Perishable Goods Transportation

Perishable Goods Transportation

Delivering Freshness Across Japan

We use our air and truck transportation networks to deliver specialty perishable goods shipped from production areas across Japan to consumer markets nationwide while maintaining their freshness.

Characteristics of fresh produce transport

  • Rapid Delivery to Maintain Freshness

    Rapid Delivery to Maintain Freshness

    We minimize the impact on the freshness of fresh fish, fruit and vegetables, flowers, and other perishable goods.

  • Same-Day Delivery Nationwide

    Same-Day Delivery Nationwide

    Our air transportation network enables same-day delivery from production areas to consumer markets across Japan while preserving product freshness.

  • Perishable Cargo Specialists

    Perishable Cargo Specialists

    We have dedicated perishable cargo specialists in major cities throughout Japan.

  • A Wide Range of Additional Services

    A Wide Range of Additional Services

    In addition to transportation, we provide a range of additional services, from packing with ice to sorting shipments by market.

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We accept inquiries regarding the transportation of fresh produce.

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Service Plans, How to Use the Service, and Important Notes

Service Plans

Maintaining freshnessWe have established a delivery system that is aligned with the auction times at wholesale markets, ensuring that products are delivered quickly from the production area to the consumption area while maintaining their freshness.
Distribution processing and related services

We offer a variety of ancillary services, from packing goods in ice to sorting them by market (loading).

■ Packed in ice

We also offer ice packing services for fresh fish and other items.

Packed in ice

■ Sorting (allocation of goods)

As soon as the aircraft arrives, we will quickly and reliably sort (allocate) the cargo at our facility according to market and delivery destination.

Sorting (allocation of goods)

■ Temporary storage

Our main logistics centers are equipped with refrigeration facilities. These can also be used as temporary storage locations in consumption areas.

Temporary storage
Delivery date of your package

The day after the shipping date

  • *Excludes some areas
Fee

Shipping costs vary depending on the delivery route and weight (size).
For detailed pricing information, please contact us via the inquiry form or by phone.

Fresh Food Transport Inquiry Form

Service areaNationwide in Japan (excluding some areas)
Services for market distributionThis service delivers goods from all over Japan to markets and mass retailer distribution centers in a single shipment. By utilizing air transport and coordinating deliveries with market auctions, we maximize support for maintaining the freshness of your products.
Services for market distribution
Store delivery service
(Gourmet Biz Direct)
This service delivers products directly to department stores, mass retailers, restaurants, izakayas, and other food establishments, maintaining their freshness through consistent refrigerated transportation.
Store direct delivery service (Gourmet Biz Direct)
Time-slot delivery service

Restaurants, traditional Japanese restaurants, izakayas, and other establishments can select their preferred delivery time slot according to their needs.

[Addressed to the 23 wards of Tokyo]

  • From 12:00 to 16:00 on the day: Preparation for dinner service.
  • From 4 PM to 8 PM on the day: Freshly caught ingredients will be offered as a special treat after opening.
  • From 8 PM to 12 AM on the day: For preparation for the next day.
  • The following morning: Prepare for lunchtime.

[Addressed to Osaka's 24th Ward]

  • From 2 PM to 5 PM on the day: Preparation for dinner service.
  • The following morning: Prepare for lunchtime.
Pre-opening delivery serviceThis service delivers goods to mass retailers, department stores, and train station shops before they open. We accept orders starting from just one box, making it ideal for exhibiting at trade shows and events.

Contact Us

We accept inquiries regarding the transportation of fresh produce.

Download materials

For fresh produce transport, trust the reliable and experienced Nippon Express! Please feel free to contact us.

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