Logistics industry in Japan - statistics & facts
"Made in Japan" is a phrase attached to products and goods that has become, in many instances, a synonym for a high-quality product. However, the high domestic and international acclaim and recognition garnered by Japan's manufacturing industry was only made possible by a smooth flow of materials and goods. Japan's logistics industry has always played a crucial role in the country's economy, growing in tandem with its productive capacities. It catered to the growing demand for transportation and storage of goods, linking industries and consumers with materials and products. Shipping companies like Ocean Network Express (ONE), Nippon Express, and Yamato belong to the largest companies in the logistics industry worldwide, operating domestically and internationally alike.
