Mitsui Warehouse Holdings Co., Ltd.

Established as Higashi-Kami Warehouse in 1909.

Started as Higashi-Kami Warehouse in 1909 (Meiji 42)

In October 1909 (Meiji 42), the Mitsui Bank Warehouse Department was spun off and established as Higashi-Kami Warehouse.

Established as Higashi-Kami Warehouse Co., Ltd. in October 1909.

Established as "Higashi-Kami Warehouse Co., Ltd." in October of Meiji 42, with headquarters in Tokyo and branches in Tokyo, Kobe, and Moji.

Established as Higashi-Kami Warehouse Co., Ltd. in October 1909 (Meiji 42).

October 11, 1909 (Meiji 42)

The Mitsui Bank Warehouse Department was spun off and established as Higashi-Kami Warehouse Co., Ltd.

Established on October 11, 1909 (Meiji 42).

Mitsui Warehouse (Higashi-Kami Warehouse) expanded into Yokohama in 1913 (Taisho 2), establishing an office inside Yokohama Customs premises, leasing a 240-tsubo brick and tile warehouse, and initially operating as Hakozaki Branch Yokohama Substation.

Yokohama Branch opened (became Yokohama Branch in Taisho 12)

Expanded to Yokohama, leased a warehouse within Yokohama Customs area, and began operations.

In Taisho 2, Yokohama branch opened (became Yokohama branch in Taisho 12).

Engaged in land reclamation at Kobe Onomachi.

Acquired Osaka Warehouse Company and started operations as Osaka Branch

Handled cotton unloading for imports to Kobe and started joint management with Kobe Pier Company.

Higashi-Kami Warehouse (Mitsui Warehouse) acquired Osaka Warehouse Company after nearly two years of negotiations in December 1917 (Taisho 6), and began operating as Osaka Branch from January 1918 (Taisho 7).

In December 1917 (Taisho 6), acquired Osaka Warehouse Company and started operations as Osaka Branch from January 1918 (Taisho 7).

In December 1917, Osaka Warehouse Company was acquired.

Started operations as Osaka Branch.

Started operations as Osaka Branch from January 1918 (Taisho 7).

Started operations as Osaka Branch.

In Taisho 7, January, acquired Osaka Warehouse Company and started operations as Osaka branch.

In January 1918, operations began as the Osaka branch.

At the New Year's party of Mitsui affiliated companies held in January 1922 (Taisho 11), Masao Kiyosaki of Higashi-Kami Warehouse (now Mitsui Warehouse Holdings), Tokyo Branch, was advised by Ryo Saito, Tokyo Branch Manager of Toyo Cotton (later Tomei, now Toyota Tsusho), that large quantities of cotton would be unloaded at Nagoya Port, and was encouraged to expand into Nagoya Port.

Established Nagoya Branch Office.

In June 1922 (Taisho 11), began constructing four warehouses and two sheds, and signed a cotton handling contract with the Japan Cotton Industry Association.

In June 1922, commenced construction of four warehouses and two sheds, and signed a cotton handling contract with the Japan Cotton Industry Association.

Established Nagoya Branch (became Nagoya Branch in Showa 12)

In Taisho 11, September, established Nagoya branch (became Nagoya branch in Showa 12).

The Nagoya Branch Office started operations on November 1, 1922 (Taisho 11).

Made significant contributions to the reconstruction of trade after the earthquake.

With a storage capacity of 3,600 tsubo in two warehouses, handling 60,000 koku, reaching nearly 70 million yen by the end of 1923 (Taisho 12), and actively contributing to trade recovery after the earthquake.

Immediately after the earthquake on September 11, the company borrowed a customs warehouse as a raw silk specialized warehouse from the Ministry of Finance.

With the approval of Yokohama Customs and the Food Bureau, a 1,350-tsubo land was leased inside Yokohama New Port, and four emergency warehouses were constructed, completed in early October.

From 1924 (Taisho 13), began handling cotton, expanding from warehouse operations to comprehensive logistics services.

In 1924 (Taisho 13), began cotton handling and moved from warehouse operations to comprehensive logistics services.

Renamed to "Mitsui Warehouse Co., Ltd.".

Promoted to Nagoya Branch in June 1937 (Showa 12).

