Narasaki Stax

What Narasaki Stax does

Narasaki Stax Co., Ltd. (ナラサキスタックス株式会社) is a Japanese integrated logistics company headquartered in Tomakomai, Hokkaido, with operating roots dating to 1902 and a current corporate entity established in 1969. The company provides end-to-end logistics services spanning four business areas: maritime transport (general cargo vessels, container ships, cement tankers serving Sumitomo Osaka Cement, and chemical tankers); port relay operations (harbor stevedoring using 120-ton cranes, truck transportation for containers and heavy/long cargo, and coastal warehousing); multi-modal transportation (international and domestic container shipping, customs clearance, and trading services); and shipping/consignor agency services. Primary customer segments are large industrial enterprises in steel manufacturing, cement, petrochemicals, and coal/energy, plus trading companies and shipping lines requiring port agency representation.

The company operates a proprietary asset base including cement tanker vessels (600-8,000 ton capacity), chemical tankers (500-2,000 ton), container ships on the Yokohama-Tomakomai route, and general cargo vessels, alongside container terminals at Tomakomai East Port, Ishikari Bay New Port, and Muroran Sakimori. Logistics facilities include the Harumi Logistics Center (82,331 sqm land, three warehouses with 30-ton overhead cranes) and Numanohata Logistics Center (95,292 sqm land, 11 open-span sheds). The company has developed patented Eco Dry humidity-control technology for shipping containers using Hokkaido diatomaceous earth, with three patents registered between 2022 and 2025. Operations are supported by AEO customs broker certification, Green Management Certifications across truck/warehousing/coastal shipping divisions, G-Mark safety certification, and MLIT coastal ship energy efficiency ratings.

Narasaki Stax generates revenue through fee-based professional services and transaction-based logistics fees, with no publicly disclosed pricing. Revenue reached ¥162.0 billion in FY2025 (March 2025) with ordinary profit of ¥3.056 billion, serving customers through direct field sales across 11 office locations in Japan (Hokkaido, Tokyo, Sapporo, Muroran, Hachinohe, Osaka, Kitakyushu, Otaru, Ishikari, Utsunomiya, and Izumisano) and international partnerships with KMTC (Korea) and ONE (Ocean Network Express) for global container services. The company employs 236 staff, is privately held as part of the broader Narasaki Sangyo Group, and is led by President and Representative Director Kazuo Nagae.

Name

Narasaki Stax

Legal name

ナラサキスタックス株式会社

Website

https://narasaki-stax.co.jp

Company type

Private

Founded year

1969

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Narasaki Stax is a Japanese integrated logistics company operating port stevedoring, maritime transport, customs clearance, warehousing, and land freight services for industrial customers in steel, cement, petrochemicals, and energy sectors from Hokkaido ports across Japan.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Integrated Freight Forwarding and Logistics Services

NAICS

Deep Sea, Coastal, and Great Lakes Water Transportation (48311), Port and Harbor Operations (488310), Marine Cargo Handling (488320), Specialized Freight (except Used Goods) Trucking, Long-Distance (48423)

SIC

Water Transportation (4400), Deep Sea Foreign Transportation Of Freight (4412), Public Warehousing & Storage (4220)

akta.pro primary industry

Product Tanker Shipping (Clean/Dirty) (EUALADAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Project & OOG/Breakbulk Ocean Forwarding (Out-of-Gauge, RoRo) (TLACABAH), Hazmat Marine / IMDG Transport (packaged goods & bulk) (TLADAIAI)

Keywords

• Port logistics
• Maritime transport
• Customs clearance
• Container shipping
• Warehousing services

Headquarters

HQ city

Tomakomai

HQ country

Japan

HQ region

Asia

Offices11 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Port Stevedoring Services: Harbor cargo handling including loading, unloading, and delivery of various cargo types. Services cover port operations, machinery maintenance, and dispatch coordination.
2. Road Freight Transport: General truck freight transport using trailers, low-floor trailers for heavy/special cargo, and pole trailers for long cargo. Covers steel, plant equipment, and general goods.
3. Warehousing Services: Storage services from large warehouses with lifting magnets and coil lifters for steel plates to simple warehouses for goods and wood products, all in coastal areas.
4. Customs Clearance: Import/export customs declaration services at Tomakomai, Muroran, Sapporo, Hachinohe, and via affiliated companies at Tokyo, Yokohama, and Osaka ports.
5. Maritime Transport: Operation of general cargo vessels (tramp service), container ships (Yokohama-Tomakomai regular route), cement tankers (for Sumitomo Osaka Cement), and chemical tankers (petrochemical products).
6. Shipping Agency Services: Shipping agency services for domestic and foreign vessels at multiple ports including Tomakomai, Muroran, Hachinohe, and Otaru.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Narasaki Stax is a Japanese integrated logistics provider offering end-to-end services including harbor stevedoring, maritime transport (general cargo vessels, container ships, cement tankers, chemical tankers), international and domestic container shipping, customs clearance, warehousing, truck transportation, and shipping agency services. The company also develops patented humidity-control container technology (Eco Dry Container) to address condensation issues during maritime transport.

