Company History
Kanda Group’s history over 70 years since its foundation in 1943 is illustrated in a timeline. A description of each period is provided in the following nine sections, starting from “Early stage of establishment” to “Expanding international logistics and e-business”.
2014-present Transferring to a holding company
2008-2013 Developing into a comprehensive logistics company
1999–2007 Expanding logistics center services
1994–1999 Listed on stock exchange
1991 Expanding from transportation business to logistics business
1983–1990 Transportation of publications
1963–1978 Developing regular route network
1948–1956 Early stage of establishment
1943–1944
Expanding international logistics and e-business
We are committed to the globalization of services while making active efforts to digitalize logistic services that the company has developed.
2014-Present
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February 2022
Aquired Horikiri Transportation Co., Ltd. and integrated as a subsidiary.
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August 2021
Aquired softAge Co., Ltd. and integrated as a subsidiary.
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November 2020
Established KANDA RETAIL SUPPORT Co., Ltd. a special subsidiary company based on “cash and valuables transportation”.
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November 2019
Established KANDA BIZ PARTNER Co., Ltd. a special back office subsidiary.
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April 2019
Relocated the head office upon completion of the new headquarters building. -
August 2018
Developed “Pegasus Fulix”, a unique cross-border e-commerce fulfillment platform. -
December 2017
Pegasus Global Express Co., Ltd. started cross-border
e-commerce international transportation service. -
August 2017
Opened “Rabbit Nursery”, a childcare center within the workplace.
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May 2017
Obtained approval for the merger with PT. Japaindo Intertrans Prima (Indonesia) and started service under the new system.
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April 2017
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March 2017
Acquired NAKAMURA ENTERPRISE Co., Ltd. and integrated as a subsidiary.
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September 2015
PT. Pegasus Global Express Indonesia obtained freight forwarding license from the Indonesian Ministry of Transportation and started operation.
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February 2015
Developed comprehensive business ties between KANDA HOLDINGS Co., Ltd, Takasue Corporation, TOHBU NETWORK CO., LTD., and HIGASHI TWENTY ONE CO., LTD.
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August 2014
Established Kanda Hearty Service Co., Ltd. a special subsidiary company based on the “Act for Promotion of Employment of Persons with Disabilities”.
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April 2014
Developed “SmarTrack/LM”, a unique system using smart devices to manage operation of trucks.
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April 2014
Developed “ReOSYS”, a unique system for integrated logistics management. -
March 2014
Acquired NEW STAR LINE LTD. and integrated as a subsidiary.
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January 2014
Merged Pegasus Global Express Co., Ltd. and Pegasus Cargo Service Co., Ltd.
Transferring to a holding company
The company name was changed to KANDA CORPORATION Co., Ltd. and transferred to a holding company.
2008-2013
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April 2013
Changed share unit to 100 shares.
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January 2013
Opened South Tohoku Logistics Center.
Opened Sakai Logistics Center. -
November 2012
Acquired Harbor Management Co., Ltd. and integrated as a subsidiary. Its trade name was changed to Pegasus Cargo Service Co., Ltd.
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October 2012
Acquired JPL Ltd. and integrated as a subsidiary.
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September 2012
Established Pegasus Global Express Co., Ltd. (Thailand)
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July 2012
Changed head office address from “Misaki-cho, Chiyoda-ku” to “Higashikanda, Chiyoda-ku”, and relocated the headquarters office to Ukima, Kita-ku.
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November 2010
Opened Kitakanto Logistic Center.
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September 2010
Established Pegasus Global Express Co., Ltd.
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April 2009
Changed company name to KANDA HOLDINGS Co., Ltd.
KANDA CORPORATION Co., Ltd. took over businesses including transportation and delivery of publications and cash, operation of centers, joint delivery, and other logistic services.
KANDA CORETECHNO Co., Ltd. took over businesses including transportation and delivery of pharmaceuticals, moving service and other logistic services. -
March 2009
Established LOGIMEDICAL Co., Ltd.’s office in Tama City.
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May 2008
In accordance with the transfer to a holding company, KANDA CORETECHNO Co., Ltd., and a company to prepare for the split-up (current KANDA CORPORATION Co., Ltd) were established.
Developing into a comprehensive logistics company
Opened Ora Office, Tamamura Center, Chiba Togane Center, Sagamihara Center, Murata Office and Kazo Logistics Center. The company currently has offices in 35 locations.
In addition, a service called “BtoC Direct” was launched as part of the network service.
1999 – 2007
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February 2007
Established LOGIMEDICAL Co., Ltd.
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December 2006
Formed capital and business alliance with Moriko Co., Ltd.
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April 2006
Opened a cash service center in Moriguchi City, Osaka.
Opened Kazo Hanasaki Office in Kazo City, Saitama. -
April 2005
Opened a cash service center in Komaki City, Aichi.
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March 2004
Listed on the Second Section of the Tokyo Stock Exchange. -
December 2002
Opened Hasuda Logistics Center in Hasuda City, Saitama. -
August 2002
Opened Washimiya Office in Washimiya-machi, Kitakatsushika-gun, Saitama.
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July 2002
Opened Yachiyo Office in Yachiyo City, Chiba.
