Vantec Corporation (Acquired by Hitachi Transport System Ltd, 2011)

Vantec Group Holdings Corporation is a Japan-based holding company mainly engaged in the provision of domestic and international logistics services through subsidiaries and associated companies. The Company is active in three business segments.

1. The Domestic Logistics segment is engaged in the cargo automotive transportation, including automotive parts transportation and general consumer goods transportation. This segment is also involved in the management, packing and shipping of automotive parts, as well as the harbor transportation of vehicles for export and the discharge of vehicles for import.
2. The International Logistics segment is engaged in the operation of air transportation agencies, the consolidated air transportation and maritime transportation, as well as the provision of services including cargo storage, distribution processing and supply chain management services.
3. The Others segment provides heavy cargo-related and moving services, among others.  

Vantec has provided its supply chain solutions for numerous clients all over the world through its 50 years history and IT logistics management systems, as a leading independent logistics provider.

In 2004, Tokyu Air Cargo and Tokyu World Transport became independent from the Tokyu Corporation and joined the Vantec Group under the name of Vantec World Transport. In doing so, this opened the logistics market to the Vantec Corporation, leading to the formation of Vantec World Transport.

Its transportation network services countries worldwide, with offices located throughout Japan, Singapore, Hong Kong, China, Taiwan, USA, Australia, France, Thailand, Malatsia, Philippines, Netherlands, Germany and in the United Kingdom.

Vantec is also a leading auto parts logistics company.