February 2024

JAPAN NEWS
Title: Torbizon and Nishikudai Freight Warehouse Successfully Conduct Medical Supply Delivery Experiment Using Drones and Electric Vehicles in Ukiha City, Fukuoka – Announcement Made on February 29.

On February 29th, Turbizion, a company providing drone airspace management services, announced the successful completion of a medical drug delivery experiment utilizing drones and electric vehicles (EVs) in collaboration with Nishikyudai Transportation Warehouse in Ukiha City, Fukuoka Prefecture. The experiment, which took place on February 20th, demonstrated the viability and effectiveness of using drones and […]

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Title: Kamigumi to Establish New Energy Project Division for Cross-Functional Management of New Energy-Related Logistics within Heavy Energy Transport Business Unit, Starting April 1 – Specialized Department Aimed at Overseeing New Energy Logistics to Facilitate Growth Opportunities.

On February 29th, Kamigumi announced the establishment of a new specialized department called the “New Energy Project Division” within its Heavy Energy Transport Business Unit. The new division will be responsible for overseeing and managing new energy-related logistics in a comprehensive and coordinated manner. With the creation of this new department, Kamigumi aims to efficiently […]

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Title: Nissan Recalls 6,728 Units Across 4 Models and 37 Variants, Including the Atlas, Reported to the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism on February 29 – Recall Due to Delayed Gear Shifting Caused by Clutch Lever Sliding Issues in Automatic 6-Speed Manual Mode Transmission.

On February 29th, Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. reported a recall of a total of 6,728 vehicles across 4 models and 37 different specifications to the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism. The recall is due to a defect in the automatic 6-speed manual mode transmission system, specifically related to delayed shifting caused by insufficient […]

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Title: Progress Report on Collaboration Agreement Between Daimler Truck, Mitsubishi Fuso Truck & Bus (MFTBC), Hino Motors, and Toyota Motor Corporation Released on February 29 – Integration Date Postponement for MFTBC and Hino.

On February 29th, Daimler Truck, Mitsubishi Fuso Truck & Bus (MFTBC), Hino Motors, and Toyota Motor Corporation provided an update on the progress of their collaboration based on a basic agreement. According to the update, Daimler Truck, MFTBC, Hino, and Toyota are working together to advance technologies…

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Title: Kasumigaseki Capital Announces Acquisition Contract for Development Site of Logistics Facility in Kobe, Hyogo Prefecture on February 29 -Land Area of 8,400m² to Finalize Sale in Late March for Construction of “LOGI FLAG TECH” Branded Refrigerated Automated Warehouse.

On February 29th, Kasumigaseki Capital announced the signing of a land acquisition contract for the development of a logistics facility in Kobe, Hyogo Prefecture. The land area spans 8,400 square meters, with the sale to be completed by the end of March. The site will see the construction of a refrigerated automated warehouse under the […]

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Title: Logisteed Announces Special Sponsorship for “Connecting Hearts, Connecting Strength – Rebuilding Together Concert 2024” on March 10th – Supporting East Japan Earthquake Recovery Concert.

On February 29th, Logisteed announced that they will be a special sponsor for the “Connecting Hearts, Connecting Strength, Rebuilding Together Concert 2024,” which is scheduled to take place on March 10th this year. This concert is dedicated to supporting the ongoing recovery efforts from the Great East Japan Earthquake that occurred in March 2011. Logisteed’s […]

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Title: Seino Holdings, Matsura City in Nagasaki Prefecture, AeroNext, KDDI Smart Drone, and Dentsu Kyushu Form Collaboration Agreement on Regional Revitalization Through Utilization of Next-Generation Advanced Technologies Including Drones – Partnership Signed on February 27 for Development of New Smart Logistics Systems.

Seino Holdings, Matsuura City in Nagasaki Prefecture, Aeronext, KDDI Smart Drone, and Dentsu Kyushu announced on February 29th that they had signed a collaborative agreement on February 27th to promote regional revitalization through the utilization of next-generation advanced technologies, including drones. This collaboration aims to establish new smart logistics systems and contribute to the development […]

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Title: Japan Post to Resume Individual Delivery of Parcels (Yu-Pack, Yu-Packet, Yu-Mail) to Each Household and Business Address in the Oku-Noto Region of Ishikawa Prefecture Starting March 1 – Including New Shipments from Suzu City, Ikeda Town, Iwasaka Town, Kamidomachi.

On February 29th, Japan Post announced the resumption of individual delivery to households and businesses for packages (Yu-Pack, Yu-Packet, Yu-Mail) addressed to the Okunoto region in Ishikawa Prefecture, starting from March 1st. The areas covered by this service resumption include Iida-cho, Iwasaka-cho, Kamado-cho in Suzu City, along with other regions in the Okunoto area. This […]

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Title: Mitsui O.S.K. Lines and Idemitsu Kosan Co. to Commence Demonstration Experiment for Recycling of Used Plastic into Chemicals on Very Large Crude Oil Carriers (VLCC) – Joint Initiative towards Resource Utilization, Announced on February 29.

On February 29th, Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL) and Idemitsu Kosan announced the commencement of a collaborative pilot experiment aimed at the recycling of used plastics (chemical recycling) generated within Very Large Crude Oil Carriers (VLCCs). This initiative underscores the companies’ commitment to exploring sustainable practices and promoting circular economy principles in the maritime industry.

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Title: Government Decides to Raise Speed Limit on Expressways for Medium and Large Trucks from 80km/h to 90km/h, Effective April 1 – Amendment to Road Traffic Act Enforcement Ordinance Approved on February 27.

On February 27th, the government announced that it has approved the cabinet order to amend the Road Traffic Act to relax the maximum speed limit on highways for medium and large trucks with a total vehicle weight of 8 tons or more or a maximum payload of 5 tons or more from the current 80 […]

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