February 2024
Title: Mujin Establishes Subsidiary “Mujin Japan” for Intelligent Robot Solutions Development in Tokyo
Mujin, a developer of intelligent robotic solutions based in Koto-ku, Tokyo, announced on the 22nd the establishment of its new subsidiary, Mujin Japan. Mujin Japan, holding a construction business license, will focus on software platform engineering.
Title: Tokyo Shoko Research (TSR) Reports Record High Number of Bankruptcies and Dissolutions in the Light Freight Transport Industry in 2023
On the 21st, Tokyo Shoko Research (TSR) based in Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, announced the results of their survey on the trends in light freight transportation industry for the year 2023. According to the survey, there were 49 bankruptcies and 74 closures or dissolutions in the same year, marking the highest number since the start of statistical […]
Title: JOIN and NRS Collaborate for Chemical Logistics Business in the United States with Investment of up to $47 Million, Approval from Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism Obtained
On the 22nd, the Japan Overseas Infrastructure Investment Corporation for Transport and Urban Development (JOIN) in Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, announced that they, along with NRS, a comprehensive chemical logistics service provider, have decided to invest up to 47 million US dollars to participate in chemical logistics operations in the United States. The investment has received approval […]
Title: Japan GLP Completes Logistics Facility “GLP SJL Sakai” in Sakai City, Sakai Ward with a Total Floor Area of 92,213 square meters
On the 22nd, Japan GLP, based in Chuo-ku, Tokyo, announced the completion of the logistics facility “GLP SJL Sakai” in Sakai-ku, Sakai City, with a total floor area of 92,213 square meters. This facility will serve as the supply chain hub for Jusda Supply Chain Management, a leading electronic equipment EMS company under the Taiwan-based […]
Title: Miyazaki City Opens Applications for 7 Plots in “2nd Hanami Industrial Park” in Takao-cho for Construction Development, Application Deadline June 28
Miyazaki City is currently accepting applications for the sale of seven lots totaling 70,000 square meters in the “Second Hanami Industrial Park” under development in Takao-cho. The application period runs until June 28th. The industrial park is located close to the city center of Miyazaki and near the Tohoku Kyushu Expressway Miyazaki-Nishi Interchange.
Title: Packcity Japan Ventures into Affordable Virtual Office Space with One-Stop Business Centers for PUDO Station Operations
Packcity Japan (PCJ), based in Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, which operates the open-type home delivery lockers “PUDO Stations,” announced on the 22nd that they will be partnering with One-Stop Business Center, a provider of cost-effective virtual offices.
Title: Uber Eats Japan, Mitsubishi Electric, and US Startup Cartken Announce Business Collaboration for Online Delivery Service Using Autonomous Driving Robots
On the 21st, Uber Eats Japan, Mitsubishi Electric, and the U.S. startup Cartken announced a business partnership to collaborate on providing online delivery services using autonomous driving robots.
Title: APT, Strasol Architect, and CRL to Host Free Online Seminar on “Current Status and Key Points for Implementing Logistics Robots (Storage and Transportation System) in Manufacturing Industry”
【PR】APT, Strasor Architect, and CRL will be hosting a free online seminar titled “Current Status and Key Points of Introducing Logistics Robots (Storage/Transportation Systems) in the Manufacturing Industry” for three days on February 27, 28, and 29. The seminar, which received positive feedback from a previous session held in January, aims to provide insights into […]
Title: FedEx Express Establishes State-of-the-Art Hub at Dubai World Central (DWC) Airport to Expand Presence in the Middle East, Indian Subcontinent, and Africa Region
To expand its presence in the Middle East, the Indian subcontinent, and Africa regions, FedEx Express has established a state-of-the-art hub at Dubai World Central (DWC) Airport in southern Dubai. This new FedEx regional hub features advanced infrastructure and technological innovations.
Title: Hacobu Implements Feature for Outputting “Actual Transport System Management Book” in Delivery Management Service MOVO Vista
On February 22nd, Hacobu announced the implementation of a new feature in their delivery job management service “MOVO Vista,” which enables the output of an “Actual Transportation System Management Book.” This update comes in response to the amendment of the “Road Transport Business Act,” which was decided in a cabinet meeting on the 13th of […]