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SANKYU INC.

9065Prime MarketLand Transportation

山九株式会社 logo
SANKYU INC.9065

Logistics Business

Core segment accounting for approximately 47% of Sankyu's revenue, providing comprehensive logistics services domestically and internationally

PeriodCurrentPreviousChange
Revenue (external customers)¥295,256 million¥295,564 million (prior period)
Segment profit¥9,826 million¥9,681 million (prior period)
Segment assets¥280,182 million¥274,173 million (prior period)
Depreciation and amortization¥14,258 million¥13,758 million (prior period)
Increase in property, plant, equipment and intangible assets¥17,438 million¥27,681 million (prior period)

Business Details

Provides port transport, marine transport, warehousing, general freight trucking, import/export customs clearance, and in-plant logistics (3PL) both domestically and internationally. Targets primarily the steel, chemical, and electrical/electronics industries, with major manufacturing clients including Nippon Steel Corporation. Domestically, the segment is expanding chemical products logistics and revising unit prices, while overseas it operates bases in Singapore, Thailand, Saudi Arabia, China, and other locations. The segment is pursuing improved profitability through cost structure reform and negotiations to secure appropriate pricing.

Recent Overview

Revenue was roughly flat, while segment profit improved year-on-year, indicating improved profitability

In FY2026 (ending March 2026), Logistics Business revenue (external customers) was ¥295,256 million, a slight decrease from the prior period (¥295,564 million), while segment profit improved to ¥9,826 million from ¥9,681 million in the prior period. Segment assets increased to ¥280,182 million (post-correction). Fixed asset investment declined significantly year-on-year, suggesting a shift from the investment phase to the profit-recovery phase. Note: these figures are the finalized values following the May 26, 2026 correction to the financial results summary (reflecting correction of overstated accounts receivable/payable).

Key Products

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Port & International Logistics

Provides integrated port cargo handling, ship cargo handling, import/export customs clearance, and forwarding. Primarily handles import/export cargo such as steel, chemical products, and electrical/electronic products, with bases at major domestic ports.

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3PL (Third-Party Logistics)

Provides comprehensive outsourcing of inventory management, receiving/shipping, distribution processing, and delivery. Including in-plant logistics for manufacturers, offers value-added services that optimize the client's entire supply chain.

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In-plant Logistics (Factory Transport & Warehouse Management)

Handles a series of logistics operations within factories of steel, chemical, and automotive parts manufacturers, from receiving raw materials to shipping finished products. Aims to improve productivity through labor-saving and digitalization initiatives.

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Marine Transport & Warehousing

Handles everything from domestic coastal transport to international marine transport, providing integrated logistics combined with warehousing. Has strength in bulk transport of chemical products and steel products.

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Special Transport & General Freight Trucking

Handles a wide range of services from large heavy-cargo transport such as plant equipment and steel products to trunk-line and regional delivery of general freight. Promoting profit improvement through negotiations to secure appropriate pricing.

Growth Drivers

  • Progress in negotiations to secure appropriate pricing and implementation of price increases both domestically and internationally
  • Acquisition of new customers and deepening of existing business areas centered on the steel, chemical, and electrical/electronics industries
  • Commencement of new overseas operations centered on the Middle East and India, and expansion of overseas business
  • Cost structure reform and productivity improvement through digitalization and labor-saving initiatives
  • Improvement of business quality through consolidation of low-profitability sites and withdrawal from unprofitable operations

Risks

  • Continued sluggish transport operations for automotive parts and consumer goods due to weak domestic demand in China
  • Rising labor costs due to labor shortages and wage increases affecting consumption and logistics-related operations
  • Decline in domestic project transport orders, ocean container handling volume, and warehouse operations
  • Supply chain volatility due to tariff issues and heightened geopolitical risk
  • Risk of declining competitiveness due to delays in DX transformation

Last updated: June 25, 2026