February 2024
Title: Zenetec Partners with Nomura Research Institute to Provide Engineering Solutions Enhancing and Supporting Logistics Warehouse DX Consulting, Starting on February 28 - Utilizing Digital Twins to Predict Risks in Logistics Warehouses
On February 28th, Zenetec announced the commencement of providing engineering solutions to enhance and support logistics warehouse DX consulting at Nomura Research Institute. This initiative aims to strengthen and support logistics warehouse DX consulting by leveraging engineering solutions. The implementation of digital twin technology is expected to predict and mitigate risks in logistics warehouses. The […]
Title: Sagawa Global Logistics Initiates Closed-Loop Recycling Program in Collaboration with Paper Management Company and Paper Manufacturer at its Logistics Center in Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo - Transforming Used Cardboard Boxes into New Boxes for Sustainable Practices
On the 28th, Sagawa Global Logistics, based in Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo, announced the initiation of a closed-loop recycling initiative in collaboration with a paper management company and a paper manufacturer. This initiative involves collecting used cardboard generated at the company's logistics center and recycling it to reintroduce it as new cardboard, promoting sustainability and circular economy […]
Title: Yasuda Warehouse Announces Appointment of Kazunari Ogawa as New President Starting April 1, 61-year-old Current Executive Officer, Former President Nobuyuki Fujii to Assume Role as Chairman - Ogawa's Career Progression from Division Manager to Director since Joining in 1987 Acknowledged
On the 28th, Yasuda Warehouse announced the appointment of the current Executive Managing Director, Kazunari Ogawa, as the new President effective April 1st. The current President, Nobuyuki Fujii, will assume the position of Chairman with representative authority. Mr. Ogawa, 61 years old, joined the company in 1987 and has held various positions such as department […]
Title: Toyoda Automatic Loom Works Receives Approval for 3 Engine Models from Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism Following Halting of Shipments due to Found Irregularities in Type Approval Application - Production and Shipping of Affected Engines to Resume from March 4.
On the 28th, Toyota Industries Corporation announced that the shipment suspension order for engines with confirmed irregularities in model designation applications has been lifted by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport, and Tourism on the previous day following the verification of compliance with the standards for three engine models for automotive use. As a result, […]
Title: Minami Nihon Unyu Sohko Initiates Demonstration Project for Introduction of Freshness Preservation Technology in Miyakojima City for FY2024 by Group Company DENBADISS, Enabling Sea Transport of Miyakojima-Grown Mangoes, and More
On February 28th, Minami Nihon Unyu Soho announced that its group company DENBADISS has been entrusted with the "Fiscal Year 2024 Miyakojima City Freshness Retention Technology Introduction Demonstration Project" from Miyakojima City in Okinawa Prefecture. The project's operational period will be from April 1st to February 28, 2025. The initiative aims to demonstrate the feasibility […]
Title: NX Research Institute Releases Results of "Corporate Logistics Short-Term Trends Survey (NX Research Short-Term Outlook)" on February 28 - Domestic Shipment Volume Index "Cargo Movement Index" Decreased by 14 Points in the Third Quarter of FY2023 and Expected to Decline Further in the Fourth Quarter
On the 28th, NX Comprehensive Research Institute announced the results of their survey on short-term trends in corporate logistics, known as the "Enterprise Logistics Short-Term Outlook Survey (NX Research Institute Tankan)." According to the survey, the "Freight Activity Index" for domestic shipments was -14 points for the July-September quarter of the fiscal year 2023, with […]
Title: Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha (K Line) Announces Donation of ¥1,796,210 Raised by Group Officials for Aid and Recovery Efforts to Japanese Red Cross Society in Response to Noto Peninsula Earthquake
On February 28th, Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha announced that they will donate the gathered donation amount of 1,796,210 yen from group executives and employees to the Japanese Red Cross Society for relief and recovery efforts for those affected by the disaster. The donation was contributed by the group's employees and executives in response to the Noto […]
Title: Kakuyasu in Kita-ku, Tokyo, Initiates Operations at New Small Shipping Warehouse "Edobashi SS" (Satellite Station) in Sumida-ku, Tokyo to Meet Increasing Demand for Quick Delivery to Individual Food and Beverage Outlets in the Greater Tokyo Area.
On the 28th, Kakuyasu, a company based in Kita-ku, Tokyo, primarily engaged in the sale of alcoholic beverages in the Tokyo metropolitan area, announced the establishment and commencement of operations at a small shipping warehouse named "Edobashi SS" (Satellite Station) in Sumida-ku, Tokyo. This initiative aims to meet the growing demand for quick delivery services […]
Title: Souco Introduces Home Delivery Transport Service Option in Collaboration with Yamato Transport on February 28
On February 28th, souco, a warehouse sharing service provider, announced the launch of a new "Home Delivery Transport Service" as an additional transport option for goods departing from warehouses. The service will be available starting on the same day. The new service will feature Yamato Transport's TA-Q-BIN delivery service as an option for transport, expanding […]
Title: Hankook Tire & Technology to Supply "AH37" Medium-Distance and "DL11" Long-Distance Tires as Original Equipment for Hino Motors' Medium Truck "L Series" in North American Market
Hankook Tire & Technology from South Korea announced its decision to supply the medium-distance and long-distance tires, "AH37" and "DL11," respectively, to Hino Motors (Hino) for their medium-duty trucks "L Series" in the North American market as new original equipment tires.