Cold Chain Logistics

Cold Chain Logistics Businesses

As food distribution has expanded to include various channels, cold chain logistics has emerged as stable and safe infrastructure for the food supply. Driven by the growth of the frozen food market and food e-commerce, including online supermarkets and immediate delivery, cold chain logistics has evolved to cater to consumer preferences for convenience and quality.
Meanwhile, cold chain logistics businesses are facing rising costs for electricity and fuel. They also face labor shortages, which is related to the 2024 logistics issues that must be fully addressed.
In light of these environmental changes, this report examines and analyzes the latest market trends and initiatives of cold chain logistics businesses and shippers.

I. General Remarks

1. Trends and Forecasts for Cold Chain Logistics Market Size
2. Future Forecast for Total Cold Chain Logistics Market Size (Through FY2030)
3. Scope of Calculation for Cold Chain Logistics Market Size
4. Market Share by Operator in Cold Chain Logistics Market
5. Estimated Cold Chain Logistics Market Size from the Shipper Side
6. Overview of Cold Chain Logistics Market

II. Environment surrounding Cold Chain Logistics Market

1. Trends in Logistics Policy in Japan
2. Trends in Economic Environment surrounding Logistics Market
   1) Domestic and Worldwide Economic Environment
   2) Trends in Import and Export of Frozen food in Japan
   3) Trends in Freight Volume
   4) Trends in Freight Inventory Levels in Japan
   5) Trends in Transportation Equipment

III. Industry Trends Related to Cold Chain Logistics

1. Trends in Deployment of Material Handling and Logistics Robots
2. Overseas Development in Cold Chain Logistics
3. Carbon Neutrality Initiatives
4. Online Supermarket Trends

IV. Cold Chain Logistics Market by Logistics Business Type

Common Items:

• Business outlines and market player trends
• Industrial trends observed in leading companies
• Shipper trends and industry structure
• Future outlook

1. Large Cold Chain Logistics Enterprises
2. Mid-Size Enterprises of Cold Chain Logistics
3. Local Enterprises of Cold Chain Logistics
4. Refrigerated Warehouse Operators
5. Non-Specialized Logistics Providers
6. Trading Companies, Food Wholesalers, Cooked Rice Vendors
7. Pharmaceutical Wholesalers

V. Cold Chain Logistics Market by Shipper Industry

Common Items:

• Industrial trends and market players
• Outline of cold chain logistics
• Logistics trends observed in leading companies
• Future outlook

1. Retailers/Chain Stores
   1. Supermarkets (SM)
   2. GMS
   3. CVS
   4. Drugstores/Discount Stores
   5. Department Stores
   6. Mail-Order Business
   7. Restaurants/Izakaya(Japanese Pub) Chains
2. Food Manufacturers
   1. Frozen Food/Frozen Sweets Manufacturers
   2. Chilled Food Manufacturers
   3. Manufacturers of Cooked Rice/Bread and Rolls
   4. Wholesalers and Traders Specializing in Fresh Food
   5. Home Delivery Service Providers of Nursing Care Food/Food for Elderly

VI. Company Profiles

• ANA Cargo Inc.
• AIR WATER INC.
• F-LINE CO.,LTD.
• K.R.S. Corporation
• KOKUBU GROUP CORP.
• Starzen Company Limited
• TableMark Co., Ltd.
• NICHIREI LOGISTICS GROUP INC.
• Maruha Nichiro Logistics, Inc
• Runtec Corporation