Toyo Wharf

Basic Information

Stock Code
9351
Industry
Warehousing and Transportation Related Industries
Category Detail
Warehousing & Logistics
Prefecture
Tokyo
Establishment Year
May 1946
Listing Year
May 1949
Official Website
https://www.toyofuto.co.jp/
TSE Information
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Overview

Toyo Wharf is a major port operator founded in 1946 and based in Tokyo in the warehousing and transportation related industry, boasting top-class scale in the industry and a solid business foundation centered on wharf and warehouse operations.

Current Situation

Toyo Wharf recorded consolidated sales of approximately 34.7 billion yen and operating profit of about 1.4 billion yen for the fiscal year ended March 2020, maintaining a stable financial base. Its core business is port transportation and warehousing, with vast wharf facilities primarily in the Kawasaki and Toyosu areas, and it is promoting specialized warehouse developments. According to Nikkei data, it leads in performance within the warehousing and logistics services industry, surpassing competitors. It focuses on providing sustainable logistics services, strengthening measures to reduce environmental impact and quality management systems. Additionally, it is actively pursuing logistics efficiency through digitalization and customer service improvements, with expectations for growth adapting to advancements in urban logistics. In 2023, it transitioned to the Tokyo Stock Exchange Standard Market, aiming for corporate management more aligned with market realities. It has set further revenue growth and contributions to local society as strategic goals.

Trivia

Interesting Facts

  • Inherited business from Nichiman Warehouse and has nearly 90 years of history.
  • Top-class company in the wharf industry in terms of sales and scale.
  • Business centered on major wharves in Kawasaki and Toyosu.
  • Provides a wide range of services from port handling to specialized warehouses.
  • Paid-in capital of 8.26 billion yen (as of March 31, 2020).
  • Owns large volumes of refrigerated and hazardous materials warehouses, supporting logistics diversity.
  • High trust in face-to-face customer representatives.
  • Consolidated employee count of 824, a solid scale.
  • Listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange since May 1949.
  • Changed market segment from Prime to Standard.
  • Head office located in Harumi Triton Square.
  • Many stable major shareholders such as Dai-ichi Life Insurance.
  • Pioneering promoter of specialized warehouse development.
  • Long-established company contributing to the wharf industry for many years.
  • Focuses on safety education for port workers.

Hidden Connections

  • Has historical background starting from the logistics division of South Manchuria Railway.
  • Multiple banks and life insurance companies are involved as major shareholders.
  • Competes with major wharf operators such as Mitsubishi Warehouse and Sumitomo Warehouse.
  • Serves as the core of logistics infrastructure in Toyosu and Kawasaki wharf areas.
  • Owns subsidiaries such as Toyo Trans and Kashima Toyo Wharf, expanding business.
  • Positions port transportation and warehouse services as dual business pillars long-term.
  • Head office located in Harumi, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, close to key port-related areas.
  • Differentiates from competitors by leveraging technological strengths in specialized warehouses.

Future Outlook

Growth Drivers

  • Increasing urban logistics demand and hub consolidation
  • Advancement and expansion of specialized warehouse needs
  • Logistics efficiency growth through digital technology
  • Demand for logistics solutions addressing environmental regulations
  • Demand for reconstruction of domestic and international logistics networks
  • Rising demand for infrastructure renewal due to aging
  • Logistics service strengthening from e-commerce market expansion
  • Service adaptation strengthening for diversifying customers
  • Increased investments in safety management and workplace improvements
  • Expansion of initiatives toward sustainable society realization
  • Organizational strengthening through new talent acquisition and development
  • Business opportunities from logistics policy changes

Strategic Goals

  • 30% improvement in port handling operation efficiency
  • 30% reinforcement of specialized warehouse facilities
  • Achievement of 40% CO2 emissions reduction environmental target
  • Maintain customer satisfaction above 90%
  • 50% business efficiency improvement target through digitalization
  • Expand employee count to 1,000 scale
  • Achieve 20% of total sales from new businesses
  • Strengthen earthquake resistance and disaster prevention of operated facilities
  • Improve transparency of sustainability reports
  • Maintain and expand proportion of long-term stable shareholders

