Mazda Completes New Logistics Hub in Hiroshima Port

Mazda Motor Corp has completed its new KD Centre logistics hub in the Dejima district of Hiroshima Port, as reported on 14 November 2026, with operations due to start in January 2027. The facility will supply knockdown (KD) parts used to assemble vehicles to all Mazda Motor Corp production sites outside Japan.

Built by Japanese automaker Mazda Motor Corp to replace its previous KD centre in the Kaita district of Hiroshima Port, the hub supports overseas vehicle assembly through receiving, storing, packing, and container loading of parts. For Malaysian readers and automotive buyers, the source report does not specify local distributor plans, pricing, or Malaysian assembly allocations.

Key Facts

Mazda Motor Corp’s newly completed KD Centre in the Dejima district of Hiroshima Port replaces the older Kaita district facility and is scheduled to begin operations in January 2027. The Dejima KD Centre will handle receiving, storing, packing, and ocean freight loading of knockdown parts for every Mazda Motor Corp production site outside Japan.

What Will Mazda Motor Corp’s New KD Centre Do?

The new KD Centre will serve as Mazda Motor Corp’s central export logistics hub for knockdown parts, connecting Hiroshima with the automaker’s assembly plants outside Japan. Its core operations encompass receiving parts from suppliers, storing and packing them, and loading the components into ocean freight containers for global distribution.

By connecting Hiroshima with overseas production sites, the facility plays an important role in supporting Mazda Motor Corp’s global manufacturing operations. At the completion ceremony, Mazda Motor Corp managing executive officer and chief supply chain officer (CSCO) Kazuhiko Sumi outlined the role of the new hub:

“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.”

Kazuhiko Sumi, Managing Executive Officer and Chief Supply Chain Officer (CSCO), Mazda Motor Corp (via CarSifu)

Mazda Motor Corp’s Dejima KD Centre replaces the previous Kaita district facility to support global vehicle assembly outside Japan starting in January 2027.

How Does the Dejima Facility Improve Logistics Efficiency and Sustainability?

Mazda Motor Corp designed the Dejima KD Centre to increase logistics efficiency through automated parts storage, retrieval, and pallet packing, alongside streamlined supplier truck entry and unloading. The facility also incorporates zoned air conditioning, separated pedestrian and vehicle routes, and rooftop solar panels generating 2.2MW of electricity.

• Automated storage and retrieval of parts, as well as automated packing of parts onto pallets.
• Separated pedestrian and vehicle routes to improve site safety and traffic flow.
• Zoned air conditioning installed throughout the facility.
• Streamlined entry procedures for trucks delivering parts from suppliers.
• Dedicated forklift operators to unload delivery trucks, shortening handling times and reducing truck driver workload.
• A dedicated driver lounge available while trucks are unloaded.
• Rooftop solar panels with a generating capacity of 2.2MW supplying a portion of the facility’s electricity.

The Mazda Motor Corp KD Centre features automated parts storage and pallet packing alongside 2.2MW rooftop solar panels that supply a portion of its electricity.

Who Is This For in Malaysia?

In Malaysia, this announcement is relevant to automotive industry observers, supply chain analysts, and Mazda customers following how Mazda Motor Corp supports overseas assembly operations. However, the CarSifu report focuses strictly on the Hiroshima Port facility and does not announce Malaysian distributor updates, local vehicle pricing, or model specifications.

While the KD Centre supplies knockdown parts to all Mazda Motor Corp production sites outside Japan, specific assembly destinations, local CKD or CBU status, road tax implications, and Malaysian market timelines were not stated in the source report. According to CarSifu, the Hiroshima Port KD Centre connects Hiroshima directly with Mazda Motor Corp production sites outside Japan to support global vehicle assembly.

Common Questions

Readers and Malaysian motorists seeking details on Mazda Motor Corp’s new Hiroshima Port KD Centre can find direct answers below based solely on the CarSifu report. Where specific Malaysian market figures, local pricing, or individual overseas plant allocations are omitted from the source report, those details have not been announced.

When will Mazda Motor Corp’s new Hiroshima Port KD Centre begin operations?

Operations at Mazda Motor Corp’s new KD Centre in the Dejima district of Hiroshima Port are scheduled to start in January 2027. The facility replaces the automaker’s previous KD centre located in the Kaita district of Hiroshima Port, though an exact opening day in January has not been announced.

Which overseas production sites will receive knockdown parts from the Dejima hub?

According to CarSifu, the Dejima KD Centre will supply knockdown parts used to assemble vehicles to all Mazda Motor Corp production sites outside Japan. The source report does not name individual overseas countries or specific assembly plants, so country-by-country shipment allocations have not been announced.

Has Mazda Motor Corp announced Malaysian pricing or local distributor changes from this hub?

No Malaysian pricing, Ringgit Malaysia cost figures, local distributor updates, or vehicle availability changes have been announced in relation to the new Hiroshima Port KD Centre. The CarSifu report covers only the Japanese logistics facility’s completion, operational functions, efficiency features, and 2.2MW solar capacity.

Sources and Methodology

All facts, figures, and executive quotations in this article are drawn exclusively from the CarSifu news report titled “Mazda completes new logistics hub in Hiroshima Port”, published on 14 November 2026 by Star Media Group Berhad. No external sources, filings, or unverified figures were used in compiling this report.

Original report: CarSifu

No currency conversions into RM (Ringgit Malaysia) or translations from non-English languages were required, as the source report was published in English and contained no monetary figures.

This article is based on the source report above and was last updated on 14 November 2026.