Gion Opens New 'Sanyo Center' in Fukuyama, Hiroshima to Further Strengthen and Expand Food Logistics Network in Western Japan

Gion Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Sagamihara City, Kanagawa Prefecture; President: Akinosuke Gion), a comprehensive logistics provider, will open the new 'Sanyo Center' in Fukuyama City, Hiroshima Prefecture, officially commencing operations on April 2, 2026. The Sanyo Center will serve as a logistics hub for major supermarkets, primarily handling the management and delivery of food products.

Leveraging our accumulated expertise and our 'self-reliance' approach to high-quality logistics services, we will strongly back up the stable supply and store expansion of these supermarkets in the Chugoku and Shikoku areas.

Background of the New Center Opening In the recent food retail industry, in addition to rising logistics costs and driver shortages, consumer demand for freshness is higher than ever. To respond to these market environment changes and fulfill our role as a logistics partner for major supermarkets accelerating their wide-area expansion, we have decided to open the new 'Sanyo Center' in Hiroshima Prefecture. With the opening of this center, we are actively recruiting new team members to support our operations, aiming to contribute to the local community and create jobs. For details on recruitment, please visit here: https://toranet.jp/viewjob/eb7a84cd74bce6a2/

Gion's Food Logistics Under the concept of 'providing what is indispensable for people's lives,' we undertake a wide range of logistics through our core 3PL (Third Party Logistics) business, and we have grown by expanding our food handling in recent years. Food logistics requires particularly strict temperature and quality control. To meet this demand, our group thoroughly internalizes everything from logistics center operations and transportation to the accumulation of know-how and the training of personnel who execute it. Through this uncompromising, high-quality service based on our 'self-reliance' approach, we have earned the unwavering trust of food wholesale and retail companies, expanding our transactions. About our food logistics: https://kk-gion.co.jp/business/food-distribution/

Overview of the Sanyo Center Location: 4-11-14 Minamimatsunagacho, Fukuyama City, Hiroshima Prefecture Operations Start: Thursday, April 2, 2026 Handled Items: Food (Chilled (mainly daily deliveries), Dry (seasonings, pet drinks, confectionery, dried foods, etc.)) Facility Features: 300 tsubo of dry warehouse, 250 tsubo of refrigerated warehouse, environment equipped with a designated smoking area.