February 2024
Title: Fukuyama Unyu and Komaru Transportation Foundation Sign Memorandum of Understanding on Industry-Academia Collaboration with Fukuyama City University, University Sains Islam Malaysia, and E.H. Utara Holdings Sdn.Bhd.
On February 22nd, Fukuyama Transport and Komaru Kotsu Foundation signed a memorandum of understanding on industry-academia collaboration with Fukuyama City University (Hiroshima Prefecture), Malaysia University of Islamic Sciences (Malaysia), and E.H. Utara Holdings Sdn. Bhd. (Malaysia). The post "Fukuyama Transport and Others/ Sign Memorandum of Understanding on Industry-Academia Collaboration with Fukuyama City University and Others" […]
Title: Tokyo Customs Reports January International Air Cargo Handling Volumes at Narita and Haneda Airports, Narita Airport Sees 0.3% Decrease in Total Handling Volume for the 23rd Consecutive Month while Haneda Airport Records a 47.7% Increase for the 15th Consecutive Month
According to the data released by the Tokyo Customs on the 21st, the international air cargo handling volume at Narita Airport and Haneda Airport in January showed that the total handling volume at Narita Airport decreased by 0.3% year-on-year to 139,620 tons, marking a 23rd consecutive month of declines. In contrast, Haneda Airport saw a […]
Title: Japan Post Resumes Door-to-Door Mail and Parcel Delivery to Households and Businesses in Disaster-Affected Areas of Noto Peninsula Earthquake, Including Kusu City and Noto Town, Starting February 27
On the 26th, Japan Post announced that they will resume door-to-door delivery of mail and parcels to households and businesses in Kusu City and Noto Town in Ishikawa Prefecture starting from the 27th following the Noto Peninsula earthquake. Japan Post will restart individual deliveries in response to the significant impact of the earthquake on the […]
Title: Logiland Acquires Development Site for Logistics Facility of Approximately 47,110m2 near Tosu Interchange in Ogori City, Fukuoka
On February 26th, Logiland announced the acquisition of development land for "LOGI LAND Ogori Tosu Inter I & II" in Ogori City, Fukuoka Prefecture. The logistics facilities to be developed by Logiland on this site will cover approximately 47,110 square meters near Tosu Interchange. The post "Logiland/ Acquires Development Land for Logistics Facility of Approximately […]
Title: 7-Eleven to Raise Prices on Select Items at Seven Cafe Starting March 4 Due to Rising Costs of Ingredients, Packaging, and Logistics Impacts, Ensuring Customer Satisfaction in Taste and Quality
On February 26th, Seven-Eleven announced that they will increase the prices of some items at their "Seven Cafe" starting from March 4th. This decision comes as a result of ongoing impacts such as the rising costs of raw materials, containers, packaging, and logistics expenses. The aim is to continue delivering customer satisfaction through quality and […]
Title: E-Logit Announces Capital Partnership Agreement with RENATUS ROBOTICS, Winner of Pitch Contest at Berkeley SkyDeck on February 1, as Reported on February 22
On the 22nd, E-Logit announced that RENATUS ROBOTICS, with whom they have entered into a capital partnership agreement, emerged as the winner at the pitch contest held by "Berkeley SkyDeck" on February 1st.
Title: Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism to Hold Study Group on Promoting Adoption of Digital Tachographs for Advancing Logistics Innovation on February 28
On the 26th, the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism announced that they will hold a meeting on the promotion of digital tachographs (digita-tacho) on the 28th to advance the adoption of digital tachographs for logistics innovation. This meeting aims to enhance operational management in the trucking industry through the advancement of digital tachograph […]
Title: Moji Customs Reports January Kyushu Economic Zone Trade Statistics (Preliminary): Exports Increase by 19.5% Year-on-Year to 865.1 Billion Yen, Imports Decrease by 14.8% to 874.3 Billion Yen, Resulting in a Trade Surplus of 9.2 Billion Yen
According to the preliminary January trade statistics for the Kyushu economic zone announced by Moji Customs on the 21st, exports increased by 19.5% year-on-year to 865.1 billion yen, while imports decreased by 14.8% to 874.3 billion yen, resulting in an import surplus of 9.2 billion yen. This marks the 21st consecutive month of export growth […]
Title: Mitsui O.S.K. Lines Reveals Name "Mirai II (Two)" for Future Arctic Research Vessel in Collaboration with JAMSTEC, Expected to be Completed Around November 2026
Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL) announced on the 22nd that the name of the Arctic research vessel, which the company is scheduled to operate, has been decided as "Mirai II (Two)." The Arctic research vessel is currently under construction by the Japan Agency for Marine-Earth Science and Technology (JAMSTEC), with completion expected around November 2026.
Title: Osaka Customs Reports Kansai Airport Trade Statistics (Preliminary) for January: Exports Increase by 15.2% Year-on-Year to 491.9 Billion Yen, Marking Two Consecutive Months of Growth, While Imports Decrease by 2.4% to 362.5 Billion Yen, Resulting in a Trade Surplus of 129.4 Billion Yen
According to the trade preliminary report for Kansai Airport announced by Osaka Customs on the 21st, in January, the total export value increased by 15.2% year-on-year to 491.9 billion yen, marking the second consecutive month of growth. The total import value decreased by 2.4% to 362.5 billion yen, the second consecutive month of decline. This […]