February 2024
Title: Nippon Yusen and Group's Asahi Unyu Provide Tour of Car Carrier Ship "CASTOR LEADER" at Nagoya Port to Children and Parents from Aichi and Mie Prefectures on February 27
On the 27th, Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK Line) announced that the company and its group subsidiary Asahi Unyu (Minato-ku, Nagoya) provided a tour of the car carrier vessel "CASTOR LEADER" to children, parents, and guardians from Aichi and Mie prefectures who visited Nagoya Port. Those who participated had the opportunity to explore the interior […]
Title: Teikoku Databank Reveals Results of Survey on Corporate Responses to Labor Shortages (January 2024) - 72% of Companies in Logistics Sector Report Shortage of Regular Employees, Concerns About Worsening Situation After April
On February 26th, Teikoku Databank (TDB) announced the results of the "Trends in Companies' Response to Labor Shortages (January 2024)" survey. According to the survey, in January 2024, 72% of logistics companies feel a shortage of regular employees. Concerns are rising about the worsening situation post-April. The post "TDB/ 72% of Logistics Companies Experience Shortage […]
Title: Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism Announces a 3.9% Decrease in Total Cargo Transported by Domestic Shipping Vessels in November, with Container and Chassis Volume Showing...
According to the summary of the Inland Shipping Transport Statistics Monthly Report for November released by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism on February 26, the total transport volume decreased by 3.9% to 25.664 million tons compared to the same month last year. The total ton-kilometers also decreased by 4.4% to 13.053 billion […]
Title: Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha (K Line), JAPEX, JGC Holdings, and JFE Steel Join Japan-led CCS Value Chain in Malaysia
On February 26th, Japan Petroleum Exploration (JAPEX), Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha (K Line), JGC Holdings, and JFE Steel announced their participation in a Carbon dioxide Capture and Storage (CCS) project in Malaysia. The project aims to establish a CCS value chain originating from Japan.
Title: Japan Post Resumes Door-to-Door Delivery Service for Mail and Packages to Each Household and Business in Suzu City and Noto District, Ishikawa Prefecture
On February 26th, Japan Post announced that they will resume door-to-door delivery of mail and parcels (including pre-sent Yu-Pack, Yu-Packet, Yu-Mail) to households and businesses in Suzu City and Noto Town in Ishikawa Prefecture starting from February 27th. The resumption of door-to-door delivery will be implemented gradually from the 27th in these areas. The post […]
Title: Seino Holdings Launches Co-Creation Idea Program on AUBA Platform to Utilize Seino Group's Assets for Providing Customers with Additional Value and Solving Challenges
On February 26th, Seino Holdings announced a program on the AUBA Open Innovation Platform, operated by eiicon, aimed at leveraging Seino Group's assets (such as land, buildings, vehicles, etc.) to create additional value for customers. The program seeks co-creation ideas to solve customer challenges and contribute to business management. The post "Seino Holdings/ Seeking Co-Creation […]
Title: Air Cargo Transport Association Reports 3.30% Increase in Weight-Based Exports in January, with 10.43% Growth in Number of Shipments, Highlighting Growth in Transpacific Exports
According to the data released by the Air Cargo Transport Association on February 26th, the international air cargo handling performance for January showed an increase in exports. The number of exports was 173,693 items (a 10.43% increase compared to the same month last year), with a total weight of 57,233,498.3 kg (a 3.30% increase). By […]
Title: Funai Soken Logistics to Launch Paid Online Course "LPS Management Training College" in April to Develop Management Talent in Logistics Companies, Featuring Practical Lectures by Consultants Specializing in Logistics Industry
Funai Soken Logi will launch a paid online course, "LPS Management Course College," in April focusing on developing managerial talent in logistics companies. The course will be conducted by consultants with in-depth knowledge of logistics companies, offering practical lectures to address the challenges surrounding logistics businesses. The post "[PR] Funai Soken Logi/ Online Course for […]
Title: Mitsubishi Chemical Logistics Announces Organizational Restructuring Effective April 1 to Enhance Foundation of Land Transport Business and Adapt to Changes in Logistics Environment
Mitsubishi Chemical Logistics announced an organizational restructuring effective April 1st on February 26th. This restructuring aims to strengthen the foundation of their core business, the land transportation business, while also responding effectively to changes in the logistics environment. The changes include separating the production logistics function from the land transportation division of the first business […]
Title: Logisteed to Host Free Webinar on "Streamlining Complex Logistics Operations in Rental Business and Internal Asset Management through RFID-Based Item Tracking Service"
LogiSteer will be hosting a free webinar on March 7th titled "Efficiently Streamlining Complex Logistics Operations in the Rental Business and In-house Asset Management through RFID-based Individual Inventory Management Services." Their expertise in rental logistics combined with dedicated systems allows LogiSteer to address the unique challenges of rental and internal asset management using RFID technology. […]