Turning Point in Food Logistics: The Impact of Soaring Logistics Costs on Domestic and International Supply Chains

RX Japan Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Chuo-ku, Tokyo; Representative Executive Officer and President: Takeshi Tanaka) will hold the "International Food Logistics EXPO [Abbreviation: FoodLogiX]" for three days from Wednesday, June 24 to Friday, June 26, 2026, at Tokyo Big Sight. Amidst continuing price increases, "logistics" has become a crucial factor determining prices in the food industry. In recent years, the primary driver of rising food prices has shifted from raw material costs to increases in domestic costs such as logistics and labor, and it is pointed out that price hikes may continue. Furthermore, approximately 80% of food manufacturers that have implemented price increases cite rising logistics costs as a reason*, indicating a structure where distribution costs significantly impact prices. In addition to the "2024 Problem" due to driver shortages and labor regulations, the "2026 Problem," which anticipates further labor shortages and decreased transportation efficiency, is also looming, making transportation capacity increasingly stringent. Consequently, the structural issue of "a decrease in the sheer volume that can be transported" is becoming a reality. *Quoted from the Teikoku Databank survey "Price Revision Trends Survey of 195 Major Food Companies - November 2025." ■ Impact Shifts from "Price" to "Distribution Itself" These changes mean that food logistics issues are no longer just about increased costs but are spreading to affect the entire domestic and international supply chain. Domestically, this includes "price increases for regional specialty products due to higher transportation costs," "reduction in shipments to urban areas due to deteriorating profitability," and "distribution constraints for products requiring freshness." Internationally, it involves "rising import food prices due to increased transportation costs," "declining export competitiveness of Japanese food products," and "supply instability due to transportation delays and material shortages." In essence, we have entered a phase where the impact extends not just to "higher prices" but to "whether distribution is possible at all." Amidst this situation, the "International Food Logistics EXPO [Abbreviation: FoodLogiX]," a specialized exhibition for food export, import, and domestic logistics, will be held. Companies from a wide range of fields such as logistics services, packaging, air cargo, DX, and customs clearance will exhibit. ■ Featured Products and Services [Train Cargo Transport Service] Hakobun A next-generation delivery service that utilizes Shinkansen and limited express trains operated by JR East to transport cargo speedily and safely. By transporting cargo mixed with passengers on regularly scheduled Shinkansen or limited express trains, it enables high-quality transportation services that were not possible with previous methods. [Exhibitor: East Japan Railway Company] [International Logistics Supporting High-Quality Food Overseas Transport] Cathay Fresh A temperature-controlled solution specializing in the transport of fresh produce, offered by Cathay Cargo, the air cargo division of Cathay Pacific Airways based in Hong Kong. Certified CEIV Fresh by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) for fresh cargo handling, it ensures temperature-controlled transport with reliable handling and comprehensive insulation facilities. [Exhibitor: Cathay Pacific Airways Limited] [Digital Forwarding] Shippio Forwarding A digital forwarding service that allows for integrated management of everything from international logistics quoting and ordering to cargo tracking and document management on the cloud. It requires no special system installation and can be used immediately with just an internet connection. [Exhibitor: Shippio Inc.] [Food Concierge] NAX JAPAN A company specializing in international logistics for "food" products, including Wagyu beef, sake, fruits, and fresh fish, as well as refrigerated and frozen foods. In Japan, it owns warehouses in Narita Market, Heiwa-jima, and Rinku Center, and plans to establish a new export-only frozen bonded warehouse in Heiwa-jima, Tokyo, in October 2025. It has overseas subsidiaries in the USA, Hong Kong, China, Thailand, and Vietnam, and collaborates with partner agents worldwide to provide global support for urgent and specialized transportation needs. [Exhibitor: NAX JAPAN Inc.] [Frozen Storage Service] COLD X NETWORK A web-based frozen storage service that can be used from one case per day. All processes, from checking frozen storage space availability to booking shipments and managing inventory, are handled online. It requires no security deposit or key money, and can accommodate various needs from the shortest period of one day to large shipments of one case. [Exhibitor: Kasumigaseki Capital Co., Ltd.] [International Multimodal Transport] NVOCC In addition to refrigerated and frozen warehouse operations (Japan, Indonesia, Vietnam), it provides high-quality international transportation services tailored to customer requests. By trading with multiple shipping companies, it proposes optimal schedules and coordinates various logistics services overseas. [Exhibitor: Kawanishi Warehouse Co., Ltd.] Exhibition Overview A logistics exhibition bringing together services that solve food "delivery and storage" issues. Name: 3rd International Food Logistics EXPO [FoodLogiX] Dates: Wednesday, June 24 - Friday, June 26, 2026, 10:00 - 17:00 Venue: Tokyo Big Sight Concurrent Exhibitions: 12th "Japanese Food" Export EXPO SUMMER JFEX SUMMER (8th International Food & Beverage Week) Organizer: RX Japan Co., Ltd. Official Website: https://www.jfex.jp/foodlogix/ja-jp.html Press registration here >> https://www.jfex.jp/foodlogix/ja-jp/press.html About RX Japan - Japan's largest exhibition organizer, holding 109 exhibitions in 38 fields annually. - A member of RX Global, with a network in 25 countries worldwide. Name: RX Japan Co., Ltd. Representative: Takeshi Tanaka, Representative Executive Officer and President Established: August 1986 Location: 11th Floor, Yaesu Central Tower, 2-2-1 Yaesu, Chuo-ku, Tokyo 104-0028 Official HP: https://www.rxjapan.jp/ Contact: Exhibition Secretariat, Public Relations Phone: 03-6739-4133 E-mail: foodlogix.jp@rxglobal.com --- Please feel free to contact us --- If you wish to interview exhibitors or photograph products for coverage, the secretariat can arrange schedules. Please take this valuable opportunity to learn about the latest industry trends and development stories. We also welcome consultations on target subjects and themes in advance upon request.