Planned in November 1941 but not realized due to material shortages

In November 1941, planned to operate a trunk room storing furs and antiques in the basement of Ginza Matsuzakaya, but it was not realized due to material shortages.

In November 1941 (Showa 16), planned to operate a trunk room storing furs and antiques by renting the basement of Ginza Matsuzakaya, but it was not realized due to material shortages

In March 1942 (Showa 17), the company was able to call itself Mitsui Warehouse.

Renamed to Mitsui Warehouse Co., Ltd. in March 1942

Renamed to Mitsui Warehouse Co., Ltd. in March 1942.

Renamed to "Mitsui Warehouse Co., Ltd.".

In Showa 17, March, changed the company name to "Mitsui Warehouse Co., Ltd.".

In March 1942 (Showa 17), it was renamed Mitsui Warehouse Co., Ltd.

In May 1944, all warehouse operations were transferred to Japan Warehouse Control Co., Ltd., and as a new business, we handled

In May 1944, transferred all warehouse operations to Japan Warehouse Control Co., Ltd.

In May 1944, handled the evacuation storage of household goods of Tokyo residents to Fukushima and Yamanashi Prefectures.

In May 1944 (Showa 19), handed over all warehouse operations to Japan Warehouse Control Co., Ltd., and as a new business, engaged in

The warehouses owned by Mitsui Warehouse suffered significant damage during wartime, and the remaining warehouses were also seized by GHQ, forcing Mitsui Warehouse to restart under difficult circumstances. For example, at the Tokyo branch, 27.3% of owned warehouses were damaged in the war, 12.3% were seized by GHQ, and only about 60% of owned warehouses could be used at the time of resumption of operations. The situation was more severe at the Yokohama branch, where all warehouses that escaped war damage were seized by GHQ, and they had to rent additional space, including personal-owned warehouses and part of Honmachi Elementary School auditorium, to secure 1,719 square meters (521 tsubo) of space.

Not only warehouse operations but also port transportation were heavily affected by wartime control, and they were absorbed into a control company established at the end of 1942. However, after the war, the control company was dissolved, and ships were returned. Of the ships that Mitsui Warehouse contributed, only 43.4% of the barges and 40.1% of the tugboats were returned, and no complete ships were among the returned vessels.

End of World War II. Suffered damage to warehouses and restrictions on operations due to war damage and requisition.

On September 22, 1949, all 300,000 shares of Mitsui Warehouse were put up for public tender.

All shares of Mitsui Warehouse were publicly bid, and the company was listed on the stock exchange.

All 300,000 shares of Mitsui Warehouse, which was 100% owned by Mitsui Main Office, were transferred to the Stockholdings Adjustment Committee due to the dissolution of the zaibatsu, and were publicly bid on September 22, 1949.

Extensive costs, amounting to 31.4 million yen, were required by the end of 1949 for ship repairs and equipment replenishment, which was enormous compared to the then capital of 15 million yen.

On April 21, Mitsui Warehouse decided to increase its capital from 15 million yen (300,000 shares) to 120 million yen (2.4 million shares) at an extraordinary general meeting of shareholders held on March 28, in preparation for listing on the Tokyo Stock Exchange.

Listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange

In Showa 25, April, listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange.

On April 20, 1950 (Showa 25), the Ministry of Finance issued a notice lifting the restrictions on the company.

Received notice of lifting of restrictions and listed shares.

On December 27, Mitsui Warehouse submitted a 'Condition Completion Report for the Lifting of Restrictions on Companies' to the Ministry of Finance, and the notice of restriction removal was issued on April 20, 1950.

On April 21, 1950 (Showa 25), Mitsui Warehouse was listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange.

On April 21, 1950, Mitsui Warehouse was listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange.

Entered the high economic growth period, expanding and diversifying logistics operations.

Opened the "Otemachi Trunk Room" in September 1957

In September 1957 (Showa 32), the "Otemachi Trunk Room" was opened.

Built Osaka Branch Mishima Warehouse in 1963.

In 1963, the Osaka branch built the Mishima Warehouse.

Built Nagoya Branch Nishiharu Warehouse in 1964.

In 1964, the Nagoya branch built the Nishiharu Warehouse.

Entered the automobile transportation handling business and started transportation operations.

In 1966, the Tokyo and Yokohama branches received business registration for automobile transportation handling.

