February 2024

JAPAN NEWS
Title: SimTops Receives Scandit Award for "i-Repo Scan" at Scandit Empower Japan 2024 Event on February 7

On the 26th, Shimtops, based in Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo, announced that at the Scandit Award ceremony held during "Scandit Empower Japan 2024" on February 7th, they were recognized for their "i-Repo Scan" technology, which enables the simultaneous and continuous scanning of multiple barcodes.

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Title: Logizard to Host "E-Commerce Logistics Study Event for Sales Representatives of Logistics Companies" in Nagoya on March 6, Focusing on Entry into E-Commerce Logistics Market

Logizard, a provider of cloud-based inventory management systems based in Chuo-ku, Tokyo, announced on the 22nd that they will be hosting a "E-commerce Logistics Study Session for Sales Representatives of Logistics Companies" in Nagoya on March 6th. This study session aims to provide insights for sales representatives of logistics companies that are considering entering into […]

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Title: Mitsubishi Shoji Logistics Launches Introduction Video for Consulting Services on Addressing Logistics Challenges, Including the "Logistics 2024 Issue" and Business Management Concerns

On the 26th, Mitsubishi Shoji Logistics announced the launch of a promotional video introducing their consulting services. The video aims to showcase how their consulting services address various logistics issues that could pose management challenges, such as the logistics challenges expected in 2024, offering solutions that cater to the needs of their clients.

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Title: Nagoya Customs Reports Trade Overview at Chubu Airport in January: Exports Decline for 13 Consecutive Months, Imports Increase for 8 Consecutive Months, Resulting in ¥164 Billion Trade Deficit

According to the preliminary report on trading conditions at Chubu Airport in January released by Nagoya Customs on the 22nd, the export value decreased by 4% compared to the same month last year, amounting to 830 billion yen, marking a 13th consecutive month of decline. In contrast, the import value increased by 20% to 994 […]

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Title: Kakuyasu, Tokyo-based Company Focused on Alcohol Sales in Greater Tokyo Area, Receives Block Award in "Safe Workplace Development Category" at 2023 SAFE Consortium Awards Hosted by Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare

Kakuyasu, a company that specializes in alcohol sales primarily in the Tokyo metropolitan area, announced on the 22nd that they have received the Block Prize in the "Workplace Safety" category of the 2023 "SAFE Consortium Award" organized by the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare. The company emphasized the importance of each employee actively contributing […]

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Title: NeedsWell to Showcase Warehouse Management System "SmartWMS" at the 5th Kansai Logistics Exhibition KANSAI LOGIX 2024

NeedsWell, a company based in Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, specializing in software development, will showcase their warehouse management system "SmartWMS" at the "5th KANSAI LOGIX 2024" event held at Intex Osaka from April 10th to 12th.

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Title: Zaboon, Developer of Maritime Operations SaaS "MARITIME7," Participates in Japan's Largest Startup Conference "ICC Summit FUKUOKA2024" on February 20-21

Zaboon, based in Chuo-ku, Tokyo, which develops and operates the maritime shipping SaaS "MARITIME7," announced on the 21st its participation in the "ICC Summit FUKUOKA2024/Digital" conference, the largest domestic startup conference held on the 20th.

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Title: Logiland Acquires Development Site in Ogori City, Fukuoka for "LOGI LAND Ogori Tosu Inter I & II" to Establish First Logistics Facility Project in Kyushu Area

On the 26th, Logiland announced the acquisition of land for the development of "LOGI LAND Ogori Tosu Inter I & II" in Ogori City, Fukuoka Prefecture. This logistics facility, to be developed by the company, marks the first project in the Kyushu area. The property is located near the Tosu Interchange on the Nagasaki Expressway.

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Title: eiicon's AUBA Platform Initiates Collaboration with Seino Holdings, Including Seino Transport, for Open Innovation Initiatives

eiicon, operating in Minato-ku, Tokyo, and running Japan's largest open innovation platform AUBA, announced on the 26th that they have entered into a collaboration with Seino Holdings, the holding company of the Seino Group, which includes Seino Transportation, starting from the same day.

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Title: Japan Weather, Japan Post, and Japan Post Office Collaborate to Provide Winter Road Information to Local Governments Through Japan Post Office Network for Safety Support Initiative, Commencing Verification Experiment

On the 26th, Japan Weather (located in Kita-ku, Osaka) along with Japan Post and Japan Post Service announced the commencement of a demonstration experiment to provide winter road information acquired through Japan Post's postal network to local governments starting on the same day. This initiative aims to utilize the winter road information for winter road […]

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