February 2024
Title: DHL Group Introduces Hydrogen-Powered Trucks with DHL Freight
DHL (Germany) recently announced that their group company, DHL Freight, has conducted a trial introduction of hydrogen fuel trucks. This marks the second introduction of hydrogen fuel trucks within the DHL Group. The vehicles being introduced are manufactured by the specialized vehicle maker, Paul Nutzfahrzeuge.
Title: Sagawa Global Logistics Hosts 11th Annual Forklift Driving Skills Contest within SG Holdings Group
On the 20th, Sagawa Global Logistics, a logistics business under the SG Holdings Group (headquartered in Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo), held the 11th Forklift Driving Skills Contest on February 14th. Employees from the company and its group subsidiaries participated in the event.
Title: Yusen Logistics Reports Successful Space Debris Removal Mission in Partnership with Astroscale
On the 19th, Yusen Logistics announced that AstroScale, with whom they have a marketing partnership contract, successfully launched the commercial debris removal demonstration satellite “ADRAS-J” into orbit. Yusen Logistics…
Title: Yamato Holdings Recognized for Environmental Sustainability at ESG Finance Awards Japan
On the 20th, Yamato Holdings announced that it has been selected as an “Environmentally Sustainable Company” in the Environmental Sustainable Company category at the 5th “ESG Finance Award Japan” hosted by the Ministry of the Environment. The company has set a goal to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 2050 and is actively working […]
Title: Japan Logistics Systems Association (JILS) Offers Access to Recorded Videos of January Strategic Supply Chain Management Course Event
On the 20th, the Japan Logistics Systems Association (JILS) announced that they will be distributing recorded videos of the Strategic Supply Chain Management (SCM) Course lectures and orientation sessions held in January to those who are interested. The lecture theme revolves around “Advancing SCM Excellence.”
Title: Co-op Deli Union Revamps Online Ordering with Launch of New Co-op Deli Home Delivery App
On the 20th, the Co-op Deli Consumer Cooperative Union announced the renewal of the Co-op Deli home delivery order app and the release of the new “Co-op Deli Home Delivery App.” Consequently, the current Co-op Deli app will be discontinued on March 3rd. The new app will feature improved navigation within the catalog and enhance […]
Title: JILS Hosts Cargo Owner Meeting 2024 on Logistics Challenges
The Japan Logistics Systems Association (JILS) has announced that they will be hosting a “Shipper Meeting 2024” on March 12, focusing on the logistics 2024 issue. Industry managers and managers in the logistics sector will gather to provide a platform for sharing challenges and discussing solutions.
Title: Shipping Logistics Partner Yokohama Logistics to Exhibit at Kumamoto Industry Revitalization Expo 2024
Yusen Logistics announced on the 21st that they will be exhibiting at the “Kumamoto Industrial Recovery Expo 2024”. The event aims to showcase the ongoing industrial recovery and revitalization efforts in Kumamoto Prefecture to both domestic and international audiences. The exhibition will take place over two days, on February 28th and 29th, at the Grand […]
Title: Kinki Transport Bureau Hosts Seminar on Addressing Logistics Challenges and the “2024 Problem” in Osaka
The Kinki Transport Bureau will be hosting a seminar titled “Logistics ‘2024 Issue’ Countermeasure Seminar – From Competition to Cooperation” on March 25th at the Osaka Museum of History aimed at transport operators and cargo owner companies. The seminar aims to address challenges in the logistics industry, particularly related to workstyle reforms for truck drivers. […]