Tokyo – October 05, 2026 -- NIPPON EXPRESS HOLDINGS, INC. has launched "US 5-Day Cross," a new delivery option guaranteeing nationwide U.S. delivery within five days from the Port of Los Angeles, as an expansion of its "NX Ocean Fast Track" ocean freight service.

Panama Canal restrictions and rail delays push NX Group to speed up U.S. inland delivery

Navigation restrictions at the Panama Canal caused by climate change, combined with geopolitical risks and delays in U.S. rail transport, have lengthened ocean freight lead times to North America. NIPPON EXPRESS HOLDINGS built "US 5-Day Cross" to address growing demand for faster, more secure transport after cargo arrives in the United States, supporting customers' business continuity planning.

Service builds on 24-hour container delivery guarantee launched in June 2026

"US 5-Day Cross" extends "NX Ocean Fast Track," which NIPPON EXPRESS HOLDINGS launched in June 2026 to ensure container delivery from the Port of Los Angeles within 24 hours. The new option combines priority transshipment at NX Group's own warehouses near the port with a two-driver team system for non-stop long-haul transport, enabling delivery to destinations across the United States within five days.

Multifunctional tracking devices detect unauthorized cargo openings in real time

NX Group attaches dedicated multifunctional security devices to cargo during transit, providing highly accurate real-time location tracking. A "Light Sensor & Alert" feature detects and alerts users to unauthorized container openings to reduce theft risk, while built-in sensors continuously record temperature, humidity and impact data throughout the journey.

The company stated it will continue leveraging its global network and diverse transport modes to meet increasingly sophisticated logistics needs among customers moving cargo from Asia to North America.