| Study Period | 2020 - 2030 |
| Base Year For Estimation | 2024 |
| Forecast Data Period | 2025 - 2030 |
| Market Size (2025) | USD 57.60 Billion |
| Market Size (2030) | USD 73.73 Billion |
| CAGR (2025 - 2030) | 5.06 % |
| Market Concentration | Medium |
Major Players
*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order |
Japan Contract Logistics Market Analysis
The Japan Contract Logistics Market size is estimated at USD 57.60 billion in 2025, and is expected to reach USD 73.73 billion by 2030, at a CAGR of 5.06% during the forecast period (2025-2030).
The major companies in the sector report their revenue growth as an output of change in the consumer behaviour towards e-commerce sector.
The small Japanese vendors are actively moving to the online market in response to the growing use of the internet by the Japanese consumers driving the demand for logistics in the market.
Japan Contract Logistics Market Trends
Growth in E-Commerce
The e-commerce retail in Japan is segmented by the companies selling products of various domains like fashion, electronics & media, food & personal care, furniture & appliances and Toys. With the growing market, the big companies are focusing adapting the updated technologies while the small retail companies are actively collaborating with the big market players like Amazon (Amazon Fulfilment Services) and Rakuten (Rakuten Fulfilment Services) for services like inventory management, packaging and delivery. Among the recent developments, Aeon (Japan’s largest shopping mall developer and operator) agreed upon a deal to develop automated warehouses with Ocado (the UK automated warehouse provider), expecting its sales to increase to ¥ 1 trillion by 2035.
Further, the penetration of the blockchain facilities in logistics services and a 10% decrease in production and rising demand of beef - backed by the growing interest in American-style steak in retail and foodservice is also driving the growth in the demand for the temperature-controlled logistics facilities in the retail e-commerce.
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Decreasing Workforce Pushing the Automation in Logistics
The labour skill shortage is a common issue faced by logistics companies worldwide, but Japan is one of the most affected countries due to its ageing and declining population. The labour shortage, increasing e-commerce penetration and introduction of intriguing technical advancements are some of the trends thrusting the inculcation of automated machines and technologies with the warehousing facilities. The Japanese fashion giant Uniqlo along with Daifuku Logistics Solutions plans on investing ¥ 100 billion and has partnered with two robotic startups – Mujin Inc. and Exotec Solutions to develop robotics and material handling systems reducing workforce involvement in the inventory management and delivery to 100%. Amazon, along with FamilyMart Co., Odakyu Electric Railway Co. and other firms is planning to set up the "Amazon Hub Locker" service at a total of 200 locations mainly in Tokyo and Kanagawa Prefecture by 2020 where Amazon customers can swipe barcodes sent by e-mail over reading machines to receive their goods.
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Japan Contract Logistics Industry Overview
The market is relatively concentrated with Yusen Logistics, Hitachi Transport System, and Kuehne Nagel as its major players along with the inhouse logistic segments of the retail and manufacturing companies leading the market. The technological advancements and consolidation of the logistics facilities response to the declining workforce are supporting the demand for the logistics services and driving the growth in the market. The U.S. investment firm Blackstone Group in July 2019, announced to spend over ¥ 100 billion to buy distribution centres in Japan, seeing room for growth in the country's e-commerce market. Yusen Logistics and Cinnamon AI have announced a collaboration to provide solutions like Flax Scanner for improving the logistics operations for aviation exports. Japan GLP (a company specializing in logistics real estate and its technology) has announced the development of 5 advanced logistics facilities as GLP ALFALINK at Sagamihara, a creative chain logistics platform, which will include the functions of an Open Hub, Integrated Chain and Shared Solution for the tenant companies.
ZigZag Global partnered with Japanese market leader Yamato Transport to facilitate the first Returns Management Solution to support retailers from all over the world with their Japanese customer returns.
Japan Contract Logistics Market Leaders
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Yusen Logistics Co.
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Kuhne Nagel
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DHL International GmbH.
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Hitachi Transport System
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CEVA Logistics
- *Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order
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Japan Contract Logistics Industry Segmentation
A comprehensive background analysis of the Japan Contract Logistics, covering the current market trends, restraints, technological updates and detailed information on various segments and competitive landscape of the industry.
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| By End-User | Automotive |
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Japan Contract Logistics Market Research FAQs
How big is the Japan Contract Logistics Market?
The Japan Contract Logistics Market size is expected to reach USD 57.60 billion in 2025 and grow at a CAGR of 5.06% to reach USD 73.73 billion by 2030.
What is the current Japan Contract Logistics Market size?
In 2025, the Japan Contract Logistics Market size is expected to reach USD 57.60 billion.
Who are the key players in Japan Contract Logistics Market?
Yusen Logistics Co., Kuhne Nagel, DHL International GmbH., Hitachi Transport System and CEVA Logistics are the major companies operating in the Japan Contract Logistics Market.
What years does this Japan Contract Logistics Market cover, and what was the market size in 2024?
In 2024, the Japan Contract Logistics Market size was estimated at USD 54.69 billion. The report covers the Japan Contract Logistics Market historical market size for years: 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024. The report also forecasts the Japan Contract Logistics Market size for years: 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028, 2029 and 2030.
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