Japan Freight and Logistics Market, By End Use Industry (Agriculture, Fishing & Forestry, Construction, Manufacturing, Oil & Gas, Mining & Quarrying, Others (Wholesale & Retail Trade)); By Logistics Function (Courier, Express & Parcel, Freight Forwarding,

Japan Freight and Logistics Market, By End Use Industry (Agriculture, Fishing & Forestry, Construction, Manufacturing, Oil & Gas, Mining & Quarrying, Others (Wholesale & Retail Trade)); By Logistics Function (Courier, Express & Parcel, Freight Forwarding, Warehousing & Storage, Others (Freight Transport)); By Mode of Transportation (Road Freight, Rail Freight, Air Freight, Sea Freight, Multimodal), Trend Analysis, Competitive Landscape & Forecast, 2019–2030


Japan Freight and Logistics Market Size Expands at Significant CAGR of 5.74% to Surpass USD 386.5 Billion by 2030

Japan Freight and Logistics Market is flourishing because of the growing international trade and increasing investments in infrastructure, such as ports, airports, railways, and roads.

BlueWeave Consulting, a leading strategic consulting and market research firm, in its recent study, estimated the Japan Freight and Logistics Market size at USD 309.19 billion in 2023. During the forecast period between 2024 and 2030, BlueWeave expects the Japan Freight and Logistics Market size to expand at a CAGR of 5.74% reaching a value of USD 386.54 billion by 2030. The thriving international trade, import and export operations, and the nation's rapid infrastructure development are key drivers of the Japan freight and logistics market's expansion. Furthermore, it is projected that the Japan Freight and Logistics Market will be driven by the growing e-commerce industry and the increasing incorporation of cutting-edge technologies, including sensors and data analytics, during the period in analysis.

Opportunity: Thriving e-commerce sector

The e-commerce sector employs logistics services to manage and control e-commerce enterprises' supply chains, allowing them to focus on marketing and other business activities. As a result of the numerous benefits that logistics provides to the e-commerce industry, the adoption of logistics services is increasing at a rapid pace, propelling the expansion of the Japan freight and logistics markets.

Impact of Escalating Geopolitical Tensions on Japan Freight and Logistics Market

The escalating geopolitical tensions hindered the growth of the Japan Freight and Logistics Market. Japan has had cordial trade relations with Russia, with petroleum products and oil being the major importing goods. It also imports other products such as machinery, nuclear reactors, rubber, plaster, lime, and cement, which necessitates freight and logistics services in the country to transport these products. However, following Russia's invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, Japan imposed sanctions on Russia, which hampered the import and export activities between the two countries. Japan ceased the export of goods, such as semiconductors, to Russia, which directly impacted the demand for Japan freight and logistics market.

Japan Freight and Logistics Market

Segmental Coverage

Japan Freight and Logistics Market – By Mode of Transportation

Based on the mode of transportation, the Japan Freight and Logistics Market is segmented into road freight, rail freight, air freight, sea freight, and multimodal. The sea freight segment dominates the Japan Freight and Logistics Market by mode of transportation. According to Seacon Logistics, a logistics chain director based in Germany, the sea route accounts for about 90% of Japan’s trade. The country’s geography plays a major role in boosting the growth of sea freight as it is an island country, consisting of four major islands and nearly 4,000 smaller islands.

Competitive Landscape

Major players operating in the Japan Freight and Logistics Market include Nippon Express, Yamato Holdings Co. Ltd, Mitsubishi Logistics Corporation, Sagawa Express Co., Ltd, YUSEN LOGISTICS CO., LTD, Kintetsu World Express, Schenker AG, FedEx Corporation, ANA HOLDINGS INC., and United Parcel Service of America, Inc. (UPS).

To further enhance their market share, these companies employ various strategies, including mergers and acquisitions, partnerships, joint ventures, license agreements, and new product launches.

The in-depth analysis of the report provides information about growth potential, upcoming trends, and the Japan Freight and Logistics Market. It also highlights the factors driving forecasts of total market size. The report promises to provide recent technology trends in the Japan Freight and Logistics Market and industry insights to help decision-makers make sound strategic decisions. Furthermore, the report also analyzes the growth drivers, challenges, and competitive dynamics of the market.


