JAPAN NEWS
Title: Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism's Air Transport Statistics Quick Report for December, announced on February 29 - Domestic Scheduled Airline Passenger Volume at 8.48 Million, Cargo Volume at 58,076 Tons. Year-on-year, Passenger Volume Increased by 2.6% with Seat Occupancy Rate at 71.4%. Cargo volume was...
According to the preliminary aviation transport statistics report for December released by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism on February 29th, domestic scheduled air passenger traffic amounted to 8.48 million passengers, while freight traffic reached 58,076 tons. Compared to the same month the previous year, passenger traffic increased by 2.6%, with a seat […]
Title: Petroleum Statistics Report Released by the Agency for Natural Resources and Energy on February 29 Shows a 10.8% Decrease in Crude Oil Imports in January, With Import Volume at 11.97 Million kl - Countries of Import in Descending Order: United Arab Emirates (5.01 Million kl, +9.3%), Saudi Arabia, etc. - Dependence on Middle Eastern Suppliers at 92.8%.
According to the Petroleum Statistics Report released by the Agency for Natural Resources and Energy on February 29th, the crude oil import volume for January was 11.97 million kiloliters, a decrease of 10.8% compared to the same month last year. The top countries of import by volume were, in descending order, the United Arab Emirates […]
Title: Realize Corporation Acquires Tomikusan Driving School in Koriyama City, Fukushima Prefecture, Initiating Entry into the Driving School Business on February 29 - Expanding Beyond Lease of Transportation Company Vehicles with "Truck Fund" and "R. Lease" into Driving School Operations.
On February 29th, Realize Corporation announced its entry into the driving school business by acquiring Tomiyama Driving School in Koriyama City, Fukushima Prefecture. This strategic move aligns with their shift towards leasing as a means of vehicle acquisition for transportation companies through initiatives like the "Truck Fund" and "R. Lease." Additionally, the acquisition will enhance […]
Title: Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism Reports a 3.4% Decrease in International Air Freight Volume in December, Along with a 1.7% Decrease in Domestic Air Cargo - According to the Aviation Transport Statistics Flash Report Released on February 29.
According to the preliminary air transport statistics for December released by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism on February 29th, the international air cargo volume totaled 117,728 tons (a 3.4% decrease compared to the same month the previous year) and 669,707 thousand ton-kilometers (a 2.8% decrease), with a weight load factor of 66.3%. […]
Title: Sanritsu Announces Construction of New Warehouse "Narita New Warehouse (Tentative Name)" in Narita City, Chiba Prefecture on February 29 - Adjacent to the Company's "Narita Business Site Second Warehouse" to Expand Handling Capacity for Major Clients in the Narita Area and Prepare for the Development of New Runways at Narita Airport.
On February 29th, Sanritsu announced the construction of a new warehouse, tentatively named "Narita New Warehouse," in Narita City, Chiba Prefecture. The new warehouse will be built on the adjacent site to the company's "Narita Plant Second Warehouse." In addition to accommodating the increasing cargo volumes of major customers in the Narita area, the new […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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...
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 […]