February 2024
Title: Kei Line Wind Services, a Joint Venture of Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha and Kawasaki Kinkai Kisen Kaisha in Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, Collaborates with Japan Marine United (JMU) in Nishi-ku, Yokohama, and Nippon Shipyard in Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo to Obtain Approval in Principle (AiP) for Floating Offshore Wind Turbine Support Vessel Concept on February 28
On the 28th, Kei Line Wind Services, a joint venture between Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha and Kawasaki Kinkai Kisen Kaisha, together with Japan Marine United Corporation (JMU) in Nishi Ward, Yokohama City, and Nippon Shipyard in Chiyoda, Tokyo, announced that they have received Approval in Principle (AiP) for the concept of a floating offshore wind turbine-specific […]
Title: FedEx Strengthens Transpacific Service Between South Korea and the United States through FedEx Express Subsidiary - Announces Enhanced Pacific Crossing Service, Including New Flight via Incheon Gateway Starting This Month with Five Weekly Departures to the US.
On the 27th, FedEx announced that its subsidiary, FedEx Express, will further strengthen its transpacific service connecting South Korea and the United States. FedEx Express is enhancing its service to the United States by adding a new flight route via the Incheon Gateway starting this month to the existing five weekly flights.
Title: Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL) Announces Implementation of "One MOL Safety Campaign" for the Period from July to December 2023 - Annual Campaign Aimed at Fostering a Safety Culture by Facilitating Dialogue between Crew Members and Land-based Employees of MOL Group-operated Vessels.
On the 28th, Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL) announced that they conducted the "One MOL Safety Campaign" from July to December 2023. The campaign aims to foster a culture of safety within the company by facilitating annual exchanges of opinions between the crew members of MOL-operated vessels and onshore employees.
Title: AIOI System in Minato-ku, Tokyo Introduces "Smart Tag" Electronic Labels and "3D Projection Picking System" (3D-PPS) to Support New Logistics Hub for Pharmaceutical and Medical Equipment Wholesaler Mediseo in Chuo-ku, Tokyo
On the 28th, AIOI Systems, located in Minato-ku, Tokyo, announced that their electronic label "Smart Tag" and "3D Projection Picking System" (3D-PPS) will be implemented in the new logistics base of Mediceo, a medical pharmaceutical and equipment wholesaler based in Chuo-ku, Tokyo.
Title: Mitsubishi Warehouse Announces Executive and Senior Officer Personnel Changes Effective April 1st and Late June - Seiji Ueda Appointed Executive Officer of UniExus NCT, Current Port Transport Business Director, Jun Wakabayashi to be Director in June, and Further Transfers Planned in Upcoming Reorganization
Mitsubishi Warehouse recently announced personnel reassignments for executives and senior employees to be effective on April 1st or in late June. Effective April 1st: - Seiji Ueda: Appointed Executive Officer of UNIEXUS NCT - Previous role: Head of Port Operations Division - Jin Wakabayashi: Appointed Director - Effective June (specific date to be confirmed) These […]
Title: Tokyo Metropolitan Government to Host Seminar Showcasing Benefits of Eco-Driving in Reducing CO2 Emissions and Preventing Traffic Accidents - Highlighting Innovative Initiatives of Freight Transport Operators - Featuring Tokyo, Tokyo Trucking Association, and Evaluations under Freight Transport Evaluation System
On the 27th, the Tokyo Metropolitan Government announced that they will be hosting a seminar to showcase the effectiveness of eco-driving in reducing CO2 emissions and decreasing traffic accidents, as well as introducing innovative initiatives by freight transportation companies. The seminar will feature presentations from the Tokyo Metropolitan Government, the Tokyo Trucking Association, and companies […]
Title: Nissho-kai Hosts Study Session on "Frontline Strategies for the Logistics 2024 Issue" at the House of Councillors Members' Office Building on February 27, Bringing Together Young Members of Parliament with Awareness of Logistics Challenges, Officials from Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism, Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry, Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare, and Transportation Industry
On the 27th, Nichoshinkai hosted a study session titled "The Frontline of Solutions to the 'Logistics 2024 Problem'" at the House of Councillors Member's Office Building. Nichoshinkai gathered young parliamentarians with a sense of urgency regarding logistical challenges, officials from the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism, the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry, […]
Title: CMA CGM, COSCO, Evergreen, and OOCL Extend Ocean Alliance Contract Until 2027, Expanding the Alliance's Duration to 2032 - Forming Container Shipping Cartel
On the 27th, the four companies forming the container ship cartel known as the "Ocean Alliance" - CMA CGM (France), COSCO (China), Evergreen (Taiwan), and OOCL (also from Taiwan) - announced the extension of their alliance contract until 2027, adding five more years and extending it until 2032.
Title: souco in Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, Announces Launch of Parcel Delivery Transport Service on February 28, Expanding Services Beyond Warehouse Space Sharing - Offering Last-Mile Delivery Transport via Courier for Shippers without In-House Transportation Means
Souco, a company based in Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, that specializes in warehouse space sharing services, announced on the 28th that they will be launching a home delivery transportation service. This service aims to arrange last-mile delivery transport via parcel delivery services for businesses that do not have their own transportation means.
Title: Kawada Technologies and Kawada Kogyo Collaborate to Develop Route Analysis System Using Cameras and AI for Visualizing Picking Workflow and Pickup Locations in Warehouses, Announced on February 28 - Enhancing Operational Efficiency in Warehouse Management
On the 28th, Kawada Technologies announced the development of a workflow analysis system in collaboration with Kawada Industries, a company within its group specializing in warehouse system construction. This system utilizes cameras and artificial intelligence (AI) to visualize the workflow and picking locations within warehouses, enhancing efficiency and optimizing picking operations.