Marunou Co., Ltd.

Akiyasu Kanbara founded Tenryu Transportation Company, establishing a timber transportation business by rail along the Tenryugawa River and in Tokyo (founding of Marun).

Kanehara Akizumi and others established Tennryu Transportation Company in Wada Village, Nagashima District, Shizuoka Prefecture

Kanehara Akizumi founded Tenryu Transportation Company, establishing a timber transportation business by rail along the Tenryu River and in Tokyo (founding of Marun)

Tennryu Transportation Tennryu Shipping Co., Ltd. established

Tennryu Transportation established Tennryu Shipping Co., Ltd. in Wada Village, Nagashima District, Shizuoka Prefecture

Established Tenryu Shipping Co., Ltd. Tenryu Group

Tennryu Shipping established Tennryu Group Co., Ltd. in Shinbashi, Shiba Ward, Tokyo

Tenryu Transportation and Tenryu Shipping integrated under Japan Express's special land transport system

Tenryu Group avoided wartime integration and changed its name to Tenryu Transportation Co., Ltd.

(Avoiding wartime consolidation) Tennryu Group renamed Tennryu Transportation Co., Ltd.

Tianlong Group renamed to Tianlong Transportation Co., Ltd.

Tennryu Transportation merged with Tetsudō Kinoshita and renamed Tennryu Kinoshita Transportation Co., Ltd.

Acquired the land transport division of Tetsudou Kinoshita Co., Ltd. and changed the company name to Tenryu Kinoshita Transportation Co., Ltd.

During 1955-59 (early Showa 30s), the express business reached its peak. As part of the Japanese National Railways modernization plan, container trains were operated, and our company was thriving in mixed cargo handling at places like Shiodome and Akihabara stations.

The freight business reached its peak, and as part of the modernization of the national railways, container trains were operated, and our company was thriving in mixed freight handling at places such as Shiodome and Akihabara stations

From 1955 to 1959 (early Showa 30s), the freight business reached its peak, with container trains and mixed freight handling being popular

The first JNR container train 'Takara' from Shiodome to Umeda (November 5, 1959)

The first national railway container train "Takara" ran from Shiodome to Umeda

Due to the prestigious company emblem, the name was changed to Marun Co., Ltd.

Tennryu Kinoshita Transportation renamed to Kōsō Co., Ltd.

Public listing of non‑public shares in Tokyo market

Express vehicles active at Shiodome Station

Freight vehicles active at Shiodome Station, newly developed semi-trailers, and full trailers were introduced

Shares were listed on the Tokyo market as a over-the-counter stock

<Norakuro> was a manga serialized in the monthly Shonen Club from 1931 to 1941. The stray dog "kuro" abandoned as a puppy, despite being a foundling, joined the fierce dog regiment and its cheerful, energetic demeanor thrilled a million readers. This "Norakuro"'s earnest and proactive attitude matched our company’s principles of integrity, safety, and creativity, leading to its adoption as an idol mark. We strive to provide "the best work" for our customers, earning trust, love, and familiarity as <Norakuro>=<Marun>, continuing to run across Japan today.

Marun’s idol mark adopted "Norakuro"

Opening of Higashi-Okishima Logistics Center. As the first large logistics hub for the new era, Higashi-Okishima Logistics Center was completed, followed by the development of many large logistics hubs.

East Fan Island Logistics Center opens

East Fan Island Logistics Center Opening

Reclassified to Section 1 of the Tokyo Stock Exchange

Listed on the First Section of the Tokyo Stock Exchange

Acquired shares of Tokyu Air Cargo Co., Ltd. (now: Katsu International Freight Co., Ltd.) (now: affiliated subsidiary)

100th anniversary of founding

ISO9001 certification obtained

ISO 9001 certification achieved

Rebuilt liquid transport business and launched eight new regional companies. Acquired shares of Jomo Transport Sapporo Co., Ltd. (now Marun Transport Sapporo Co., Ltd., current consolidated subsidiary).

Rebuilding liquid transportation business and launching new companies in each region; acquisition of shares of Jomo Transport Sapporo Co., Ltd. (currently a consolidated subsidiary)

Acquired shares of Jomo Transport Tokyo Co., Ltd. (now Marun Transport East Japan Co., Ltd., current consolidated subsidiary).

Acquisition of shares of Jomo Transport Tokyo Co., Ltd. (currently Marun Transport East Japan Co., Ltd.)

ISO14001 certification obtained

ISO 14001 certification achieved

Established a Shanghai office in China

Established local corporation "Marun International Freight Agency (Shanghai) Co., Ltd." in China

Established local subsidiary "Katsu International Freight Agency (Shanghai) Co., Ltd." in China

Obtained certification of the Privacy Mark in accordance with Japanese Industrial Standards

Certified by Japan Industrial Standards PrivacyMark

Moved headquarters to Nihonbashi Komamachi, Chuo-ku, Tokyo

Headquarters moved to Nihonbashi Koencho, Chuo-ku, Tokyo

Established local subsidiary "Katsu Anke Xun Logistics (Changzhou) Co., Ltd." in China (company contributed 70%)

Certification of AEO customs broker

Obtained "Authorized Customs Clearance Operator" (AEO) qualification

Established local corporation "Marun Logistics (Tianjin) Co., Ltd." in China

Established local subsidiary "Katsu Logistics (Tianjin) Co., Ltd." in China

Established the "Marun Corporate Governance Guidelines"

Developed corporate governance guidelines

Integrated Marun International Freight Co., Ltd.

Merged with Katsu International Freight Co., Ltd.

Established the Audit and Related Committees

Established Audit and Inspection Committee

Established local corporation "Marun Logistics Vietnam Co., Ltd." in Vietnam

Sakai Logistics Center established

Established local subsidiary "Katsu Logistics Vietnam Co., Ltd." in Vietnam

Registered as NPO "Chikyu-Genkimura" corporate village resident (Phase 1)

A local subsidiary "Jiangsu Logistics Vietnam Co., Ltd." was established in Vietnam.

Acquired 51% of shares in Shizuoka Petroleum Transport Co., Ltd. (consolidated subsidiary)

Established local subsidiary "Katsu Logistics Vietnam Co., Ltd. Ho Chi Minh Branch" in Vietnam

Kawasaki Bay Logistics Center established

Tokyo Stock Exchange Standard Market

Listing on the Tokyo Stock Exchange Standard Market

Capital and business alliance with SANCOPACK in Vietnam

Acquired 100% of shares in Nakamura Transport Machinery Co., Ltd.

Subsidiary of Seiko Group Holdings Co., Ltd.

Delisting from the Tokyo Stock Exchange Standard Market