Daito Koun

Name

Daito Koun

Legal name

Daito Koun Co., Ltd. (大東港運株式会社)

Website

https://daito-koun.co.jp

Company type

Public

Founded year

1957

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Port Logistics Services

NAICS

Marine Cargo Handling (48832), Freight Transportation Arrangement (488510), Marine Cargo Handling (488320)

SIC

Arrangement Of Transportation Of Freight & Cargo (4731), Water Transportation (4400)

akta.pro primary industry

Port Equipment Operations (Crane Operators, RTG/RMG, Straddle Carrier Operations) (TLAHALAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Customs Declaration & Filing (Import/Export Entry) Platforms (TLAEAOAA), Bulk Terminal Services & Operations (Stevedoring, Sampling, Weighing, Blending) (TLAHABAO)

Keywords

• Customs brokerage services
• Port logistics services
• Import export logistics
• Freight forwarding services
• Port transportation services

Headquarters

HQ city

Minato

HQ country

Japan

HQ region

Asia

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Logistics Coordination Services: Coordinating international logistics for import/export cargo including documentation, scheduling, and multi-modal transport management
2. Customs Clearance Services: Customs brokerage services handling import/export declarations and related regulatory compliance procedures
3. Port Transportation: Container transport and truck transport services for cargo delivery and collection

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Daito Koun operates as a port logistics company providing four core service modules: logistics coordination for diverse cargo including livestock, aquatic, and agricultural products and machinery; customs clearance and related regulatory/quarantine compliance procedures; port transportation services covering container and truck transport; and overseas/domestic group business operations. The company delivers these services to corporate import/export customers through offices at major Japanese ports (Tokyo, Yokohama, Osaka, Fukuoka), leveraging approximately 70 years of operational experience.

Product overview

Daito Koun operates as a port logistics company offering four core service modules: (1) Logistics Coordination handling diverse cargo including livestock, aquatic, agricultural products and machinery; (2) Customs Clearance and Regulatory Compliance including quarantine procedures; (3) Port Transportation comprising container and truck transport; and (4) Overseas and Domestic Group Business operations. The company leverages approximately 70 years of experience in the port logistics industry, specializing in food-related logistics with expertise in customs procedures, freight forwarding, and integrated port operations. The corporate philosophy is '「ありがとう」にありがとう' (Thanks to 'Thank You') — aiming to receive gratitude from customers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Logistics Coordination (ロジスティクスコーディネート) Comprehensive logistics coordination services including handling of livestock products, aquatic products, agricultural products, and machinery for import/export customers. Specialized staff provide optimal services tailored to customer needs across diverse cargo types.
• Customs and Other Regulations (通関・他法令) Customs clearance services and related regulatory compliance procedures including quarantine operations. The customs department handles import/export cargo clearance procedures on behalf of customers, enabling rapid processing.
• Port Transportation (港湾運送) Container transport and truck transport services at port areas. The company conducts swift and reliable shipping operations to meet diverse customer needs for import/export cargo delivery and collection.
• Overseas and Domestic Group Business (海外事業・国内グループ事業) Overseas business operations and domestic group business services. The company has expertise in conducting comprehensive port area operations to meet diverse customer needs through its broader group network.

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Senko Group Holdings: Senko Group is a Japanese logistics conglomerate offering domestic distribution, freight forwarding, and international logistics services. It is comparable as a broad Japanese logistics incumbent serving import/export customers with overlapping service capabilities, though it has a much broader portfolio and larger scale.
• Kintetsu World Express: Kintetsu World Express is a Japanese-headquartered international freight forwarder offering air, ocean, and customs brokerage services globally. It is comparable as a Japanese-rooted logistics incumbent with customs capabilities serving import/export customers, though it focuses more on international forwarding than port-side operations.
• Yusen Logistics: Yusen Logistics is a global logistics provider and subsidiary of NYK Group, offering airfreight, ocean freight, customs brokerage, and contract logistics. It is comparable as a Japanese-rooted logistics company serving import/export customers with customs capabilities, though it operates globally.
• Nippon Express Holdings: Nippon Express is Japan's largest logistics group offering comprehensive freight forwarding, warehousing, customs brokerage, and global supply chain services. It is comparable as a broad Japanese incumbent with overlapping customs and import/export logistics services, though it operates at vastly larger scale and global scope than Daito Koun.
• Kuehne+Nagel International AG: Kuehne+Nagel is one of the world's largest freight forwarders with significant operations in Japan and strong customs brokerage capabilities. It is comparable through customs and forwarding services for Japanese import/export customers, though it operates at global asset-light scale.
• DHL Global Forwarding: DHL Global Forwarding is a leading global freight forwarder with substantial operations in Japan offering customs brokerage, airfreight, and ocean freight services. It is comparable as a customs broker and forwarder serving Japanese import/export customers, though it operates as part of a global integrator.

Regional players

• Sinotrans Limited: Sinotrans is China's largest logistics company offering freight forwarding, port logistics, and customs services primarily in the Chinese market. It is comparable as a regional port logistics specialist serving Asia trade corridors, though it operates primarily in China rather than Japan and does not directly compete head-to-head with Daito Koun.

Direct peers

• Sankyu Inc. Sankyu is a Japanese logistics company with significant port operations, plant logistics, and international freight forwarding capabilities. It is comparable to Daito Koun through port-side service offerings and B2B customer focus, though it operates at meaningfully larger scale and broader geographic scope.
• Kamigumi Co., Ltd. Kamigumi is Japan's leading port logistics specialist with comprehensive customs clearance, port handling, and freight forwarding services. As a TSE-listed port logistics company of similar vintage, it is the most direct comparable to Daito Koun in business model, customer base, and regulatory positioning.

Others

• Expeditors International of Washington: Expeditors is a global asset-light freight forwarder with operations in Japan offering airfreight, ocean freight, and customs brokerage services. It is comparable through customs and forwarding capabilities for Japanese import/export customers, though it does not specialize in port-side operations.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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