Yusen Logistics Europe has significantly expanded its healthcare logistics capabilities through the acquisition of Walden Group subsidiaries Movianto, Eurotranspharma, Transpharma International, and Walden Digital.
The four companies will now operate under the Yusen Logistics Healthcare network, providing a comprehensive suite of services, including international freight forwarding, warehousing, transportation, last-mile delivery, and digital and control tower solutions.
Movianto delivers logistics solutions for pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device, and diagnostic sectors, including transport, warehousing, and value-added services. Eurotranspharma focuses on B2B and last-mile distribution of temperature-controlled healthcare products. Transpharma International provides end-to-end supply chain services such as road, air, and sea transport, customs, trade services, and control tower operations for the healthcare sector. Walden Digital brings advanced Transport Management System (TMS) and Warehouse Management System (WMS) solutions.
Hiroki Harada, Chief Executive of Yusen Logistics Global Management, said, “This integration strengthens our position in the healthcare logistics sector and reflects our commitment to delivering best-in-class solutions for customers across Europe and beyond. I am confident that this strong start will accelerate our growth and support the ambitious objectives of our new mid-term plan starting April 2026. Together, we will set new benchmarks for excellence in healthcare logistics.”
Minoru Futonaka, Managing Director of Yusen Logistics Europe, added, “By combining our long-standing regional presence with the specialised expertise of these healthcare professionals, we are strengthening our ability to deliver comprehensive, tailored solutions across the entire supply chain.”
Yusen Logistics said the acquisition reinforces its position in the European healthcare logistics market and demonstrates its commitment to providing advanced and reliable logistics solutions for the healthcare industry.