kokusai aeromarine

What kokusai aeromarine does

Kokusai Aeromarine Co., Ltd. (コクサイエアロマリン株式会社) is a privately-held Japanese international logistics company founded in 1959 (originally as Kokusai Soko Co., Ltd., renamed in April 2004) and headquartered in Shimbashi, Minato-ku, Tokyo. The company provides end-to-end international logistics services spanning customs clearance, bonded and climate-controlled warehousing, air and sea freight forwarding, port stevedoring, specialized trucking, and on-site machinery installation. Its core differentiator is handling high-value, highly sensitive cargo — particularly aerospace equipment, satellites, aircraft engines and parts, and precision machinery — using proprietary packaging technology that protects against vibration, shock, temperature, humidity, and static electricity, plus specialized vehicles with air suspension and dedicated inspection facilities for government cargo.

The business operates through 8 domestic offices across Tokyo, Kanagawa, Chiba, Osaka, and Fukushima, supported by 7 warehouses totaling approximately 65,000 sqm of storage capacity, and a wholly-owned US subsidiary (KOKUSAI SOKO AMERICA, INC., established 1984) with four offices in Los Angeles, New York, Chicago, and Boston. The company holds AEO Specific Bonded Warehouse Approval (2009), AEO Certified Customs Broker status (2012), ISO 9001 certification (1998), and C-TPAT Tier 2 certification via its US subsidiary (2008). As of March 31, 2026, Kokusai Aeromarine employs 217 people and serves over 500 corporate clients.

Revenue is generated through quote-based B2B service contracts across warehousing (managed services), customs brokerage (professional services), freight forwarding (transaction fees), port stevedoring, and installation services. The go-to-market is enterprise field sales with dedicated account managers assigned to each client, serving a heavily concentrated customer base in Japanese aerospace, aviation, and defense — including IHI, SUBARU, Japan Airlines, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Kawasaki Heavy Industries, and government clients such as JAXA, the Ministry of Defense, and the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism. The company is independently owned with no external investors, parent company, or public listing.

Name

kokusai aeromarine

Legal name

コクサイエアロマリン株式会社

Website

https://kokusaiaeromarine.co.jp

Company type

Private

Founded year

1959

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Kokusai Aeromarine is a Japanese international logistics company specializing in handling sensitive aerospace equipment, satellites, and precision machinery through customs clearance, climate-controlled warehousing, and specialized transportation services for aerospace, defense, and government clients.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

International Freight Forwarding and Logistics Services

NAICS

Nonscheduled Chartered Freight Air Transportation (481212), Support Activities for Water Transportation (4883), Marine Cargo Handling (488320), Port and Harbor Operations (488310)

SIC

Arrangement Of Transportation Of Freight & Cargo (4731), Air Courier Services (4513), Aircraft Parts & Auxiliary Equipment, Nec (3728)

akta.pro primary industry

Aerospace & Defense (TLAIALAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Defense & Aerospace Project Cargo (Military/Aircraft Components) (TLADAGAJ), Stevedoring & Vessel Loading/Discharging (Ship-to-Shore Operations) (TLAHALAA), Air Cargo Charter Specialists (On-Demand) (TLADAAAE)

Keywords

• International freight forwarding
• Customs brokerage services
• Bonded warehousing
• Aerospace logistics
• Precision machinery transport

Headquarters

HQ city

Tokyo (Minato-ku, Shimbashi)

HQ country

Japan

HQ region

Asia

Offices12 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Warehouse Business: Warehousing services in the Tokyo-Yokohama port and Narita/Kansai airport areas with bonded storage and climate control. Approximately 65,000㎡ total warehouse space across 7 locations.
2. Customs Clearance Services: Customs brokerage services with specialized customs brokers handling complex import/export procedures. AEO-certified customs broker providing expedited clearance.
3. Port Stevedoring: General port stevedoring business at Keihin Port, specializing in handling special cargo including industrial machinery, machine tools, explosives, and precision equipment.
4. Aviation and Maritime Freight Forwarding: Air cargo and sea cargo agency services for international logistics. Domestic and international freight transport using optimal shipping methods.
5. Construction and Installation Services: Machinery and equipment installation construction services including delivery, setup, and installation at designated locations. Specializes in clean room precision equipment and satellite handling.
6. Land Transport: General cargo automobile transport business and freight transport using services. Special vehicles equipped with air suspension for delicate cargo.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Kokusai Aeromarine provides integrated international logistics services spanning bonded warehousing (approximately 65,000 ㎡ across 7 facilities), AEO-certified customs clearance, port stevedoring at Keihin Port, air and sea freight forwarding, maritime and air cargo agency services, freight transport with temperature/humidity-controlled vehicles, and precision machinery installation construction. The company specializes in handling sensitive aerospace equipment, aircraft parts, satellites, and precision machinery requiring specialized packaging, climate control, and regulatory compliance for aerospace, aviation, defense, and trading industry clients.

