Cabinet Approves Logistics Policy 2026-2030
Summary
On March 31, 2026, Japan's Cabinet approved the Comprehensive Physical Distribution Policy Outline (FY2026–FY2030), a five-year national logistics policy framework developed jointly by METI, the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT), and the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries. The outline establishes five strategic pillars: logistics efficiency improvements, transformation of business practices and industrial structure, improvement of logistics personnel working conditions, promotion of logistics DX/GX through standardization and stakeholder cooperation, and strengthening of supply chain resilience amid international tensions and natural disasters. The policy aims to ensure long-term sustainability of Japan's logistics sector and maximize its role as a growth engine during the intensive reform period through FY2030.
“On March 31, 2026, the Comprehensive Physical Distribution Policy Outline (FY2026–FY2030) was approved by the Cabinet.”
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The Cabinet approved a new five-year Comprehensive Physical Distribution Policy Outline covering FY2026 through FY2030. This policy framework sets the direction for Japan's national logistics policy and provides the basis for inter-ministerial coordination among METI, MLIT, and the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries.
Affected parties across Japan's logistics sector—including freight carriers, warehousing operators, manufacturers, retailers, and e-commerce platforms—should monitor forthcoming implementation measures under this outline. The five strategic perspectives (logistics efficiency, business practice transformation, workforce improvement, DX/GX standardization, and supply chain resilience) signal priority areas where regulatory guidance and compliance expectations may emerge during the implementation period through 2030.
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Cabinet Decision on the Comprehensive Physical Distribution Policy Outline (FY2026–FY2030)
-To resolve the shortage of transport capacity during the intensive reform period for logistics innovation through FY2030-
Japanese March 31, 2026
Joint News Release with the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism and the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries
Manufacturing, Information, and Distribution/Service Policy On March 31, 2026, the Comprehensive Physical Distribution Policy Outline (FY2026–FY2030) was approved by the Cabinet. It sets out the direction of the government’s logistics policy and aims to promote comprehensive and integrated logistics policies through collaboration among the relevant ministries and agencies.
1. Overview
During the intensive reform period for logistics innovation through FY2030, there is a need to ensure the long-term sustainability of logistics and maximize its potential as a growth engine for Japan and as a service of high public interest by systematically implementing unprecedented fundamental measures. Based on this recognition, the Comprehensive Physical Distribution Policy Outline (FY2026–FY2030) was approved by the Cabinet today, setting out measures from the following five perspectives:
The Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) will promote related measures under this outline in collaboration with the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT) and other relevant ministries and agencies.
- Thorough logistics efficiency improvements to address service supply constraints;
- Review of business practices, behavioral changes among shippers and consumers, and transformation of the industrial structure toward overall logistics optimization;
- Improvement of the status, capabilities, and working environment of logistics personnel toward the provision of sustainable logistics services;
- Standardization of logistics and promotion of logistics DX and GX through cooperation among a wide range of stakeholders involved in logistics; and
- Enhancement and strengthening of the supply chain in response to an increasingly severe international situation and natural disasters.
2. Cabinet Decision Date
Tuesday, March 31, 2026
Related Materials（in Japanese）
- Comprehensive Physical Distribution Policy Outline (FY2026–FY2030)(PDF:1,238KB)
- Comprehensive Physical Distribution Policy Outline (FY2026–FY2030): Overview(PDF:2,973KB)
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