Business Segments

Port Handling Services

Overview
Provides cargo transshipment, transport, and related management and support services at ports.
Competitiveness
Rapid response enabled by highly efficient handling operations and extensive port facility management
Customers
  • Shipping Companies
  • Cargo Importers
  • Logistics Companies
  • Manufacturers
  • Wholesalers
  • Port Managers
  • Warehousing Companies
  • Trading Companies
  • Government Agencies
  • Importers/Exporters
  • Construction Companies
  • Public Interest Corporations
  • Transportation Companies
  • Special Cargo Handlers
  • Port Transport Operators
Products
  • Container Handling Operations
  • Bulk Handling Operations
  • Automobile Handling
  • Special Cargo Handling
  • Crane Operations
  • Offshore Handling
  • Cargo Loading/Unloading Support
  • Special Cargo Transport
  • Port Equipment Rental
  • Transport Management
  • Tagging Services
  • Cargo Inspection
  • Handling Skills Training
  • Security Supervision
  • Traceability Management

Warehouse Storage Services

Overview
High-quality, reliable warehouse storage and management services for a variety of cargo.
Competitiveness
Extensive warehouse network in key Tokyo metropolitan areas and specialized warehouse deployments
Customers
  • Manufacturers
  • Trading Companies
  • Food Industry
  • Chemical Manufacturers
  • Refrigerated Logistics Companies
  • Distributors
  • Pharmaceutical Industry
  • Electronics Manufacturers
  • E-commerce Operators
  • Retailers
  • Logistics Companies
  • Importers/Exporters
  • Construction Materials Companies
  • Hazardous Materials Handlers
  • Special Cargo Handlers
Products
  • General Cargo Storage
  • Temperature-Controlled Warehouses
  • Hazardous Materials Warehouse Management
  • High-Security Warehouses
  • Traceability Systems
  • Inventory Management
  • Fulfillment Services
  • Inventory Control Systems
  • Logistics Center Operations
  • Transportation Arrangement Support
  • Emergency Storage
  • Stored Cargo Insurance
  • Foreign Matter Prevention Management
  • Packing/Inspection Integration
  • Dedicated Section Management

Logistics Solutions

Overview
Comprehensive logistics services using efficient systems and IT technology.
Competitiveness
Efficient logistics management via IT utilization and close customer-oriented service structure
Customers
  • Retailers
  • E-commerce Operators
  • Manufacturing Companies
  • Importers/Exporters
  • Wholesalers
  • Delivery Companies
  • Pharmaceutical Industry
  • Food Industry
  • Construction Materials Companies
  • Transportation Companies
  • Distribution Centers
  • Trading Companies
  • Warehouse Management Companies
  • Supply Chain Management Companies
  • Shipping Agents
Products
  • Transport and Delivery Management
  • Inventory Optimization
  • Logistics Consulting
  • Transportation Arrangement Systems
  • Picking and Packing
  • Logistics IT Solutions
  • Transport Quality Management
  • Digital Logistics Monitoring
  • Customer Tracking Features
  • Warehouse-Land Transport Integration
  • Customs Clearance Support
  • Temperature-Controlled Transport
  • Emergency Logistics Response
  • Eco-Friendly Logistics
  • Outsourcing

Specialized & Refrigerated Warehouse Business

Overview
Deploys high-spec specialized warehouse services for cargo requiring temperature control.
Competitiveness
Addresses diverse needs with state-of-the-art temperature control equipment and regulatory compliance capabilities
Customers
  • Food Manufacturers
  • Pharmaceutical Companies
  • Chemical Companies
  • Agricultural Producers
  • Importers/Exporters
  • Distribution Operators
  • Processed Food Operators
  • Logistics Operators
  • Medical Facilities
  • Consumer Goods Manufacturers
  • Trading Companies
  • Frozen Food Companies
  • Research Institutions
  • Fresh Food Operators
  • Food Wholesalers
Products
  • Refrigerated/Frozen Storage
  • Temperature-Controlled Plastic Warehouses
  • Hazardous Materials Temperature-Controlled Warehouses
  • Pharmaceutical Dedicated Warehouses
  • Quality Management Systems
  • Traceability Equipment
  • Special Environment Warehouses
  • Certified Warehouses
  • Temperature Zone Management
  • Inbound/Outbound Management
  • Quality Assurance Services
  • Logistics Support Systems
  • Monitoring Equipment
  • Emergency Refrigeration Response
  • Inter-Warehouse Collaboration

