Our company started in 1970 with a single truck.
Founding date: January 1970 (Showa 45)
January 1970: Founded.
In August 1973, established 'Maruwa Transport Agency Ltd.', aiming for general freight motor transportation business in Yoshikawa Town, Kita-Katsushika District, Saitama Prefecture (now Yoshikawa City).
Establishment date: August 1973 (Showa 48)
In 1973, established "Maruwa Transport Co., Ltd.".
August 1973: Established Maruwa Transport Agency Ltd. in Yoshikawa Town, Kita‑Katsushika District, Saitama Prefecture (now Yoshikawa City), with the purpose of general area freight automobile transportation.
In 1976, entered the moving industry, naming it 'Momotaro Express'. Providing high-quality moving services at low prices.
In 1976, when the business gained momentum, entered the moving industry as well.
1976: Entered the moving industry.
Reorganized into a corporation in October 1978.
In October 1978, reorganized into a corporation.
October 1978: Reorganized as Maruwa Transport Agency Inc.
In 1981, relocated the headquarters to Yoshikawa City, Saitama Prefecture, the hometown of the founder.
In 1981, relocated the headquarters to Yoshikawa City, Saitama Prefecture (Takatomi), where the founder was born and raised.
1981: Moved headquarters to Takatori, Yoshikawa City, Saitama Prefecture.
Started recruiting new graduates from 1987 and launched the 'Momotaro Culture Acquisition Training Camp'.
Started recruiting new graduates from 1987 and launched the "Momotaro Culture Acquisition Training Camp".
1987: Started recruiting new graduates.
Since 1989, challenged to expand business areas aiming for sales of 100 billion yen. Promoting 3PL business and distribution system construction.
Since 1989, expanded business areas aiming for sales of 100 billion yen, and developed into "3PL (Third-Party Logistics)."},{
1989: Expanded business with a target of 100 billion yen in sales.
Around 1990, participated in Duskin's logistics reform, responsible for dispatching large vehicles of about 800 units.
By around 1990, participated in Duskin Co., Ltd.'s logistics reform and was entrusted with dispatching large vehicles, building a trust relationship.
Around 1990: Participated in Daskin Corporation's logistics reform.
June 1991: Opened the North Kanto Branch (now Kashiwa Logistics Center).
Showa Transportation Co., Ltd. (now Maruwa Transportation Inc., consolidated subsidiary).
Acquired shares of Kansai Maruwa Service Co., Ltd. (now Kansai Maruwa Logistics Co., Ltd., a consolidated subsidiary).
Opened the Hokkaido Logistics Center in Eniwa, Hokkaido (now Hokkaido Maruwa Logistics Kitahiroshima Logistics Center Co., Ltd.).
Participated in relief supplies transportation during the Great Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake in January 1995. Continued activities until the end of May, recognizing the importance of BCP logistics.
In the Great Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake in January 1995, collaborated with Duskin to transport relief supplies.
1995: Began business with Matsukiyo Kokokara & Company Inc. (current).
January 1995: Collaborated with Daskin Corporation to transport relief supplies during the Hanshin‑Awaji Great Earthquake.
1997: Opened Maruwa Logistics University.
In 1997, established 'Maruwa Logistics University' for training logistics and management professionals.
In August 1997, established Tohoku Maruwa Service Co., Ltd. in Shiwa Town, Shiwa District, Iwate Prefecture.
Established Tohoku Maruwa Service Co., Ltd. in Sawa Town, Sawa District, Iwate Prefecture (now Tohoku Maruwa Logistics Co., Ltd., a consolidated subsidiary).
In 1999, relocated the headquarters functions to the
1999: Moved headquarters functions to the East Saitama Technopolis area in Yoshikawa City, Saitama Prefecture.
Relocated headquarters in 1999 for facility development and operational efficiency.
Supported the reconstruction of a food supermarket in Iwaki City, Fukushima Prefecture, and reviewed overall operations including logistics.
In 2001, we supported the restructuring of a food supermarket in Iwaki City, Fukushima Prefecture.
2001: Supported the restructuring of Fujikoshi Corporation's food supermarket in Iwaki City, Fukushima Prefecture.
In April 2002, we established Shikoku Maruwa Logistics Co., Ltd. in Kōchi City, Kōchi Prefecture.
Established Shikoku Maruwa Logistics Co., Ltd. in Kochi City, Kochi Prefecture (now Chushikoku Maruwa Logistics Co., Ltd., a consolidated subsidiary).
In October 2004, Azcom Data Security Co., Ltd. was established in Yokoike City, Saitama Prefecture.
