March 2024
“Kawasaki Kisen Signs Joint Research and Development Contract for New Optically-based Fire Detection System for Ships”
On the 25th, Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Ltd. (K Line) announced the signing of a joint research and development agreement with Nippon Yuka Electronics (located in Kanagawa Ward, Yokohama), and OptoGate (based in Katsushika Ward, Tokyo), specialized in marine equipment and optical products, respectively. The collaboration aims to develop a new fire detection system for ships […]
“Nippon Yusen Selected for ‘Female Active Excellence’ Award for Fourth Time”
On the 22nd, Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK Line) announced its selection as one of this fiscal year’s “Nadeshiko Brands,” a designation jointly chosen by the Tokyo Stock Exchange and the Ministry of Economy, Trade, and Industry. This marks the fourth time that NYK Line has been chosen as a Nadeshiko Brand, with the previous […]
“Kokubu Logistics Changes Name to ‘Logistrust Partners’ Effective April 1”
On the 25th, Kokubun Logistics (located in Chuo-ku, Tokyo) announced a change in their company name. The new name will be “LogiTrust Partners,” and the effective date of the name change will be on April 1st. As a wholly-owned subsidiary of Kokubun Group, the company has been operating since its establishment in 1989, providing logistics […]
“Infomart to Hold Offline Event ‘Less is More. for Logistics Industry’ on April 11”
On the 21st, Infomart, an IT system development company based in Minato-ku, Tokyo, announced that they will be hosting an offline event titled “Less is More. for Logistics Industry” on April 11th. The event will focus on addressing the challenges of the logistics industry in preparation for the “2024 issue” through digital transformation (DX). Taking […]
“Mitsui’s New Logistics Park in Kanagawa Prefecture, MFLP Ebina South, Completes on March 31st”
On the 25th, Mitsui Fudosan announced that the development of “Mitsui Fudosan Logistics Park Ebina Minami (MFLP Ebina Minami)” in Ebina City, Kanagawa Prefecture has been completed, as scheduled on the 31st of the same month. The facility will be occupied by tenant Nippon Logitem from Minato-ku, Tokyo. This milestone signifies the successful establishment of […]
“ANA Group Introduces ‘Container Value Fare’ Utilizing Empty Space on Regular Flights”
On the 25th, ANA Group announced the introduction of the “Container Value Fare,” a new transport option that enables the utilization of vacant space on passenger scheduled flights for shipping in container units. This new fare option will come into effect on April 1st. The Container Value Fare is designed to address challenges related to […]
“Mitsubishi Logisnext Unveils Three-Year Mid-term Management Plan ‘Logisnext Transform 2026′”
On the 22nd, Mitsubishi Logisnext, based in Nagaokakyo City, Kyoto Prefecture, announced the formulation of a new medium-term management plan for the three-year period from the fiscal year 2024, titled “Logisnext Transform 2026.” This new plan sets the direction for further growth and outlines the long-term management strategy for achieving sustained success in the logistics […]
“Ministry of Land Launches Subsidy Project to Enhance Disaster Response Capabilities of Logistics Bases”
On the 22nd, the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism announced the initiation of recruitment for the “Logistics Facility Function Enhancement Support Project” (subsidy project) with the aim of strengthening the disaster response capabilities of logistics facilities. Commercial warehouses and other logistics facilities serve as crucial points of distribution during times of disasters. In […]
“Tokai Electronics Starts Integration of e-Tenko Pro and Safie’s Cloud Recording System”
On the 25th, Tokai Denshi, based in Tokai City, Aichi Prefecture, announced the commencement of collaboration between their attendance check system “e-Call PRO” and the cloud recording system “Safie” provided by Safie in Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo. Attendance check tasks have traditionally been time-consuming and labor-intensive. However, with the integration of Tokai Denshi’s e-Call PRO system and […]
“Japan Airlines Announces ‘JAL Group Medium-term Management Plan Rolling Plan 2024’ Amidst Global Uncertainty”
On the 21st, Japan Airlines (JAL) Group announced the “2021-2025 JAL Group Medium-Term Management Plan Rolling Plan 2024.” This plan aims to address the challenges posed by the convergence of the COVID-19 pandemic, changing global conditions, and economic uncertainties, ensuring the successful implementation of the medium-term management plan. The strategic focus of the rolling plan […]