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Cold chain logistics successfully captured the growing demand for specialized storage and transportation

Nichirei Logistics Achieves Record Profits as Global Cold Chain Demand Surges

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Thursday, May 14, 2026, 06:00 (GMT + 9)

Strategic Expansion in ASEAN and Metropolitan Storage Resilience Drive Financial Growth

Nichirei announced its consolidated financial results on May 12, 2026, for the fiscal year ending March 2026, revealing a robust performance driven by its logistics division. The company reported net sales of $4.58 billion (approximately 716.144 billion yen), marking a 2.0% increase from the previous year. Operating profit rose by 1.8% to $249.6 million, while net profit saw a significant double-digit jump of 10.5% to reach $174.9 million.

While the company's food business faced headwinds and a subsequent dip in profits due to rising operational costs, the cold chain logistics sector acted as the primary engine for growth. This division successfully captured heightened demand for specialized storage and transportation across both Japanese and international markets.

Domestic Dominance and Innovative Logistics Solutions

The cold chain logistics segment saw sales climb 8.2% to $1.93 billion, with operating profit soaring by 18.0% to $118.9 million. Within Japan, the demand for frozen food storage remained exceptionally strong, particularly throughout major metropolitan areas. This surge bolstered revenue across several sectors:

  • Storage and Transportation

  • Retail Logistics

  • 3PL (Third-Party Logistics)

A key contributor to this domestic success was the expansion of SULS, a specialized service utilizing trailers, and the retail-focused NL+LiNk business. Consequently, domestic cold chain operating profits grew by an impressive 24.7%, totaling $114.9 million.

International Challenges and ASEAN Opportunities

On the global stage, Nichirei expanded its footprint through the strategic acquisition of a UK forwarding company and synergistic collaborations with existing partners. These moves helped overseas sales rise 11.3% to $592.4 million. However, international operating profit experienced a 9.7% decline to $19.5 million. This dip was attributed to:

  1. Operational delays at a new warehouse facility in Poland.

  2. One-time acquisition costs associated with a new Malaysian subsidiary.

Future Outlook and Network Acceleration

Looking ahead, Nichirei intends to further integrate its storage and transportation operations to create a seamless global network. The company is particularly focused on reaping the rewards of its recent entries into the ASEAN market.

Nichirei Logistics Group has confirmed plans to transition two Indonesian cold chain logistics companies into consolidated subsidiaries. This move is expected to significantly accelerate the construction of a comprehensive logistics infrastructure across the ASEAN region, ensuring the company remains a dominant player in the global temperature-controlled supply chain.


🇯🇵 日本語 (Japanese)

ニチレイ、冷熱需要のグローバルな急増により過去最高益を達成

財務成長を牽引するASEANでの戦略的拡大と都市部における保管事業の回復力

ニチレイ2026年5月12日2026年3月期連結決算を発表し、物流部門が牽引する堅調な業績を明らかにしました。同社は売上高45億8,000万ドル(約7,161億4,400万円)を報告し、前年比2.0%増となりました。営業利益は1.8%増の2億4,960万ドル、純利益は10.5%の大幅な二桁増を記録し、1億7,490万ドルに達しました。

同社の食品事業は、運営コストの上昇により逆風にさらされ、その後の減益を余儀なくされましたが、低温物流(コールドチェーン)部門が成長の主要なエンジンとして機能しました。この部門は、日本国内および海外市場の両方において、特殊な保管および輸送に対する高まる需要をうまく取り込みました。

国内での優位性と革新的な物流ソリューション

低温物流部門の売上高は8.2%増の19億3,000万ドルとなり、営業利益は18.0%急増して1億1,890万ドルに達しました。日本国内では、冷凍食品の保管需要が、特に主要都市圏全体で非常に好調を維持しました。この急増は、以下の複数のセクターにおいて収益を押し上げました:

  • 保管および輸送

  • リテール物流

  • 3PL(サードパーティ・ロジスティクス)

この国内での成功に大きく貢献したのは、トレーラーを活用した専門サービス「SULS」の拡大と、小売に特化した「NL+LiNk」事業でした。その結果、国内の低温物流営業利益は24.7%という目覚ましい成長を遂げ、合計1億1,490万ドルとなりました。

国際的な課題とASEANにおける機会

グローバルな舞台において、ニチレイ英国のフォワーディング会社の戦略的買収や、既存パートナーとの相乗的な連携を通じて拠点を拡大しました。これらの動きにより、海外売上高は11.3%増の5億9,240万ドルとなりました。しかし、海外の営業利益は1,950万ドルへと9.7%減少しました。この減少は以下の要因によるものです:

  1. ポーランドの新しい倉庫施設における稼働の遅れ。

  2. 新しいマレーシアの子会社に関連する一時的な買収費用の計上。

今後の展望とネットワークの加速

将来を見据え、ニチレイは保管と輸送業務の統合をさらに進め、シームレスなグローバルネットワークを構築する意向です。同社は、最近のASEAN市場への参入による成果を享受することに特に注力しています。

ニチレイロジグループは、インドネシアの低温物流会社2社を連結子会社化する計画を承認しました。この動きにより、ASEAN地域全体における包括的な物流インフラの構築が大幅に加速し、同社がグローバルな温度管理サプライチェーンにおける支配的なプレーヤーであり続けることが期待されます。


🇨🇳 简体中文 (Simplified Chinese)

随着全球冷链需求激增,日冷物流创下历史最高利润

东盟战略扩张与都市仓储韧性驱动财务增长

日冷(Nichirei)2026年5月12日公布了截至2026年3月财年的合并财务业绩,显示出由物流部门驱动的强劲表现。该公司报告净销售额为45.8亿美元(约7161.44亿日元),较上年增长2.0%。营业利润增长1.8%,达到2.496亿美元,而净利润则实现了10.5%的重大两位数增长,达到1.749亿美元

虽然该公司的食品业务因运营成本上升面临逆风并随后出现利润下滑,但冷链物流部门成为了增长的主要引擎。该部门成功捕捉到了日本及国际市场对专业仓储和运输日益增长的需求。

国内主导地位与创新物流解决方案

冷链物流业务销售额增长8.2%19.3亿美元,营业利润激增18.0%1.189亿美元。在日本国内,冷冻食品的仓储需求依然异常强劲,尤其是遍布各大都市圈。这一激增提振了多个领域的收入:

  • 仓储与运输

  • 零售物流

  • 3PL(第三方物流)

国内成功的关键贡献者是利用挂车的专业服务“SULS”的扩张,以及专注于零售的“NL+LiNk”业务。因此,国内冷链营业利润实现了24.7%的惊人增长,总计1.149亿美元

国际挑战与东盟机遇

在全球舞台上,日冷通过战略性收购一家英国货運代理公司以及与现有合作伙伴的协同协作,扩大了其足迹。这些举措帮助海外销售额增长11.3%5.924亿美元。然而,海外营业利润下降了9.7%,至1950万美元。这一降幅归因于:

  1. 波兰新仓库设施的运营延迟。

  2. 与新成立的马来西亚子公司相关的单次性收购成本。

未来展望与网络加速

展望未来,日冷打算进一步整合其仓储和运输业务,以创建一个无缝的全球网络。该公司特别关注从近期进入的东盟市场中获取回报。

日冷物流集团已确认计划将两家印度尼西亚冷链物流公司纳为合并子公司。此举预计将显著加速在整个东盟地区建设综合物流基础设施,确保该公司在全温控供应链中保持主导地位。

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