Freight automobile transportation businessFreight utilization transportation businessWarehousing businessAir transport agency businessCustoms brokerageIndustrial waste collection and transportation businessProvision of value-added communication services and database servicesComputer-based information processing and software development and salesPacking and packaging businessAgency for general insurance and agency for automobile liability insurance under the Automobile Liability Compensation ActLabor dispatch business
Names without a link are companies not yet registered in OpenBizGraph
§05
Network
NETWORK
Loading the relationship graph...
Drag to move · click to open
§06
History
112 EVENTS
Since its establishment in 1943, Okaken has walked together with the local community through logistics.
Since establishing the company in 1943, we have walked together with the local community through logistics.
Capital 7 million yen, 1,000 vehicles, 3,200 employees
On March 31, 1943, merged 79 truck companies in Okayama Prefecture and established the company (capital 7 million yen, 1,000 vehicles, 3,200 employees)
In May 1973, obtained a general area license in Yamaguchi Prefecture and area licenses in five Chinese provinces
April 1975, establishment of Okayama Air Four Forklift Co., Ltd.
Adoption of the company emblem
Commencement of transportation business
May 1976, began pharmaceutical transport with dedicated refrigerated vehicle
February 1976, established regional business division at Okayama branch, opened moving center and horticulture center
Road Transportation Act enacted; combined transport between Fukuyama and Osaka authorized by the Ministry of Transport
February 1979, registered automobile transport handling business
Adoption of the company philosophy "Three Principles of Corporate Spirit" and corporate conduct code "Path of the Hako-obi"
June 1980, obtained general area license for the entire Hyogo Prefecture
May 1981, started warehouse business in Okayama Prefecture
February 1982, opened new pharmaceutical transport center at Amagasaki branch
November 1982, began Freightliner transport
October 1983, launched Marque Online System
October 1985, started Heart Air freight service
Establishment of an automobile training field in Tamaki, Okayama City
Installation of ultra-shortwave radio phones on vehicles of the Okayama branch
August 1987, started direct-from-farm service (20th Century Pear)
November 1987, began Piggyback transport
Commencement of Nagoya line operations
Opening of Tokyo branch and expansion into the metropolitan area
Obtained route license between Hiroshima and Kurume, expansion into Kyushu
Obtained extended license for the Tomei Expressway between Komaki and Tokyo, commencement of expressway operations
Establishment of the Computerization Promotion Department
Commencement of warehouse business in Fujieda City, Osaka Prefecture
Commencement of container handling (Nishi-Okayama to Tokyo liner)
Separation and independence of Marque Trading Co., Ltd. and Marque Automobile Maintenance Co., Ltd. from our company
Obtained general area license in Yamaguchi Prefecture and area licenses in five Chinese provinces
Establishment of Okayama Air Forklift Co., Ltd.
Establishment of the regional business division at the Okayama branch, opening of a moving center and a horticulture center
Started pharmaceutical transport with a dedicated refrigerated vehicle
Registered automotive transport handling business
Obtained a general area license in Hyogo Prefecture
Commenced warehouse operations in Okayama Prefecture
Established a new pharmaceutical transport center at the Amagasaki branch
Started freight liner transport
Launched the Marque Online System
Initiated Heart Air service
Started direct-from-origin service (20th Century Pear)
Commenced piggyback transport
Opened Okayama Airport office following the opening of Okayama Airport
March 1988, opened Okayama Airport sales office following opening of Okayama Airport
Established the Shikoku regional office and Tokyo sales headquarters
April 1988, established Shikoku regional headquarters and Tokyo sales headquarters
Implemented the Logistics Act 2
December 2000, implementation of the Logistics Act
Set up an Okayama warehouse equipped with automatic racks
February 2001, established Okayama warehouse equipped with automatic racks
Established a new symbol mark and the nickname "Okaken"
April 2001, adopted new symbol mark and nickname "Okaken"
Under the new Freight Automobile Transport Business Act, the former route business was confirmed as a special consolidated transport, expanding our operating area to 25 prefectures
May 2001, under the new Freight Transport Act, the former route business was confirmed as special consolidated transport, expanding our operating area to 25 prefectures
Established the Hokuriku branch and expanded into Hokuriku
August 2001, established Hokuriku branch and expanded into Hokuriku
Implemented a freight tracking system across all stores
Listed shares on the Second Section of the Osaka Stock Exchange
New construction and relocation of the Kurashiki branch office
Established the Hirakata logistics center
Listed on the Hiroshima Stock Exchange
Completion of the Toyocho Okaken Building
Establishment of the Osaka sales headquarters
March 1999, listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange Second Section
Customs clearance business license
Establishment of the Okayama West Logistics Center
November 2009, listed shares on the Second Section of the Osaka Stock Exchange
Listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange Second Section
Obtained ISO 9002 International Quality Assurance Standard certification (pharmaceutical cold chain transport service)
Obtained ISO 9001 International Quality Assurance Standard certification (pharmaceutical cold chain transport service)
March 2003, obtained ISO 9001 certification for international quality assurance standards (pharmaceutical cold chain transport service)
Special confidential mail service business license
Founded Okaken Staff Service Co., Ltd. (now Heart Staff Co., Ltd.)
