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Japan Third-Party Logistics (3PL) Market

Japan Third-Party Logistics (3PL) Market Size, Share, Trends: By Service: Dedicated Contract Carriage (DCC), Domestic Transportation Management (DTM), International Transportation Management (ITM), Warehousing and Distribution, Value Added Logistic Services (VALs); By Transport; By End Use; Competitive Landscape; 2024-2032

Japan Third-Party Logistics (3PL) Market Outlook

The Japan third-party logistics (3PL) market size reached approximately USD 43.1 billion in 2023. The market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 5.4% between 2024 and 2032, reaching a value of around USD 69.4 billion by 2032.

 

Key Takeaways

  • Japan has the presence of 94.43 million consumer goods e-commerce users.
  • In 2021, consumer goods e-commerce users spent about USD 210.3 billion, making a per capita spending on consumer goods e-commerce of around USD 2,227.
  • In 2023, Japan exported about USD 110.13 billion worth of cars.

 

Japan is considered a global superpower in the supply chain, aided by the country’s strategic geographic location at the centre of the Asia Pacific region and advantaged by the easy access to  Southeast Asia’s inexpensive labour and manufacturing bases and the consumers of the West.  Japan is known to have the fourth largest e-commerce market globally,  with the scale of the business-to-consumer (B2C) e-commerce market recorded at JPY 22.7 trillion in 2022, stating an increase of  9.9% year-on-year . Companies across Japan are increasingly adopting 3PL services to cut costs and improve efficiency in their operations, aiding the Japan third-party logistics (3PL) market development.

 

Companies in the Japanese market are adopting emerging technologies like AI, ML and Big Data, making warehousing and distribution easier, efficient, and reliable. Technologies including the Internet of Things (IoT) help maintain a transparent supply chain network, which further helps bring customer visibility, loyalty, and trust. Japan has the presence of a total 204,051 warehouses and factories. Saitama province has the highest number of 13,221 warehouses and factories. Aichi Prefecture has 12,259, followed by Shizuoka with 9,978.

 

Japan's car export and manufacturing sector accounts for 13.9% market share of the manufacturing GDP and 2.9% market share of the country's GDP.  The expansion of the automotive manufacturing sector in Japan is creating opportunities for 3PL companies, further contributing to the Japan third-party logistics (3PL) market growth.

 

Japan Third-Party Logistics (3PL) Market

 

Market Segmentation

Japan Third-Party Logistics (3PL) Market Report and Forecast 2024-2032 offers a detailed analysis of the market based on the following segments

 

Market Breakup by Service

  • Dedicated Contract Carriage (DCC)
  • Domestic Transportation Management (DTM)
  • International Transportation Management (ITM)
  • Warehousing and Distribution
  • Value Added Logistic Services (VALs)

 

Market Breakup by Transport

  • Railways
  • Roadways
  • Waterways
  • Airways

 

Market Breakup by End Use

  • Retail
  • Healthcare
  • Manufacturing
  • Automotive
  • Others

 

Competitive Landscape

The 3PL sector is currently witnessing a strong emphasis from market players on integrating advanced technologies to make the logistics operations more efficient and reliable.

 

  • Nippon Express Holdings Inc.
  • Yamato Holdings Co., Ltd.
  • Kintetsu World Express, Inc.
  • Deutsche Post AG (DHL)
  • SG Holdings Co. Ltd.  (Sagawa Express Co., Ltd.)
  • Yusen Logistics Co., Ltd.
  • Alps Logistics Co. Ltd.
  • Nichirei Corp.
  • LOGISTEED, Ltd.
  • Fukuyama Biagi Logistics Inc.
  • Others

 

Key Highlights of the Report

REPORT FEATURES DETAILS
Base Year 2023
Historical Period 2018-2023
Forecast Period 2024-2032
Scope of the Report

Historical and Forecast Trends, Industry Drivers and Constraints, Historical and Forecast Market Analysis by Segment:

