Selected as a DX stock for the first time, reveals the reality of 20 billion yen investment over 5 years

-- Selected as a DX stock for the first time.

DX stocks did not suddenly become available. In 2022, we were certified as a ``DX Certified Business Operator'' based on the DX Certification System established by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry, and subsequently selected as a ``DX Noteworthy Company'' in 2025. We recognize that the efforts we have made little by little have been recognized this time.

I think what was particularly appreciated was the integration of management strategy and DX strategy. What initially worked separately was organized into a single direction within the medium-term management plan. In addition, we have communicated not only our initiatives but also the effects they have had on management through integrated reports and other means.

Another is that we have invested not only in improving internal efficiency, but also in initiatives that lead to solving social issues, such as self-driving projects and improving the efficiency of container terminals. Furthermore, we believe that the continued involvement of the president and management team and the establishment of an effective system, such as the AI ​​Promotion Office, contributed to the high evaluation.

──The budget invested in DX over five years was approximately 20 billion yen. How did you decide on investment allocation?

When talking about DX, people focus on investing in new things, but modernization of old systems is also very important. We also devote a significant portion of our investment to modernizing our legacy systems.

However, DX is not just about replacing an old system with a new one. The set includes how to change the business itself. For example, we are simultaneously implementing reforms such as digitizing paper applications and replacing the visual inspection of containers with cameras.

On the other hand, we have not carried out the plans we made five years ago exactly.

In particular, cybersecurity has become more important than we originally expected, and AI has become rapidly popular over the past few years. In response to these changes, we are also flexibly reviewing our investment allocation.

From fiscal 2026, we will independently classify DX investments into five categories: "challenge type," "growth contribution type," "necessary improvement type," "operation type," and "risk type," and allocate resources in an optimal balance. Rather than saying that things didn't go as planned, it's more like saying that things have changed to suit the times.