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Seino Last Mile and e-Grid Form Joint Venture 'LogRise'

On April 1, 2026, Seino Last Mile Corporation, headquartered in Tokyo and led by President Hidetaka Kawai, alongside e-Grid Inc., based in Shimane and led by CEO Junko Komura, proudly announced the establishment of a joint venture named LogRise Corporation. This collaboration aims to drive digital transformation (DX) within the last-mile delivery sector.

Background of the Joint Venture

The decision to form LogRise stems from the urgent need to address the pressing challenges faced by the logistics industry, such as a shortage of delivery drivers and inefficiencies due to a multi-layer subcontracting structure. With the exponential growth of the e-commerce market, the demand for parcel delivery services has surged. However, existing DX initiatives have largely focused on the perspectives of shippers and prime contractors, neglecting the real conditions of the workers on the ground—the delivery operators.

The aim of LogRise is to transform not only individual companies but to enhance the entire industry structure through comprehensive DX initiatives. By creating a robust digital infrastructure aimed at improving productivity and sustainability in last-mile logistics, LogRise intends to make a significant contribution to the industry's effectiveness.

Service Offerings

As a foundational product, LogRise will launch the HaiMate cloud-based delivery management service designed explicitly for last-mile operations. Under the concept 'AI as a Colleague for Operators,' HaiMate will provide features that enhance the workflow of delivery personnel.

Key Features of HaiMate:

• - Unified UI/UX for Multi-Delivery Operations: Enables seamless management of diverse delivery tasks such as parcel delivery, direct mail, and fresh food logistics.
• - AI-Driven Support and Decision-Making: Real-time assistance facilitated by AI helps operators enhance their efficiency and responsiveness.
• - User-Centric Design: Developed with the operators' perspective in mind, ensuring easy usability.

The implementation process for HaiMate will commence within the Seino Last Mile group, focusing on practical applications and iterative enhancements before extending the offering to the broader industry. The service is slated for a rollout in December 2026.

Leadership Insights

Mr. Yasuhiro Tanaka, President of LogRise, emphasized the importance of merging Seino Last Mile's extensive knowledge of various delivery operations with e-Grid's expertise in AI-driven development. This synergy aims to accelerate DX in the last-mile space, continually launching products designed for practical use to enhance productivity across the industry and promote sustainable logistics solutions.

About LogRise Corporation

• - Name: LogRise Co., Ltd.
• - Headquarters: 1-11-2 Ningyocho, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, Japan.
• - Leadership: Co-represented by Hidetaka Kawai and Yasuhiro Tanaka.
• - Purpose: To promote operational DX across the entire last-mile delivery sector.
• - Establishment Date: April 1, 2026.

About Seino Last Mile Corporation

As a key player in the Seino Group, Seino Last Mile focuses on enhancing delivery networks and operations within the last-mile sector. They leverage rich operational insights and a solid customer base to strive for sustainable logistics solutions.

• - Name: Seino Last Mile Corporation.
• - Headquarters: 1-11-2 Ningyocho, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, Japan.
• - Leadership: Representatives include Yoshitaka Taguchi and Hidetaka Kawai.
• - Formation Date: October 1, 2011; business name changed from Coconet Corporation on April 1, 2024.

About e-Grid Inc.

E-Grid is known for its cutting-edge software development and AI capabilities, providing DX solutions across various industries. Since its inception in November 2010, the company has aimed to improve society through software solutions, including MaaS, medical software packages, AI services, and digital marketing.

• - Name: e-Grid Inc.
• - Headquarters: 526 Tokumasu, Izumo, Shimane, Japan.
• - Leadership: CEO Junko Komura.
• - Focus Areas: Ruby on Rails software development, remote and agile development.
• - Formation Date: November 1, 2010.