JAPAN NEWS
Title: Ministry of Finance Reports Trade Statistics for Early February: Exports Decrease by 5.2% to ¥27,642.18 Billion, Imports Increase by 1.0% to ¥32,655.68 Billion, Resulting in Trade Deficit of ¥6,802.17 Billion
According to the trade statistics interim report for early February released by the Ministry of Finance on February 28th, the export amount was 27.6421 trillion yen (a decrease of 5.2% compared to the same month last year), and the import amount was 32.6556 trillion yen (an increase of 1.0%). The trade balance, the difference between […]
Title: ANA and Logiless Conduct Demonstration Interview at Haneda Airport Terminal 2 on February 27, Exploring Efficient New EC Logistics Scheme "Logiless Service" by Combining Air Transport and DX to Address the 2024 Issue - Utilizing Empty Space in ANA's Domestic Flights for Daytime Operations
On February 27th, All Nippon Airways (ANA) and Logiless conducted a verification press event at Haneda Airport Terminal 2 to showcase the efficient new EC logistics scheme "Logiless Service," which combines air transport with digital transformation to address the challenges of 2024. This initiative focuses on utilizing the available space during daytime slots of ANA's […]
Title: Yasuda Warehouse Announces Promotion of Managing Director Kazunari Ogawa to President Effective April 1, Enhancing Group Governance and Strengthening Management Structure - Current President Nobuyuki Fujii to Assume New Role as Chairman on the Same Date
On February 28th, Yasuda Warehouse announced that Executive Officer Kazunari Ogawa will be promoted to President effective April 1st. This leadership change aims to enhance the group's governance and further strengthen the management structure. Current President Nobuyuki Fujii will assume the position of Chairman on the same date, supporting a smooth transition and continuity within […]
Title: Sagawa Global Logistics Implements Closed-Loop Recycling of Cardboard Boxes at its Logistics Centers in Collaboration with Paper Management Company and Paper Manufacturer, Aimed to Recycle Used Cardboard Boxes into New Ones - Program to Commence in February 2024
On February 28th, Sagawa Global Logistics announced a closed-loop recycling initiative for cardboard boxes in collaboration with a paper management company and a paper manufacturer. Under this initiative, used cardboard generated at the company's logistics centers will be collected, recycled, and reprocessed into new cardboard boxes. This closed-loop recycling system is scheduled to be implemented […]
Title: Navitime Japan Announces Integration of CO2 Emission Calculation and Display by Vehicle Type in Business Navitime Mobility Management Solution on February 28 - Enhancing Route Search Results and Travel Performance Screens to Visualize CO2 Emissions for Large Vehicles
On February 28th, Navitime Japan announced that their corporate vehicle management service, "Business Navitime Dynamic Management Solution," will now allow the calculation and display of CO2 emissions by vehicle type in route search results and driving performance screens starting on the same day. This enhancement enables users to visualize the CO2 emissions of large vehicles […]
Title: Tokai Unveils Organizational Restructuring Effective April 1, Introducing New "International Business Promotion Department" by Merging Some Sections of Sales Promotion Department, International Sales Department, and Overseas Planning Department at Head Office to Strengthen Coordination between International Transport from Japan and Overseas Logistics
On February 28th, Tokai Unyu announced organizational changes effective April 1st. At the headquarters, the company will merge a portion of the Sales Promotion Department with the Sales Department, as well as integrate the International Sales Department and Overseas Planning Department to establish a new "International Business Promotion Department." This reorganization aims to strengthen coordination […]
Title: Oriental Port Announces Organizational Changes Effective April 1 for Strengthening Container Business - Renaming Port Logistics Division to "Container Business Promotion Department" to Consolidate and Enhance Container Operations at Each Branch and Office.
On February 28th, Toyo Port announced organizational changes effective April 1st. In order to oversee and enhance the container operations at each branch and office, the Port Operations Department will be renamed as the "Container Business Promotion Department" to strengthen its promotion and advancement in the container business sector.
Title: CBRE East Japan Property Management Division to Host Open House at Atsugi Inland Logistics Center in Atsugi, Kanagawa Prefecture on March 13-14 - Showcasing State-of-the-Art Logistics Facility - For more information, please refer to Atsugi Inland Logistics Center Brochure.
CBRE East Japan Property Management Department will be holding a two-day open house event at the "Atsugi Inland Logistics Center" in Atsugi, Kanagawa Prefecture, on March 13th and 14th. The event allows participants to tour the large-scale logistics facility and learn more about its features and capabilities. Attendees can access the Atsugi Inland Logistics Center […]
Title: Funai Soken Logi to Host Free Online Seminar on Building Management Talent and Organizational Structure for Logistics Companies on March 11 - Supporting Logistics Companies with Management and Organizational Development
On March 11th, Funai Soken Logi will be hosting a free online seminar focused on how to build leadership talent and organizational structure for logistics company executives. Amid the challenges posed by the 2024 problem, logistics companies are not only enhancing labor management but also improving freight negotiations and addressing other key operational aspects.
Title: Maru-un Announces Organizational Reforms Effective April 1, Including Integration of Restructuring Promotion Department into Management Planning Department and Establishment of Sales Development Department for Specialized Functions - Restructuring for Operational Efficiency
On February 28th, Maruun announced three organizational changes effective from April 1st. In the Corporate Management Headquarters, the "Structural Reform Promotion Department" will be integrated into the "Management Planning Department," which will also incorporate the establishment of the "Management Planning Group" and the "Structural Reform Group." Additionally, in the Techno Support Management Department, a new […]