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Equity Participation in Kita-Kanto Transport – Revitalizing Regional Logistics Infrastructure

Oct. 17, 2025

We are pleased to announce that Mitsui & Co., Principal Investments Ltd. ("MCPI", Head Office: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, President and CEO: Nobuyuki Goto) has invested in Kita-Kanto Transport Co., Ltd. ("Kita-Kanto Transport", Head Office: Maebashi City, Gunma Prefecture, Representative Director, President and Chief Executive Officer: Soshu Kojima) through an investment limited partnership managed by MCPI.

Kita-Kanto Transport, founded in 1971, operates under the nickname "Jeig Kita-Kanto" and provides transportation services primarily in Gunma and Saitama Prefectures. The company has long supported the industrial and daily life infrastructure of the Kanto region by continuously improving transport quality and responding to diverse logistics needs. Each of its offices has obtained the "G-Mark" certification for safety excellence from the Japan Trucking Association, demonstrating its strong commitment to traffic safety.

MCPI has prioritized the revitalization of regional logistics infrastructure as part of its mission to contribute to regional development in Japan. While regional logistics companies often possess robust networks, they also face medium- to long-term challenges such as driver shortages, digital transformation (DX), and business succession. MCPI aims to help such companies achieve sustainable growth by leveraging the Mitsui & Co. Group’s extensive networks and knowledge in the logistics industry, as well as its management improvement expertise, management talent, and M&A know-how. Through this investment, MCPI will work with Kita-Kanto Transport as a business partner and further accelerate its initiatives to address these challenges.

Following this investment, MCPI will help Kita-Kanto Transport enhance its corporate value by appointing a part-time director and providing support for frontline human resources. Mr. Kojima will continue to serve as Representative Director, President and Chief Executive Officer, working closely with the company’s officers, employees, and MCPI to drive further growth and contribute to the revitalization of regional logistics infrastructure.

MCPI will continue to focus on supporting the sustainable development of regional logistics infrastructure. Any business owner or M&A advisor interested in forming a partnership that provides access to the Mitsui & Co. Group’s networks, knowledge, and management improvement expertise is invited to contact the following MCPI staff members. We are ready to provide flexible responses to your needs and offer optimized solutions, including succession planning and access to growth capital.

For further information, please contact:

Takayuki Ishino
Phone: +81-80-5972-4498
E-mail: T.Ishino@mitsui.com

Tatsuya Maehara
Phone: +81-70-2014-8670
E-mail: Ta.Maehara@mitsui.com

Mitsui & Co., Principal Investments Ltd.