On August 25, Yamato Logistics began construction of its largest logistics facility in the East Japan area, tentatively named "(Wako Logistics Center)," in Wako City, Saitama Prefecture.
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Yamato Logistics operates seven logistics facilities in Saitama Prefecture to build a logistics network in the Kanto area, where the volume of goods is high. To further strengthen its business base in the Tokyo metropolitan area, it will establish the "(tentative name) Wako Logistics Center" in Wako City, Saitama Prefecture, as its flagship base in the East Japan area.
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Located within approximately 20km of central Tokyo and close to the Tokyo Outer Ring Road and the Metropolitan Expressway, it offers easy access to major consumer areas in Tokyo, as well as Saitama and Kanagawa prefectures.
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To enable efficient loading and unloading operations, truck berths will be installed on two sides of the first floor to accommodate many trucks, and both sides of the truck berths will be located indoors so that operations can continue even in bad weather such as rain or strong winds.
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In addition to having well-developed public transportation within the city and to central Tokyo, Wako City plans to install more than 100 employee parking spaces within the logistics center, creating an environment that can accommodate employees commuting by private car from outside the city, thereby ensuring the stable operation of logistics operations.
■ Facility outline
Name: Yamato Logistics "(Provisional Name) Wako Logistics Center"
Location: 4-6 Niikura, Wako City, Saitama Prefecture
Site area: 20,166.91 m1 (5073 tsubo)
Total floor area: 118,333.72 m2 (35,795.99 tsubo)
Structure: Steel frame construction / 4 stories above ground
Berth type: Elevated
Floor load capacity: 1st floor = 2.0 t/m2, 2nd to 4th floors = 1.5 t/m2
Effective height under beams: 5.5m on each floor
Access: Approximately 200m from the Wako-Kita Interchange on the Tokyo Outer Ring Road, and approximately 4km from the Takashimadaira Interchange on the Metropolitan Expressway.
Nearest station: Approximately 2.0 km from Wakoshi Station on the Tobu Tojo Line/Tokyo Metro Yurakucho Line and Fukutoshin Line.
Construction started: October 25, 2025
Completion: Scheduled for July 31, 2027
Operation start date: Scheduled for June 1, 2027
Operated by: Yamato Logistics
