- Achieving Both Cost Reduction and Delivery Reliability with Lead Times Up to 40% Shorter than Conventional Services -
TOKYO, June 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- NIPPON EXPRESS HOLDINGS, INC. launched "NX Ocean Fast Track" on June 5, 2026. The company's innovative maritime solution delivers significantly accelerated lead times compared to conventional ocean transport, while offering a superior cost-to-speed ratio over traditional air freight.
The service initially covers shipments from Tokyo (Japan), Shanghai (China) and Haiphong (Vietnam) to Los Angeles (the U.S.). By collaborating with ocean carriers and destination terminals and optimizing operations at both origin and destination, NX Group provides a new transportation option that bridges the gap between air and standard ocean freight.
Background
In recent years, the global supply chain environment has undergone significant changes, with increasing transportation uncertainty due to factors such as port congestion and fluctuations in space supply and demand. Particularly for customers in sectors like technology, data centers, consumer goods and retail have faced a growing challenge: while they cannot bear the high cost of air freight, standard ocean transport often lacks the delivery predictability needed for production and sales planning.
To address these market needs, NX Group developed "NX Ocean Fast Track," which combines speed, delivery reliability, cost competitiveness and reduced environmental impact.
Service Overview
"NX Ocean Fast Track" is a transportation solution that is more affordable than air freight and achieves shorter lead times than standard ocean freight by optimizing operational processes at both origin and destination. This service provides a balanced alternative for customers who want to shift urgent cargo from air to ocean freight, as well as for those concerned about delivery reliability with conventional ocean transport. Initially, the service will be offered as an end-to-end transportation service from Tokyo, Shanghai and Haiphong to Los Angeles.
Service Details
Service Name: NX Ocean Fast Track
Target Routes: From Tokyo, Shanghai and Haiphong to Los Angeles
Lead Times (From Cargo Receipt to Delivery)
- From Japan: 16-17 days
- From China: 16-17 days
- From Vietnam: 21-22 days
Transport Mode: Ocean container transportation service (FCL) under NX House B/L
Key Features
- Up to 40% Reduction in Lead Time*
While vessel transit times remain the same, NX Group has established a unique scheme that significantly shortens the lead time for cargo handling and procedures at both origin and destination. This achieves a total lead time reduction of up to approximately 40% compared to standard ocean freight.
*Compared to the company's conventional services.
- Reliable Delivery Performance
In the United States, the process from vessel arrival to container pickup typically takes several days and can be unpredictable. However, this new service enables container release within 24 hours through close coordination with terminal operators. This minimizes uncertainty caused by port congestion and ensures more stable delivery schedules.
- Cost Competitiveness
The service allows for significant cost savings compared to air freight. By maintaining speed and reliability while keeping costs low, it serves as an optimal choice between air and ocean transportation.
- Environmental Sustainability
By shifting from air freight to ocean freight, customers can significantly reduce CO2 emissions, supporting their sustainability and ESG management goals.
Future Outlook
NX Group is dedicated to ensuring the stable operation of this service as a new transportation standard. Moving forward, the Group plans to gradually expand the covered routes and provide higher value-added services, including door-to-door transportation and hybrid solutions combining ocean and air freight.
NX Group remains committed to creating new value and meeting the sophisticated and diverse logistics needs of its customers by leveraging its global network and diverse transportation capabilities.
About the NX Group: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1mbvBL6C8THZNrR5LREgGeafNkEdaAmV-/view?usp=drive_link （Related： The Hashgraph Group and Merck Introduce EU Digital Product Passport on Hedera for Regulated Supply Chains ｜ Latest ）
NX Group official website: https://www.nipponexpress.com/
NX Group's official LinkedIn account: https://www.linkedin.com/company/nippon-express-group/
