Nippon Express Group Topics April 2016 – July 2017
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Nippon Express Group Topics April 2016 – July 2017 2017 2016 Tokyo C-NEX, One of Nippon Express Co., Ltd.’s Largest Temperature-Controlled International Air Freight Subsidiary in India Begins Operations as Specialized June Multifunctional Logistics Warehouse Opened in Myanmar Jan. Aug. July Logistics Centers, Opened Forwarding Service Expanded Domestic Logistics Company Nittsu Logistics Myanmar Co., Ltd. kicked off operations at its Nippon Express Co., Ltd. opened Tokyo C-NEX, an urban dis- Nippon Express Co., Ltd. began sales of NEX-SOLUTION Nittsu Logistics (India) Private Limited began transport, ware- newly completed Thilawa Logistics Center in the Thilawa tribution center. With excellent access for multiple transportation TempSure Thermo ULD, an international air freight forwarding housing and delivery operations as a specialized domestic Special Economic Zone, Myanmar’s only customs bonded area. modes, including transport via rail container, harbor and airport, service that meets strict quality control standards for pharma- logistics company. This initiative is aimed at reinforcing the The facility offers temperature-controlled, dehumidifi ed ware- the facility’s location in Shinsuna, Koto-Ku, Tokyo, is ideal as a ceutical and food product logistics by maintaining a 15–25°C capability of the Group’s logistics business to meet growing housing for the storage of apparel and chemical products. As of freight collection point and base for distribution to the city center. temperature-stable transport environment at the loading con- local demand, especially that for more sophisticated logistics, the end of March 2017, the special economic zone where it is A double rampway structure allows tainer level. The service uses special insulating materials driven by India’s economic growth. Accordingly, Nippon Express located is host to about 80 companies from 16 countries, mainly vehicles direct access to any fl oor. wrapped around air-freight forwarding loading containers to (India) Private Limited is now focusing on comprehensive logis- in the construction material, food and beverage, apparel and In addition, with fl oor spaces of over maintain a steady temperature and can accommodate heavy, tics services centered on air freight forwarding and marine and automotive-related industries. 23,000 m2, each fl oor can function large-sized freight. (A version of the service for the 2–8°C range harbor forwarding. semi-independently, for more effi - was launched in June 2017.) cient, sophisticated operations. Company Established to Reinforce the Heavy Haulage and May Halal Warehousing Certifi cation Acquired in Malaysia July Construction Business in Southeast Asia Joint Transport and Modal Shift Achieved in Transport of Nippon Express (Malaysia) Sdn. Bdn. acquired halal warehousing Jan. Nippon Express (South Asia & Oceania) Pte., Ltd. established certifi cation in 2017 from the Department of Islamic Development Products to Hokuriku NEX Global Engineering Pte. Ltd. in Singapore to oversee heavy (JAKIM), a certifying body within the Malaysian government. Helping to reduce environmental impact and alleviate truck driver haulage and plant projects overseas. The new company will This followed halal transport certifi cation acquired in 2014. shortages and other issues, Nippon Express Co., Ltd., is pro- provide one-stop support to meet growing demand in Having also acquired halal warehousing and transport certifi ca- viding storage and inventory management for Asahi Breweries, Southeast Asia for all kinds of logistics services, including heavy tion in Japan from the Japan Halal Ltd. and Kirin Brewery Company, Limited, at a joint distribution cargo transport and installation, plant engineering, the delivery Association in 2016, Nippon Express has center in Kanazawa-shi, Ishikawa. The center was established of materials and products after plant set-up, customs clearance, created a halal integrated transport system to facilitate the two companies’ joint rail container transport of warehousing and domestic transport. fully supported by the Nippon Express products from breweries in the Kansai Region to the Hokuriku Consolidated Cargo Rail Transport Service between China Group that links origins and destinations Region. By enabling a modal shift that replaces 10,000 long- July and Europe Launched in Malaysia and Japan. distance truck trips annually with rail transport, the collaboration is expected to cut annual CO2 emissions by 2,700 tons. Nippon Express (China) Co., Ltd., and Nippon Express Europe GmbH added a consolidated cargo offering to their lineup of cross-border rail transport services between China and Europe. March Multifunctional Logistics Warehouse Opened in India 2016 This service for