February 2024
Title: Trabox Hosts 80th Trabox Osaka Networking Event with Participation of 128 Offices and 220 Individuals from Across Japan
Travox, a company based in Shibuya, Tokyo, that provides a load-matching service for freight transport, held the Travox Osaka Networking Event in Osaka Prefecture on the 17th. The event marked the 80th networking gathering, with participation from 220 individuals representing 128 business locations across Japan, ranging from Hokkaido to Kumamoto. It was a lively and […]
Title: LNEWS Seminar on “Logistics Quality” to Address Concerns of Compromised Quality in Pursuit of Efficiency
【PR】LNEWS will be hosting a free online seminar on March 12th with the theme of “Logistics Quality.” While conducting research on the 2024 Logistics Issue, concerns have been raised by companies regarding the risk of overlooking logistics quality in pursuit of efficiency measures. Speakers from leading companies like Ajinomoto will discuss strategies to ensure logistics […]
Title: CoLab Introduces AI Servo Robot System for Autonomous Control in Industrial Applications
CoLab, a company based in Kohoku-ku, Kawasaki, specializing in the development and sales of industrial AI robots, announced on the 21st that they will be releasing their proprietary autonomous control robot system, the “AI Servo Robot System.” This system is designed to accomplish assembly tasks that were previously only achievable by human hands.
Title: Newland AIDC Japan Hosts Free Webinar in Partnership with Openstream to Showcase Enhancements with Mobile Terminal Devices “MT95” and “MT93” and Middleware Product BizBrowser
【PR】Newland AIDC Japan will be hosting a free webinar in collaboration with Open Stream, the provider of middleware product BizBrowser, to coincide with the launch of the new mobile terminal devices “MT95” and “MT93” on March 6th. The webinar will explain the benefits of improvement using smartphone-type handheld devices. The post “【PR】Newland/ Explaining the Improvement […]
Title: Hacobu Introduces New Feature in “MOVO Vista” Delivery Job Management Service Allowing Output of “Actual Transport System Management Book” in Compliance with Cabinet Decision on Road Transportation Act
On the 22nd, Hacobu, located in Minato-ku, Tokyo, announced the implementation of a new feature in their delivery assignment management service, “MOVO Vista,” that enables the output of a “Actual Transport Operation Record Book.” This feature aligns with the Cabinet decision on the “Road Transport Act,” aiming to enhance transport management practices.
Title: Fujidream Airlines Introduces AGP’s Battery-Driven GPU “Bepower.GPU” for Ground Power Supply on Aircraft, a First in Japan
Fuji Dream Airlines (FDA), based in Shimizu Ward, Shizuoka City, has introduced AGP’s battery-operated Ground Power Unit (GPU) “Bepower.GPU” for supplying power to aircraft on the ground. This marks the first such initiative in Japan and underscores the airline industry’s commitment to adopting innovative and environmentally friendly solutions for aviation operations.
Title: Japan Polypro Announces Price Adjustment for Polypropylene Due to Rising Logistics Costs and Geopolitical Risks
Japan Polypropylene announced on February 20th that they will be implementing a price revision for polypropylene. Factors such as the escalating geopolitical risks and the further depreciation of the yen have contributed to the rising trend of naphtha prices. Additionally, the increase in logistics costs is also a contributing factor to the price adjustment.
Title: Nippon Yusen Kaisha (NYK) to Introduce Training Program for Crew Members of Crew Transfer Vessels (CTVs) at “School of Wind and Sea in Akita” in Oga City, Akita Prefecture, Obtaining Certification from Japan Maritime Association for Maritime Education and Training
On the 21st, Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK) announced that they will be introducing a training program for crew members of Crew Transfer Vessels (CTVs), the first of its kind in Japan, at the planned “Wind and Sea School Akita” in Oga City, Akita Prefecture. This training program received certification for maritime education and training […]
Title: NIPPON EXPRESS Holdings Announces Group Company NX Morocco Free Zone’s ISO 14001:2015 and ISO 45001:2018 Certification Achievement
On the 21st, NIPPON EXPRESS Holdings announced that its group company NX Morocco Free Zone in Morocco obtained ISO 14001:2015 (Environmental Management System) and ISO 45001:2018 (Occupational Health and Safety Management System) certifications on January 18th.
Title: Komaru Transportation Foundation and Ransit University Host First Japanese Composition Speech Contest in Thailand with Aim to Raise Traffic Safety Awareness, Co-sponsored by Fukuyama Unyu
On the 20th, Komaru Kotsu Foundation announced the hosting of the first-ever Japanese essay speech contest at Rangsit University in Thailand. This event, co-hosted with Fukuyama City University, aims to enhance traffic safety awareness in Thailand. Fukuyama Tsunun also is providing special sponsorship for this initiative.