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October 2001
Opened Eastern Yoshikawa Center in Yoshikawa City, Saitama.
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November 2000
Opened Kazo Logistics Center in Kazo City, Saitama.
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July 2000
Opened Togane Center in Togane City, Chiba.
Opened South Tohoku office in Shibata-gun, Miyagi. -
March 2000
Opened Sagamihara Office in Sagamihara City, Kanagawa.
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November 1999
Opened Tamamura Center in Sawa-gun, Gunma.
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September 1999
Opened a cash service center in Ariake, Koto-ku, Tokyo.
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July 1999
Opened Ora Office in Ora-gun, Tochigi.
Expanding logistics center services
During this period, we provided services including bulk delivery of pharmaceuticals and in-hospital distribution, as well as installed a cash service center and warehouse buildings that are currently in operation in Ukima, Iwatsuki, Ariake, and Narashino.
1994 – 1999
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March 1999
Opened the second facility of the logistics center in Iwatsuki City, Saitama. -
June 1997
Opened a commercial warehouse in Kanuma City, Tochigi.
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March 1995
Opened a logistics center in Iwatsuki City, Saitama. -
October 1994
Listed on the Japan Securities Dealers Association stock exchange.
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September 1994
Opened a cash service center in Ashikaga City, Tochigi.
Listed on stock exchange
Marking the company’s 50th anniversary in 1993 with its vision of providing comprehensive logistics services, the company name was changed to KANDA CORPORATION Co., Ltd, and was listed on the Japan Securities Dealers Association stock exchange (current JASDAQ). Current capital is 1,772,784,000 yen.
1991
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October 1991
Changed trade name to KANDA CORPORATION Co., Ltd. -
September 1991
Opened a distribution facility, “PRO-1 Narashino” in Narashino City, Chiba.
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February 1991
Started regular route service between Tokyo and Sendai.
Expanding from transportation business to logistics business
Established affiliates in Tochigi, Gunma, and Saitama Prefectures and developed a parcel delivery network in the North Kanto region to support community-based life and to contribute to the development of the region. In 1986, the company installed an automated sorting machine in a delivery center of a major mass-market retailer. Its computer system attracted public attention, and we received many visitors from the world. The know-how of the system is accumulated and developed to the present.
1983 – 1990
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October 1990
Opened a distribution facility, “PRO-1 Ukima” in Ukima, Kita-ku, Tokyo.
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March 1988
Opened a logistics center in Izumi-ku, Sendai City.
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November 1986
Opened a distribution center in Ariake, Koto-ku, Tokyo. -
September 1983
Started bulk delivery service of pharmaceuticals in Ukima, Kita-ku, Tokyo.
Transportation of publications
Undertook delivery services of publication distributors that were established after the dissolution of a national organization that was monopolizing the distribution of publications. At present, our delivery service covers all areas in Japan including Hokkaido and Okinawa.
In 1963, the company took the initiative in introducing a nationwide joint delivery system of publications.
1963 – 1978
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August 1978
Established Gunma Delivery Ltd. to provide delivery service to department stores in Gunma Prefecture
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May 1978
Established Tochigi Delivery Ltd. to provide delivery service to department stores in Tochigi Prefecture
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September 1977
Moved headquarters to Misaki-cho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo
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August 1977
Opened a logistics center in Ariake, Koto-ku, Tokyo. -
December 1973
Started regular route service between Tokyo, Nagoya, and Osaka.
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August 1971
Started bulk delivery service for mass-market retailers in Sarugaku-cho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo.
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October 1970
Established Saitama Delivery Ltd. to provide delivery service to department stores in Saitama Prefecture.
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April 1970
Started regular route service between Tokyo and Nagoya.
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November 1963
Opened truck terminal in Ukima, Kita-ku, Tokyo.
Developing regular route network (current “combined loading service”)
In the postwar 1950’s, the company started “Kanda Transport” that delivered textile products from Kiryu (Gunma Prefecture), Ashikaga and Sano (Tochigi Prefecture) to the wholesale district in Nihonbashi (Tokyo). In addition, same-day and overnight delivery services that connected Utsunomiya (Tochigi Prefecture) and Kofu (Yamanashi Prefecture) with the Tokyo area contributed largely to the development of the region.
At that time, the operating section was between Sendai (Miyagi Prefecture), Matsumoto (Nagano Prefecture) and Osaka area, and other areas of Japan were covered by business alliances.
1948 – 1956
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May 1956
Started packing and storage services. -
November 1955
Started transportation business.
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August 1952
Started regular route service between Tokyo and Utsunomiya.
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February 1950
Started regular route service between Tokyo and Kofu. -
April 1948
Started regular route service “Kanda Transport” between Kiryu and Tokyo.
Early stage of establishment
The company was founded in 1943 as “Kanda Transportation” by the merger of 16 transport companies in Kanda ward in accordance with the national policy of building a framework for military transportation.
1943 – 1944
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May 1944
Established under the trade name of Kanda Transportation with the capital of 2.3 million yen. The headquarters was located in Sakuma-cho, Kanda-ku, Tokyo.
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November 1943
Founded by the merger of 16 transport companies in Kanda ward of Tokyo in accordance with the third revision of the Road Transport Business Act.