Product overview

Narasaki Stax is a comprehensive logistics company offering integrated transportation and logistics services across four core business areas: Maritime Transport (general cargo vessels, container ships, cement tankers, chemical tankers), Multi-modal Transportation (international/domestic shipping, customs clearance, trading), Port Relay Operations (stevedoring, truck transport, warehousing), and Agency Services (shipping agency, consignor agency). The company operates container routes between major Japanese ports (Yokohama-Tomakomai domestically) and international routes to Korea, China, Southeast Asia, and North America. Key facilities include the Harumi Logistics Center and Numanohata Logistics Center with specialized warehouses. The company has developed patented eco-friendly humidity control products (Eco Dry Container and Eco Dry Sheet) to address condensation issues in shipping containers. Container terminals are operated at Tomakomai East Port, Ishikari Bay New Port, and Muroran Sakimori.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Maritime Transport Services
• Port Relay Operations
• Multi-modal Transportation
• Shipping Agency Services
• Domestic Container Route (Yokohama-Tomakomai)
• International Container Routes
• Eco Dry Container (Condensation-Prevention Shipping Container)
• Eco Dry Sheet (Humidity Control Sheet)

Quantifiable outcome

• CO2 reduction through energy-efficient shipping: Two cement tankers (Dai-32 Sumise Maru, Dai-33 Sumise Maru) achieved government energy efficiency ratings.

Named customers4 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

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Korea Marine Transport Co., Ltd. (KMTC)coreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2025KMTC Japan operates Korea/container routes through Narasaki Stax's Tomakomai container yard. Narasaki Stax serves as the shipping agency and terminal operator, handling container operations and customer coordination.
• ONE (Ocean Network Express)coreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2025ONE operates global container shipping services through Narasaki Stax's container facilities in Tomakomai, Muroran, and Ishikari.
• Itomoto Steamship Co., Ltd. (井本商運株式会社)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Joint operation of the Yokohama-Tomakomai domestic container route. Weekly shuttle service with regular vessel schedule, operated as co-venture between the two companies.
• Sumitomo Osaka Cement Co., Ltd.coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Dedicated cement transport service using proprietary cement tanker vessels (Dai-32 Sumise Maru, Dai-33 Sumise Maru, and others) for nationwide delivery of Sumitomo Osaka Cement products.
• Minato SDG Partners (Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Registered as Port SDG Partner in June 2023 as part of national initiative for sustainable port development and SDG achievement.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Kamigumi Co., Ltd. Major Japanese harbor transportation and port logistics operator with a nationwide terminal and warehouse network. Directly comparable to Narasaki Stax's port stevedoring, container terminal, and warehousing operations at Japanese ports.
• SENKO Group Holdings Co., Ltd. Large Japanese logistics group offering international freight forwarding, warehousing, and domestic transport. Comparable multi-modal structure (warehousing, customs, domestic/international transport) serving Japanese manufacturers.
• Nippon Express Holdings: Japan's largest logistics company with end-to-end international/domestic forwarding, warehousing, and truck/air/marine services. Directly comparable integrated logistics model including AEO customs capabilities.
• Hitachi Transport System (LOGISTEED): Third-party logistics provider in Japan with warehousing, domestic transport, and international forwarding. Comparable 3PL service mix serving Japanese manufacturers.
• Sumitomo Warehouse Co., Ltd. Japanese warehousing and logistics company with port-side facilities and international forwarding. Comparable warehousing-and-port-logistics profile, particularly serving industrial customers in coastal regions.
• Sankyu Inc. Japanese logistics provider specializing in chemical, steel, and industrial cargo handling including port operations and dedicated transport. Closely comparable to Narasaki Stax's chemical tanker, steel, and cement industrial-customer focus.
• Kintetsu World Express (KWE): Japan-based international freight forwarder offering airfreight, ocean freight, customs, and warehousing. Comparable in international transportation and customs clearance services.

Broad incumbents

• Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL): Major Japanese global shipping group with container, dry bulk, tanker, and logistics businesses. Broader incumbent operating in maritime transport adjacent to Narasaki Stax's coastal shipping and port handling.
• Nippon Yusen (NYK Line): One of Japan's largest ocean shipping companies operating deep-sea container, bulk, and tanker fleets. Broader incumbent in maritime transport that intersects with Narasaki Stax's vessel operations and is also a potential container line partner.
• Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha (K Line): Japanese global shipping company with container, bulk, and car-carrier fleets. Broader incumbent in maritime transport that competes for containerized cargo on routes overlapping Narasaki Stax's international container services.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance8 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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