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- Japan Transcity Corporation engages in integrated logistics business primarily in Japan and internationally, providing warehousing, stevedoring and port cargo handling, cargo transportation by truck, automobile, air, land and sea, consigned freight forwarding and agency services, international multimodal transportation and agency, customs brokerage; packaging, labeling and storage of pharmaceutical products, quasi drugs, cosmetics and medical products; power generation and electrical supply; trading and leasing of containers, pallets and material handling equipment; property trading, management and leasing; civil engineering, construction design and management; sport facility management; and vehicle maintenance services. Founded in 1895 and headquartered in Yokkaichi, Japan, the company operates a nationwide network covering Kanto, Chubu, Kansai, Hokkaido and Kyushu regions, with international reach across Asia, the Americas and Europe, targeting diverse clients in manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, consumer goods and other sectors through its Integrated Logistics Services segment and Others segment including real estate and construction. Recent developments include the announcement in May 2025 of a new hazardous materials logistics hub in Kisosaki and organizational changes alongside personnel shifts; construction start in April 2025 of a new 3,960 square meter temperature-controlled logistics center in Hokkaido's Ishikari City equipped with shuttle-type automated warehousing for confectionery and food products, scheduled for completion in May 2026 at a cost of approximately 2.0 billion yen to diversify consumer goods logistics; support in November 2025 for the Japan Heart Asia Children’s Medical Center new hospital opening project; disposal of treasury shares as restricted stock compensation in July and August 2025; and issuance of consolidated financial results for periods ending June 30, September 30, 2025 and March 31, 2025.[news:2025.05.13][news:2025.11.11]