Tokyo - Hubnet Co., Ltd. (Tokyo, Head Office)
Hubnet Co., Ltd. is a Tokyo-based logistics services provider and freight forwarder with in-house customs clearance capabilities. The company positions itself as a first-class logistics partner, emphasizing long-standing experience and independent operation. With more than 25 years of air cargo expertise cited for its emergency air solutions, Hubnet operates as an IATA-appointed forwarder and leverages a broad airline network to meet urgent transportation needs. The organization highlights a diversified service portfolio organized into five core segments that address distinct market requirements.
The Emergency Air Cargo segment focuses on time-sensitive shipments, delivering flexible, airline-specific transport solutions designed to meet pressing deadlines. This unit builds on extensive flight and cost-structure knowledge to identify optimal routes and pricing for urgent cargo.
In the BioPharma segment, Hubnet handles temperature-controlled shipments across a broad range of conditions, from ultra-low to room temperatures, supporting clinical trials and pharmaceutical supply chains. The company maintains temperature-controlled packaging knowledge and operates a dedicated depot facility to manage controlled-temperature logistics, aligning with GDP compliance standards.
The Fine Arts team provides specialized handling and transport for artworks and cultural items. With in-house art handlers, Hubnet supports movements to museums, auction houses, galleries, public institutions, and related entities, ensuring careful handling and secure delivery of valuable items.
Ocean cargo constitutes the fourth segment, encompassing comprehensive international sea freight operations, including collection, import/export formalities, storage, and transportation. The organization emphasizes end-to-end ocean freight services as part of its integrated logistics offering.
The fifth segment, Service Parts Logistics, focuses on high-quality logistics for IT-related spare parts, aiming to streamline service parts distribution and improve operational efficiency for customers in this sector.
Quality management and regulatory compliance are emphasized through ISO 9001:2015 certification and GDP standards, reflecting a commitment to quality control across the organization. The company asserts a nationwide network of delivery bases in Japan and a team of logistics engineers available around the clock to provide high-quality logistics solutions. While the profiles reference robust capabilities, the available sources do not disclose an explicit establishment year, and the company’s communications emphasize experience and capability rather than a specific founding date.
Hubnet’s philosophy centers on delivering specialized, first-class transportation solutions across its five business lines, supported by in-house customs clearance and a network designed to handle sensitive and complex shipments. The organization presents itself as a niche carrier capable of managing urgent, temperature-controlled, and high-value cargo while maintaining rigorous quality and regulatory standards. As a Tokyo-based service provider, Hubnet positions itself to support both domestic and international logistics needs, with a focus on bespoke solutions that align with customer requirements and industry best practices.
