February 2024
Title: NEXCO West Japan Reports Seido Freight (Kumamoto Prefecture) to Kumamoto Prefectural Police for Repeatedly Allowing Vehicles to Exceed Significantly the General Limits Set by Vehicle Restriction Orders – Public Disclosure on February 29.
On February 29th, West Nippon Expressway Company (NEXCO West Japan) announced that they have reported Seitoku Transport, a transportation company based in Kumamoto Prefecture, to the Kumamoto Prefectural Police for repeatedly allowing vehicles to pass that significantly exceed the general limit specified by the vehicle restriction order. According to the announcement, Seitoku Transport had been […]
Title: Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism Announces Partial Revision Proposal for “Measures on Truck Transport during Year-end and Summer Peak Seasons” – Considering Permitting Cargo Truck Transport Operations Beyond Business Vehicles to Address Increased Transportation Demand during Busy Year-end and Summer Periods.
The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport, and Tourism has announced a partial amendment to the “Measures for Truck Transport during Year-End and Summer Busy Periods.” Previously, in response to increased transport demand during busy periods such as year-end and summer, when it may be challenging to manage with business vehicles alone, only holders of permits […]
Title: Realize Corporation Acquires All Issued Shares of Tomiku Driving School in Koriyama City, Fukushima Prefecture, Entering the Driving School Business – Specializing in Investment of Large Trucks, Trailers, and Proprietary Financial Strategies.
On the 29th, Realize Corporation, located in Minato-ku, Tokyo, announced the acquisition of all issued shares of Tomiku Driving School in Koriyama City, Fukushima Prefecture, and its participation in the driving school business. Realize specializes in unique financial strategies targeting investments in large trucks, trailers, and other related assets.
Title: Toyota Industries Faces Diesel Engine Certification Scandal – Chairman Toyoda Tetsuro and Vice Chairman Ohnishi Akira to Retire After Shareholders’ Meeting in June, Successor Named as Mr. Teramori Shigeki, Former Vice President of Toyota Motor Corporation and Current Executive Fellow.
Amidst the diesel engine certification irregularities, Toyota Industries Corporation announced on February 29th that Chairman Tetsuro Toyoda and Vice Chairman Akira Nishiwaki will retire after the shareholders’ meeting in June. Shigeki Terashi, former Vice President of Toyota Motor Corporation and current Executive Fellow, will succeed them. The retiring Toyoda will assume the role of Honorary […]
Title: Sumitomo Corporation Partners with Orient Overseas Container Line Limited in Hong Kong to Utilize Electric Field Technology for Prolonged Freshness Preservation in Refrigerated Maritime Transport – Press Release on February 28.
On the 28th, Sumitomo Corporation announced a collaboration with Orient Overseas Container Line Limited (OOCL) in Hong Kong to utilize electric field technology for refrigerated maritime transport that enables long-term freshness preservation of perishable goods. This initiative aims to enhance the quality and reliability of refrigerated cargo transportation services.
Title: Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism Announces Call for Proposals for Technology Development and Demonstration Projects by Domestic Shipping Operators in Collaboration with Shipbuilding Companies to Address Emerging Societal Needs such as Logistics Innovation – Approximately 5 Projects to be Selected for Subsidies under NX Subsidy Program.
On the 29th, the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism announced a call for proposals for technology development and verification projects that contribute to meeting new societal needs such as logistics innovation through collaboration between domestic shipping operators and shipbuilders. Approximately 5 projects will be selected, and a portion of the costs will be […]
Title: Yamato Transport Submits Improvement Plan in Response to “Directive” Under the Truck G-Men Investigation Conducted by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism in January, Revealing Multiple Violations Among Subcontractors – Announcement on February 29.
On February 29th, Yamato Transport announced that they had submitted a plan for improvement in response to receiving a “recommendation” in January based on the Road Trucking Transportation Business Law due to multiple instances of violations found among subcontractors during an investigation conducted by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism’s Truck G-Men. This […]
Title: Nippon Express NEC Logistics Taiwan Ltd., a Local Subsidiary of Nittsu NEC Logistics, Obtains Cosmetic GMP Certification in Taiwan with Effective Date of December 18, 2023 – Strengthening Commitment to Cosmetic Industry Compliance.
Nippon Express NEC Logistics Taiwan Ltd., a local subsidiary in Taiwan of Nippon Express NEC Logistics, announced on February 29th that they have obtained the Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) certification for cosmetics in Taiwan. The certification is effective as of December 18, 2023, issued by TFDA (Taiwan Food and Drug Administration).
Title: Toyota, Nissan, Honda Report Increased Production Numbers for January – Toyota Achieves 13 Consecutive Months of Year-on-Year Growth with 217,481 Units Domestically and 522,851 Units Overseas, Nissan and Honda Also Record Production Expansion.
Toyota Motor Corporation, Nissan Motor Co., Ltd., and Honda Motor Co., Ltd., announced their production figures for January on February 28th. Toyota’s domestic production reached 217,481 units (an increase of 2.8% compared to the same month last year), marking the 13th consecutive month of year-on-year growth. Overseas production stood at 522,851 units (a 9.5% increase)…
Title: Okazaki Transport Donates ¥1 Million to Noto Peninsula Earthquake Disaster Relief Fund Managed by Chunichi Shimbun and Chunichi Social Welfare Foundation on February 22, with Contributions from Employees Matched by the Company – Vice President Kino Presents Donation.
On February 29th, Okazaki Tsuun donated 1 million yen to the disaster relief fund for the Noto Peninsula earthquake, which is being collected by the Chunichi Shimbun and the Chunichi Shimbun Social Welfare Foundation. The donation consists of contributions from employees along with additional support from the company. Executive Director Kino of Okazaki Tsuun presented […]