Japan Post to buy into KKR-owned Logisteed for $950m

Investment part of push to expand logistics network amid losses in postal business

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Japan Post is looking to bolster its presence in warehouses and intercompany logistics. (Photo by Wataru Ito)

KOTARO ABE and SHIKO UEDA

TOKYO -- Japan Post plans to invest 142.2 billion yen ($949 million) to purchase a 14.9% stake by voting rights in Japanese logistics company Logisteed from American investment group KKR, looking for a path to expand operations as its postal business struggles.

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