small freight volumes combines multiple trans- port modes to ship multiple customers’ less-than-container- Nittsu Logistics (India) Private Limited completed the construc- load cargos together by rail, then distribute them to cities tion of the Sri City Logistics Center, a multifunctional logistics Facility Targeting Non-Japanese Global Companies across China and Europe using the companies’ trucking net- warehouse in the Sri City Industrial Zone, located outside Dec. Established in Singapore works. In May 2017, the service was made part of Eurasian Chennai, a major logistics hub for the automotive and other Train Direct brand, and the cities and routes covered under the industries in South India. Approximately 40 foreign companies, Nippon Express (South Asia & Oceania) Pte., Ltd. opened the service were expanded. including 14 Japanese companies, have set up manufacturing Global Logistics Innovation Centre, a facility specializing in facilities in the industrial zone. Going forward, the Group will market research and business development targeting non- Japanese global companies. The Centre is located in Singapore, continue to enhance its domestic transport network in India. Certifi cation for Handling Medical Instruments home to many global companies’ Asia-Pacifi c regional head- July quarters. Reinforcing regional sales efforts, the Centre will Acquired in Brazil Apr. Logistics Center Opened in South Korea develop business opportunities with non-Japanese customers, In March 2016, Nippon Express do Brasil Transportes analyze clients’ businesses and conduct research and develop- Internacionais Ltda. received certifi cation from Brazil’s National Nippon Express Korea Co., Ltd. opened the Busan Global ment related to logistics systems. Health Surveillance Agency for business activities related to the Logistics Center in the free trade zone of the Busan New Port storage of cosmetics, perfumes and toiletry products and in Ungdong Hinterland Complex. The Port of Busan is one of East July of that year received certifi cation for business activities Asia’s greatest marine and harbor logistics hubs. Logistics Sept. Logistics Center Opened in Mexico related to the storage of medical instruments. As Japan and demand at the port is growing, both from existing businesses in Brazil strengthen cooperative ties in the fi elds of medicine and the area, such as those related to the automotive industry and Aerospace Industry Quality Management System Feb. Nippon Express de Mexico, S.A. de C.V., which operates in 10 healthcare, more Japanese companies are expected to enter online shopping, as Certifi cation Acquired cities in Mexico, opened its third logistics center in the country, the Brazilian market, and the Nippon Express Group will be well as an increasingly In February 2017, Nippon Express Co., Ltd. acquired certifi ca- the Aguascalientes Logistics Center. The facility is located in the there to provide high-quality services for related products. wide range of indus- tion under the AS9120 standard for aerospace industry quality state of Aguascalientes, where Japanese fi nished-vehicle man- tries, including phar- management systems as a forwarder at both Narita and ufacturers and many other automobile-related companies have maceuticals and Haneda airports. The Group is working to expand the certifi ca- set up operations. Serving as base textiles and apparel. tion of its facilities in and outside Japan. The February 2017 for product distribution and distri- The Group also certifi cations enable the Group to provide high-quality, high- bution processing, the center is seeks to reinforce speed service through its network connecting key airports in capable of meeting a full range of service at the center the United States and France as well as the Chubu, Narita and logistics needs with sophisticated, as a facility linking Haneda airports in Japan. high-quality services. Japan to the world. 16 17 Segment Overview • Japan • Security • The Americas • Transportation • Europe • Heavy Haulage & • East Asia Construction • South Asia & • Logistics Support Oceania Japan (As of March 31, 2017) Revenues and segment income Business Overview Main Constituent Companies (total: 212) (Billions of yen) Area: Japan Nippon Express Co., Ltd., Nittsu Transport 1,158.3 1,155.7 1,181.4 Established: 1937 Co., Ltd., Nittsu Panasonic Logistics Co., Ltd., 45.4 Nittsu NEC Logistics, Ltd., Wanbishi Archives, Businesses: Nippon Express Co., Ltd. and its subsid- Co., Ltd., Express Travel Co., Ltd., Nippon 36.6 38.6 iaries and affi liates engage in railway forwarding, motor Shipping Co., Ltd., Osaka Warehouse Co., Ltd., cargo transportation, warehousing, air freight forward- Hokuoh Transportation Inc., Kita-Nihon Kaiun ing, marine transportation, harbor transportation, Co., Ltd., Tsutai Warehouse Co., Ltd., Tohoku in-factory