Logistics Facility Leasing & Real Estate Services

Overview
Provides comprehensive real estate services including leasing and management of logistics-related facilities.
Competitiveness
Extensive logistics facility network and proven high operational stability
Customers
  • Logistics Companies
  • Manufacturers
  • Trading Companies
  • Retailers
  • Real Estate Investors
  • E-commerce Related Operators
  • Transportation Companies
  • Construction Operators
  • Transport Companies
  • Developers
  • Financial Institutions
  • Facility Management Companies
  • Distribution Centers
  • Local Governments
  • Industrial Park Managers
Products
  • Warehouse Leasing
  • Logistics Facility Management
  • Tenant Management
  • Facility Renovation & Maintenance
  • Property Brokerage
  • Real Estate Consulting
  • Land Development
  • Design Supervision
  • Contract Management
  • Logistics Base Provision
  • Security Management
  • Contract Renewal Support
  • Environmental Performance Management
  • Disaster Preparedness Stockpile Facilities
  • Shared Space Provision

In-Warehouse Ancillary Services

Overview
Efficiently supports ancillary operations such as inspection and packing within warehouses.
Competitiveness
High-quality services by skilled workers and flexible responsiveness
Customers
  • Logistics Operators
  • Manufacturers
  • Retailers
  • Food Processors
  • Pharmaceutical Companies
  • Trading Companies
  • Distribution Companies
  • E-commerce Operators
  • Transportation Companies
  • Wholesalers
  • Packing Operators
  • Inspection Operators
  • Warehouse Managers
  • Transport Companies
  • Detection & Storage Service Operators
Products
  • Packing & Wrapping Operations
  • Inspection & Shipping Checks
  • Label Application
  • Quality Management Support
  • Digital Inventory Management
  • Handling Assistance
  • Shipping Adjustments
  • Shipping Agency
  • Quality Audits
  • Inventory Counts
  • Returns Processing
  • Traceability Management
  • Cargo Inspection
  • Efficiency Proposals
  • Product Inspection

Cargo Insurance & Risk Management

Overview
Provides insurance and risk management services to reduce cargo damage risks.
Competitiveness
Precise risk assessment and response capabilities leveraging logistics site knowledge
Customers
  • Cargo Owners
  • Logistics Operators
  • Importers/Exporters
  • Manufacturers
  • Wholesalers
  • Shipping Companies
  • Transport Companies
  • Trading Companies
  • Insurance Agencies
  • Warehouse Managers
  • Transportation Operators
  • Financial Institutions
  • Cargo Brokers
  • Supply Chain Companies
  • Warehouse Operators
Products
  • Cargo Damage Insurance Enrollment Support
  • Risk Assessment
  • Incident Response Support
  • Risk Management Consulting
  • Guarantee Services
  • Insurance Product Recommendations
  • Regulatory Compliance Guidance
  • Insurance Contract Management
  • Cargo Tracking Support
  • Claims Handling
  • Accident Prevention Measures
  • Insurance Premium Evaluation
  • Incident Report Preparation
  • Insurance Integration
  • Coverage Adjustment

Technology Introduction & Digital Logistics Systems

Overview
Supports logistics optimization and efficiency improvements through introduction of advanced IT technologies.
Competitiveness
High-function system suite developed based on extensive on-site experience
Customers
  • Logistics Companies
  • Warehousing Operators
  • Transportation Operators
  • Manufacturers
  • E-commerce Operators
  • Trading Companies
  • Distribution Companies
  • Delivery Operators
  • Government Agencies
  • Logistics Consulting Companies
  • IT Companies
  • Research Institutions
  • Vendors
  • Warehouse Management System Implementers
  • Transport Companies
Products
  • Warehouse Management System Provision
  • Cargo Tracking Systems
  • Digital Logistics Management
  • Tracking Apps
  • AI Logistics Forecasting Analysis
  • IoT Cargo Management
  • Business Efficiency Tools
  • Automated Sorting Systems
  • Work Support Robots
  • Consulting
  • Data Analysis Services
  • Customer Collaboration Platforms
  • Safety Management Monitoring
  • Inventory Optimization Tools
  • Drone Delivery Trials