Started automobile transportation handling business

In Showa 41, August, started automobile transportation handling business.

Built Tokyo Branch Atsugi Warehouse in 1967.

Started transportation of maritime containers.

In 1967, the Atsugi Warehouse was built at the Tokyo branch.

In 1967, the Nagoya, Osaka, Kobe, and Moji branches received business registration for automobile transportation handling.

Started operations of maritime containers, including the business of Sea Land Corporation, in 1968.

Full-scale transportation of maritime containers and expanded land transportation.

In 1968, the company began transportation of maritime containers, including operations with Sea Land.

Started handling maritime containers and operating container terminals domestically

In Showa 43, March, started handling maritime containers and operating container terminals domestically.

Obtained licenses for freight motor transportation at Kobe and Yokohama branches in 1969.

Decided to convert to a trunk room business from 1969

From 1969, converted part of the five-story warehouse in Hakozaki into a trunk room.

In 1969, the Kobe and Yokohama branches obtained licenses for freight automobile transportation.

Part of the Hakosaki five-story warehouse was converted into a trunk room starting in 1969 (Showa 44).

Obtained license for freight automobile transportation and started container truck transportation

In Showa 44, April, obtained a license for freight automobile transportation and started truck transportation of containers.

Obtained license for freight motor transportation at Nagoya Branch in 1971.

Obtained a license for freight motor vehicle transportation business at Nagoya Branch in 1971 (Showa 46)

Obtained license for freight motor transportation at Moji Branch in 1972.

Obtained a license for freight motor vehicle transportation business at Moji Branch in 1972

At the beginning of 1974 (Showa 49), Chairman Takeuchi Jikyo stated in his New Year's address that one of the items to focus on was "to establish an effective overseas market development through partnerships with overseas companies, including the United States, and to establish a system as an internationally scaled integrated distribution company."

Established the International Department and expanded international relations operations.

In May 1974, the International Department was newly established, and the Los Angeles representative was transferred to the International Department.

In October 1974, a representative was dispatched to New York.

In January 1976, the Export Department of Kobe Branch was renamed the Plant Export Department.

Renamed the export section of Kobe Branch to "Plant Export Section".

In January 1976 (Showa 51), the export section of Kobe Branch was renamed "Plant Export Section."

In June 1976, the Plant Department was established within the International Department.

In June 1976, the "Plant Section" was established within the International Department.

In December 1977, it was renamed the International Department and the Plant Department was established.

Established international department and plant department at head office, and fully developed international shipping business

The "International Department" responsible for traditional international relations operations was reorganized, and a new Plant Department was established.

In December Showa 52 (1977), established the International Department and Plant Department at the head office, and fully launched international transportation operations

In December 1977 (Showa 52), the headquarters organization was reorganized, and the Marine Business Department was renamed the International Department. The previous International Department, which included the Plant Section, became the Plant Department.

In 1978 (Showa 53), preparations began for handling air cargo operations related to the opening of Narita Airport.

In November 1978, Mitsui Warehouse established Mitsui Soko B.V. in Rotterdam, Netherlands, as a joint venture with VGL.

In November 1978, Mitsui Soko B. V. was established in Rotterdam, the Netherlands, as a joint venture between Mitsui Warehouse and VGL.

In December 1978, signed a cargo collection and handling agency agreement with Van Gend & Loos N.V. in the Netherlands for air freight.

Started handling of air cargo operations in earnest.

In December 1978, a freight collection and handling agency agreement was signed with Van Gend & Loos N. V. (VGL) in the Netherlands.

By fall 1980, one and a half years after starting international air cargo handling operations, the number of regular customers exceeded 150, and the handling volume in the Keihin area reached 150 cases per month.

Expanded handling of air cargo and established overseas network.

In November 1980, air cargo centers were established at Tokyo Branch (Hakozaki Office) and Nagoya Branch (Nakagawa Office), establishing an in-house system for the non-customs clearance operations.

Applied for approval as an air freight agent to IATA in April 1982.

In April 1982 (Showa 57), an application was made to IATA for approval as an air cargo agent.

Recognized as the 42nd IATA air freight agent in Japan in June 1982.

Obtained IATA air cargo agency qualification and fully launched air cargo handling business

Recognized as an IATA air cargo agent.

