiary. Founded in 1953 as Araki Transport and rebranded to Lantec in 1991, the company became a wholly-owned subsidiary of Senko Group Holdings in April 2018 and employs 2,989 people as of March 2026.

The company's core offering centers on Fresh Bin, a small-lot consolidated refrigerated/frozen transport service (1 case minimum, 365 days/year, multi-temperature: -25°C frozen, +5°C chilled, controlled, and ambient), supplemented by Charter Bin full-vehicle charter, integrated temperature-controlled warehouse storage, modal-shift rail/maritime services, and international logistics to Asia. Lantec's technical differentiation rests on a Denso-licensed ejector cycle refrigeration system (world-first, 25% better cooling, ~33% lower compressor power), front/rear independent compartment temperature control, Plasmacluster sterilization, GPS dynamic temperature monitoring, the proprietary RUNDIS integrated dispatch system, and a vibration-absorbing JR container floor. The company runs a fleet of ~1,036+ vehicles, 180 JR containers, and 65 docking routes, and targets 100% natural-refrigerant equipment by FY2030 (currently 64.3%).

Lantec generates revenue primarily from transaction-fee-based freight transport (case-count, weight, volume, distance, and temperature-zone based) complemented by managed-services revenue from warehouse storage and value-added logistics, plus professional-services income from international logistics, modal shift, vehicle maintenance, and insurance. Sales are executed through a direct branch-led enterprise sales motion with three regional divisions (East Japan, Kansai/Chugoku/Shikoku, Kyushu), supplemented by a self-serve Fresh Bin web-ordering platform for mid-market customers and a Fresh Bin alliance network of ~14 partner carriers extending nationwide coverage. Reported FY2025 revenue is ¥72.5 billion, with active capacity expansion across FY2024–FY2026 including new automated facilities in Miyazaki, Koga, Hamamatsu, Saitama, and Sendai, alongside a December 2025 hydrogen fuel cell truck introduction.

Name

Lantec

Legal name

株式会社ランテック

Website

https://runtec.co.jp

Company type

Private

Founded year

1953

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Lantec is a Japanese temperature-controlled logistics company operating a nationwide Fresh Bin small-lot consolidated cold-chain network across 35+ locations, serving food manufacturers, retailers, and 3PL customers with proprietary ejector-cycle refrigeration and integrated truck-rail-ferry transport.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Fukuoka

HQ country

Japan

HQ region

Asia

Offices33 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Freight Transportation Services: Core revenue from freight transportation fees charged based on number of cases, weight, volume, and transport distance. Fresh Bin (fresh/chilled small-lot consolidated transport) and charter (dedicated vehicle) services generate the primary income. Fees vary by temperature zone, delivery urgency, and service type. Additional surcharges apply for deliveries after specified cut-off dates.
2. Warehouse Storage Services: Revenue from temperature-controlled and ambient warehouse storage. Storage fees are based on space occupied, storage duration, and temperature requirements. Additional charges apply for handling, labeling, and value-added logistics services.
3. Other Logistics Services: Additional revenue from international logistics, railway transport services, marine transport (modal shift), vehicle maintenance services, and insurance agency services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Lantec is a Japanese temperature-controlled logistics company specializing in refrigerated and frozen food transportation, warehousing, and integrated cold chain services. The company operates a nationwide network of 35+ branches offering small-lot consolidated transport (Fresh Bin), dedicated vehicle charter, multi-temperature warehousing, rail/maritime modal shift, and international logistics primarily serving food manufacturers, retailers, and distributors across Japan.

Product overview

Lantec is a comprehensive food logistics company specializing in temperature-controlled transportation and storage. The core product portfolio centers on フレッシュ便 (Fresh-bin), a small-lot consolidated frozen/refrigerated transport service operating nationwide 24/7/365, complemented by チャーター便 (Charter-bin) for full-vehicle charter needs and 倉庫システム (Warehouse System) for integrated storage solutions. The company differentiates through proprietary vehicle technology including the world-first ejector cycle refrigeration system, modal shift services using railway and maritime transport for environmental sustainability, and digital services like the WEB de 簡単オーダー web ordering platform. All services maintain rigorous temperature control across frozen (-25°C), chilled (+5°C), and controlled-temperature ranges.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Fresh Bin (フレッシュ便)

Quantifiable outcome

• CO2 reduction of 54% per shipment via Tokyo-Kyushu ferry无人航送
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers6 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

