Since our establishment in 1958, Mitsubishi Electric Logistics has gradually expanded the fields in which we work, and the regions that we cover, both in Japan and in global markets. Learn more about our long history of distribution and logistics excellence. Here are some highlights and milestones to date.
1958 | Jul | Company established (Former name: Ryoden Unyu Kabushikigaisha) |
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1963 | Apr | Established Kanto Logistics Center in Zama, Kanagawa |
1982 | Established Hokkaido Logistics Center (Sapporo, Hokkaido) | |
1989 | Feb | Established Kansai Logistics Center (Rokko, Hyogo) |
1992 | Aug | Established Kyushu Logistics Center (Tosu, Saga) |
1997 | Oct | Established Chubu Logistics Center (Sobue, Aichi) |
1998 | Jan | Installed NAOJ Subaru telescope on Mt. Mauna Kea, Hawaii |
1998 - | Began technical logistics support to Mitsubishi Electric Group companies in Thailand, Taiwan and Malaysia | |
1998 | Apr | Company name changed to Mitsubishi Electric Logistics Corporation |
1999 | Jul | Launched global logistics business. Established Global Logistics Division by inheriting global logistics business of MOS (Melco Overseas Co.) |
1999 | Jul | Became shareholder of KGM Services Co., Ltd. in Thailand (forwarder) |
2000 | Apr | Became shareholder of Giyu Kaiun Co. |
2001 | Apr | Acquired license for sea and air transportation business. Established agency network outside Japan |
2002 | Feb | Established representative office in Dalian, China |
2002 | Apr | Assigned as operator to Mitsubishi Electric Power Products Inc. (New York) to support logistics operations in USA |
2002 | Oct | Established representative office in Shanghai, China |
2003 | Oct | Established Ryoden Logistics Corporation in Taiwan |
2004 | Mar | Achieved ISO14001 certification at all offices and warehouses |
2004 | Oct | Established Melco Logistics (Thailand) Co., Ltd in Thailand |
2006 | Sep | Established Kita Kanto Logistics Center in Noda, Chiba |
2006 | Nov | Established MD Logistics (Hong Kong) Limited in China |
2006 | Dec | Established MD Logistics Dalian Co., Ltd. in China |
2007 | Aug | Established MD Logistics Shanghai Co., Ltd. in China |
2010 | Apr | Established West Japan Regional Operation Office |
2011 | Sep | Established Airport Representative Offices at NRT, NGO, KIX |
2011 | Dec | Established MD Logistics Shanghai Co., Ltd. Changshu Branch (the 1st business department) in China |
2012 | Jun | Renovated Kanto Logistics Center Bldg 1 into flagship warehouse |
2012 | Sep | Established MD Logistics Shanghai Co., Ltd. Changshu (the 2nd business department) in China |
2012 | Sep | Received ISTA® Laboratory Certification at Package Engineering Center |
2013 | Jul | Began logistics services for major US sports bicycle manufacturer |
2013 | Oct | Established Chubu Logistics Center Bldg 5 specialized for FA products from Mitsubishi Electric Nagoya works |
2014 | Feb | Established MELCO Logistics de Mexico S.A. de C.V. in Mexico |