  • Service
  • Transport
  • End Use
Breakup by Service
  • Dedicated Contract Carriage (DCC)
  • Domestic Transportation Management (DTM)
  • International Transportation Management (ITM)
  • Warehousing and Distribution
  • Value Added Logistic Services (VALs)
Breakup by Transport
  • Railways
  • Roadways
  • Waterways
  • Airways
Breakup by End Use
  • Retail
  • Healthcare
  • Manufacturing
  • Automotive
  • Others
Market Dynamics
  • SWOT Analysis
  • Porter's Five Forces Analysis
  • Key Indicators for Demand
  • Key Indicators for Price
Competitive Landscape
  • Market Structure
  • Company Profiles
    • Company Overview
    • Product Portfolio
    • Demographic Reach and Achievements
    • Certifications
Companies Covered
  • Nippon Express Holdings Inc.
  • Yamato Holdings Co., Ltd.
  • Kintetsu World Express, Inc.
  • Deutsche Post AG (DHL)
  • SG Holdings Co. Ltd.  (Sagawa Express Co., Ltd.)
  • Yusen Logistics Co., Ltd.
  • Alps Logistics Co. Ltd.
  • Nichirei Corp.
  • LOGISTEED, Ltd.
  • Fukuyama Biagi Logistics Inc.
  • Others

 

*At Expert Market Research, we strive to always give you current and accurate information. The numbers depicted in the description are indicative and may differ from the actual numbers in the final EMR report.

1    Preface
2    Report Coverage – Key Segmentation and Scope
3    Report Description

    3.1    Market Definition and Outlook
    3.2    Properties and Applications
    3.3    Market Analysis
    3.4    Key Players
4    Key Assumptions
5    Executive Summary

    5.1    Overview
    5.2    Key Drivers
    5.3    Key Developments
    5.4    Competitive Structure
    5.5    Key Industrial Trends
6    Market Snapshot
7    Opportunities and Challenges in the Market
8    Asia Pacific Third-Party Logistics (3PL) Market Overview

    8.1    Key Industry Highlights
    8.2    Asia Pacific Third-Party Logistics (3PL) Historical Market (2018-2023)
    8.3    Asia Pacific Third-Party Logistics (3PL) Market Forecast (2024-2032)
9    Japan Third-Party Logistics (3PL) Market Overview
    9.1    Key Industry Highlights
    9.2    Japan Third-Party Logistics (3PL) Historical Market (2018-2023) 
    9.3    Japan Third-Party Logistics (3PL) Market Forecast (2024-2032)
10    Japan Third-Party Logistics (3PL) Market by Service
    10.1    Dedicated Contract Carriage (DCC)
        10.1.1    Historical Trend (2018-2023)
        10.1.2    Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
    10.2    Domestic Transportation Management (DTM)
        10.2.1    Historical Trend (2018-2023)
        10.2.2    Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
    10.3    International Transportation Management (ITM)
        10.3.1    Historical Trend (2018-2023)
        10.3.2    Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
    10.4    Warehousing and Distribution
        10.4.1    Historical Trend (2018-2023)
        10.4.2    Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
    10.5    Value Added Logistic Services (VALs)
        10.5.1    Historical Trend (2018-2023)
        10.5.2    Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
11    Japan Third-Party Logistics (3PL) Market by Transport
    11.1    Railways
        11.1.1    Historical Trend (2018-2023)
        11.1.2    Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
    11.2    Roadways
        11.2.1    Historical Trend (2018-2023)
        11.2.2    Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
    11.3    Waterways
        11.3.1    Historical Trend (2018-2023)
        11.3.2    Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
    11.4    Airways
        11.4.1    Historical Trend (2018-2023)
        11.4.2    Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
12    Japan Third-Party Logistics (3PL) Market by End Use 
    12.1    Retail
        12.1.1    Historical Trend (2018-2023)
        12.1.2    Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
    12.2    Healthcare
        12.2.1    Historical Trend (2018-2023)
        12.2.2    Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
    12.3    Manufacturing
        12.3.1    Historical Trend (2018-2023)
        12.3.2    Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
    12.4    Automotive
        12.4.1    Historical Trend (2018-2023)
        12.4.2    Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
    12.5    Others
13    Market Dynamics
    13.1    SWOT Analysis
        13.1.1    Strengths
        13.1.2    Weaknesses
        13.1.3    Opportunities
        13.1.4    Threats
    13.2    Porter’s Five Forces Analysis
        13.2.1    Supplier’s Power
        13.2.2    Buyer’s Power
        13.2.3    Threat of New Entrants
        13.2.4    Degree of Rivalry
        13.2.5    Threat of Substitutes
    13.3    Key Indicators for Demand
    13.4    Key Indicators for Price
14    Competitive Landscape
    14.1    Market Structure
    14.2    Company Profiles
        14.2.1    Nippon Express Holdings Inc. 
            14.2.1.1    Company Overview
            14.2.1.2    Product Portfolio
            14.2.1.3    Demographic Reach and Achievements
            14.2.1.4    Certifications
        14.2.2    Yamato Holdings Co., Ltd.  
            14.2.2.1    Company Overview
            14.2.2.2    Product Portfolio
            14.2.2.3    Demographic Reach and Achievements
            14.2.2.4    Certifications
        14.2.3    Kintetsu World Express, Inc.  
            14.2.3.1    Company Overview
            14.2.3.2    Product Portfolio
            14.2.3.3    Demographic Reach and Achievements
            14.2.3.4    Certifications
        14.2.4    Deutsche Post AG (DHL)  
            14.2.4.1    Company Overview
            14.2.4.2    Product Portfolio
            14.2.4.3    Demographic Reach and Achievements
            14.2.4.4    Certifications
        14.2.5    SG Holdings Co. Ltd.  (Sagawa Express Co., Ltd.)    
            14.2.5.1    Company Overview
            14.2.5.2    Product Portfolio
            14.2.5.3    Demographic Reach and Achievements
            14.2.5.4    Certifications
        14.2.6    Yusen Logistics Co., Ltd.  
            14.2.6.1    Company Overview
            14.2.6.2    Product Portfolio
            14.2.6.3    Demographic Reach and Achievements
            14.2.6.4    Certifications
        14.2.7    Alps Logistics Co. Ltd. 
            14.2.7.1    Company Overview
            14.2.7.2    Product Portfolio
            14.2.7.3    Demographic Reach and Achievements
            14.2.7.4    Certifications
        14.2.8    Nichirei Corp.   
            14.2.8.1    Company Overview
            14.2.8.2    Product Portfolio
            14.2.8.3    Demographic Reach and Achievements
            14.2.8.4    Certifications
        14.2.9    LOGISTEED, Ltd.  
            14.2.9.1    Company Overview
            14.2.9.2    Product Portfolio
            14.2.9.3    Demographic Reach and Achievements
            14.2.9.4    Certifications
        14.2.10    Fukuyama Biagi Logistics Inc. 
            14.2.10.1    Company Overview
            14.2.10.2    Product Portfolio
            14.2.10.3    Demographic Reach and Achievements
            14.2.10.4    Certifications
        14.2.11    Others
15    Key Trends and Developments in the Market

