Hacobu Sponsors Nikkei Business's "CLO of the Year 2026"
Hacobu Inc. announces its sponsorship of the 'CLO of the Year 2026' award by Nikkei Business. This initiative aims to highlight excellence in logistics reform ahead of the mandatory Chief Logistics Officer (CLO) appointment starting in April 2026.
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Hacobu Inc., a company solving logistics challenges through the power of data, is pleased to announce its sponsorship of the "CLO of the Year 2026" organized by Nikkei Business.
[Concept of Nikkei Business CLO of the Year 2026]
Logistics has now become a critical management issue.
Due to the revised Logistics Law enacted in April 2025, from April 2026 onwards, "Specified Shippers" above a certain size are required to appoint a "Chief Logistics Officer (CLO)." The CLO is an executive-level role responsible for promoting logistics efficiency and sustainable operations throughout the entire supply chain, such as reducing vehicle waiting times and improving loading efficiency. Approximately 3,000 companies nationwide are estimated to be subject to this requirement, demanding management commitment and appropriate initiatives for logistics.
In response to this trend, Nikkei Business held the first "CLO of the Year 2025" last year to recognize excellent logistics reform initiatives. This year marks the second event as the mandatory appointment officially begins. Nikkei Business aims to introduce excellent examples that "make people and society happy" and strive for sustainable logistics across Japan.
[Event Overview]
- Organizer: Nikkei Business (Sponsored by: Hacobu, etc.)
- Judges: Naoaki Fujino (NRI), Ken Matsui (Nikkei Business), etc.
- Target: Shipper companies and organizations
- Content: Logistics reforms undertaken by shippers
- Application Period: April 1, 2026 – May 29, 2026
- Schedule: Selection in June, Award Ceremony in July, Announcement in Nikkei Business in August
- Benefits: Coverage in Nikkei Business, invitations to the award ceremony, trophies, certificates, etc.
- Application Site: https://events.nikkeibp.co.jp/event/2026/nb0723clo/
[2025 Award Winners Summary]
- Gold: Nissin Food Products Co., Ltd.
- Silver: Nippon Access, Inc.
- Bronze: Denso Corporation
- Hacobu Award: Hokushin Co., Ltd.
[Details and Entry]
For details on how to enter, please visit the special site (https://events.nikkeibp.co.jp/event/2026/nb0723clo/). Hacobu will support "CLO of the Year 2026" to create a sustainable logistics infrastructure and accompany logistics reforms that benefit society.
[About Hacobu Inc.]
Hacobu develops the "MOVO" cloud logistics management series, "Hacobu Strategy" DX consulting, and "Hacobu Solution Studio" for SI and AI implementation support. Its services include "MOVO Berth," the truck appointment system with the No. 1 market share for six consecutive years, "MOVO Fleet," "MOVO Vista," "MOVO PSI," and the driver app "MOVO Driver." Hacobu supports the optimization of inter-company logistics as a logistics DX partner. Website: https://hacobu.jp/
[Concept of Nikkei Business CLO of the Year 2026]
Logistics has now become a critical management issue.
Due to the revised Logistics Law enacted in April 2025, from April 2026 onwards, "Specified Shippers" above a certain size are required to appoint a "Chief Logistics Officer (CLO)." The CLO is an executive-level role responsible for promoting logistics efficiency and sustainable operations throughout the entire supply chain, such as reducing vehicle waiting times and improving loading efficiency. Approximately 3,000 companies nationwide are estimated to be subject to this requirement, demanding management commitment and appropriate initiatives for logistics.
In response to this trend, Nikkei Business held the first "CLO of the Year 2025" last year to recognize excellent logistics reform initiatives. This year marks the second event as the mandatory appointment officially begins. Nikkei Business aims to introduce excellent examples that "make people and society happy" and strive for sustainable logistics across Japan.
[Event Overview]
- Organizer: Nikkei Business (Sponsored by: Hacobu, etc.)
- Judges: Naoaki Fujino (NRI), Ken Matsui (Nikkei Business), etc.
- Target: Shipper companies and organizations
- Content: Logistics reforms undertaken by shippers
- Application Period: April 1, 2026 – May 29, 2026
- Schedule: Selection in June, Award Ceremony in July, Announcement in Nikkei Business in August
- Benefits: Coverage in Nikkei Business, invitations to the award ceremony, trophies, certificates, etc.
- Application Site: https://events.nikkeibp.co.jp/event/2026/nb0723clo/
[2025 Award Winners Summary]
- Gold: Nissin Food Products Co., Ltd.
- Silver: Nippon Access, Inc.
- Bronze: Denso Corporation
- Hacobu Award: Hokushin Co., Ltd.
[Details and Entry]
For details on how to enter, please visit the special site (https://events.nikkeibp.co.jp/event/2026/nb0723clo/). Hacobu will support "CLO of the Year 2026" to create a sustainable logistics infrastructure and accompany logistics reforms that benefit society.
[About Hacobu Inc.]
Hacobu develops the "MOVO" cloud logistics management series, "Hacobu Strategy" DX consulting, and "Hacobu Solution Studio" for SI and AI implementation support. Its services include "MOVO Berth," the truck appointment system with the No. 1 market share for six consecutive years, "MOVO Fleet," "MOVO Vista," "MOVO PSI," and the driver app "MOVO Driver." Hacobu supports the optimization of inter-company logistics as a logistics DX partner. Website: https://hacobu.jp/