a global logistics partner kintetsu world express inc had its start in 1948 as operation division of kinki nippon railway co ltd and became independent 1970 september 2000 kwe was listed on nasdaq japan the second section tokyo stock exchange may 2002 subsequently first 2003 today has established 42 affiliated companies 9 overseas offices 29 countries that comprise s quadrilateral management system americas europe africa asia oceania covering 166 major cities 244 around it is corporation ranks among top 10 sales international contracts air carriage providing variety services to customers with about 3 800 employees generates 90 operating income from transactions this puts unique position by striving further integrate facilities equipment other tangible features technology intangible aims become leading times offers seamless profile