Feature9 records

Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Hoku-Nihon Transport Co., Ltd. (北日本運輸株式会社)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021100% subsidiary acquired January 2021. Extends Lantec's logistics network in the Hokuriku region (Toyama, Ishikawa areas) and strengthens the Fresh Bin nationwide coverage network.
• Senko Co., Ltd. / Senko Group HoldingscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 April 2018Lantec became a 100% subsidiary of Senko Co., Ltd. (now Senko Group Holdings) in October 2014 through a capital and business alliance, with full acquisition completed April 2018. Lantec operates as the core temperature-controlled logistics company within the Senko Group, contributing to the group's cold chain strategy across Japan.
• 中外運扇拡国際冷鏈物流（上海）有限公司minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational cold chain logistics partner in China (Beijing/Shunyi district). Supports Lantec's international logistics services for Asia-Pacific trade lanes.
• Food Express Inc. (株式会社食品急送)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHokkaido-based Fresh Bin partner company providing chilled and frozen transport coverage in Hokkaido region. Located in Ishikari, Hokkaido. Part of the nationwide Fresh Bin alliance network.
• Nikko Transport Co., Ltd. (日興運輸株式会社)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFresh Bin partner in Aomori prefecture (Kuroishi Fresh Center). Part of the nationwide Fresh Bin alliance network providing regional coverage.
• Iwate Snow Transport Co., Ltd. (岩手雪運株式会社)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFresh Bin partner operating in Iwate prefecture (Hanamaki Logistics Center, Kamaishi Sales Office). Part of the nationwide Fresh Bin alliance network.
• Yokoun Co., Ltd. (ヨコウン株式会社)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFresh Bin partner in Akita prefecture (Akita Sales Office, Yokote Sales Office). Part of the nationwide Fresh Bin alliance network.
• Sukagawa Tobu Transport Co., Ltd. (株式会社須賀川東部運送)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFresh Bin partner in Fukushima prefecture (Freezing Division). Part of the nationwide Fresh Bin alliance network.
• Marushu Transport Co., Ltd. (丸周運送株式会社)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFresh Bin partner in Niigata prefecture (Head Office, Mitsuke Sales Office). Part of the nationwide Fresh Bin alliance network.
• Fukushima Transport Co., Ltd. (株式会社福島運輸)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFresh Bin partner in Yamanashi prefecture (Kohu Kyohi Distribution Center). Part of the nationwide Fresh Bin alliance network.
• Sun Foods Co., Ltd. (サン・フーズ株式会社)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFresh Bin partner in Nagano prefecture (Matsumoto). Part of the nationwide Fresh Bin alliance network.
• Ueda Cold Co., Ltd. (上田コールド株式会社)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFresh Bin partner in Shimane and Tottori prefectures (Izumo Nagahama Logistics Center, Yonago Branch). Part of the nationwide Fresh Bin alliance network.
• Meishin Express Co., Ltd. (名神急送株式会社)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFresh Bin partner in Tokushima and Kagawa prefectures (Tokushima Branch, Kagawa Branch). Part of the nationwide Fresh Bin alliance network.
• Ichimiya Transport Co., Ltd. (一宮運輸株式会社)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFresh Bin partner in Ehime prefecture (Shikoku Branch). Part of the nationwide Fresh Bin alliance network.
• Kyushu Meitetsu Transport Co., Ltd. (九州名鉄運輸株式会社)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFresh Bin partner in Nagasaki and Saga prefectures (Isahaya Branch, Sasebo Branch, Saga Branch). Part of the nationwide Fresh Bin alliance network.
• Tsurumi Co., Ltd. (株式会社鶴見)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFresh Bin partner in Oita prefecture (Head Office, Beppu; Cold Chain Logistics Center, Oita). Part of the nationwide Fresh Bin alliance network.

Scale indicators14 records

Recent moves12 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• LOGISTEED (Hitachi Transport System): Major Japanese 3PL providing logistics services including food/cold chain distribution, contract logistics, and international forwarding. Overlaps with Lantec in temperature-controlled warehousing and transport, but as part of a much broader portfolio serving automotive, electronics, and consumer goods.
• Nippon Express Holdings: Japan's largest logistics conglomerate with global operations including significant cold chain and pharmaceutical temperature-controlled capabilities. Overlaps with Lantec in refrigerated transport, warehousing, and freight forwarding but operates at much larger scale across many verticals beyond food.
• Seino Holdings Co., Ltd. Major Japanese trucking and logistics group with domestic LTL/TL operations including some refrigerated capacity. Competes in long-haul refrigerated trucking and general distribution, but is not a dedicated cold chain specialist like Lantec.
• Yusen Logistics Co., Ltd. Global Japanese-origin 3PL offering air/ocean freight forwarding, contract logistics, and supply chain solutions including temperature-controlled capabilities. Overlaps with Lantec in international cold chain and contract logistics for food manufacturers, but operates at global scale.

Others

• Senko Group Holdings: Parent company of Lantec and Japan's diversified logistics conglomerate spanning logistics, warehousing, trading, and real estate. Lantec serves as the group's temperature-controlled logistics core; comparable as a logistics operator but not a direct competitor given the wholly-owned relationship.

Emerging players

• F-LINE Co., Ltd. Joint venture of five major Japanese food companies (Ajinomoto, Kikkoman, Nissin, House, Mizkan) operating shared cold chain logistics. Comparable in temperature-controlled food logistics and customer overlap (food manufacturers), with a unique consortium structure that creates a meaningful alternative to Lantec's Fresh Bin service for major food producers.
• Seven & i Holdings (Cold Storage Subsidiary): Japan's largest retailer group operating captive cold chain logistics for its Seven-Eleven, Ito-Yokado, and York Benimaru retail networks. Functions as both a customer and a quasi-competitor to Lantec for food retail distribution; in-house fleet reduces third-party spend in the same retail vertical Lantec serves.

Direct peers

• Maruha Nichiro Logistics Co., Ltd. Subsidiary of Maruha Nichiro focused on cold chain logistics for seafood, frozen, and chilled food products. Directly comparable vertical specialization in temperature-controlled food logistics, with similar proprietary cold chain infrastructure across Japan and a focus on food manufacturers as customers.
• Konoike Transport Co., Ltd. Mid-cap Japanese logistics company with strong food/cold chain division, providing refrigerated and frozen transport, warehousing, and distribution services to food manufacturers and retailers. Comparable customer segments, scale (~¥200B+ revenue), and focus on temperature-controlled food logistics.
• Yokorei Co., Ltd. Yokorei is Japan's largest dedicated refrigerated warehousing and cold chain logistics company, operating a nationwide network of cold storage facilities. Most directly comparable to Lantec by activity (refrigerated warehousing, transport, distribution) and customer base (food manufacturers, processors, retailers), though Lantec differentiates through its small-lot Fresh Bin consolidation model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key highlights8 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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