Name

Japan Logistic Systems Corp

Legal name

Japan Logistic Systems Corp.

Website

https://logitem.co.jp

Company type

Public

Founded year

1944

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Logistics Services

NAICS

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

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Dedicated Transportation & Private Fleet Operations (Asset-Based) (TLAIAMAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Secure / High-Value Warehousing (Cage/Vault/Controlled Access) (TLAIACAG), Cross-Border & Trade Compliance Management (Customs, Duty, Documentation) (TLAIABAD)

Keywords

• Third-party logistics
• Freight transportation
• Warehouse management
• Cold chain logistics
• International freight forwarding

Headquarters

HQ city

Minato

HQ country

Japan

HQ region

Asia

Offices16 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Motor Truck Transportation Business: General motor truck transportation business using trucks to carry customers' products, and business of providing transport services using trucks or cargo railways of affiliated companies
2. Distribution Center Business: Cargo handling including warehouse loading/unloading, logistics processing (assembly, cutting, labeling, packaging) at warehouses and delivery centers, and outsourced office work (order receipt, sales processing, delivery statement creation, inventory management)
3. Asset Business: Warehouse storage for products entrusted by customers, as well as real estate renting and brokerage
4. Other Businesses: Incidental businesses including moving relocation, construction-related work, import/export handling, customs and port-related work, personnel dispatch, and tourist vehicle transport business in Vietnam

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Japan Logistic Systems Corp is a comprehensive third-party logistics (3PL) provider offering motor truck transportation, warehousing, distribution processing (assembly, cutting, labeling, packaging), and information systems. The company operates four business segments: Motor Truck Transportation, Distribution Center (cargo handling and logistics processing), Asset Business (warehouse storage and real estate renting), and Other Businesses (relocation, construction, import/export handling, customs work, personnel dispatch). It serves enterprise customers across Japan and 8 Southeast Asian markets.

Product overview

Japan Logistic Systems Corp operates as a comprehensive third-party logistics (3PL) provider offering an integrated portfolio of logistics services. The core offering combines Transport Services (including EDISON for electronics and chilled grocery consolidated delivery), Logistics Centers and Real Estate Leasing, Logistics Center Operation (cargo handling and distribution processing), Information Systems (WMS and Logitem Label System), Other Incidental Businesses (relocation, construction, HR dispatch, import/export), and Global Logistics spanning Asia. The company also operates Logitem Keikabin as a sub-brand for light cargo vehicle transport and AutoFork automatic forklifts for Logistics DX. Primary markets are Japan (greater Tokyo area and Kansai/Kyushu regions) and Southeast Asia (Vietnam, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Thailand, China, Laos, Myanmar, Cambodia).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Logitem Vietnam: Vietnam operations including logistics, vehicle hire, and trading services
• Logitem Keikabin

Products and services

• 3PL (Third-Party Logistics) Comprehensive logistics operation services where Japan Logistic Systems undertakes entire logistics functions on behalf of customers, combining transport, warehousing, distribution processing, and information systems. Targeted at enterprise manufacturers and retailers requiring outsourced end-to-end logistics.
• Transport Services (Motor Truck Transportation and Consolidated Delivery) Motor truck transportation and consolidated delivery services including EDISON for electronics, chilled grocery delivery, and HC delivery for home center products, covering the greater Tokyo area and serving electronics, food/retail, and home center customers.
• Logistics Centers and Real Estate Leasing Large-scale logistics centers in the greater Tokyo area with multi-tier warehousing, temperature/humidity management, and real estate leasing services for logistics facilities. Targeted at enterprises requiring storage and warehouse facility solutions.
• Logistics Center Operation Cargo handling, distribution processing (assembly, cutting, labeling, packaging), mail-order logistics, outsourced office work, and logistics consulting services. Targeted at enterprises requiring value-added distribution processing and fulfillment services.
• Information Systems (WMS and Logitem Label System) Warehouse Management System (WMS) for inventory management and traceability, and Logitem Label System for EDI-based consolidated delivery enabling invoice-less shipments. Targeted at enterprises requiring integrated logistics information systems.
• Other Incidental Businesses Office and individual relocation services (domestic and overseas), construction-related services, human resource dispatch, office furniture sales, and import/export work. Targeted at enterprises requiring ancillary logistics-related services.
• Global Logistics International logistics network across Asia (Taiwan, Hong Kong, Thailand, Vietnam, China, Laos, Myanmar, Cambodia) including international land transport via East-West Economic Corridor, intermodal transport, and overseas relocation. Targeted at Japanese companies expanding into Southeast Asian markets.
• Logitem Keikabin (Light Cargo Vehicle Transport) Light cargo vehicle transport sub-brand service offering urgent delivery (within 1 hour pickup in Tokyo metro area), regular delivery, and same-day nationwide delivery with cool vehicles, van vehicles, and 1BOX vehicles.
• AutoFork (Automatic Forklift) Automatic forklift system introduced at Tokorozawa Sales Office in Saitama Prefecture to automate handling operations in multi-tier logistics facilities, addressing labor shortages, reducing workload burden, optimizing personnel allocation, and improving productivity as part of the company's Logistics DX (digital transformation) initiatives.

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

Feature3 records

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• LOGISTEED (formerly Hitachi Transport System): Japanese 3PL provider with analogous contract logistics, distribution processing, and information systems offerings; similar mid-cap orientation and B2B focus.
• Seino Holdings: Japanese trucking-focused logistics holding with overlapping motor truck transport, warehousing, and 3PL services for enterprise customers.
• Senko Group Holdings: Japanese 3PL and warehousing peer with similar B2B logistics, distribution center, and international forwarding operations, comparable in scale and customer mix.
• Kintetsu World Express: Japan-origin global freight forwarder with similar international multimodal transport and Asia-wide network serving Japanese customers abroad.
• Yusen Logistics: Japanese-origin 3PL with contract logistics, warehousing, and global forwarding services directly comparable to JLS's offering.
• Sankyu Inc. Japanese logistics and 3PL operator with warehousing, distribution processing, and freight forwarding comparable to JLS's integrated service portfolio.

Regional players

• CJ Logistics: Korean-headquartered logistics company with a strong Vietnam and Southeast Asia presence, comparable to JLS's Vietnam-led ASEAN operations but operating in different primary geographies.

Broad incumbents

• Nippon Express Holdings: Largest Japanese logistics group with overlapping trucking, warehousing, forwarding, and customs services, but vastly larger scale and broader service portfolio than JLS.
• SG Holdings (Sagawa Express): Major Japanese delivery and logistics group with parcel and B2B 3PL operations comparable in service category but larger scale.
• Yamato Holdings: Dominant Japanese parcel and B2B logistics group overlapping in trucking, warehousing, and 3PL; significantly larger and more consumer-facing than JLS.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Subsidiaries24 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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