Environmentally Friendly Logistics Services

Overview
Provides sustainable logistics services aimed at reducing environmental impact.
Competitiveness
Logistics innovation through environmental regulatory compliance and advanced technology introduction
Customers
  • Logistics Companies
  • Manufacturers
  • Trading Companies
  • Government Agencies
  • Environmental Groups
  • Transport Operators
  • Warehousing Operators
  • E-commerce Operators
  • Distributors
  • Recycling Operators
  • Sustainability Promotion Companies
  • Environmental Consultants
  • Research Institutions
  • Energy-Saving Equipment Manufacturers
  • Dairy & Food Manufacturers
Products
  • CO2 Emissions Reduction Programs
  • Energy-Saving Warehouse Operations
  • Waste Recycling
  • Eco-Friendly Logistics Proposals
  • Green Energy Introduction
  • Renewable Energy Utilization
  • Energy Management Systems
  • Environmental Audit Support
  • Environmental Education & Training
  • Corporate Reporting Support
  • Green Procurement Promotion
  • Logistics Environmental Assessment
  • Environmental Report Preparation Support
  • Climate Change Response Measures
  • Supply Chain Environmental Optimization

Education & Human Resource Development Business

Overview
Deploys education programs for skill enhancement and safety management needed in the logistics industry.
Competitiveness
Provision of high-quality training curricula tailored to practical operations
Customers
  • Logistics Companies
  • Warehousing Operators
  • Port Managers
  • Transport Companies
  • Manufacturers
  • Trading Companies
  • Government Agencies
  • Educational Institutions
  • Training Companies
  • Staffing Agencies
  • Labor Unions
  • Supply Chain Companies
  • Logistics-Related NPOs
  • Safety Education Institutions
  • Career Support Organizations
Products
  • Handling Operations Training
  • Safety Management Training
  • Logistics Management Courses
  • Skills Improvement Programs
  • New Employee Training
  • Leadership Education
  • Qualification Acquisition Support
  • Training Materials Provision
  • Business Efficiency Training
  • Labor Safety Education
  • Diversity Training
  • Mentoring Programs
  • On-Site Practical Training
  • Compliance Education
  • Online Courses

Consulting & Support Business

Overview
Deploys consulting focused on logistics to improve business efficiency and resolve management challenges.
Competitiveness
Practical proposals rooted in on-site experience and extensive industry knowledge
Customers
  • Logistics Companies
  • Manufacturers
  • Trading Companies
  • E-commerce Operators
  • Government Agencies
  • Port Managers
  • Warehouse Operators
  • Environmental Groups
  • Transport Companies
  • Distributors
  • Human Resource Development Companies
  • Insurance Companies
  • Financial Institutions
  • Equipment Management Companies
  • Business Continuity Planners
Products
  • Business Improvement Consulting
  • Logistics Facility Optimization
  • Environmental Response Advice
  • Safety Management Plans
  • Management Strategy Formulation Support
  • Risk Assessment
  • Market Research
  • Human Resource Development Plans
  • IT Introduction Support
  • Project Management
  • Regulatory Compliance Guidance
  • Supply Chain Strengthening
  • Financial Analysis Advice
  • Business Continuity Planning
  • Fundraising Consulting

