Fukuyama Transporting

Fukuyama Transporting Co., Ltd. is a major Japanese logistics company headquartered in Fukuyama, Hiroshima, providing a comprehensive range of transportation services. Founded on September 13, 1948, by Noboru Shibuya as Fukuyama Freight Transport, the company initially focused on local freight. It was renamed Fukuyama Transporting in August 1950 after expanding into general transportation services. Over the decades, particularly during Japan's high-growth economic period, the company expanded its network across Japan and was listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange in 1970.

The company's business model is centered on providing end-to-end logistics solutions primarily to corporate clients. Unlike many logistics firms that outsource transport, Fukuyama Transporting emphasizes using its own fleet of over 16,900 vehicles and drivers to maintain service quality. Its core business is less-than-truckload (LTL) shipping, which involves consolidating freight from multiple customers. The company operates through several key segments: Transportation, Distribution & Processing, International Business, and Others. Services include multimodal transport (road, rail, air, sea), warehousing, customs clearance, freight forwarding, and moving services for both residential and corporate customers. It also offers specialized options like temperature-controlled shipping, time-designated delivery, and express services.

Fukuyama Transporting has a significant domestic presence with approximately 394 locations and a growing international footprint with subsidiaries and partnerships for global freight. The company has actively adopted technology to enhance operations, introducing an online tracking system, automated sorting equipment, and a shipping support system called iSTAR-2. It has also focused on efficiency and sustainability by utilizing dedicated block trains (Fukuyama Rail Express) and operating 25-meter double-trailer trucks to address labor shortages and reduce environmental impact.

Keywords: LTL freight, less-than-truckload, multimodal transport, logistics services, freight forwarding, Japanese logistics, warehousing solutions, customs brokerage, supply chain management, cargo transportation, national shipping, corporate moving, distribution services, road freight, air cargo, sea freight, rail transport, international shipping, fleet management, transportation provider