In June Showa 57 (1982), obtained IATA air cargo agency qualification and intensified air cargo handling operations

In June 1982, recognized as the 42nd IATA air cargo agent in Japan, and following the Keihin and Nagoya areas, air cargo handling operations began in Kansai and Kyushu.

In September 1983, leased part of the basement 4th floor of the Otemachi Center Building, completed in September 1983, and opened the new "Otemachi Trunk Room"

In September 1983 (Showa 58), a part of the basement 4th floor of the Otemachi Center Building, completed in 1983, was leased to open the new "Otemachi Trunk Room."

In 1984, launched Sea & Air Service via Los Angeles, USA, and Singapore

In 1984, launched Sea & Air Service via Los Angeles, USA and Singapore.

Developed Sea & Air Service and expanded overseas transportation.

In 1984 (Showa 59), Sea & Air Service was expanded via Los Angeles, USA, and Singapore.

Relocated head office from "Nihonbashi Hakozaki-cho, Chuo-ku, Tokyo" to "Nihonbashi Kayabacho 1-chome, Chuo-ku, Tokyo"

In November Showa 59 (1984), relocated the head office from "Nihombashi Hakozaki-cho, Chuo-ku, Tokyo" to "1 Chome, Kayabacho, Nihombashi, Chuo-ku, Tokyo"

The bubble economy peaked.

Started big bag operations (non-product-related operations such as trunk room storage and moving)

In November Showa 61 (1986), started Big Bag operations (non-product-related services such as trunk room storage and moving)

Established Mitsui Warehouse International in Singapore

In February Showa 63 (1988), established Mitsui Warehouse International in Singapore

Entered recession due to bubble collapse.

Abolished the branch system and adopted a head office and branch system (head office departments and branches in Kanto, Chubu, Kansai, and Kyushu)

In January Heisei 4 (1992), abolished the branch system and adopted a head office and branch system (head office departments and branches in Kanto, Chubu, Kansai, and Kyushu)

Hokkaido Takushoku Bank went bankrupt.

The Long-Term Credit Bank of Japan went bankrupt.

The Japan Securities Credit Bank went bankrupt.

Spun off Kyushu branch as "Mitsui Warehouse Kyushu Co., Ltd."

In April Heisei 13 (2001), spun off the Kyushu branch as "Mitsui Warehouse Kyushu Co., Ltd."

Relocated the head office from "1-1 Nihonbashi Kayabacho, Chuo-ku, Tokyo" to "3-3 Kaigan, Minato-ku, Tokyo"

In June Heisei 14 (2002), relocated the head office from "1 Chome, Kayabacho, Nihombashi, Chuo-ku, Tokyo" to "3 Chome, Kaigan, Minato-ku, Tokyo"

Obtained permission for second-class air transportation business (air cargo sole mixed loading)

In March Heisei 15 (2003), obtained permission for the second-class utilization transportation business related to aviation (air cargo sole mixed loading)

Introduced executive officer system

In April Heisei 16 (2004), introduced the Executive Officer System

Established BPO Business Promotion Department and launched BPO business in earnest

In April Heisei 18 (2006), established the BPO Business Promotion Department and fully launched BPO services

Established 3PL Promotion Department and launched 3PL business in earnest

In April Heisei 20 (2008), established the 3PL Promotion Department and fully launched 3PL services

A global recession occurred due to the Lehman Shock.

Celebrated its 100th anniversary in October 2009

Celebrated 100th anniversary of founding

In October Heisei 21 (2009), celebrated its 100th anniversary

Relocated the headquarters of Kansai branch to Osaka

In January Heisei 22 (2010), relocated the Kansai branch headquarters to Osaka

Abolished the branch system and adopted a departmental system

In April Heisei 22 (2010), abolished the branch system and adopted a departmental system

Acquired shares of JTB Air Cargo and renamed to Mitsui Warehouse Air Cargo

In March Heisei 23 (2011), acquired shares of JTB Air Cargo and renamed it Mitsui Warehouse Air Cargo

Relocated the head office from "3-3 Kaigan, Minato-ku, Tokyo" to "3-3 Nishi-Shimbashi, Minato-ku, Tokyo"

In September Heisei 23 (2011), relocated the head office from "3 Chome, Kaigan, Minato-ku, Tokyo" to "3 Chome, Nishi-Shimbashi, Minato-ku, Tokyo"

