Logistics Business

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ITOCHU LOGISTICS CORP., the core logistics company for the ITOCHU Group, operates a global logistics business centered on land, sea, and air transportation and the operation of logistics centers as a logistics company affiliated with a trading company. Most notably, the company entered China and India ahead of other companies, and it boasts one of the largest logistics networks operated by a Japanese logistics company.
This company also provides comprehensive services as a multi-functional team that is capable of fulfilling commercial distribution, investment, commercialization, and other needs beyond its logistics capabilities.

Business Development in India

Since 2012, ITOCHU LOGISTICS CORP. has been building a logistics network that stretches across India via IP Integrated Services, a joint venture with local company Parekh Integrated Services. ITOCHU LOGISTICS provides logistics services in areas including healthcare and medicine, automobiles, and food, enabling it to contribute to the expansion of the logistics network in the local market.
Further, ITOCHU LOGISTICS supports companies entering India by providing integrated services, from the undertaking of logistics operations within the premises of factories and plants and wholesale procurement to store replenishment and delivery to end users. ITOCHU LOGISTICS is also enhancing its forwarding function, aiming to handle more air and marine cargo to and from India, instead of working only in the 3PL business in the booming market of India.

Business Development in China and the ASEAN Region

In China, it is strengthening its logistics network by operating logistics bases via ITOCHU Logistics (China) Co., Ltd. ITOCHU provides efficient logistics solutions by increasing its cooperation with local companies. In the ASEAN region, ITOCHU LOGISTICS is aggressively expanding its logistics operation services in emerging markets through its local subsidiaries in Thailand, Indonesia, Vietnam, and other countries.

Business Expansion in North America

With five locations in major US cities, ITOCHU provides integrated logistics services tailored to customer needs. ITOCHU LOGISTICS handles diverse items including automotive parts, production equipment, consumer goods, and food products, offering comprehensive solutions from factory and warehouse operations to deliveries for stores and e-commerce. We have also established subsidiaries in Mexico, strengthening land transportation between the US and Mexico, as well as logistics and consulting support for Japanese manufacturers.