March 2024
“OCHI Holdings Announces Organizational Change: New Logistics and Information System Department from April 1st”
On March 22nd, OCHI Holdings announced organizational changes effective April 1st, including the establishment of a Logistics and Information Systems Department to enhance logistics efficiency and optimization. In order to streamline logistics operations and achieve optimization, OCHI Holdings is creating a new “Logistics Operations Department.” Additionally, to facilitate collaboration between logistics and information systems, a […]
“Koikeya Builds First Factory in Central Japan, Improving Logistics Efficiency by Reducing Long-distance Transportation”
On March 22nd, Koikeya announced the construction of a new factory, tentatively named the “Chubu Factory,” in the Komano Industrial Park in Kaizu City, Gifu Prefecture. The new factory will be the company’s fifth production facility, following the Kanto Factories (First, Second, Third), Kyoto Factory, Shirera Furano Factory, and Kyushu Aso Factory. The establishment of […]
“Meiji to Raise Prices of Chocolate and Gummies Due to Logistics Costs”
On March 22nd, Meiji announced changes in the content volume of chocolates starting from the sales commencing on March 26th, May 14th, and June 25th in 2024. Additionally, Meiji disclosed that there would be a price adjustment for chocolate gummies starting from the shipment date of June 1st, and the price revision will be implemented. […]
“Mitsui O.S.K. Lines Conducts Marine Plastic Waste Investigation Event with Kids in Hiroshima”
On March 22nd, Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL) and its group company China Shipping Agencies, in collaboration with the non-profit organization “Team Kujira-Go,” organized a marine plastic waste investigation event for children in Hiroshima. This event was held at the Kannon Marina Seaside Park in Hiroshima city, with the support of GREEN SEA Setouchi Hiroshima Platform […]
“Price Pass-Through Rate Stalls in the 20s for Transportation and Warehousing”
On March 22nd, Teikoku Databank released the results of a survey on price pass-through practices. The survey was conducted in conjunction with the TDB Economic Trends Survey for February 2024. According to the survey, it was found that in the transportation and warehouse sector, companies were able to pass on approximately 20% of the cost […]
“Cathay Secures IATA Environmental Management Certification for Two Terminals Simultaneously”
On March 22nd, Cathay Pacific announced that both Cathay Cargo Terminal and Hong Kong Air Cargo Terminals Limited (Hactl) simultaneously obtained the “IATA Environmental Management Certification (IEnvA).” This certification signifies the commitment of both terminals to environmental management practices in accordance with IATA standards. The achievement of the IEnvA certification by both terminals showcases their […]
“Forklift Truck Production in February Down by 20.0%, Reports Japan Industrial Vehicles Association”
According to the announcement made by the Japan Industrial Vehicle Association on March 22nd, the production numbers for forklift trucks in February were as follows: 5,329 units for battery-powered forklifts (a decrease of 6.2% compared to the same month last year) and 2,520 units for engine-powered forklifts (a decrease of 39.0%). The total production for […]
“Fukuoka Transport Unveils Art Truck at Fukuoka Branch as Part of CSR Activities”
On March 22nd, Fukuoka Unyu announced that they held a unveiling ceremony for the completed art truck as part of the Art Truck Project at their Fukuoka branch on March 21st. The event showcased the newly finished art truck and included a group photo taken at the unveiling ceremony venue. The Art Truck Project is […]
“Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism Announces Second ‘Redelivery Reduction PR Month’ in April”
On March 22nd, the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism announced that, following the initiative in 2022, April will once again be designated as “Redelivery Reduction PR Month.” The ministry will collaborate with relevant government agencies, delivery service providers, and e-commerce businesses to implement measures aimed at reducing redelivery instances. The participating government agencies […]
“Japan’s Ministry of Land, Inaugurates New Comprehensive Logistics Opinion Box to Foster Inter-agency Coordination”
On March 22nd, the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism announced the establishment of a logistics “Feedback Window” to systematically gather feedback on challenges occurring in various logistics operations. The purpose of this initiative is to centralize and collect opinions from individual logistics sites and share them with relevant government agencies. Stakeholders and individuals […]