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Japan Freight Liner Company

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Japanese logistics company founded in 1969 providing integrated rail-and-truck freight transport services as a member of the JR Freight Group.

Last updated September 16, 2026

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Overview

Japan Freight Liner Company (日本フレートライナー株式会社) is a Japanese logistics company established in April 1969. Since its founding it has provided integrated truck-and-rail logistics services, and following the 1987 establishment of JR Freight it became a member of the JR Freight Group. Its business includes freight forwarding by rail, truck and coastal shipping, railway freight-related contracted operations, industrial waste collection and transport, customs brokerage, and real estate and movable property leasing. Its shareholders include Japan Freight Railway Company, Nippon Express, and Zenkoku Tsuun.

History

Japan Freight Liner Company was established in April 1969, with its founding general meeting and registration taking place that month and initial capital of 100 million yen. The company was created to operate, in an integrated manner with Japanese National Railways, container loading/unloading and transfer operations at transport bases for the Freight Liner service. In 1987, with the establishment of JR Freight following the division and privatization of Japanese National Railways, the company became a member of the JR Freight Group. It has continued to provide integrated truck-and-rail logistics services since its founding.

Products and positioning

Comprehensive logistics company based on environmentally friendly rail freight transport, leveraging its strength of coordination with JR Freight.

  • Freight forwarding (rail, truck, coastal shipping)

  • Railway freight-related contracted operations (truck substitution)

  • Industrial waste collection and transport

  • Customs brokerage

  • Real estate leasing and management

  • Movable property leasing (large containers for rail transport)

  • Non-life insurance agency

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