Ascend Inc. to Exhibit at the 7th Kansai Logistics Exhibition

Ascend Inc. (Headquarters: Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director: Mizuki Kusaka; hereinafter "the Company"), a company promoting logistics DX, will exhibit at the "7th Kansai Logistics Exhibition" to be held at Intex Osaka from Wednesday, April 8 to Friday, April 10, 2026.

At this exhibition, we will have a booth where you can experience the latest features of our product, "LogiX." Additionally, we will hold seminars themed on compliance with the revised Motor Truck Transportation Business Act, explaining key points to understand before the enforcement and practical operational responses.

[Click here for free visitor registration] *Advance registration is required for entry. We recommend registering in advance as the venue is expected to be crowded.

Exhibition Overview (1) Booth featuring the transportation DX system "LogiX" At our booth, you can watch product demo videos and try out the actual operations. Our "LogiX" implementation support staff will be on hand to answer questions regarding your operational challenges and provide solutions using "LogiX." (The image above is an impression of the booth on the day.)

If you have any of the following concerns regarding system implementation, please feel free to stop by: - Cannot find a reasonable system that fits your company's operations - No IT-savvy employees, and you are anxious about implementation - Cannot accurately view gross profit per operation

<Booth Exhibition Overview> - Dates: April 8 (Wed) - 10 (Fri), 2026, 10:00 - 17:00 (Closes at 16:00 on the final day) - Venue: Intex Osaka - Booth Number: Hall 5, D1-41

(2) Presentation Seminar With the enforcement of the revised Motor Truck Transportation Business Act by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism fast approaching, logistics-related businesses—including transport operators, freight forwarding businesses, and shippers—are required to respond to new obligations and responsibilities. In many cases, a review of conventional transactions and operations is necessary, requiring urgent organizational preparation.

In this 30-minute seminar, we will organize the key points of the revision, such as the "mandatory creation of a register for actual transport system management," "curbing of multi-layered subcontracting structures," and "penalties for illegal use of white-plate trucks," and explain the practical tasks that must be addressed before enforcement.

▽Overview Theme: Enforcement starting in April! A thorough explanation of "What should we do?" regarding the revised Motor Truck Transportation Business Act! Dates: April 9 (Thu) 11:50-12:20, 15:10-15:40; April 10 (Fri) 12:40-13:10 Venue: Hall 5, Open Seminar Venue ⑥ Speaker: Nobuhiko Iitsuka, Consultant, Ascend Inc.

[Speaker Information] Ascend Inc. Consultant, Nobuhiko Iitsuka Born in 1990 in Shimotsuma City, Ibaraki Prefecture. After graduating from the Waseda University Faculty of Law, he joined Mitsui-Soko Holdings Co., Ltd., where he worked in site management, sales, and accounting. Later, after working as a logistics consultant at Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank and a logistics startup, he joined Ascend Inc. Currently, while supporting system implementation for large-scale logistics operators, he serves as a point of contact for government agencies and industry associations as a rule-making representative, and is engaged in researching legal trends and disseminating information both inside and outside the company. He is well-versed in various business areas and the latest trends in logistics, from warehouse site operations and on-site transportation work to the construction of logistics strategies.

[Click here for free visitor registration] *Advance registration is required for entry. We recommend registering in advance as the venue is expected to be crowded.

About LogiX LogiX is a cloud-based business management tool specialized for transport operators. It digitizes the complex management tasks of transport operators from end to end, from order receipt to vehicle dispatch and invoice issuance. When using LogiX, management figures (various indicators that lead to improved balance of payments, such as cost, profit margin, and vehicle turnover rate) are naturally managed centrally, making it possible to visualize the numbers necessary for balance improvement and freight rate negotiations without extra effort. LogiX simultaneously realizes operational efficiency and management DX for transport operators.

LogiX Product Information: https://logix.ascendlogi.co.jp/ Case Studies: https://logix.ascendlogi.co.jp/case

About Us Founded in March 2020 with the mission of "Unlocking the true value of logistics and supporting all industries." Aiming to "realize the ideal management for transport operators," we provide the transport management system "LogiX," which allows transport operators of any fleet size to easily improve operational efficiency and achieve management DX. Simultaneously, we undertake research and analysis of the logistics industry for relevant ministries, including the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism, supporting logistics industry DX from both macro policy proposals and grassroots levels. Representative Director Mizuki Kusaka serves as a member of the JILS "Logistics Innovation Promotion Committee," an expert committee member for the "Logistics Management Indicator Survey," a director of the Transport Digital Business Council (TDBC), and a lecturer for the Japan Trucking Association's DX course, dedicating himself to industry enlightenment and development. In November 2025, we raised 1.1 billion yen in a Series B round, bringing the total amount raised to 1.8 billion yen. Starting with "LogiX," we aim to build a new logistics network infrastructure that connects transport operators, shippers, and partner companies, and to develop new businesses with an eye toward transforming the entire supply chain.

Series B Special Site: https://series-b.ascendlogi.co.jp/ Official Note: https://note.ascendlogi.co.jp/

Company Information Headquarters: Tanaka Hozan Building 3F, 2-7-19 Ichigaya Sadohara-cho, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo Representative: Mizuki Kusaka, Representative Director and President Established: March 2020 Capital: 1.42389 billion yen (including capital reserves, etc.) Number of Employees: 43 (as of January 2026) Business Description: Development and provision of the transport management system LogiX, logistics consulting services Company Website: https://www.ascendlogi.co.jp/ LogiX Product Description Page: https://logix.ascendlogi.co.jp/