Established Azcom Data Security Co., Ltd. in Yoshikawa City, Saitama Prefecture (now a consolidated subsidiary).
2005: Started the cool container business at Maruwa Transportation Inc.
In April 2005, the North Kanto Branch (now Kasu Logistics Center) was opened.
Started cool container business transporting frozen and refrigerated products requiring temperature control at Maruwa Transport Co., Ltd.
In October 2005, Kyushu Maruwa Logistics Co., Ltd. was established in Higashi-ku, Fukuoka City, Fukuoka Prefecture.
Established Kyushu Maruwa Logistics Co., Ltd. in Higashi-ku, Fukuoka City, Fukuoka Prefecture (now a consolidated subsidiary).
In April 2006, the headquarters moved to 1-7-1 Asahi, Yokoike City, Saitama Prefecture.
Moved the headquarters of Maruwa Transportation Agency Co., Ltd. to 1-7-1 Asahi, Yoshikawa City, Saitama Prefecture.
In 2011, opened Utsunomiya Food Logistics Center and began full-scale refrigerated delivery. Started low-temperature food logistics business in 2013.
Since 2007, the company entered a growth and maturity phase, expanding its logistics business and developing new ventures.
Acquired all shares of Japan Quick Service Co., Ltd. (now a consolidated subsidiary) through a share exchange, making it a wholly-owned subsidiary.
Acquired all shares of Japan Taroze Co., Ltd. (now a non-consolidated subsidiary) through a share exchange, making it a wholly-owned subsidiary.
Acquired all shares of Azcom Business Support Co., Ltd. (now a non-consolidated subsidiary) through a share exchange, making it a wholly-owned subsidiary.
Acquired all shares of Hokkaido Maruwa Logistics Co., Ltd. (now a consolidated subsidiary), making it a wholly-owned subsidiary.
Acquired all shares of Maruwa Transportation Co., Ltd., making it a wholly-owned subsidiary.
In 2011, established Utsunomiya Food Logistics Center and engaged in full-scale refrigerated and low-temperature logistics.
In 2011, the Utsunomiya Food Logistics Center was opened, and the company began serious efforts in refrigerated distribution.
Our company opened the Utsunomiya Food Logistics Center and began a serious focus on chilled delivery, maintaining refrigerated conditions during transport.
In 2013, the company officially launched its low-temperature food logistics business.
In 2013, we officially launched the Low-Temperature Food Logistics business as our core business (domain).
Listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange Second Section in April 2014.
In 2014, the company was listed on the Second Section of the Tokyo Stock Exchange.
April 2014: Listed on the Second Section of the Tokyo Stock Exchange.
In April 2015, designated on the Tokyo Stock Exchange First Section (now Prime Market).
In 2015, the company was designated for the First Section of the Tokyo Stock Exchange (now the Prime Market).
April 2015: Designated as a First Section listing on the Tokyo Stock Exchange.
Initiated transactions with Amazon Japan, established 'EC Logistics Operations Department', and launched EC last-mile delivery services.
In 2017, the company launched its EC logistics operations division and started an EC last-mile service following the initiation of a partnership with Amazon Japan.
In 2017, a historic turning point arrived for our company. Triggered by the start of business with Amazon Japan LLC, we established a new EC Logistics Operations Division, fully entering the e-commerce (EC) sector.
In March 2018, the company acquired shares of several subsidiaries and made them wholly owned subsidiaries.
March 2018: Acquired the individual product distribution business from International Trans Service Co., Ltd. and Kanto Transport Co., Ltd. through a business transfer.
In May 2018, NS Maruwa Logistics Co., Ltd. was established in Arakawa-ku, Tokyo.
May 2018: Established NS Maruwa Logistics Co., Ltd. in Arakawa-ku, Tokyo (now a consolidated subsidiary).
In October 2018, the headquarters moved to Sendai City, Miyagi Prefecture.
October 2018: Moved the headquarters of Tohoku Maruwa Logistics Co., Ltd. to Taihaku-ku, Sendai City, Miyagi Prefecture.
Celebrated the 50th anniversary of founding in January 2020, achieving sales of 100 billion yen.
In 2020, the company celebrated its 50th anniversary and achieved sales of 100 billion yen.
In 2020, our company celebrated its 50th anniversary and achieved sales of 100 billion yen that year.
50th anniversary of founding
Acquired Japan Logistics Development Co., Ltd. through a share exchange and made it a wholly owned subsidiary.
In September 2020, the company acquired shares of Japan Logistics Development Co., Ltd. and made it a wholly owned subsidiary.
