Archive · 21 Sep 2026
Nippon Express Considers Indian Expansion Near Semiconductor Hubs
Nippon Express is a Japanese company that moves goods around the world.
It is thinking about growing its business in India.
Uttar Pradesh is one place the company is considering because it is a large market and Japanese industrial parks are developing there.
The company also wants warehouses near semiconductor factories in several Indian states.
Semiconductors are small parts used in many electronic products.
Nippon Express says these parts need to be moved quickly and carefully.
The company signed an agreement with the India Semiconductor Mission to explore ways to improve semiconductor logistics.
It also says better ports, airports and customs procedures could make shipments easier.
The Nippon Express Group is studying expansion opportunities in India, including Uttar Pradesh.
The company wants logistics facilities near semiconductor factories in Gujarat, Assam, Odisha and Uttar Pradesh.
Nippon Express has operated in India for more than 20 years and counts Tata Electronics among its customers.
The group signed a memorandum of understanding with the India Semiconductor Mission at Semicon India 2026.
The company cited infrastructure and customs improvements as potential ways to support urgent semiconductor shipments.
- Who
- The Nippon Express Group, led in this discussion by Executive Officer Katsuhito Kobayashi, and the India Semiconductor Mission.
- What
- Nippon Express is studying expansion in India and signed a memorandum of understanding to explore semiconductor logistics cooperation.
- When
- The memorandum was signed at Semicon India 2026; the report was published on September 21, 2026.
- Where
- India, including Uttar Pradesh, Gujarat, Assam and Odisha.
- Why
- The company wants to support India’s developing semiconductor ecosystem and establish logistics facilities near semiconductor factories.
- Company
- The NX Group, also known as the Nippon Express Group
- India presence
- More than 20 years
- Potential locations
- Uttar Pradesh, Gujarat, Assam and Odisha
- Indian customer mentioned
- Tata Electronics
- Collaboration
- A memorandum of understanding with the India Semiconductor Mission
- Reported 2024 India turnover
- $153 million
- Reported 2028 target
- Approximately $380 million