May 1, 2024
Yamato Holdings Co., Ltd.

Yamato Holdings Co., Ltd. Launches International
Multimodal Transport Service by Truck and RailConnecting Southeast Asia and Europe on May 1, 2024
Supporting Establishment of Resilient Global Supply Chains in Response to GeopoliticalRisks
Yamato Holdings Co., Ltd., headquartered in Tokyo, launched an international multimodaltransport service by truck and rail connecting Southeast Asia and Europe on May 1, 2024.
1. Background and Purpose
The Southeast Asian region is a hub for production facilities of electronics-related products
and automotive components from various countries worldwide. Finished goods are shippedfrom the region to markets across the globe. Historically, the shortest maritime route -- theSuez Canal route -- has been predominantly used for transporting goods from Southeast Asia
to the European market. However, since late 2023, armed attacks on vessels by militant groups
in the Red Sea and its adjacent waters have continued. As a result, many ships have been
forced to take a longer route around the Cape of Good Hope in South Africa, significantly
impacting global logistics and economies. The transit time to the destination has been
extended by up to 20 days compared to the Suez Canal route, leading to substantial increases
in maritime freight rates and insurance costs due to the detour. Additionally, geopolitical risks
have become more pronounced, emphasizing the critical need for establishing a robust global
supply chain that can swiftly adapt.
Yamato Holdings has helped customers build their global supply chains across 24 countries
and regions. Furthermore, its group company, Overland Total Logistic Services (M) Sdn. Bhd.

in Malaysia has been providing cross-border truck transport services utilizing container trailers
between Southeast Asian countries (*) and China since 2001.

To build a resilient global supply chain between Southeast Asia and Europe, Yamato Holdings
introduced an international multimodal transport service by truck and rail on May 1, 2024. The
new transportation option offers seamless connectivity for the customers.
Moving forward, the company will continue to propose solutions that optimize the customers'
entire global supply chains, aiming for total logistics cost reduction, production efficiency
improvement, and environmental impact reduction.
* Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Laos, Vietnam and Cambodia
2. Service Overview
By utilizing Overland Total Logistic Services' truck transport network for the Southeast AsiaChina segment and partnering with rail service providers for the China-Europe segment,
Yamato Holdings will provide seamless transportation through the delivery destinations. Thissolution has shorter transit times than maritime transport via the Cape of Good Hope, andlower cost and less greenhouse gas emissions than air transport.
Service Flow Example: International Multimodal Transport from Thailand to Germany- Service Commencement Date: May 1, 2024
- Service Coverage Areas: Southeast Asia (Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Laos, Vietnam andCambodia) to Europe (excluding Ukraine and Belarus) up to the specified delivery destinations.
- Transportation Methods: Container leasing or consolidated shipments based on cargovolume.
Reference: Southeast Asia to Europe Transport Routes

Contact
Corporate Customers:(For inquiries from Japan)
Global Logistics Department
Yamato Transport Co.,Ltd.
Email: inquiry@kuronekoyamato.co.jp(For inquiries from Southeast Asia)

Southeast Asia Regional Operation
Yamato Transport S Pte Ltd.
TEL：+65 6595-1854
Email: inquiry@kuronekoyamato.co.jp(For inquiries from Europe)
Corporate Planning Department
Yamato Transport Europe B.V.
Email：gen.contact@yamatoeurope.com

Press inquiries:
Corporate Communications Strategy
Yamato Holdings Co., Ltd.
TEL: +81-3-3541-4141