Nagao Unso: Headquarters Renovation and New Logistics Hub "Nagao LC" Completed

Nagao Unso Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Settsu City, Osaka Prefecture) completed the rebuilding of its headquarters and the new logistics hub, "Nagao LC (Logistics Center)," in March 2026, with operations commencing in May.

This initiative is a strategic investment aimed not only at strengthening storage capabilities but also at implementing our logistics brand concept, "N-BASE ~Logistics that goes beyond mere transportation~." We have established a system that integrates delivery, storage, and distribution processing to optimize the entire logistics process for shipper companies.

## Nagao LC Overview

* **Warehouse Name**: Nagao LC
* **Warehouse Type**: Commercial Warehouse
* **Structure (Total Floor Area)**: Steel-framed 2-story building, 716.81㎡ (216.81 tsubo)
* **Floor Composition**:
* 1st Floor ①: 266.47㎡ (80.60 tsubo)
* 1st Floor ②: 223.96㎡ (67.74 tsubo)
* 2nd Floor ③: 226.38㎡ (68.47 tsubo)
* **Load Capacity**: 1st Floor: 2t/㎡・2nd Floor: 900kg/㎡
* **Berth**: High-floor berth
* **Access**: Approximately 10 minutes from Kinki Expressway "Settsu Minami IC" and "Settsu Kita IC"
* **Remarks**: Headquarters office co-located

Located approximately 10 minutes from the Settsu Minami IC and Settsu Kita IC on the Kinki Expressway, it enables rapid delivery to the Kansai region. In addition to its function as a commercial warehouse, the co-location of the headquarters office allows for integrated operation of on-site work and management.

The first floor is designed with high load capacity to handle heavy goods, and the second floor is equipped with air conditioning, making it suitable for storing a wide variety of products.

## What is the N-BASE Concept?

"N-BASE" is a service platform designed to achieve "logistics that goes beyond mere transportation."

At "Nagao LC," goods are stored and then delivered via the optimal route using Yojikan-bin and N-Combo-bin services.

The delivery routes are selected by the "Omakase Route Service," which combines "AI system × professional dispatchers."

By combining delivery functions with storage and processing functions, as well as an AI for efficient delivery route selection, we eliminate fragmentation in logistics and reduce the operational burden on shipper companies.

## What are Nagao Unso's "Yojikan-bin" and "N-Combo-bin"?

### Yojikan-bin (Time-based Charter Service)

"Yojikan-bin" is a time-based charter service available in 4-hour increments. Unlike traditional "full-day charter" transportation, it allows vehicles to be secured only for the necessary time, enabling flexible operations while suppressing excessive costs. Available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, it meets diverse needs such as increased capacity during peak seasons, emergency deliveries, event搬入出 (load-in/load-out), and short-term intensive deliveries.

With a clear pricing system segmented by delivery time slots, companies can simultaneously visualize and optimize logistics costs. Furthermore, by utilizing dispatch data, efficient route design is achieved, providing stable transportation quality.

### N-Combo-bin (Small-lot Shared Delivery Service)

"N-Combo-bin" is a small-lot shared delivery service in conjunction with "newspapers," capable of handling from a single case. It is designed to handle goods that are difficult for conventional route delivery services or require flexibility, while being more cost-effective than charter services.

By jointly delivering goods from multiple shippers in the same vehicle, loading efficiency is increased, and delivery unit costs are suppressed. Moreover, by linking with Nagao LC's storage function, it can handle shipment adjustments after temporary storage and consolidated shipments. This solves issues of dispersed inventory and inefficient small-lot deliveries, supporting the rationalization of overall logistics.

## Three-in-One Model: Delivery × Storage × Processing

Nagao LC handles not only delivery but also distribution processing operations such as inspection, sorting, labeling, and kitting. By centrally managing everything from inbound to processing and outbound, it prevents fragmentation in the logistics process, achieving shorter lead times and improved operational efficiency.

By consolidating operations that were traditionally separated into "storage companies," "processing companies," and "delivery companies," it leads not only to cost reduction but also to reduced management burden and improved quality.

## Future Outlook

The logistics industry is undergoing structural changes such as parcelization, increased frequency, and the "2024 problem." Nagao Unso will strengthen not only its "transportation capacity" but also its "logistics design capability" starting from Nagao LC, evolving into a partner company that supports the business growth of shipper companies. Moving forward, under the "N-BASE" concept, we will continue to expand high-value-added logistics services and contribute to the realization of sustainable logistics in the Kansai area.

## About Nagao Unso Co., Ltd.

Since its establishment in 1957, Nagao Unso has developed a community-based transportation business centered in Osaka. Leveraging its swift and accurate delivery expertise cultivated through newspaper transportation, it now provides comprehensive logistics services that meet diverse customer needs, including small-lot shared delivery, charter services, and warehouse storage.