Suzuyo and Suzuyo Cargo Net Win Two 'Encouragement Awards' at the 1st Japan Logistics Awards

Suzuyo Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Shimizu-ku, Shizuoka City; President & CEO: Kenichiro Suzuki; hereinafter 'the Company') and its group company Suzuyo Cargo Net Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Shimizu-ku, Shizuoka City; President & CEO: Akira Sawairi; hereinafter 'Suzuyo Cargo Net') have been awarded the 'Encouragement Award' at the '1st Japan Logistics Awards※' hosted by the Japan Federation of Logistics Associations. The award recognizes two collaborative initiatives: one with Yamatane Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Koto-ku, Tokyo; President & CEO: Iwao Kawaharada; hereinafter 'Yamatane') and Yamatane Logistics Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Koto-ku, Tokyo; President & CEO: Takashi Shibasaki; hereinafter 'Yamatane Logistics'), and another with Oji Paper Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; President & CEO: Yorifusa Wakabayashi; hereinafter 'Oji Paper') and DAI Logistics Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Shikokuchuo City, Ehime Prefecture; President & CEO: Hiroshi Soeda; hereinafter 'DAI Logistics').

This recognition highlights initiatives that combine maritime modal shift with land transport to achieve reduced environmental impact, lower operational burdens, and improved logistics efficiency.

※The award was newly established by integrating and evolving the former 'Logistics Environmental Award' and 'Modal Shift Outstanding Operator Award.' It now broadly honors outstanding efforts toward sustainable logistics, including environmental load reduction, modal shift, inter-organizational collaboration, advanced technology utilization, and contributions to work-style reforms.

Award-Winning Projects Overview

Project 1

Title: Transition to RORO Ship Transport from Various Production Sites in Aomori Prefecture to Inzai City, Chiba Prefecture

— Vehicle upsizing using 3-axle trailers for brown rice trunk transport from Akita and Miyagi Prefectures to Inzai City, Chiba Prefecture —

Recipients: Suzuyo, Suzuyo Cargo Net, Yamatane, Yamatane Logistics

Description: Previously, brown rice from various regions in Tohoku to Chiba Prefecture was transported by 10-ton trucks via direct land transport, resulting in inconsistent loading rates by origin. The companies restructured the transport system by palletizing all cargo and implementing the following changes:

- Aomori Prefecture → Chiba Prefecture: Shift from 10-ton trucks to 3-axle trailers, and transition from land to maritime transport via RORO (Roll-on/Roll-off) ferry service between Hachinohe Port and Kawasaki Port

- Akita Prefecture & Miyagi Prefecture → Chiba Prefecture: Consolidate cargo in Sendai City by transferring from 10-ton trucks to 3-axle trailers before onward transport

This initiative simultaneously achieved improved transport efficiency, reduced environmental impact, and lower labor burdens.

Results:

- CO₂ emissions reduced by 14.6 tons (38.8%)

- Driver driving time reduced by approximately 164 hours (30.7%)

- Labor-saving in unloading operations due to palletization

- Halved number of vehicles used through 3-axle trailer adoption

Project 2

Title: Reducing Vehicle Allocation and Implementing RORO-Based Modal Shift through Lot-Up in Trailer Transport — Sakura City, Iwaki City to Matsubara City Route —

Recipients: Suzuyo, Suzuyo Cargo Net, Oji Paper, DAI Logistics

Description: For paper product shipments from Fukushima and Tochigi Prefectures to Osaka Prefecture, the companies shifted from traditional 10-ton truck land transport to larger lot shipments using trailers, significantly reducing the number of vehicles required. Additionally, by switching the Tokyo Port to Osaka Port leg to RORO ferry transport (maritime modal shift), they drastically shortened truck travel distances, achieving simultaneous reductions in CO₂ emissions and driver working hours. In the Kansai region, where many delivery points cannot accommodate trailers, a warehouse in Matsubara City, Osaka Prefecture, was used as a stockpoint to consolidate inventory and restructure the distribution network. This enabled a transport system that balances efficiency with last-mile delivery flexibility.

Results:

- CO₂ emissions reduced by 83.2 tons

- 123 fewer vehicles deployed

- Driver driving time reduced by 837 hours

Suzuyo and Suzuyo Cargo Net will continue collaborating with clients to solve logistics challenges and contribute to the realization of sustainable and efficient logistics.

About Suzuyo Co., Ltd.

Founded in 1801 as a shipping wholesaler at Shimizu Port (Shimizu-ku, Shizuoka City), Suzuyo celebrated its 220th anniversary in 2021. Based at Shimizu Port, an international strategic port, the company operates 147 domestic and 23 overseas locations—one of the largest logistics networks in Japan. Leveraging strengths in 'problem-solving capability,' 'on-site execution,' and 'value creation,' Suzuyo meets diverse logistics needs including warehousing, transportation, and international logistics. As the leading company of the 'Suzuyo Group,' which also operates in commerce, construction, food, and aviation, it actively contributes to regional revitalization guided by its management philosophy of 'coexistence (tomoyuki).'

- Founded: 1801

- Representative: President & CEO Kenichiro Suzuki

- Address: 11-1 Irifunemachi, Shimizu-ku, Shizuoka City, Shizuoka Prefecture

- Employees: 1,168 (as of August 31, 2025)

- Business: Comprehensive logistics services

- URL: https://www.suzuyo.co.jp/

- Official X: @suzuyo_official

About Suzuyo Cargo Net Co., Ltd.

- Representative: President & CEO Akira Sawairi

- Address: 4-21 Seikai 3-chome, Shimizu-ku, Shizuoka City, Shizuoka Prefecture

- Established: November 25, 2003

- Business: Freight forwarding, general cargo motor transport services

- URL: https://www.suzuyo-scn.co.jp/

About the Yamatane Group

Founded in 1924 in Koto-ku, Tokyo, as a rice wholesaler, the Yamatane Group celebrated its 100th anniversary in 2024. It is a comprehensive service company with four core businesses: logistics, food, information, and real estate. In logistics, it operates state-of-the-art logistics centers in the Greater Tokyo and Kansai areas, providing integrated logistics services centered on warehousing. As part of its sustainability initiatives, the group emphasizes 'promoting environmentally responsible business activities' and contributes to building a sustainable society through its logistics services.

About the Oji Group

Centered on Oji Paper Co., Ltd., founded in Shikokuchuo City, Ehime Prefecture in 1943, the Oji Group manufactures and sells pulp and paper products, including sanitary paper and processed paper under the 'Elleair' brand. Through its logistics subsidiary DAI Logistics Co., Ltd., the group has built an integrated supply chain from manufacturing to logistics. Guided by its management philosophy of 'Weaving a Gentle Future for People Around the World,' the group works toward a sustainable society by reducing environmental impact and building efficient logistics systems.