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- Konoike Transport Co., Ltd. Konoike Transport Co., Ltd. engages in integrated logistics and transportation services across Japan and internationally, providing comprehensive solutions that extend beyond traditional logistics into manufacturing support, engineering, and specialized operations. Founded in 1880 and headquartered in Osaka, Japan, with an additional head office in Tokyo, the company operates through key segments including comprehensive solutions; domestic logistics via temperature-controlled warehouses for frozen, refrigerated, and dry goods serving food, apparel, chemical, and housing industries; international logistics encompassing sea and air freight, import/export warehousing, and railway container transport; as well as specialized services in steel processing from raw material handling to delivery; food production workflows including mixing, packaging, and processing; engineering for plant design, installation, maintenance, and non-destructive inspections; airport ground handling for passengers and cargo; medical logistics covering device sterilization, in-hospital operations, operating room assistance, and regenerative medicine transport; and chemical manufacturing with strict contamination controls. The company maintains a nationwide network of multifunctional warehouses and employs approximately 14,000 people directly with a group total nearing 25,000, targeting industries such as steel, non-ferrous metals, chemicals, food, aviation, and pharmaceuticals while expanding in high-growth markets including India. Recent developments include the establishment in May 2025 of a joint venture with Germany's EPG Group to develop digital logistics solutions using on-site simulations and data integration; participation announced in October 2024 alongside Osaka Gas in India's city gas distribution business via equity transfer in a consortium with I Squared Capital, AG&P Group, Sumitomo Corporation, and JOIN to build CNG stations and networks; acquisition in June 2024 of an 82% stake in SPD India Healthcare Pvt. Ltd. for medical sector enhancement; and strategic expansion into Canada through a September 2024 partnership with Kanepackage and Pine Valley Packaging for sustainable supply chain solutions leveraging advancements for Asia markets.