Nikkei Industry Sector
Land Transportation
Overview
Japan's land transportation sector within the Nikkei 225 includes trucking companies and ground freight operators that form a critical part of Japan's domestic logistics infrastructure. These companies enable the movement of goods across Japan's dense network of cities and manufacturing zones.
Current Trend
Logistics automation—from automated sorting facilities to autonomous long-haul trucking research—is the primary strategic investment priority as companies seek to offset labor shortages. E-commerce growth has also reshaped last-mile delivery economics, creating both opportunity and operational complexity for established carriers.
Companies in This Sector
2
Today's Avg. Price Change
+1.47%
Simple average of constituent stock price changes vs. previous close. Not a sector index.
Updated: 2026-07-14 (JST)
Position in Japan
Land transportation companies provide essential services to Japan's manufacturing and retail sectors, with demand closely tied to domestic industrial production and consumption. The sector has faced persistent cost pressures from fuel price volatility and a severe shortage of professional drivers that is intensifying as Japan's workforce ages.
Latest Press Releases
24
Apr
YAMATO HOLDINGS CO.,LTD. JP3940000007
2026-04-23 YAMATO HOLDINGS CO.,LTD. “April 23, 2026 – Yamato Holdings Corporate Topics: Investment in Watt Co., Ltd., provider of indoor delivery automation solutions.”
21
Apr
NIPPON EXPRESS HOLDINGS,INC. JP3688370000
2026-04-20 NIPPON EXPRESS HOLDINGS,INC. “Announcement Regarding the Acquisition of Shares in Metro Supply Chain Group (Making it a Subsidiary).”
18
Apr
NIPPON EXPRESS HOLDINGS,INC. JP3688370000
2026-04-17 NIPPON EXPRESS HOLDINGS,INC. “Nippon Express Sumo Club: Fukusato wins first place and Okutomi takes second place at the International Women's Sumo Selection Sakai Tournament – Promising rookies showcase their talent, getting off to a great start in the 2026 season!”
15
Apr
NIPPON EXPRESS HOLDINGS,INC. JP3688370000
2026-04-14 NIPPON EXPRESS HOLDINGS,INC. “NX Vietnam obtains the first air cargo CFS license for a Japanese freight forwarder* at its Quang Minh Logistics Center in Hanoi, significantly strengthening its air cargo handling capabilities in northern Vietnam and providing fast, high-quality one-stop solutions.”
14
Apr
NIPPON EXPRESS HOLDINGS,INC. JP3688370000
2026-04-13 NIPPON EXPRESS HOLDINGS,INC. “Nippon Express Baseball Club wins the 54th JABA Shikoku Tournament for the 8th time in 4 tournaments, securing their first appearance in the All Japan Amateur Baseball Championship in 3 years!”
10
Apr
NIPPON EXPRESS HOLDINGS,INC. JP3688370000
2026-04-09 NIPPON EXPRESS HOLDINGS,INC. “Nippon Express's railway container handling record for March 2026.”
08
Apr
YAMATO HOLDINGS CO.,LTD. JP3940000007
2026-04-07 YAMATO HOLDINGS CO.,LTD. “April 7, 2026 Yamato Transport Corporate Topics: The Yamato Group opens its largest integrated business solutions base in Koto Ward, Tokyo, close to the city center.”
07
Apr
YAMATO HOLDINGS CO.,LTD. JP3940000007
2026-04-06 YAMATO HOLDINGS CO.,LTD. “Yamato Transport small parcel handling results as of April 6, 2026. Small parcel handling results as of March 2026.”
04
Apr
NIPPON EXPRESS HOLDINGS,INC. JP3688370000
2026-04-03 NIPPON EXPRESS HOLDINGS,INC. “NX Taiwan opens new warehouse, "Kaohsiung NEXT12 Warehouse," to quickly respond to the logistics needs of the rapidly growing high-tech industry.”
03
Apr
NIPPON EXPRESS HOLDINGS,INC. JP3688370000
2026-04-02 NIPPON EXPRESS HOLDINGS,INC. “NX Group holds its 2026 new employee orientation ceremony – approximately 900 new employees gather together to take their first steps into the new world.”
02
Apr
YAMATO HOLDINGS CO.,LTD. JP3940000007
2026-04-01 YAMATO HOLDINGS CO.,LTD. “Yamato Holdings Personnel Announcement, April 1, 2026: Announcement Regarding Personnel Changes for Yamato Group Executives.”
02
Apr
YAMATO HOLDINGS CO.,LTD. JP3940000007
2026-04-01 YAMATO HOLDINGS CO.,LTD. “April 1, 2026 Yamato Holdings Corporate Topics: Yamato Group holds its 2026 new employee orientation ceremony.”
01
Apr
NIPPON EXPRESS HOLDINGS,INC. JP3688370000
2026-03-31 NIPPON EXPRESS HOLDINGS,INC. “Nippon Express launches "NX Mobile One-Way Compo," a one-way transport service specifically for mobile PCs and tablet devices. It allows users to consolidate up to 10 units into a single container, reducing the effort required for packing and shipping.”
31
Mar
NIPPON EXPRESS HOLDINGS,INC. JP3688370000
2026-03-30 NIPPON EXPRESS HOLDINGS,INC. “NX South Asia & Oceania launches "Indian Ocean Rim Strategy Office" to expand its business in the Indian Ocean region – strengthening its regional presence by promoting market analysis, strategy formulation, and opportunity creation in an integrated manner.”
28
Mar
NIPPON EXPRESS HOLDINGS,INC. JP3688370000
2026-03-27 NIPPON EXPRESS HOLDINGS,INC. “Nippon Express and Nikon have signed an agreement for the second consecutive year to utilize SAF (Surface Airflow) for their air cargo transportation services.”
27
Mar
NIPPON EXPRESS HOLDINGS,INC. JP3688370000
2026-03-26 NIPPON EXPRESS HOLDINGS,INC. “Nippon Express Baseball Team holds training camp in Miyako Island to engage in community interaction, supporting young baseball players who will shape the future of the region.”
25
Mar
NIPPON EXPRESS HOLDINGS,INC. JP3688370000
2026-03-24 NIPPON EXPRESS HOLDINGS,INC. “Nippon Express, Advics, and SmartDrive conduct a demonstration experiment aimed at visualizing the load capacity of truck vehicles based on their actual weight.”
24
Mar
YAMATO HOLDINGS CO.,LTD. JP3940000007
2026-03-23 YAMATO HOLDINGS CO.,LTD. “March 23, 2026 Yamato Group Corporate Topics Launch of a new function to support reducing the workload of HR personnel involved in follow-up health checkups and improving the rate of participation. The process from digitizing health checkup results to identifying those who need follow-up examinations and conducting online examinations can be shortened to as little as one day.”
18
Mar
NIPPON EXPRESS HOLDINGS,INC. JP3688370000
2026-03-17 NIPPON EXPRESS HOLDINGS,INC. “NX Group integrates its Indonesian operations – accelerating improved customer value and operational efficiency through integrated sea and air forwarding services.”
14
Mar
NIPPON EXPRESS HOLDINGS,INC. JP3688370000
2026-03-13 NIPPON EXPRESS HOLDINGS,INC. “Nippon Express changes executive responsibilities.”