October 2005, founded Okaken Staff Service Co., Ltd. (now Heart Staff Co., Ltd.)
New Okayama Pharmaceutical Center established
June 2006 Special Mail Service Permit
JITBOX charter flight sales and services commenced
August 2006, started selling and providing JITBOX charter flights
Notification of fuel surcharge
June 2008, filed fuel surcharge notification
New construction and relocation of the Yonago branch office
November 2008 Yonago Branch New Construction and Relocation
Founded San'yō Container Transport Co., Ltd.
March 2010, founded San'yō Container Transport Co., Ltd.
Maruichi Warehouse Transport Co., Ltd. made a subsidiary
October 2010, made Maruichi Warehouse Transport Co., Ltd. a subsidiary
New construction and relocation of the Sōsa branch office (formerly Hakubi branch office)
February 2012 Headquarters Branch New Construction and Relocation (Former Hakubi Branch)
Okayama Prefecture Truck Terminal Co., Ltd. established a natural gas station
March 2012, established a new natural gas station at Okayama Prefecture Truck Terminal Co., Ltd.
Celebrated 70th anniversary of company founding
April 2013, celebrated the company’s 70th anniversary
Shiga branch and Nagoya South branch promoted to full branches
January 2017, promoted Shiga branch office and Nagoya South branch office to branch status
Completion of the Sōsa branch office warehouse
June 2017 Headquarters Branch Warehouse Completion
Renamed the Hirakata branch
January 2018, renamed the Ikeda branch office
Organizational change at Kurashiki main branch
April 2018, reorganized the Kurashiki main branch office
Expansion of the Higashi-biki branch office warehouse
August 2018 Higashi-Bi Branch Warehouse Expansion
Completion of the Kasao Kirishima sales office warehouse
March 2021 Kasaoka Kirishima Branch Warehouse Completion
Completion of the new head office building
April 2021 Headquarters New Building Completion
New construction and relocation of the Hiroshima branch office
May 2023 Hiroshima Branch New Construction and Relocation
June 2023 Tsuruyama Branch New Construction and Relocation
Tsuruyama Branch New Construction and Relocation
§07
News
29 ARTICLES
2027 Graduate New Hire Company Briefing (November)
Okaken Co., Ltd. of Okayama Prefecture offers three types of company briefing sessions for the 2027 graduate new hire recruitment. The online LIVE format will be held via Zoom on Wednesday, November 4, and Tuesday, November 17, lasting approximately one hour. The interview-direct format takes about one hour and thirty minutes, and participants can proceed to the first interview after the briefing. To participate, please reserve by entering through Mynavi 2027 or by emailing the HR recruitment officer ([email protected]).
Work Experience/Open Company for 2028 Graduates (November)
We will hold a web and in-person work experience/Open Company event in November for those scheduled to graduate in 2028. The web format will be live-streamed on Zoom, while the in-person format will take place in Okayama City, featuring recruitment activities and site tours. Please register via Mynavi 2028 or by emailing the HR department.
Selected for the Logistics Productivity Improvement Project through Regional Collaboration
Okayama Prefecture Freight Transport has had its project, submitted in partnership with local businesses as the "Chugoku Region Pharmaceutical Joint Logistics Promotion Council", selected for the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism's "Logistics Productivity Improvement Promotion Project through Inter-Enterprise Collaboration in the Region". The project aims to promote joint use and joint transport of logistics hubs in the Chugoku region that comply with GDP (Good Distribution Practice) standards for pharmaceuticals, ensuring stable supply of medicines, maintaining logistics quality, improving transportation efficiency, and reducing CO₂ emissions. Working with council members, we are working to build a sustainable and high-quality pharmaceutical logistics system.
Mynavi 2028 Event Participation on November 7
We will participate in the "Internship & Career Discovery Fair – Okayama Venue" held at ConveX Okayama on Saturday, November 7, 2026. We will introduce the company and guide the upcoming work experience and open company scheduled for this winter. The event will run from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM.
Notice of Completion of Emergency Maintenance
As a preventive measure against security vulnerabilities, we performed emergency maintenance and suspended services such as the website from 10:10 PM on October 21, 2026, to 5:00 PM on October 22, 2026. We apologized to users and pledged to continue strengthening security measures.
Regarding Delayed Reflection of Shipment Tracking Information
Due to system maintenance related to addressing PHP vulnerabilities, shipment tracking information has not been reflected correctly. We apologize for the inconvenience and trouble caused to our customers.
Regarding Delayed Reflection of Shipment Tracking Information
Due to system maintenance work related to addressing PHP vulnerabilities, shipment tracking information has not been reflected correctly. Okayama Prefecture Freight Transport apologizes for the inconvenience and trouble caused to customers.
Regarding Delayed Reflection of Shipment Tracking Information
Due to system maintenance related to addressing PHP vulnerabilities, shipment tracking information is currently not reflecting properly. We apologize for the inconvenience caused to our customers.
