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DHL Supply Chain and Toho Holdings Enter into Basic Agreement to Strengthen Health Logistics in Japan

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Published Jun 4, 2026 1:00 PM ・ Updated Jun 14, 2026 8:34 AM ・ 2 min read ・ Source: PR TIMES

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On June 4, 2026, DHL Supply Chain Japan and Toho Holdings announced a basic agreement to collaborate on building an advanced health logistics platform in Japan.
By fusing their logistics networks and pharmaceutical distribution expertise, they aim to enhance manufacturer and clinical trial logistics and provide one-stop services.

On June 4, 2026, DHL Supply Chain Japan and Toho Holdings announced a basic agreement to collaborate on building an advanced health logistics platform in Japan. By fusing their logistics networks and pharmaceutical distribution expertise, they aim to enhance manufacturer and clinical trial logistics and provide one-stop services.

PRIMARY SOURCE Original source: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000041.000050152.html Distributor: PR TIMES
Published: Jun 4, 2026

Tokyo, June 4, 2026: DHL Supply Chain Japan K.K., a global leader in contract logistics (Headquarters: Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo / President: Jerome Gilet), and Toho Holdings Co., Ltd., one of Japan's leading pharmaceutical wholesalers (Headquarters: Chuo-ku, Tokyo / Representative Director, President and CEO: Hiromi Edahiro), have concluded a basic agreement to collaborate on the construction of an advanced health logistics platform in Japan.

This partnership aims to provide comprehensive logistics solutions by integrating Toho Holdings' domestic distribution network and expertise in GDP (Good Distribution Practice) with DHL Group's global logistics network and specialized solutions in the life sciences and healthcare sectors.

Based on this agreement, the two companies will proceed with discussions toward enhancing manufacturer and clinical trial logistics, as well as providing one-stop services for pharmaceutical distribution.

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FAQ

What is the purpose of the agreement between DHL Supply Chain and Toho Holdings?

To build an advanced health logistics platform in Japan, strengthen manufacturer logistics and clinical trial logistics, and provide one-stop services in pharmaceutical distribution.

What expertise will each company provide in this collaboration?

Toho Holdings will provide domestic distribution networks and GDP (Good Distribution Practice) expertise, while DHL will provide global logistics networks and specialized solutions in life sciences and healthcare.

What specific services are planned to be offered through this collaboration?

Currently, they plan to strengthen manufacturer logistics and clinical trial logistics, and advance discussions to provide one-stop services in pharmaceutical distribution.

When was the basic agreement signed?

It was signed on June 4, 2026.

Who is the representative of DHL Supply Chain?

The representative is Jerome Gille.

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