 

List of Key Figures and Tables

1.    Asia Pacific Third-Party Logistics (3PL) Market: Key Industry Highlights, 2018 and 2032
2.    Japan Third-Party Logistics (3PL) Market: Key Industry Highlights, 2018 and 2032
3.    Japan Third-Party Logistics (3PL) Historical Market: Breakup by Service (USD Billion), 2018-2023
4.    Japan Third-Party Logistics (3PL) Market Forecast: Breakup by Service (USD Billion), 2024-2032
5.    Japan Third-Party Logistics (3PL) Historical Market: Breakup by Transport (USD Billion), 2018-2023
6.    Japan Third-Party Logistics (3PL) Market Forecast: Breakup by Transport (USD Billion), 2024-2032 
7.    Japan Third-Party Logistics (3PL) Historical Market: Breakup by End Use (USD Billion), 2018-2023
8.    Japan Third-Party Logistics (3PL) Market Forecast: Breakup by End Use (USD Billion), 2024-2032
9.    Japan Third-Party Logistics (3PL) Market Structure

Key Questions Answered in the Report

The market reached a value of approximately USD 43.1 billion in 2023.

The market is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 5.4% between 2024 and 2032.

The market is estimated to witness a healthy growth during 2024-2032 to reach around USD 69.4 billion by 2032.

The factors driving the market include growing internet penetration and subsequent adoption of online channels for consumer purchases, rising technological advancements, and expansion of warehouses and distribution facilities.

The various services include dedicated contract carriage (DCC), domestic transportation management (DTM), international transportation management (ITM), warehousing and distribution, and value-added logistic services (VALs).

The major transportation methods include railways, roadways, waterways, and airways.

The major end uses are retail, healthcare, manufacturing, automotive, and others.

The major players in the market are Nippon Express Holdings Inc, Yamato Holdings Co., Ltd, Kintetsu World Express, Inc, Deutsche Post AG (DHL), SG Holdings Co. Ltd.  (Sagawa Express Co., Ltd.), Yusen Logistics Co., Ltd, Alps Logistics Co. Ltd, Nichirei Corp, LOGISTEED, Ltd, and Fukuyama Biagi Logistics Inc, among others.

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