Japan is taking a significant step toward enhancing its supply chain capabilities as the final phase of a large-scale logistics and technology park in Kawanishi moves into development. This milestone reflects continued progress in building resilient and modern logistics infrastructure to meet growing regional and global distribution demands.
The newest facility, set to be the tallest and largest within the complex, will feature nine floors and a total floor area of around 433,000 square meters. Strategically designed to support both wide-area and last-mile logistics, the center will serve as a critical link in connecting key areas in western Japan, including Osaka and Kobe.
This development is not only a boost to physical logistics capacity but also a model of smart urban planning. With land specially rezoned to accommodate high-demand logistics operations, the project also introduces environmentally sustainable features such as a future large-scale energy storage system.
What sets this project apart is its commitment to community-centric design—offering a daycare center to support working families, driver rest areas, and future plans for retail and hospitality spaces that serve both workers and customers alike.
With a strong mix of domestic and international funding, the project signals growing investor confidence in logistics infrastructure and underlines the country’s ongoing efforts to modernize and expand supply chain networks. Once fully operational, this hub is expected to play a vital role in regional supply chain resilience and efficiency.
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