This article showcases our top picks for the best Japanese based Logistics companies. These startups and companies are taking a variety of approaches to innovating the Logistics industry, but are all exceptional companies well worth a follow.
We tried to pick companies across the size spectrum from cutting edge startups to established brands.
We selected these startups and companies for exceptional performance in one of these categories:
- Innovation
- Innovative ideas
- Innovative route to market
- Innovative product
- Growth
- Exceptional growth
- Exceptional growth strategy
- Management
- Societal impact
Top Japanese Logistics Startups
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Mujin, Inc.
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Mujin develops automation solutions for industrial robots to simplify factory and logistics automation and increase worldwide productivity.
OpenLogi
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OpenLogi is a Tokyo based logistics platform focused on SMEs and freelancers.
Tier IV
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Tier IV develops open source software for autonomous driving.
Hacobu
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Hacobu offers an integrated solution “MOVO (MOVO)” centering on the operation management system utilizing in-vehicle terminals.
GROUND Inc.
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GROUND empowers logistics organizations with advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence and robotics.
Yper
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Yper is developing a new delivery system using compact home delivery bag and a smartphone application.
Mitsui & Co
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Mitsui & Co., is a general trading and investment company with interests in Iron and Steel products.
souco
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souco aim to provide services that contribute to society by making logistics smooth.
Logikura
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Logikura offers inventory management software for logistics industries.
Polaris
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Polaris offers IT solutions for energy, manufacturing, finance, and logistics fields.
Advanced Media
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Advanced Media develops voice recognition technology that allows people to use natural communication to benefit from machines and computers.
Ecohai Co.,Ltd
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Ecohai Co.,Ltd is an ecological and economic parcel delivery service provider offering low-cost delivery services with a reduced carbon.
e-LogiT
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No1 fulfillment service company for eCommerce companies in Japan, based on excellent logistics services
teTra aviation
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teTra provide consulting, research and solutions as well as design and manufacture of hardware and software.
sinops
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Synops is providing a mechanism to optimize the overall distribution to achieve the optimal inventory optimization of the retail store.
TRUNK Japan
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TRUNK is a provider of Information service industry,advertising agency business and design business.
207
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207 develops a logistics-related business with an eye on automated driving and drone delivery.
Best Beer Japan
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Best Beer Japan provides a barrel tracking software for craft beer and barrel sharing.
New Revo
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New Revo is a logistics start-up company that provides “strategic logistics”.
VEGA Japan
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VEGA corporation Japan is an online seller of furniture and interior goods.
SHIPPInno
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SHIPPInno is a WEB system development for EC operators company.
BERTRAND Japan
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Bertrand is a company founded by Mr. VELTRA, a French person who came to Japan to study abroad at Kyoto University.
VEGEO VEGECO
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VEGEO VEGECO is a service that delivers safe and safe vegetables from Kyushu.
KITOHA
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KITOHA is a Contract development and Web site creation company.
PHYZ
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Phyz is an EC solutions services” for the company business.
TDS
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TDS is a direct mail, logistics processing and shipping service company.
Sumitomo Electric
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Sumitomo Electric Industries is a manufacturer of electric wire and optical fiber cables.
MonotaRO Co., Ltd.
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MonotaRO Co. is a Japanese e-Commerce company of industrial supply products based in Hyogo, Japan.
Nihon Kohden
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Nihon Kohden is Japan’s leading manufacturer, developer and distributor of medical electronic equipment with subsidiaries in the USA,
Yamato Holdings
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Yamato Holdings provides door-to-door parcel delivery services.
Nippon Express
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Nippon Express serves as logistics consultant, providing one-stop business solutions that connect people and companies.
Degica
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Degica is a leading provider of eCommerce and Payment solutions.
PHOTON
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PHOTON provides advertising, publishing, and logistics services.
Kintetsu World Express
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Kintetsu World Express provides freight forwarding and logistics services.
Monoful
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Monoful creates an ecosystem where everyone can achieve optimal logistics.
Daifuku
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Daifuku is a leading provider of material handlings systems, which develops and provides a full range of automation and logistics solutions.
Kobe Steel
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Kobe Steel, Ltd. is a diversified corporation with businesses in the three core areas of materials, machinery and electric power.
LOZI
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LOZI develops robots for manufacturing, warehouses and logistics.
Rinkya
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Rinkya is a Japanese auction site and aggregator of online stores that offers fashion products, sporting goods, and more.
Vox Technologies
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Containerization of last-mile delivery logistics
Trabox
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ToraBox is the largest cargo request service in Japan.
