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Addressing Workforce Challenges in the Logistics Sector

In recent years, the logistics industry has faced significant challenges in securing human resources, especially amid a rapidly aging workforce and changing attitudes among younger generations. To combat these issues, Fullcast Holdings and Mitsubishi Estate have joined forces to conduct a seminar and an open house at the large-scale logistics facility, Logicross Atsugi III, located in Atsugi City, Kanagawa Prefecture. The event took place over two days on June 18-19, 2025.

Key Challenges Facing the Logistics Industry

The logistics sector is confronting a variety of issues related to recruitment and workforce management. Some of the most pressing problems include:

• - Severe Labor Shortage: The aging population and a general reluctance among younger workers to engage in warehouse and driving roles make it increasingly difficult to find qualified personnel.
• - Negative Perception of Working Conditions: Heavy workloads and monotonous tasks contribute to a poor image of the industry, which in turn discourages job seekers from applying.
• - Challenges in Location-Based Hiring: The geographical characteristics of large logistics facilities often lead to poor commuting access, complicating the contract management with staffing agencies.
• - Salary and Employment Conditions: Rising labor costs and minimum wage requirements make it difficult for companies to secure stable employment within budget constraints.

Fullcast's Proposed Solutions

In light of these issues, Fullcast has introduced a flexible staffing model designed to ease these hiring challenges:

• - Stabilized Long-Term Employment: Ensuring a steady workforce through long-term hiring strategies.
• - Dynamic Short-Term Staffing: Responsive arrangements to address fluctuations in workload.
• - Nationwide Coverage: Facilitation of staffing for remote branches across different regions.
• - Streamlined Management: Optimizing operational efficiency through consolidated management of temporary and contracted personnel.

These initiatives aim to optimize total costs while simultaneously ensuring stable productivity for logistics companies.

Event Outcomes

The two-day event attracted a record number of attendees, with 23 companies participating—marking the highest attendance for an open house conducted by Mitsubishi Estate to date. The enthusiastic response exceeded initial expectations and serves as strong encouragement for future occupancy in the facility.

Future Prospects

Moving forward, Fullcast and Mitsubishi Estate plan to continue their commitment to resolving hiring challenges across various industries, particularly in the logistics sector.

About Logicross Atsugi III

• - Location: 3029-3 Kamiyachi, Atsugi City, Kanagawa Prefecture
• - Site Area: Approximately 29,600 square meters (around 9,000 tsubo)
• - Total Floor Area: Approximately 52,900 square meters (around 16,000 tsubo)
• - Structure: Four-story box-type (with truck access on the first floor)
• - Completion Date: November 2024 (hazardous materials warehouse expected by July 2025)

About Fullcast Holdings

• - Company Name: Fullcast Holdings
• - Headquarters: 8-9-5 Nishi-Gotanda, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo 141-0031
• - Established: September 1990
• - Capital: 2.78 billion yen
• - CEO: Takeshi Hirano, President and Representative Director
• - Business Activities: Holding company managing various staffing service enterprises.