Ascend Opens New Office in Fukuoka to Promote Logistics DX

Ascend Corporation (Headquarters: Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, Representative Director: Miki Mizusawa, hereinafter referred to as 'the Company'), which promotes logistics DX, will open a new office in Fukuoka from June 2026 to expand its business and improve services for customers in the Kyushu region. On this occasion, we will hold a seminar titled 'Kyushu Logistics Management Seminar - Discussing the Future of Transportation Management with Yanagawa Godo, a Company You Want to Cherish the Most in Japan' for transportation companies in the Kyushu region on August 6 (Thursday) from 14:00 to 16:30 at the TKP Hakata Sumiyoshi-dori Conference Center.

Background and Purpose of Opening The Company started providing 'Logix,' a cloud-based transportation management system for trucking companies, in 2022 and has grown into a service that can be used by people all over the country. As a result, the number of customers in the Kyushu region has also increased, and the need for more detailed and speedy responses has been growing.

The trucking industry is currently undergoing a major transformation. The strengthened regulations on overtime work (known as the '2024 Logistics Problem') that came into effect in April 2024, as well as the planned introduction of appropriate cost and permit renewal systems (Note 1), are accelerating changes in the business environment.

The Kyushu region is geographically distant from the metropolitan area, and as a result, the proportion of long-distance transportation is high, placing a structurally large burden on drivers. Such waves of transformation are particularly large in this region (Note 2). Additionally, the IT adoption rate of small and medium-sized enterprises in Kyushu is low even on a national scale (Note 3), and while there is a high need for digitalization support, there is a reality that sufficient accompanying support has not been provided to the region.

In light of such circumstances, the Company will open a new office in Fukuoka to provide more rapid and dense support to transportation companies in the Kyushu region. By establishing a system rooted in the region, we will strongly support the DX of management for companies that stand at the forefront of industry transformation. Incidentally, we plan to gradually expand our base to various regions across the country in the future.

Note 1... Defined in the 'Act to Partially Amend the Act on Transportation of Goods by Motor Vehicles' Note 2... NX Comprehensive Research Institute 'On the Impact of the 2024 Logistics Problem' Note 3... Shoko Chukin Bank 'Survey on the Utilization Status of IT and Software by Small and Medium-sized Enterprises'

Overview of the Office Address and Access Address 4-2-9 Yakushin, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka City Access 3-minute walk from Yakushin Oodori Station on the Fukuoka City Subway Nanakuma Line 7-minute walk from Yakushin Station on the Nishi-Nippon Railroad Tenjin-Omuta Line Kyushu Representative Masato Ishido Greetings Logistics in Kyushu, due to the distance from the metropolitan area and strict labor hour management, while modal shift is advanced, faces the unique challenge of complex transportation forms. I will promptly support the efficiency of such complex transportation.

Appropriate freight rates are also an important issue. To ensure that logistics continue to function as a sustainable social infrastructure, we will support your growth through the creation of systems that allow you to receive the necessary compensation.

I intend to take a long-term perspective and become rooted in the region. Without being bound by our own products, I will coordinate with all vendors to propose the best solutions for each company.

Ultimately, I will strive to the best of my ability for the development of the transportation industry in Kyushu.

Seminar for Transportation Companies To commemorate the opening of the Fukuoka office, we will hold a seminar co-sponsored by Yanagawa Godo Co., Ltd. The theme of this seminar is 'Not just surviving, but taking the initiative.' In the midst of major changes in the industry, including the 2024 problem, we will learn about management perspectives on how to steer management and what to initiate—through a talk with Mr. Arakawa, the representative director of the company.

Name Kyushu Logistics Management Seminar ~Discussing the Future of Transportation Management with Yanagawa Godo, a Company You Want to Cherish the Most in Japan~ Date and Time August 6, 2026 (Thursday) 14:00-16:30 * A reception will be held at a separate venue from 17:00 Venue TKP Hakata Sumiyoshi-dori Conference Center (Fukuoka City, Fukuoka Prefecture, Hakata-ku, Hakataekimae 4-4-15, Hakataekimae H44 Building 9th floor) * 8-minute walk from the Hakata mouth of JR Hakata Station Target Transportation companies in the Kyushu region Participation Fee Free Registration Please register here Support Comments on Opening Representative Director Tetsuya Arakawa, Yanagawa Godo Co., Ltd. Congratulations on the opening of the Fukuoka branch. We are deeply grateful to Ascend for their tremendous support in promoting our DX, which is close to the site. The establishment of a new base in Fukuoka, a key logistics hub in Kyushu, is very encouraging for regional logistics companies, and we have high expectations. We look forward to continuing to lead the transformation and sustainable growth of the logistics industry in Kyushu and Japan under a strong partnership. About Logix Logix is a cloud-based business management tool specialized for transportation companies, digitizing the cumbersome management work of transportation companies from order receipt to dispatch and invoice issuance in an integrated manner. When using Logix for business, various indicators related to management figures (such as cost, profit ratio, and vehicle turnover rate) that lead to improved income and expenditure are naturally managed in an integrated manner, making it possible to visualize the necessary numbers for improved income and expenditure and freight rate negotiations without any special effort. Logix simultaneously realizes business efficiency and management DX for transportation companies. Logix Product Information: https://logix.ascendlogi.co.jp/ Introduction Cases: https://logix.ascendlogi.co.jp/case About Us We started our business in March 2020 with the mission of 'Unlocking the true value of logistics and supporting all industries.' We provide 'Logix,' a transportation management system that allows transportation companies of any fleet size to easily improve business efficiency and promote DX. In addition, we are also responsible for surveys and analysis of the logistics industry by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism and other related ministries, promoting the DX of the logistics industry from both macro policy recommendations and grassroots support. Representative Director Miki Mizusawa serves as a member of the Logistics Innovation Promotion Committee of JILS, a committee member of the Logistics Management Index Survey, a director of the Transportation Digital Business Council (TDBC), and a lecturer of the All-Japan Truck Association DX Course, contributing to the enlightenment and development of the industry. In November 2025, we implemented a Series B round of funding totaling 1.1 billion yen, bringing the cumulative amount raised to 1.8 billion yen. From March 2026, we will promote the '4PL business,' which comprehensively accepts strategic planning and logistics arrangements for supply chain optimization, aiming to transform the logistics industry, which faces structural challenges with multiple business deployments. Company Information Headquarters: 3F, Tanaka Hoken Building, 2-7-19 Ichigaya Sunazaka-machi, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo Representative: Representative Director and President Miki Mizusawa Established: March 2020 Capital: 1,423,890,000 yen (including capital surplus, etc.)