NYK Line
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NYK Line, is one of the largest shipping companies in the world. It is a core Mitsubishi company.
Hitachi Transport System
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Hitachi Transport System provides logistics and transportation services.
LexxPluss
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LexxPluss develops an automatic transfer software system and robot hardware.
Toshiba Medical Systems
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Toshiba Medical Systems is the Global supplier of Medical Imaging.
Suzuyo
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Suzuyo provides domestic and international logistics and transportation solutions.
STAR FESTIVAL
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Star Festival is a Tokyo-based lunch box delivery service will be added to a line-up of Askul’s services.
Plex
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Plex is a recruiting platform specialized in the logistics industry.
Willbox
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Willbox is an international logistics company providing an international logistics digital platform for shippers and logistics companies.
Doog
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Doog Co., Ltd. develops mobile robots that operate safely and reliably near where people work and live.
Seino Holdings
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Seino Holdings is a logistics and supply chain management company.
Yamato Transport
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Yamato Transport specializes in various transportation services.
Sagawa Express
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Sagawa Express is a transportation company provides logistics services.
AMS
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AMS provide full support from various viewpoints, focusing on system provision and business support in EC business management.
LISUTO
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LISUTO is a Multi-language batch exhibition system business
BRYCEN
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BRYCEN provides imaging solutions, logistics solutions, engineering services, and offshore development.
SEAOS
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SEAOS operates as a smart digital logistics company.
Net Smile, Inc.
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Leading provider of innovative business solutions using artificial intelligence, Net Smile, Inc.
Autorod
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Autorod is a renowned auto trading company, exporting top-notch Japanese used cars globally.
SBS holdings
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SBS formulates and promotes management strategies for the entire group, audits group management, and performs other business management.
ValTech
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ValTech is a system integration and logistics software development, web application development and JAVA education services company.
Landing
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Landing offers mailing, logistics, storage, and information processing services.
Nishikawa Communications
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Nishikawa Communications provides marketing, promotion, advertising, printing, logistics and eco-friendly labels.
Metal
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Metal is a logistics and supply chain management company.
LINKS INTERNATIONAL Japan
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LINKS INTERNATIONAL is an authorized distributor for domestic and overseas brands
SCSK PRESCENDO
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SCSK PRESCENDO provides EC system, logistics and product content production services.
CRE
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CRE engages in leasing, management, development, brokerage, and asset management of logistics facilities.
BJS
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BJS is a provider of logistics, warehousing and transportation services.
Daiwa Corporation
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Daiwa Corporation is a logistic service company that manages important products with its uniquely developed information system technology.
Monohakobi Technology Institute
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Monohakobi Technology Institute is a quality transport company.
MONO Technologies
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MONO Technologies is a selling agency that sells items in a box instead of flea apps and auctions.
SETTSU WAREHOUSE
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SETTSU WAREHOUSE is a logistics service provider company.
Japan Luggage Express Ltd.
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Japan Lugagge Express is an international shipping and moving company in Tokyo, Japan offering services of moving from Japan.
MXTechnologies
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MXTechnologies engages in the sales of products related to MES and logistics from monitoring control.
WIZ SOFTWARE
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WIZ SOFTWARE develops software products for finance, logistics, warehousing, public safety, and sales management sectors.
X Mile
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X Mile is an HR platform that connects logistics companies and drivers.
TODOKER
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TODOKER is a baggage delivery convenient service providing company.
MOL (America) Inc.
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MOL is a maritime company that offers bulk carrier services.
Mash Corporation
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Mash Corporation is a software development and logistic service provider company.
Nikkei Information System
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The computer division established in 1954 by Nippon Light Metal Co., Ltd.
Vigor
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Vigor is a staffing and logistics outsourcing services provider company.
GLCOM
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GLCOM provides network infrastructure, cloud computing, logistics, and POS system services.
KARABINER
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Carabiner Technology is a Fukuoka company that mainly develops systems, apps and websites.
Direct Marketing Group
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DMG strives to develop and acts as a bridge between consumers & producers/sellers, Contributing to the creation of a richer relationship.
RACCOON HOLDINGS
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Raccoon Holdings is a mechanism that can efficiently find retail stores that handle products from all over the country
Tensei Data Net
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Tensei Data Net provides software development services to banking, insurance and logistics sectors.
Taiyo Kogyo
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Taiyo Kogyo has been expanding its business in the field of construction, civil engineering and logistics, as well as the environment.
Toyo Gosei
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Toyo Gosei is a manufacturer and seller of chemical products.