Mazda completes new Hiroshima KD centre to support overseas production, shorter waiting times ahead?

Mazda Motor Corporation has completed construction of a new KD Centre in the Dejima district of Hiroshima Port, with a completion ceremony held on 6 November 2026.

The facility will replace the company's existing centre in the Kaita district and is scheduled to begin operations in January 2027.

Better port access to support overseas supply

The new centre will serve as a key logistics hub for Mazda's overseas manufacturing operations, handling the receipt, storage, packing and shipment of knock-down (KD) parts to production facilities outside Japan.

It covers around 55,000 square metres, with a total building area of approximately 35,000 square metres.

Located at Hiroshima Port, the new facility will benefit from ongoing improvements to the Dejima district's international container terminal.

Development by the Japanese government and Hiroshima Prefecture is aimed at increasing the port's capacity to handle larger vessels, helping Mazda move parts to its overseas factories more efficiently and reliably.

The centre features automated systems for storing and retrieving parts, as well as pallet packing. It also separates vehicle and pedestrian routes to improve on-site safety.

Zoned air conditioning has been installed throughout the facility, providing a more comfortable working environment than a conventional warehouse.

The company has also streamlined the arrival and unloading process for supplier trucks. Dedicated forklift operators will handle unloading, reducing waiting times and the workload for drivers.

A driver lounge is also provided for those visiting the centre.

The new centre is also equipped with a rooftop solar photovoltaic system with a generation capacity of 2.2MW, allowing it to use renewable electricity to help power its operations.

At the completion ceremony, Kazuhiko Sumi, Corporate Leadership Executive Officer and Chief Supply Chain Officer (CSCO) at Mazda Motor Corporation, said, "From Hiroshima, we bring the manufacturing capabilities we have continuously honed here to the world, working as one with overseas production sites to deliver value to our customers."

"This facility is the starting point for that effort. Each and every part shipped from here represents more than just the movement of goods. It ultimately becomes part of a vehicle that meets the expectations of customers around the world and helps build trust in the Mazda brand."

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Mazda KD Centre at a glance

• Location: Dejima district, Hiroshima Port (Minami Ward, Hiroshima City)
• Site area: Approximately 55,000 square metres
• Building area: Approximately 35,000 square metres 
• Construction began: April 2025
• Completion: November 2026
• Scheduled opening: January 2027 
• Main function: Receiving, storing, packing and shipping parts for Mazda's overseas production facilities

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