Acquired shares of Nihon Logistics Development Co., Ltd. through a share exchange and made it a wholly-owned subsidiary.
From 2021 to 2024, we established a total of 11 EC-only logistics centers nationwide.
The Kanto team, starting with a perfect championship win in 2021, continued to achieve promotions.
In 2022, we transitioned to the Prime Market following the Tokyo Stock Exchange's market classification review. That same year, we further advanced by moving to a pure holding company structure (holding company) and changed the parent company's name to AZ-COM Maruwa Holdings.
Acquired shares of Phais Holdings Co., Ltd. and transitioned the market classification of the Tokyo Stock Exchange to the Prime Market.
In March 2022, the company acquired shares of Faze Holdings Co., Ltd. and made it a consolidated subsidiary.
Acquired shares of FAIZ Holdings Co., Ltd. through a public tender offer and made it a consolidated subsidiary.
Transitioned to a pure holding company structure and changed the trade name to "AZ-COM Maruwa Holdings".
In April 2022, the company moved its market classification on the Tokyo Stock Exchange to the Prime Market.
In April 2022, Maruwa Transport Division Preparation Co., Ltd. was established in Yokoike City.
Transitioned from the First Section to the Prime Market due to the Tokyo Stock Exchange's market classification review.
Established Maruwa Transportation Division Preparation Co., Ltd. (now Maruwa Transportation Co., Ltd.) as a wholly-owned subsidiary in Yoshikawa City, Saitama Prefecture.
Made M.K. Logistics Co., Ltd. a wholly owned subsidiary.
In July 2022, the company acquired shares of M.K. Logistics Co., Ltd. and made it a wholly owned subsidiary.
Acquired all issued shares of M.K. Logistics Co., Ltd. and made it a wholly-owned subsidiary.
Transitioned to a holding company structure and changed the trade name from "Maruwa Transport Co., Ltd." to "AZ-COM Maruwa Holdings Co., Ltd.".
In October 2022, the company transitioned to a pure holding company structure and changed its name to AZ-COM Maruwa Holdings Co., Ltd.
In October 2022, we took over the business and changed our corporate name from Maruwa Transport Preparation Inc.
In October 2022, we acquired shares of Dragon Corporation (now Tokai Maruwa Logistics Inc.) and made it a wholly‑owned subsidiary.
Transitioned to a pure holding company structure and changed the company name from Maruwa Transportation Co., Ltd. to AZ-COM Maruwa Holdings Co., Ltd.
Transferred business operations to Maruwa Transportation Division Preparation Co., Ltd. (now Maruwa Transportation Co., Ltd.).
Changed the company name from Maruwa Transportation Division Preparation Co., Ltd. to Maruwa Transportation Co., Ltd.
Acquired all issued shares of Dragon Co., Ltd. (now Tokai Maruwa Logistics Co., Ltd.) and made it a wholly-owned subsidiary.
The Kansai team also joined the Top West A League starting in 2023.
In 2024, under the new team name AZ-COM Maruwa MOMOTARO'S, we won the Top East A Group and were runners-up in the local amateur league.
Started operation of "AZ-COM Matsubushi EAST".
In November 2024, we acquired shares of Rufi Inc. and made it a wholly‑owned subsidiary.
Acquired all issued shares of Rufi Co., Ltd. and made it a wholly-owned subsidiary.
From 2025 onward, the team name changed to MARUWA LOGISTAR'Z KYOTO.
In October 2025, AZ‑COM Matsubushi EAST will commence operations.
Operation of AZ-COM Matsubushi EAST.
AZ-COM Maruwa Holdings reported that due to a system outage of Microsoft 365 / Exchange Online, emails addressed to its group could not be received or were delayed. As contact via email or the inquiry form may not be confirmed, urgent matters are requested to be communicated by phone.
The AZ-COM Maruwa Group will exhibit at Food Logistics & 3PL Comprehensive Exhibition 2026, held at Tokyo Big Sight from September 30 through October 2, 2026. Its booth is 3E-41 in East Hall 3. Group companies will present initiatives addressing transport capacity shortages, efficiency, and business continuity during disasters. These include fresh produce processing and transport efficiency using the AZ-COM Matsubushi facility, BCP logistics services, emergency delivery arrangements through Roofy’s HakoBridge, and Maruwa Transport’s refrigerated container transport service.
Following the 2026 Kumamoto earthquake, the AZ-COM Maruwa Group secured vehicles and transported supplies as part of its disaster relief efforts. It has operated 120 vehicle trips to date and continues its support. Supplies have included food and daily necessities.