History

1961
  • Founded in Osaka as C. ITOH WAREHOUSE & TRANSPORT CO., LTD., also established Tokyo office (currently headquarters)
1961-era photograph of one of ITOCHU Logistics’ early distribution centers.

The first warehouse located in Naniwa, Osaka.(1961). Our company’s history started from this warehouse.

1962

  • Granted license for transport of automobiles on public roads. Also received warehousing certification. Nagoya office registered for automobile shipping, general shipping agency, and granted commercial shipping license.

1965

  • Current headquarters registered for automobile shipping, general shipping agency, and granted commercial shipping license.

1966

  • Granted license to issue warehouse certificates.

Photo of a “C. ITOH” branded building representing an ITOCHU logistics facility from the late 1960s.

In 1967, we had the warehouse for steel goods in Itabashi-,Tokyo. In 1968, cold storage warehouse in Shinagawa, Tokyo.

1969

  • Began reefer warehousing business Acquired all shares of Kobe Packing & Transportation Co., Ltd.

1970
  • Headquarters (currently Osaka office) registered for automobile shipping, general shipping agency, and granted commercial shipping license.

  • Kobe Packing & Transportation Co., Ltd. merged with Seiko Shipping Co., Ltd. and name is changed to Shinsei Cargo Service Co., Ltd. (present a consolidated subsidiary)

1971

  • Began real estate business

1988
  • Transferred headquarters to Nihombashi-Honcho, Chuo Ward, Tokyo
Late-1980s office scene, likely from ITOCHU Logistics’ administrative division, with employees working at computer terminals and dot-matrix printers.

In 1988、the main office was transferred from Osaka to Tokyo.

Exterior of an ITOCHU Logistics warehouse and office around 1988–1989, with the company sign and vehicles parked on the premises.

In 1988, Ooi warehouse in Tokyo, 1989, Sagamihara warehouse in Kanagawa opened.

1993

  • Changed name to ITOCHU WAREHOUSE Co., Ltd.

1994

  • Listed on 2nd section of Tokyo Stock Exchange

1998

  • Received ISO9000 Series (Quality Assurance) accreditation

2001

  • Merged with NEW JAPAN AIR SERVICE CO., LTD. and ITOCHU EXPRESS CO., LTD. name is changed to i-LOGISTICS CORP.

2000年前後の記念撮影。伊藤忠ロジスティクス関係者と思われる3名の役員が握手を交わし、提携や合意を象徴している。

Press conference about the merger at the Tokyo Stock Exchange on March 8th,2000.

2002
  • Established Niiza Office at Niiza, Saitama Prefecture and entered pharmaceutical product storage and distribution market.
  • Established SHANDONG i-LOGISTICS CO.,LTD. in Qingdao, China
    Established i-LOGISTICS (SHANGHAI) CORP. in Shanghai, China
  • Established i-LOGISTICS (SHANGHAI) CORP.
2004
  • Headquarters moved to Akasaka, Minato Ward, Tokyo

  • Established i-LOGISTICS (GUANGZHOU) LTD. in Canton as a 100%-owned subsidiary of i-LOGISTICS (HK) LTD.

Open-plan ITOCHU Logistics office scene from around 2004, with employees working at desks using computers and office equipment.

The new main office in Akasaka,Tokyo

Group photo from the mid-2000s showing four ITOCHU Logistics employees standing in front of a reception area featuring the company logo.
2005

  • Established i-LOGISTICS (SHENZHEN) LTD. in Futian Free Trade Zone, Shenzhen, China as subsidiary of i-LOGISTICS (HK) LTD.

2006

  • Established Shizuoka Distribution Center in Shizuoka

2007

  • Established i-LOGISTICS(SHANGHAI)FORWARDING CORP.in Shanghai,China

2009

  • ITOCHU Corporation has taken over hit to our stocks in Tokyo Stock Exchange market and i-LOGISTICS CORP. has been subsidiary company of ITOCHU Corporation. Unlisted from 2nd section of Tokyo Stock Exchange.

2010

  • Company name changed to ITOCHU LOGISTICS CORP.

2011
  • The 50th anniversary of the foundation
  • Established Eurasia AutoCarrier (Thailand) Ltd.

  • Established IP Integrated Services Private Ltd. in India

Group photo taken at ITOCHU Logistics’ 50th anniversary celebration, with executives and employees lined up in front of a commemorative stage backdrop.

The party the 50th anniversary of its foundation.

2012
  • Invested in ITOCHU LOGISTICS (CHINA) CO.,LTD.

  • Established PT. ILC LOGISTICS INDONESIA

Exterior of a large ITOCHU Logistics warehouse with white walls, an orange accent line, and the company logo displayed on the front.

Main distribution center of ITOCHU LOGISTICS (CHINA) CO.,LTD. in Shanghai,China.


Ribbon-cutting scene from the grand opening ceremony of PT ILC LOGISTICS INDONESIA, with officials lined up on stage in front of an event banner.

The opening ceremony　oｆ PT.ILC LOGISTICS INDONESIA's owned warehouse

2013

  • Established ILCM LOGISTICS MEXICO S.A. DE C.V.

2014

  • Established Kazo Pharmaceutical Logistics Center in Saitama

2015

  • Established Higashi-Kanto Logistics Center in Chiba

Exterior of a large ITOCHU Logistics warehouse with white walls accented by blue and red lines, featuring the company logo and cherry blossoms in full bloom in the foreground.

Higashi-Kanto Logistics Center in Chiba

2016
  • Headquarters moved to Higashi-Shimbashi, Minato Ward, Tokyo
  • Received Privacy Mark certification
  • Invested in PT. Bahana Prestasi in Indonesia

  • Entered into the strategic business partnership with customs agent of Mexico

Signing ceremony for the business partnership between ITOCHU Logistics Mexico and BUFETE MEXICANO DE ADUANAS, with representatives shaking hands and the Japanese and Mexican flags displayed on the table.

Entered into the strategic business partnership with customs agent of Mexico

2017

  • Established AITC LOGISTICS(VIETNAM)CO., LTD.

2018
  • Officially started intermodal transportation between Japan and Europe

  • Opened Kyusyu office

Container trains of the China Railway Express lined up on the tracks, with a Eurasian map in the background showing red arrows indicating transport routes from China to Europe.

Officially started intermodal transportation between Japan and Europe



2022
  • Subsidiary acquired ITOCHU LOGISTICS (CHINA) CO.
  • Established Tsukuba Pharmaceutical Distribution Center in Tsukuba City, Ibaraki Prefecture.