February 2024
Title: Sanwa Supply Opens New Logistics Center in Shikawa, Chiba Prefecture to Serve Eastern Japan
On February 20th, Sanwa Supply, a company that sells PC peripherals, announced the opening of the “East Japan Logistics Center” in Yotsukaido City, Chiba Prefecture, serving as a logistics hub for the Eastern Japan region. The center commenced operations on January 9th. The East Japan Logistics Center aims to streamline logistics operations and enhance efficiency […]
Title: Innovative Smart Logistics Project Utilizing Roadside Stations for Drone Delivery Launched in Usa City, Oita Prefecture
On February 2nd, Oita Prefecture, along with Usa City, Aeronest, NEXT DELIVERY, Seino Holdings, KDDI Smart Drone, and Dentsu Kyushu, collaborated to establish a new smart logistics system using drones to address local challenges in Usa City. This initiative focuses on utilizing roadside stations for drone delivery operations. The post “Seino Holdings and Others/ Drone […]
Title: North King Logistics Announces Wage Increase and Enhanced Family Support Benefits
On February 21st, Hokuo Ryutsu announced that they will implement a wage increase starting from the March payroll. The salary for full-time employees will be raised by 5000 yen, and the hourly wage for part-time workers will be increased by 40 yen. Additionally, as part of their efforts to support employees in balancing childcare and […]
Title: NX Morocco Free Zone Achieves Dual ISO Certifications for Environmental and Occupational Health & Safety Management Systems
On February 21st, NX Morocco Free Zone announced that they obtained two certifications, ISO 14001:2015 (Environmental Management System) and ISO 45001:2018 (Occupational Health and Safety Management System), on January 18th. The NX Group aims to enhance customer satisfaction through these certifications. The post “NX Morocco/ Environmental and Occupational Health and Safety Management System Certification Obtained” […]
Title: Seafreight Logistics Hosts Online Seminar on Successful Case Studies of Collaborative Shipping
Fumai Souken Logistics will be hosting a series of free online seminars titled “Key to Overcoming the 2024 Issue! Thorough Explanation of Successful Cases of Collaborative Delivery – Why Were They Able to Achieve It” targeting executives and management staff of cargo owner companies on March 5th and 19th. The post 【PR】 Fumai Souken Logistics/ […]
Title: Mitsubishi Estate Hosts Logistics Facility Showcase at LogiCross Zama Komatsubara
Mitsubishi Estate will be hosting a two-day open house event for logistics companies and cargo owners at “LogiCross Zama Komatsubara” developed in Zama City, Kanagawa Prefecture on February 29th and March 1st. “LogiCross Zama Komatsubara” is a facility located near the Tomei Expressway that offers advanced logistics functions for companies in the logistics and cargo […]
Title: Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Partners with FamilyMart to Collaborate on Logistics Operations in Ebina and Atsugi areas
On the 21st, Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan announced that they will commence collaboration with FamilyMart on logistics starting from early February. They will cooperate in delivery operations in the areas centered around Ebina City and Atsugi City in Kanagawa Prefecture. The scheme involves jointly utilizing Coca-Cola’s store delivery trucks for enhanced efficiency in distribution.
Title: Timee Receives Investment from Major Logistics Companies AZ-COM Maruwa Holdings, Seino Holdings, Nippon Express Holdings, and Fukuyama Transport
On the 21st, Timee, the provider of the Skimabyte service, announced that major logistics companies AZ-COM Maruwa Holdings, Seino Holdings, NIPPON EXPRESS Holdings, and Fukuyama Transport have invested in the company. Timee is located in Minato-ku, Tokyo.
Title: Nestlé Japan Teams Up with JR Freight and Affiliates to Initiate Regular Cargo Train Transport for Nescafé Bottle Coffee between Shizuoka and Osaka
On the 21st, Nestlé Japan, located in Chuo-ku, Kobe, announced a collaboration with Japan Freight Railway Company (JR Freight) and its group companies, Zenkokutsuun and Nippon Express, to commence regular freight railway transportation of “Nescafe bottled coffee” between Shizuoka and Osaka starting from February this year. This initiative marks a step towards sustainable and efficient […]
Title: Japan Fair Trade Commission Issues Recommendation to Daiwa Logistics for Violation of Subcontracting Law
On the 21st, the Fair Trade Commission announced that it issued a recommendation to Daiwa Logistics (Shikoku Chuo City, Ehime Prefecture) for violating the provisions of the Act on Prevention of Delay in Payment of Subcontract Proceeds, Etc. (Prohibition of Unreasonable Purchase or Utilization). The violation involved the company’s Chubu branch engaging in practices where […]