Global logistics operator with 650+ distribution centers across 46 countries
Yusen Logistics operates a sprawling logistics network spanning freight forwarding, contract warehousing, and supply chain solutions for manufacturers and retailers. Active hiring in logistics and operations roles (164 of 271 open positions) reflects ongoing expansion, while concurrent projects around legacy system migration and enterprise data warehouse development suggest internal infrastructure modernization alongside customer-facing growth. The company is navigating post-pandemic scaling challenges: customs clearance bottlenecks, staff retention in warehouse operations, and emission compliance targets appear alongside customer acquisition and retention friction.
Notable leadership hires: Business Development Director, QSHS Director, Head of Sales, Key Account Director, Head of Contract Logistics Operations
Yusen Logistics is a publicly-traded Japanese logistics company providing freight forwarding, warehousing, distribution, and supply chain solutions to global manufacturers and retailers. The company operates more than 650 distribution centers and offices across 46 countries with over 25,000 employees. Core verticals include automotive, aerospace, consumer electronics, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, retail, and food logistics. Service offerings span ocean and air freight, transportation management, warehousing, and end-to-end supply chain design. The company is headquartered in Tokyo and maintains regional operations in the Americas, Europe, East Asia, and South Asia and Oceania.
Yusen Logistics is actively hiring across 13 countries: Netherlands, United States, China, Belgium, Germany, Czechia, Peru, United Kingdom, Romania, France, Spain, Turkey, and Italy, with 271 open roles as of the latest snapshot.
The company specializes in automotive, aerospace, consumer electronics and technology, healthcare and pharmaceuticals, retail, and food logistics, providing end-to-end supply chain solutions for manufacturers and retailers.
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