Japan Food Logistics Market Size, Forecast, Price to 2035

he government of Japan is assisting with food logistics through the adoption of supply chain and cold chain subsidies. The "Logistics Productivity Improvement Promotion" programme, for example, supports the digitalisation, standardisation, and cold-chain equipment adoption to make the distribution of food better. The supply chain strengthening measures of the Agriculture Ministry offer subsidies for the establishment of efficient logistics and export networks. Furthermore, through digital food-distribution model subsidies, the support of up to ¥25 million is provided for ICT and automation aimed at cold chain and transport optimisation.

There are opportunities for the improvement of refrigerated transport infrastructure, the use of robots to overcome the lack of manpower, and data-driven supply chains. The recent partnership between MOL Logistics and Daito Koun, which is aimed at food logistics services, is an example of the industry's efforts toward better service and growth through collaboration.