1. Research Framework
1.1. Research Objective
1.2. Product Overview
1.3. Market Segmentation
2. Executive Summary
3. Japan Freight and Logistics Market Insights
3.1. End User Value Chain Analysis
3.2. DROC Analysis
3.2.1. Growth Drivers
3.2.1.1. Growing International Trade
3.2.1.2. Rising Urbanization
3.2.1.3. Increasing Investments in Infrastructure, such as ports, airports, Railways, and Roads
3.2.2. Restraints
3.2.2.1. Complex Regulatory Framework
3.2.2.2. Cybersecurity Threats
3.2.2.3. Fuel Price Volatility
3.2.3. Opportunities
3.2.3.1. E-commerce Sector Expansion
3.2.3.2. Demand for Specialized Services
3.2.3.3. Growing Healthcare Sector
3.2.4. Challenges
3.2.4.1. Skilled Labor Shortage
3.2.4.2. Tariffs and Trade Conflicts
3.3. Technological Advancements/Recent Developments
3.4. Regulatory Framework
3.5. Porter’s Five Forces Analysis
3.5.1. Bargaining Power of Suppliers
3.5.2. Bargaining Power of Buyers
3.5.3. Threat of New Entrants
3.5.4. Threat of Substitutes
3.5.5. Intensity of Rivalry
4. Japan Freight and Logistics Market: Marketing Strategies
5. Japan Freight and Logistics Market Overview
5.1. Market Size & Forecast, 2019–2030
5.1.1. By Value (USD Billion)
5.2. Market Share and Forecast
5.2.1. By End Use Industry
5.2.1.1. Agriculture, Fishing & Forestry
5.2.1.2. Construction
5.2.1.3. Manufacturing
5.2.1.4. Oil and Gas, Mining & Quarrying
5.2.1.5. Others (Wholesale & Retail Trade)
5.2.2. By Logistics Function
5.2.2.1. Courier, Express & Parcel
5.2.2.2. Freight Forwarding
5.2.2.3. Warehousing & Storage
5.2.2.4. Others (Freight Transport)
5.2.3. By Mode of Transportation
5.2.3.1. Road Freight
5.2.3.2. Rail Freight
5.2.3.3. Air Freight
5.2.3.4. Sea Freight
5.2.3.5. Multimodal
6. Competitive Landscape
6.1. List of Key Players and Their Offerings
6.2. Japan Freight and Logistics Company Market Share Analysis, 2023
6.3. Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating Parameters
6.4. Key Strategic Developments (Mergers, Acquisitions, Partnerships, etc.)
7. Impact of Escalating Geopolitical Tensions on Japan Freight and Logistics Market
8. Company Profiles (Company Overview, Financial Matrix, Competitive Landscape, Key Personnel, Key Competitors, Contact Address, Strategic Outlook, and SWOT Analysis)
8.1. Nippon Express
8.2. Yamato Holdings Co. Ltd
8.3. Mitsubishi Logistics Corporation
8.4. Sagawa Express Co., Ltd
8.5. YUSEN LOGISTICS CO., LTD
8.6. Kintetsu World Express
8.7. Schenker AG
8.8. FedEx Corporation
8.9. ANA HOLDINGS INC.
8.10. United Parcel Service of America, Inc. (UPS)
8.11. Other Prominent Players
9. Key Strategic Recommendations
10. Research Methodology
10.1. Qualitative Research
10.1.1. Primary & Secondary Research
10.2. Quantitative Research
10.3. Market Breakdown & Data Triangulation
10.3.1. Secondary Research
10.3.2. Primary Research
10.4. Breakdown of Primary Research Respondents, By Region
10.5. Assumptions & Limitations
*Financial information of non-listed companies can be provided as per availability.
**The segmentation and the companies are subject to modifications based on in-depth secondary research for the final deliverable
List of Figures
Figure 1 Japan Freight and Logistics Segmentation
Figure 2 Japan Freight and Logistics Market Value Chain Analysis
Figure 3 Company Market Share Analysis, 2023
Figure 4 Japan Freight and Logistics Market Size, By Value (USD Billion), 2019–2030
Figure 5 Japan Freight and Logistics Market Share, By End Use Industry, By Value (USD Billion), 2019–2030
Figure 6 Japan Freight and Logistics Market Share, By Logistics Function, By Value (USD Billion), 2019–2030
Figure 7 Japan Freight and Logistics Market Share, By Mode of Transportation, By Value (USD Billion), 2019–2030
List of Tables
Table 1 Japan Freight and Logistics Market Size, By Value (USD Billion), 2019–2030
Table 2 Japan Freight and Logistics Market Share, By End Use Industry, By Value (USD Billion), 2019–2030
Table 3 Japan Freight and Logistics Market Share, By Logistics Function, By Value (USD Billion), 2019–2030
Table 4 Japan Freight and Logistics Market Share, By Mode of Transportation, By Value (USD Billion), 2019–2030
Table 5 Nippon Express Company Overview
Table 6 Nippon Express Financial Overview
Table 7 Yamato Holdings Co. Ltd Company Overview
Table 8 Yamato Holdings Co. Ltd Financial Overview
Table 9 Mitsubishi Logistics Corporation Company Overview
Table 10 Mitsubishi Logistics Corporation Financial Overview
Table 11 Sagawa Express Co., Ltd Company Overview
Table 12 Sagawa Express Co., Ltd Financial Overview
Table 13 YUSEN LOGISTICS CO., LTD Company Overview
Table 14 YUSEN LOGISTICS CO., LTD Financial Overview
Table 15 Kintetsu World Express Company Overview
Table 16 Kintetsu World Express Financial Overview
Table 17 Schenker AG Company Overview
Table 18 Schenker AG Financial Overview
Table 19 FedEx Corporation Company Overview
Table 20 FedEx Corporation Financial Overview
Table 21 ANA HOLDINGS INC. Company Overview
Table 22 ANA HOLDINGS INC. Financial Overview
Table 23 United Parcel Service of America, Inc. (UPS) Company Overview
Table 24 United Parcel Service of America, Inc. (UPS) Financial Overview

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