February 2024
Title: Japan Post Reports 3.3% Decrease in Accepted Mail and Parcels in January, with 1.342 Billion Items Accepted, Including 1.0425 Billion Pieces of Mail (2.8% Decrease) and 338.7 Million Parcels (5.0% Decrease)
On February 28th, Japan Post announced that the number of mail and parcels accepted in January was 1,346.37 million items, showing a decrease of 3.3% compared to the same month last year. The breakdown includes 1,042.50 million items of mail (a decrease of 2.8%) and 338.7 million parcels (a decrease of 5.0%).
Title: Nippon Express Summarizes Domestic Maritime Transport Service Handling Performance for Fiscal Year 2023 (January-December) – Shows a 9.17% Decrease in 12-Foot Containers to 104,333 Units and a 1.24% Decrease in Trailers to 74,837 Units, Despite Full-scale Modal Shift Efforts
On February 28th, Nippon Express summarized the handling performance of its domestic coastal shipping services for the fiscal year 2023 (January to December). According to the data, the number of 12-foot containers was 104,333 (a decrease of 9.17% compared to the previous year), and the number of trailers was 74,837 (a decrease of 1.24%).
Title: Nippon Express Reports a 1.8% Decrease in Railway Container Handling Performance for the Fiscal Year of 2023 (January-December) Compared to the Previous Year – Adjustments Made Due to COVID-19 Restrictions and Economic Recovery Efforts
On February 28th, Nippon Express announced that the handling volume of railway containers for the fiscal year 2023 (January to December) decreased by 1.8% compared to the previous year, amounting to 1,383,644 units. During the same period, the transportation business saw a reduction in railway container handling volume as COVID-19 restrictions eased and economic activities […]
Title: Mitsui E&S Shipbuilding, Mitsui Shipbuilding Research Institute, and ENEOS Ocean Announce Addition of New Function to Mooring Aid System Developed Jointly, Decision to Equip All Very Large Crude Carriers (VLCCs) Operated by ENEOS Ocean – Enhancing Safety for Large Dangerous Cargo Carriers
On February 28th, Mitsubishi Shipbuilding Co. and the Mitsubishi Shipbuilding Research Institute, in collaboration with ENEOS Ocean, announced that they have decided to install a newly developed feature on the berthing assistance system they jointly developed. This system will be installed on all Very Large Crude Carriers (VLCC) operated by ENEOS Ocean. The enhanced system […]
Title: Maruwa Unyu Kikan Collaborates with Mizuho Lease, Mizuho Auto Lease, and FOMM to Launch Demonstration Project for Conversion EV Utilizing End-of-Lease Gasoline Vehicles to Promote Last-Mile Transport EV Shift on February 28
On February 28th, Mizuho Lease, Mizuho Auto Lease, Maruwa Unyu Kikan, and FOMM announced a collaborative initiative to promote the shift towards EVs in last-mile delivery transportation. As part of this initiative, they have commenced a demonstration project using converted EVs utilizing gasoline vehicles whose lease terms have expired. This project aims to showcase the […]
Title: Ministry of Finance Reports Trade Statistics for Early February: Exports Decrease by 5.2% to ¥27,642.18 Billion, Imports Increase by 1.0% to ¥32,655.68 Billion, Resulting in Trade Deficit of ¥6,802.17 Billion
According to the trade statistics interim report for early February released by the Ministry of Finance on February 28th, the export amount was 27.6421 trillion yen (a decrease of 5.2% compared to the same month last year), and the import amount was 32.6556 trillion yen (an increase of 1.0%). The trade balance, the difference between […]
Title: ANA and Logiless Conduct Demonstration Interview at Haneda Airport Terminal 2 on February 27, Exploring Efficient New EC Logistics Scheme “Logiless Service” by Combining Air Transport and DX to Address the 2024 Issue – Utilizing Empty Space in ANA’s Domestic Flights for Daytime Operations
On February 27th, All Nippon Airways (ANA) and Logiless conducted a verification press event at Haneda Airport Terminal 2 to showcase the efficient new EC logistics scheme “Logiless Service,” which combines air transport with digital transformation to address the challenges of 2024. This initiative focuses on utilizing the available space during daytime slots of ANA’s […]
Title: Yasuda Warehouse Announces Promotion of Managing Director Kazunari Ogawa to President Effective April 1, Enhancing Group Governance and Strengthening Management Structure – Current President Nobuyuki Fujii to Assume New Role as Chairman on the Same Date
On February 28th, Yasuda Warehouse announced that Executive Officer Kazunari Ogawa will be promoted to President effective April 1st. This leadership change aims to enhance the group’s governance and further strengthen the management structure. Current President Nobuyuki Fujii will assume the position of Chairman on the same date, supporting a smooth transition and continuity within […]
Title: Sagawa Global Logistics Implements Closed-Loop Recycling of Cardboard Boxes at its Logistics Centers in Collaboration with Paper Management Company and Paper Manufacturer, Aimed to Recycle Used Cardboard Boxes into New Ones – Program to Commence in February 2024
On February 28th, Sagawa Global Logistics announced a closed-loop recycling initiative for cardboard boxes in collaboration with a paper management company and a paper manufacturer. Under this initiative, used cardboard generated at the company’s logistics centers will be collected, recycled, and reprocessed into new cardboard boxes. This closed-loop recycling system is scheduled to be implemented […]
Title: Navitime Japan Announces Integration of CO2 Emission Calculation and Display by Vehicle Type in Business Navitime Mobility Management Solution on February 28 – Enhancing Route Search Results and Travel Performance Screens to Visualize CO2 Emissions for Large Vehicles
On February 28th, Navitime Japan announced that their corporate vehicle management service, “Business Navitime Dynamic Management Solution,” will now allow the calculation and display of CO2 emissions by vehicle type in route search results and driving performance screens starting on the same day. This enhancement enables users to visualize the CO2 emissions of large vehicles […]