Acquired Sanyo Electric Logistics (renamed Mitsui Warehouse Logistics) and strengthened 3PL business

In April Heisei 24 (2012), acquired Sanyo Electric Logistics (renamed Mitsui Warehouse Logistics) and strengthened 3PL services

Acquired shares of TAS Express and merged with Mitsui Warehouse Air Cargo to establish Mitsui Warehouse Express

In July Heisei 24 (2012), acquired shares of TAS Express, integrated with Mitsui Warehouse Air Cargo, and launched Mitsui Warehouse Express

In October 2014 (Heisei 26), the company changed its name to Mitsui Warehouse Holdings and transitioned to a holding company system.

In October 2014, transitioned to a holding company system with Mitsui Warehouse Holdings as the parent company

Transitioned to a holding company system with Mitsui Warehouse Holdings (formerly Mitsui Warehouse Co., Ltd.) as the holding company, establishing Mitsui Warehouse and Mitsui Warehouse Business Trust through new subsidiaries

In October 2014 (Heisei 26), changed the company name to Mitsui Warehouse Holdings, transitioned to a holding company system, and established Mitsui Warehouse and Mitsui Warehouse Business Trust through a new company split.

Mitsui Warehouse changed its name to "Mitsui Warehouse Holdings" and transitioned to a holding company system.

In October Heisei 26 (2014), transitioned to a holding company system with Mitsui Warehouse Holdings (formerly Mitsui Warehouse Co., Ltd.) as the holding company, and established Mitsui Warehouse and Mitsui Warehouse Business Trust through a spin-off

In October 2014 (Heisei 26), the company transitioned to a holding company system with Mitsui Warehouse Holdings as the parent company.

Transferred logistics business of Sony Supply Chain Solutions Co., Ltd. to a joint venture between Mitsui Warehouse Holdings Inc. and Sony Corp., renamed Mitsui Warehouse Supply Chain Solutions Co., Ltd. Subsidiaries include: Thailand: MS Supply Chain Solutions (Thailand) Ltd., Malaysia: MS Supply Chain Solutions (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd., Japan: Logistics Operation Service Co., Ltd.

In April 2015, Sony Supply Chain Solutions Inc.'s logistics business was transferred to a joint venture between Mitsui Warehouse Holdings Inc. and Sony Corporation. The company was renamed Mitsui Warehouse Supply Chain Solutions Inc. The following three companies were made subsidiaries: Thailand: MS Supply Chain Solutions (Thailand) Ltd., Malaysia: MS Supply Chain Solutions (Malaysia) Sdn.Bhd., Japan: Logistics Operation Service Inc.

Celebrated the 100th anniversary of Mitsui Warehouse.

Contains descriptions about the development of Nagoya and the development of Saki Toyoda's loom.

Contains descriptions about the development of Yokohama and the damage to Yokohama Customs Warehouse.

Changed the company name from "Mitsui Warehouse Co., Ltd." to "Mitsui Warehouse Co., Ltd.".

Established Mitsui Warehouse Transport

In November 2015, Mitsui Warehouse Transport was established.

Mitsui Warehouse Transport acquired all shares of Marukyo Transport Co., Ltd. based in Osaka and Marukyo Transport Co., Ltd. based in Ehime, as well as four other related companies, and became a consolidated subsidiary

In December 2015, Mitsui Warehouse Transport acquired all shares of Marukyo Transport Co., Ltd., based in Osaka, and Marukyo Transport Co., Ltd., based in Ehime, along with four other related companies, and became a consolidated subsidiary.

Promoted globalization and organizational reform, established overseas bases and an international department.

Contains descriptions about the expansion of air cargo transportation and the development of overseas networks.

Describes Mitsui Warehouse's over 100-year history and future prospects.

Mitsui Warehouse Business Trust Co., Ltd. was merged into Mitsui Warehouse Co., Ltd. through an absorption merger

In April 2017, Mitsui Warehouse Business Trust Inc. was merged into Mitsui Warehouse Inc.

The head office was relocated from "3 Chome, Nishi-Shimbashi, Minato-ku, Tokyo" to "Hakozaki-cho, Nihonbashi, Chuo-ku, Tokyo"