CJ Logistics marks 96th anniversary with pledge to boost corporate value through quality growth

CJ Logistics CEO Shin Young-su marked the company's 96th anniversary by pledging to raise corporate value through quality growth and innovation. The plan centers on converting accumulated business capabilities and investment results into tangible profits, while improving the earnings structure through stronger competitiveness across business lines and greater operational efficiency.

CJ Logistics said it held the 96th anniversary ceremony Thursday at its headquarters in Jongno-gu, Seoul. About 200 executives and employees, including Shin, attended the event.

"The time has come for the investments and innovations we have pursued for future growth to translate into real results," Shin said. "We must no longer be content with outward expansion — we need to improve the earnings structure across all our businesses and take the quality of our growth to the next level."

Shin also laid out specific management directions. "In the domestic market, we must strengthen our competitiveness in the delivery sector by leveraging the unrivaled market leadership of O-NE, and focus on growing our key businesses — fulfillment and transportation — while improving their profitability," he said. "In global markets, we must expand cross-business linkages, strengthen our end-to-end service capabilities and secure new growth opportunities."

Shin further called on employees to move beyond simply sharing strategy. "All of us must align with our goals, take responsibility in our respective roles and focus on delivering real results," he said.

CJ Logistics has this year worked to strengthen its growth foundation through global business expansion, the adoption of advanced logistics technology and enhanced customer-focused services. The company has expanded its global logistics network with a focus on strategic markets — including the launch of a logistics center in Elwood, Illinois — and is accelerating operational innovation by deploying AI humanoid robots at logistics sites and applying its TES technology platform.

The company is also pushing into new markets and broadening customer touchpoints by expanding its secondhand-goods delivery service through "Bonaeo-ne," a person-to-person delivery service, and by introducing delivery reception centers at traditional markets.

CJ Logistics is also fleshing out its shareholder return policy. The company recently moved to enhance shareholder value by pursuing a dividend in kind, distributing treasury shares equivalent to 5 percent of total issued shares directly to existing shareholders. It plans to review how to use its remaining treasury shares in ways that boost corporate value, including through strategic investment and additional shareholder returns.

The ceremony also included an awards presentation for employees and partner companies that contributed to the company's development. Some 375 long-serving employees received special leave and vacation allowances, while 27 teams — comprising employees and partner organizations — were recognized for outstanding performance. Notably, a safety category was added this year to the "Best Partner" award for top-performing partner companies, underscoring the importance of safety management.

Meanwhile, CJ Logistics has been carrying out a range of social contribution activities. Most recently, the company donated a one-ton freight vehicle to the Goodwill Store Milal Hanam Misa branch, operated by the Milal Welfare Foundation, to support the collection and transport of donated goods.