JAPAN NEWS
Title: Japan Post Reports 3.3% Decrease in Total Accepted Mail and Parcels in January Compared to the Same Month Last Year, With 1.346 Billion Items - Breakdown Includes 10.425 Billion Pieces of Mail (2.8% Decrease) Consisting of 9.861 Billion Regular Letters.
According to the data released by Japan Post on the 28th, the total number of accepted mail and packages in January was 1.346 billion items, representing a 3.3% decrease compared to the same month last year. Of this total, mail items amounted to 1.0425 billion items (a 2.8% decrease), with ordinary mail accounting for 998.61 […]
Title: NNU Life Insurance Releases Survey Results on Small and Medium-sized Enterprises and Self-employed Individuals in Road Freight Transport Industry - Study Conducted in Mid-December 2023 Among 258 Business Owners and Self-employed Individuals - Highlights Lack of Preparedness Among 50% of Small Transport Businesses for 2024 Challenges
On February 28th, Nippon Life Insurance conducted a survey targeting 258 small and medium-sized road freight transport business owners and self-employed individuals in the industry in mid-December 2023 to understand their circumstances. The results of the survey were released, revealing insights into the challenges and preparedness of these businesses. The survey highlighted that 50% of […]
Title: Yamakyu Announces Organizational Restructuring Effective April 1 - Establishment of Industry-Specific Sales Departments to Align with Business Segments and Advance Business Portfolio Management as Outlined in Long-Term Management Strategy 2030 - Enhancing Effective Utilization of Management Resources and Efficiency in Operations
On February 28th, Yamakyu announced that they will be implementing organizational changes effective April 1st. The changes consist of three main points: aligning business segments and organizational structures, promoting business portfolio management as outlined in the long-term management strategy for 2030, effectively utilizing management resources, and streamlining operations in sales departments based on industry sectors […]
Title: Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism Releases Load Factors for Mid to Long-distance Ferry and RoRo Ship Transport Related to Trucking for October to December 2023 - Continuing Modal Shift Promotion for Long-Distance Truck Transport to Maritime Shipping as Outlined in the "Policy Package for Logistics Innovation" Introduced in June Last Year
On February 28th, the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport, and Tourism released the loading rates for mid to long-distance ferries and roll-on/roll-off (RORO) ships involved in truck transportation for the period of October to December 2023. This data release is in line with the "Policy Package for Logistics Innovation" established in June last year, which […]
Title: Nissho-kai, a Group of Enthusiasts Contemplating the Future of Logistics, Hosts 2nd Study Session at the National Diet Building in Tokyo on February 27 - Members Include Transportation Operators, Trucking Industry-Related Parliament Members, and Officials from Relevant Government Agencies - Dedicated to Advancing Logistics Digital Transformation
日昇会, a group formed by volunteers to discuss the future of logistics, held its second study session on February 27th at the House of Councillors Members' Office Building in Tokyo. Participants included transport operators, trucking industry-related parliament members, and officials from relevant government agencies. The study session focused on discussing how the transportation industry can […]
Title: Japan Post Reports 3.3% Decrease in Accepted Mail and Parcels in January, with 1.342 Billion Items Accepted, Including 1.0425 Billion Pieces of Mail (2.8% Decrease) and 338.7 Million Parcels (5.0% Decrease)
On February 28th, Japan Post announced that the number of mail and parcels accepted in January was 1,346.37 million items, showing a decrease of 3.3% compared to the same month last year. The breakdown includes 1,042.50 million items of mail (a decrease of 2.8%) and 338.7 million parcels (a decrease of 5.0%).
Title: Nippon Express Summarizes Domestic Maritime Transport Service Handling Performance for Fiscal Year 2023 (January-December) - Shows a 9.17% Decrease in 12-Foot Containers to 104,333 Units and a 1.24% Decrease in Trailers to 74,837 Units, Despite Full-scale Modal Shift Efforts
On February 28th, Nippon Express summarized the handling performance of its domestic coastal shipping services for the fiscal year 2023 (January to December). According to the data, the number of 12-foot containers was 104,333 (a decrease of 9.17% compared to the previous year), and the number of trailers was 74,837 (a decrease of 1.24%).
Title: Nippon Express Reports a 1.8% Decrease in Railway Container Handling Performance for the Fiscal Year of 2023 (January-December) Compared to the Previous Year - Adjustments Made Due to COVID-19 Restrictions and Economic Recovery Efforts
On February 28th, Nippon Express announced that the handling volume of railway containers for the fiscal year 2023 (January to December) decreased by 1.8% compared to the previous year, amounting to 1,383,644 units. During the same period, the transportation business saw a reduction in railway container handling volume as COVID-19 restrictions eased and economic activities […]
Title: Mitsui E&S Shipbuilding, Mitsui Shipbuilding Research Institute, and ENEOS Ocean Announce Addition of New Function to Mooring Aid System Developed Jointly, Decision to Equip All Very Large Crude Carriers (VLCCs) Operated by ENEOS Ocean - Enhancing Safety for Large Dangerous Cargo Carriers
On February 28th, Mitsubishi Shipbuilding Co. and the Mitsubishi Shipbuilding Research Institute, in collaboration with ENEOS Ocean, announced that they have decided to install a newly developed feature on the berthing assistance system they jointly developed. This system will be installed on all Very Large Crude Carriers (VLCC) operated by ENEOS Ocean. The enhanced system […]
Title: Maruwa Unyu Kikan Collaborates with Mizuho Lease, Mizuho Auto Lease, and FOMM to Launch Demonstration Project for Conversion EV Utilizing End-of-Lease Gasoline Vehicles to Promote Last-Mile Transport EV Shift on February 28
On February 28th, Mizuho Lease, Mizuho Auto Lease, Maruwa Unyu Kikan, and FOMM announced a collaborative initiative to promote the shift towards EVs in last-mile delivery transportation. As part of this initiative, they have commenced a demonstration project using converted EVs utilizing gasoline vehicles whose lease terms have expired. This project aims to showcase the […]