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CRE Co., Ltd. and Yamato Transport Form New Partnership Agreement

CRE Co., Ltd., headquartered in the Minato Ward of Tokyo and led by COO Tadau Kameyama, has announced a significant milestone in its logistics endeavors. The company, along with its subsidiary Strategic Partners, Inc. (SP), represented by President Yasuyuki Mizuno, has formally entered into a new partnership agreement with Yamato Transport Co., Ltd. This agreement is set to enhance the optimization of Yamato's logistics assets, officially taking effect on June 30, 2026.

This partnership marks an evolution in the ongoing collaboration that began with an initial agreement on March 1, 2021. The goal has always been to optimize Yamato’s domestic and international logistics facilities through strategic initiatives, including the effective use of their logistics assets and the reconfiguration of operational bases. The latest agreement further deepens this commitment, responding to Yamato's plans to establish a real estate management subsidiary aimed at improving profitability and efficiency within its warehousing operations, slated for launch on July 1, 2026.

The new partnership will not only focus on optimizing the logistics portfolio of Yamato Transport and its subsidiaries but will also assist in the establishment of a property management department within the new subsidiary. This initiative underscores CRE’s strategic vision of becoming a leading company in logistics real estate, not just in Japan but across Asia and worldwide, as they continue to provide comprehensive solutions in this sector.

CRE’s Commitment to Logistics Real Estate

CRE Co., Ltd. proudly carries the corporate slogan “Creating a Future that Connects”. The company offers a broad range of services related to logistics real estate, from the development of logistics facilities and tenant leasing to asset management and property management after completion. Their master lease service mainly focuses on managing and running small and mid-sized logistics facilities, showcasing a holistic approach to the supply chain industry.

To date, CRE has developed an impressive portfolio under its logistics facility brand, LogiSquare, featuring 37 properties with a total area of approximately 1.38 million square meters (around 420,000 tsubo) and is currently working on an additional 10 properties covering roughly 400,000 square meters (about 120,000 tsubo). By establishing themselves as a leading property management company that specializes in logistics real estate, CRE manages around 1,500 properties totaling around 6.67 million square meters (approximately 2.02 million tsubo). This highlights their dominant position in the industry, reflecting a robust management scale focused on optimizing logistics operations.

Company Overview

• - Company Name: CRE Co., Ltd.
• - Location: 19th Floor, Toranomon Twin Building East, 2-10-1 Toranomon, Minato Ward, Tokyo, Japan
• - Leadership: Chairman & CEO Shuhei Yamashita, COO Tadau Kameyama
• - Founded: December 22, 2009
• - Business Activities: Renting, managing, developing, brokering logistics facilities, and providing investment advice.
• - Capital: ¥5,391 million (as of January 31, 2026)
• - Corporate Website: CRE Corporate Site

As the logistics industry continues to evolve, partnerships like this between CRE and Yamato Transport demonstrate a proactive approach to meeting the growing demands of the logistics market. With strategic alliances and innovative solutions in logistics management, both companies aim to thrive in a competitive landscape while promoting efficiency and profitability in their operations.