Tohbu Network Co., Ltd.
Japanese comprehensive logistics company founded in 1943, headquartered in Yokohama and listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange Standard Market.
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Tohbu Network Co., Ltd. (東部ネットワーク株式会社) is a Japanese comprehensive logistics company headquartered in Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture. It was established in December 1943 through the wartime consolidation of 13 transport companies operating in the eastern district of Yokohama, under the name Yokohama Tohbu Unsō Co., Ltd. (横浜東部運送株式会社). The company began operations in January 1944 and has since grown into a diversified logistics group handling general freight, cement, chemical products, petroleum, beverages, and food, alongside real estate leasing and vehicle maintenance. The company's business spans third-party logistics (3PL), warehousing, transport matching, real estate rental, and automotive maintenance. It operates a nationwide network of logistics centers and sales offices, including facilities in Kanagawa, Saitama, Toyama, Shizuoka, Hyogo, and Miyagi. Its group companies — Sagami Shinei Unsō, Tohoku Sanko, Uozu Unyu, and TS Unyu — extend its reach into specialized transport such as hazardous materials, industrial gases, and cement. Tohbu Network has been listed on Japanese securities markets since 1999, when its shares were registered over-the-counter. It later moved to JASDAQ in 2004 and, following market integrations, is now listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange Standard Market. The company celebrated its 70th anniversary in 2013 and continues to position itself as a comprehensive logistics provider contributing to economic and social development. Its official website emphasizes a mission of connecting the future through logistics, offering services that optimize clients' supply chains. The company maintains long-standing relationships with major clients such as Coca-Cola bottlers in Japan and Takashimaya department stores.
History
Tohbu Network Co., Ltd. was established in December 1943 as Yokohama Tohbu Unsō Co., Ltd. (横浜東部運送株式会社), formed through the wartime consolidation of 13 transport companies operating in the eastern district of Yokohama. The company began operations in January 1944. In May 1953, it started petroleum transport, followed by department store delivery services for Takashimaya across Kanagawa Prefecture in October 1959. In December 1961, it began transporting glass containers and soft drinks, and in October 1967, it added cement transport. In February 1977, the company established Sagami Shinei Unsō Co., Ltd. in Sagamihara, Kanagawa, as a subsidiary for in-plant transport of glass containers. In June 1988, it introduced a computerized cargo tracking system across 31 delivery points in Kanagawa. In May 1990, it completed its own office building in Kanagawa-ku, Yokohama, moved its head office there, and began real estate leasing. In April 1992, it completed a computer network across all sales offices and installed LCD in-vehicle computers in all large vehicles. In July 1992, it changed its name to Tohbu Network Co., Ltd. In February 1996, it received designation as a certified automobile maintenance business (private vehicle inspection station) and began automotive maintenance. In April 1996, it absorbed Tohbu Shoji Co., Ltd., expanding into petroleum sales, cement sales, vehicle sales and leasing, and insurance agency services. In November 1999, its shares were listed over-the-counter with the approval of the Japan Securities Dealers Association, with capital of 553.03 million yen. In March 2001, it opened the Zama Food Logistics Center in Zama, Kanagawa, a multi-temperature food distribution center, and changed part of its transport contract with Takashimaya to Takashimaya Logistics Service. In December 2004, it canceled its over-the-counter registration and listed on JASDAQ. In January 2005, it signed a transport contract with Coca-Cola National Beverage for the Kanto and Chukyo regions. In November 2005, it began handling product transport for Nihon Yamamura Glass at its Harima and Kansai plants, expanding into the Kansai region with the opening of Nishinomiya and Harima sales offices. In January 2006, it signed a transport contract with Coca-Cola National Beverage for routes from Hokuriku and Shinshu to Kanto and Tohoku. In January 2007, it signed a contract for transport from the Tokai region to Kansai. In March 2007, it established the Ebina Transport Base (5,885 m²) in Ebina, Kanagawa. In July 2007, it developed and introduced the TLS (Tohbu Network Logistics System). In January 2009, the Nishinomiya facility was completed and the Hokuriku sales office opened in Tonami, Toyama. In March 2009, it acquired land for the Ebina No. 2 Transport Base (2,098 m²). In November 2009, the Ebina facility was completed on the site of the former Ebina sales office. In March 2010, it acquired land for the Tohbu Hokuriku Logistics Center in Tonami, Toyama (37,706.41 m²). In April 2010, following the merger of JASDAQ and Osaka Securities Exchange, it listed on Osaka Securities Exchange JASDAQ (now Standard). In February 2011, it began construction of the Tohbu Ebina Logistics Center following adoption of its 3PL business proposal. In March 2011, the Tohbu Hokuriku Logistics Center was completed and began operation in April. In April 2011, the new LIS (New Logistics Information System) was completed. In November 2011, the Soka facility was completed in Soka, Saitama. In December 2011, the Tohbu Ebina Logistics Center was completed. In January 2013, it opened the Sendai branch office in Sendai, Miyagi. In July 2013, following the integration of Tokyo and Osaka stock exchanges, it listed on Tokyo Stock Exchange JASDAQ (Standard). In December 2013, it celebrated its 70th anniversary. In August 2014, solar power plants began operation in Tonami, Toyama, and Ebina, Kanagawa. In February 2015, it signed a comprehensive business alliance with Kanda Holdings, Takamatsu, and Higashi Twenty One. In July 2015, it introduced new-standard trailers with 30-pallet capacity (initial 15 units) following trailer deregulation. In September 2016, the Oigawa sales office was completed in Yoshida, Shizuoka. In October 2016, the Ebina No. 2 Transport Base expansion was completed. In January 2018, it signed a basic agreement for business partnership with Ueno Kosan. In June 2019, the multi-tenant Tohbu Kobe Logistics Center (17,085 m²) began operation, with the Kobe sales office and West Japan dispatch center established within. In February 2022, it began specific passenger transport operations by contracting with GLP Japan for shuttle bus services. In April 2022, Tohoku Sanko became a subsidiary. In October 2022, Uozu Unyu became a subsidiary. In April 2024, subsidiary Uozu Unyu acquired all shares of TS Unyu from Air Liquide Japan, making it a subsidiary.
- 2009
Completed Nishinomiya facility; opened Hokuriku sales office in Tonami, Toyama.
- 2009
Acquired land for Ebina No. 2 Transport Base (2,098 m²).
- 2007
Signed transport contract for Tokai region to Kansai.
- 2007
Established Ebina Transport Base (5,885 m²) in Ebina, Kanagawa.
- 2007
Developed and introduced TLS (Tohbu Network Logistics System).
- 2006
Signed transport contract with Coca-Cola National Beverage for Hokuriku/Shinshu to Kanto/Tohoku routes.
- 2005
Signed transport contract with Coca-Cola National Beverage for Kanto and Chukyo regions.
- 2005
Began product transport for Nihon Yamamura Glass at Harima and Kansai plants; opened Nishinomiya and Harima sales offices.
- 2004
Canceled over-the-counter registration and listed on JASDAQ.
- 2001
Opened Zama Food Logistics Center in Zama, Kanagawa, a multi-temperature food distribution center.
Products and positioning
Comprehensive logistics provider offering optimized supply chain solutions, with a long history and nationwide network in Japan.
3PL business
Third-party logistics services including warehouse leasing, consolidation, and supply chain optimization.
Transport matching business
Platform for matching cargo and vehicles.
Warehousing
Warehouse leasing and management services.
Real estate leasing
Leasing of company-owned buildings and land.
Vehicle maintenance
Certified automobile maintenance and inspection services.
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