Product overview

Kokusai Aeromarine operates as an integrated international logistics company offering a comprehensive suite of services including warehouse operations (倉庫業), customs clearance (通関業), port shipping (港湾運送事業), maritime and air cargo agency services, freight transport (貨物利用運送事業), and construction/installation services (機械器具設置工事業). The company manages 7 warehouses totaling approximately 65,000㎡ across strategic locations near Tokyo, Narita, Kansai airports and Tokyo/Yokohama ports. The core offering centers on handling special cargo—particularly aerospace, aviation, and precision machinery—with integrated logistics planning, customs documentation, secure storage, specialized packaging, and installation services all coordinated through a single-point-of-contact sales team.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Warehouse Services (倉庫業) Bonded storage, climate-controlled storage, distribution processing, and inventory management across 7 warehouse locations totaling approximately 65,000 ㎡ near Tokyo, Narita, and Kansai gateways. Serves aerospace, aviation, and general cargo customers.
• Customs Clearance Services (通関業) Import/export customs clearance with certified AEO customs brokers, handling complex documentation, tariff procedures, and regulatory compliance for aerospace, precision machinery, and general cargo across Tokyo, Yokohama, Osaka, Narita, and Kansai customs jurisdictions.
• Port Shipping Services (港湾運送事業) General port shipping/stevedoring operations at Keihin Port, specializing in handling special cargo including industrial machinery, large equipment, explosives, and precision instruments.
• Construction and Installation Services (建設工事・機械器具設置工事業) Mechanical equipment installation engineering services including delivery, installation, and setup of precision machinery at designated locations, with expertise in cleanroom precision equipment and satellite handling. Holds construction business license for machinery installation work.
• Freight Transport Services (貨物利用運送事業) Domestic and international cargo transport services using optimal shipping methods by land, air, and sea, with temperature-controlled special vehicles equipped with air suspension for delicate precision equipment. Holds First and Second Type Freight Forwarding Business registrations.
• Air Cargo Agency Services (航空貨物代理店業) Air cargo agency services for import/export air freight operations, IATA certified. 24-hour operations available for urgent cargo at Narita and Kansai airport locations.
• Maritime Agency Services (海運代理店業) Maritime shipping agency services coordinating sea freight operations for international import/export cargo.

Quantifiable outcome

• 60+ years of operation in international logistics
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers15 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

One partnership is on record.

• KOKUSAI SOKO AMERICA, INC.coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 October 1984Wholly-owned overseas subsidiary established in California in 1984. Operates as primary overseas hub for international combined transport services, providing quality services and information centered on the US. Four locations: Los Angeles HQ, New York, Chicago, and Boston (established July 2025). Total warehouse capacity of approximately 4,684㎡ across all US locations.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Nippon Express Holdings: Largest Japanese logistics conglomerate with global air/sea freight forwarding, warehousing, and relocation services. Directly comparable as a Japanese-based international logistics provider serving enterprise clients including aerospace and government; Kokusai operates as a smaller, aerospace-specialized counterpart within the same industry.
• Kuehne+Nagel: Global top-tier freight forwarder with major aerospace and defense logistics practice and global AEO-equivalent certifications. Comparable as a forwarder handling aerospace/defense and high-value sensitive cargo internationally, though vastly larger and tech-led versus Kokusai's relationship-driven model.
• DHL Global Forwarding: World's largest air and ocean freight forwarder with dedicated aerospace and defense vertical. Comparable as a comprehensive international logistics provider serving enterprise aerospace clients with customs, warehousing, and transport capabilities overlapping Kokusai's service mix.
• Expeditors International: U.S.-headquartered global freight forwarder with strong Asia-Pacific operations serving enterprise customers. Comparable as a customs brokerage and air/sea freight forwarder with technology-forward operating model, competing for the same international B2B logistics RFPs as Kokusai.

Direct peers

• Kintetsu World Express (KWE): Japanese-origin international freight forwarder (now owned by Apollo Global) specializing in air freight forwarding, particularly for high-tech, electronics, and aerospace clients. Direct competitor in Japan-based international air/sea freight forwarding with comparable B2B customer base and similar customs brokerage capabilities.
• Yusen Logistics: Major Japanese global logistics company offering international air/sea forwarding, contract logistics, and warehousing. Comparable in scale and service mix to Kokusai with Japanese headquarters and global operations across aerospace, automotive, and consumer verticals.
• Sankyu Inc. Japanese logistics company specializing in international freight forwarding, plant logistics, and heavy/oversized cargo handling. Comparable as a Japanese B2B logistics provider with expertise in industrial machinery and heavy cargo analogous to Kokusai's aerospace/precision equipment niche.
• LOGISTEED (formerly Hitachi Transport System): Japanese third-party logistics provider with strong automotive and high-tech forwarding businesses, including aerospace logistics offerings. Comparable as a domestic Japanese 3PL/forwarder serving similar enterprise customer base and operating internationally.
• Senko Group Holdings: Japanese logistics conglomerate with international forwarding, warehousing, and trading functions. Comparable in offering comprehensive logistics services from a Japan base with growing international footprint, overlapping with Kokusai's warehousing and forwarding model.

Regional players

• Mitsubishi Logistics Corporation: Japanese warehousing and logistics company with international forwarding operations, part of the Mitsubishi keiretsu. Comparable as a Japan-based warehousing and international logistics provider with similar customs/forwarding capabilities, though with stronger real estate focus and keiretsu customer alignment.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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