Freight Forwarding
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Japan Logistics M&A: Trucking Capacity After the 2024 Problem, Carve-Outs of Captive Logistics Subsidiaries and Expansion Abroad
(Updated October 2026. USD figures are converted at USD/JPY = 150 for reference.) In April 2024, Japan capped overtime for truck drivers. The expected shortfall in trucking capacity that followed is known in Japan as the “2024 problem.” Between 2025 and 2026 a series of regulatory changes took effect, covering multi-tier subcontracting in trucking and…
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[Logistics] APAC Cross-Border M&A Involving Japanese Companies: Review 2025 and Insight for 2026
In 2025, Japanese companies executed 17 cross-border M&A transactions in the logistics sector across the Asia–Pacific region. Activity was concentrated in Thailand, China, Indonesia, and Vietnam, and reflected a broader restructuring of logistics networks across ASEAN. The year demonstrated a clear focus on strengthening forwarding capabilities, modernising warehouse operations, expanding cold‑chain infrastructure, and repositioning regional…