Equipment Maintenance & Management Services

Overview
Provides maintenance and management services for equipment in warehouses and port facilities.
Competitiveness
Strength in extensive inspection track record and rapid response capabilities
Customers
  • Warehouse Operators
  • Port Managers
  • Logistics Companies
  • Manufacturers
  • Transport Companies
  • Local Governments
  • Construction Companies
  • Materials Management Companies
  • Energy Companies
  • Real Estate Management Companies
  • Refrigeration Equipment Management
  • Facility Management Operators
  • Maintenance Companies
  • Building Equipment Companies
  • Security Companies
Products
  • Warehouse Equipment Maintenance
  • Refrigeration Equipment Maintenance
  • Security Management
  • Crane Equipment Inspections
  • Lighting Equipment Management
  • Evacuation Safety Equipment Maintenance
  • Energy Management
  • Air Conditioning Equipment Management
  • Equipment Improvement Proposals
  • Emergency Repair Response
  • Facility Preservation Plans
  • Equipment Upgrade Plans
  • Risk Management Support
  • Regular Inspection Operations
  • Equipment-Related Administrative Support

Competitive Advantage

Strengths

  • One of Japan's largest wharf business scales
  • Strength in logistics hubs in the Tokyo metropolitan area
  • Ownership of diverse specialized warehouse facilities
  • Stable customer base
  • Extensive handling operations experience
  • Advanced safety management system
  • Broad logistics network
  • High-quality customer service
  • Solid financial foundation
  • Established environmental consideration framework
  • Flexible customization capabilities
  • High-efficiency port transportation system
  • High employee expertise
  • Long track record in the industry
  • Rapid problem-solving capabilities

Competitive Advantages

  • High customer convenience from strategic bases in the Tokyo metropolitan area
  • Broad customer need coverage through diversification of specialized warehouses
  • Integrated in-house operation of diverse handling and transport functions
  • Creditworthiness from long-term stable shareholders and trading partners
  • Trust earned by maintaining high quality and safety standards
  • Efficiency promotion via introduction of latest logistics IT systems
  • Sustainable business development emphasizing environmental response
  • Flexible service design and provision tailored to customers
  • Enhanced market competitiveness through large-scale equipment investments
  • High-quality operations management by experienced staff
  • Problem-solving capabilities from extensive industry knowledge and know-how
  • Broad service lineup accommodating multiple industries
  • One-stop provision of wide-ranging logistics-related services
  • Customer trust from management stability and transparency
  • High corporate favorability from community-rooted social contribution activities

Threats

  • Intensifying domestic port competition
  • Impact of economic fluctuations on logistics demand
  • Costs associated with strengthened regulations and environmental compliance
  • Uncertainty and risks in international logistics
  • Increased operational burden from labor shortages
  • Equipment investment burdens accompanying technological innovations
  • Risk of port function suspension due to natural disasters
  • Maritime transport safety risks and delays
  • Profit margin decline from intensified price competition
  • Destabilization of global supply chains
  • Social risks such as infectious diseases
  • Impacts from changes in trade policies

Innovations

2023: Introduction of Smart Warehouse System

Overview
Realized automation of in-warehouse inventory management using IoT sensors and AI analysis technology.
Impact
Achieved 20% improvement in operational efficiency and reduction of excess inventory

2022: Introduction of Environmentally Friendly Energy Equipment

Overview
Introduced solar power generation and energy-saving lighting in warehouses and facilities to promote CO2 reduction.
Impact
Achieved 5% reduction in annual CO2 emissions

2021: Development of Digital Logistics Platform

Overview
Developed a system enabling online cargo tracking and operations management for customers.
Impact
Confirmed improvements in customer satisfaction and cost reductions

2024: Practical Implementation of Autonomous Forklifts

Overview
Introduced autonomous driving technology to improve efficiency and safety in in-warehouse logistics.
Impact
Succeeded in reducing labor costs and workplace safety risks

2020: Start of Variable Tags and RFID Utilization

Overview
Expanded introduction of RFID tags to improve cargo management accuracy.
Impact
Contributed to significant reduction in inventory error rates

Sustainability

  • Promotion of eco-activities and waste reduction at ports
  • Active utilization of renewable energy
  • Introduction of energy-saving equipment to reduce CO2 emissions
  • Thorough compliance with environmental regulations
  • Development of low-environmental-impact logistics services
  • Employee education programs on environmental awareness
  • Acquisition of international environmental management system certifications
  • Participation in local environmental protection activities
  • Implementation of waste recycling rate improvement plans
  • Continuous introduction of resource-saving technologies