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Kanto Hub Center Commences Full-Scale Operations

On July 21, 2026, Sagawa Express, a subsidiary of SG Holdings Group, officially launched the Kanto Hub Center located in Koto, Tokyo. This state-of-the-art facility serves as a critical transit hub intended to enhance the efficiency of transportation networks across the Kanto region.

Purpose of the Kanto Hub Center

The primary objective of the Kanto Hub Center is to bolster the existing transportation network within the Kanto area. By significantly improving cargo consolidation, the hub aims to optimize the loading efficiency of large trucks while also streamlining the number of vehicles on the road. As demand for logistics continues to grow, these enhancements are crucial for maintaining a reliable and efficient transportation system.

Innovations and Automation

A key feature of the Kanto Hub Center is its implementation of advanced automation equipment. This technology will not only reduce the need for manual labor in sorting operations but will also facilitate optimal personnel placements within the facility. The result will be a high-quality and stable transport system, further supporting the logistics industry’s evolving needs.

Specific Features of the Kanto Hub Center

1. Strengthening Transportation Network: The Kanto Hub Center plays a vital role by acting as a consolidation and sorting point for goods arriving from various locations. This setup enhances the efficiency of inter-hub transportation, ultimately contributing to a more reliable logistics network.
2. Reducing CO₂ Emissions: By focusing on cargo consolidation, the center optimizes the loading capacity of large trucks. This initiative not only cuts down the number of trips necessary for deliveries, which in turn reduces CO₂ emissions but also supports Sagawa's commitment to sustainable logistics.
3. Quality Enhancement Through Automation: With automated equipment installed, the Kanto Hub Center aims to improve the efficiency of sorting tasks while optimizing staffing levels. This is expected to uphold and even elevate logistics quality across the board.

Facility Overview

• - Name: Kanto Hub Center
• - Location: Koto, Tokyo
• - Floor Space: 87,561.31 square meters
• - Processing Capacity: Up to 50,000 items per hour
• - Number of Bays: 162
• - Primary Role: Strengthening the intermodal function and optimizing the transportation network

Future Prospects

Sagawa Express aims to expand its hub functions across major areas in Japan, focusing on creating a more efficient and environmentally friendly transportation framework. The Kanto Hub Center will work closely with the existing large logistics facility, X Frontier, to enhance the stability and efficiency of the transportation network centered around the Tokyo metropolitan area. By utilizing the capabilities of both facilities, Sagawa Express strives to provide top-notch logistics services that efficiently handle the consolidation, sorting, and transport of goods in the Kanto region.

Looking ahead, Sagawa Express plans to open additional hubs in the future: a K Kansai Hub Center in February 2027 in Amagasaki, Hyogo Prefecture, followed by a Kyushu Hub Center in Fukuoka Prefecture in 2028. The sequential development of these large hub centers aims to optimize the regional transportation network connecting Kanto, Kansai, and Kyushu. This initiative seeks to enhance loading efficiency for long-distance transport, stabilize mainline transportation, minimize CO₂ emissions, and further improve logistics quality. Ultimately, Sagawa Express is committed to ensuring flexibility in response to growing volumes and changing transportation demands, all while establishing a sustainable logistics framework.

Sagawa Express remains dedicated to working alongside customers and partner companies to realize sustainable logistics progressively and methodically, one step at a time.