JAPAN NEWS
Title: NX Research Institute Releases Results of "Corporate Logistics Short-Term Trends Survey (NX Research Short-Term Outlook)" on February 28 - Domestic Shipment Volume Index "Cargo Movement Index" Decreased by 14 Points in the Third Quarter of FY2023 and Expected to Decline Further in the Fourth Quarter
On the 28th, NX Comprehensive Research Institute announced the results of their survey on short-term trends in corporate logistics, known as the "Enterprise Logistics Short-Term Outlook Survey (NX Research Institute Tankan)." According to the survey, the "Freight Activity Index" for domestic shipments was -14 points for the July-September quarter of the fiscal year 2023, with […]
Title: Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha (K Line) Announces Donation of ¥1,796,210 Raised by Group Officials for Aid and Recovery Efforts to Japanese Red Cross Society in Response to Noto Peninsula Earthquake
On February 28th, Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha announced that they will donate the gathered donation amount of 1,796,210 yen from group executives and employees to the Japanese Red Cross Society for relief and recovery efforts for those affected by the disaster. The donation was contributed by the group's employees and executives in response to the Noto […]
Title: Kakuyasu in Kita-ku, Tokyo, Initiates Operations at New Small Shipping Warehouse "Edobashi SS" (Satellite Station) in Sumida-ku, Tokyo to Meet Increasing Demand for Quick Delivery to Individual Food and Beverage Outlets in the Greater Tokyo Area.
On the 28th, Kakuyasu, a company based in Kita-ku, Tokyo, primarily engaged in the sale of alcoholic beverages in the Tokyo metropolitan area, announced the establishment and commencement of operations at a small shipping warehouse named "Edobashi SS" (Satellite Station) in Sumida-ku, Tokyo. This initiative aims to meet the growing demand for quick delivery services […]
Title: Souco Introduces Home Delivery Transport Service Option in Collaboration with Yamato Transport on February 28
On February 28th, souco, a warehouse sharing service provider, announced the launch of a new "Home Delivery Transport Service" as an additional transport option for goods departing from warehouses. The service will be available starting on the same day. The new service will feature Yamato Transport's TA-Q-BIN delivery service as an option for transport, expanding […]
Title: Hankook Tire & Technology to Supply "AH37" Medium-Distance and "DL11" Long-Distance Tires as Original Equipment for Hino Motors' Medium Truck "L Series" in North American Market
Hankook Tire & Technology from South Korea announced its decision to supply the medium-distance and long-distance tires, "AH37" and "DL11," respectively, to Hino Motors (Hino) for their medium-duty trucks "L Series" in the North American market as new original equipment tires.
Title: Kei Line Wind Services, a Joint Venture of Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha and Kawasaki Kinkai Kisen Kaisha in Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, Collaborates with Japan Marine United (JMU) in Nishi-ku, Yokohama, and Nippon Shipyard in Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo to Obtain Approval in Principle (AiP) for Floating Offshore Wind Turbine Support Vessel Concept on February 28
On the 28th, Kei Line Wind Services, a joint venture between Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha and Kawasaki Kinkai Kisen Kaisha, together with Japan Marine United Corporation (JMU) in Nishi Ward, Yokohama City, and Nippon Shipyard in Chiyoda, Tokyo, announced that they have received Approval in Principle (AiP) for the concept of a floating offshore wind turbine-specific […]
Title: FedEx Strengthens Transpacific Service Between South Korea and the United States through FedEx Express Subsidiary - Announces Enhanced Pacific Crossing Service, Including New Flight via Incheon Gateway Starting This Month with Five Weekly Departures to the US.
On the 27th, FedEx announced that its subsidiary, FedEx Express, will further strengthen its transpacific service connecting South Korea and the United States. FedEx Express is enhancing its service to the United States by adding a new flight route via the Incheon Gateway starting this month to the existing five weekly flights.
Title: Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL) Announces Implementation of "One MOL Safety Campaign" for the Period from July to December 2023 - Annual Campaign Aimed at Fostering a Safety Culture by Facilitating Dialogue between Crew Members and Land-based Employees of MOL Group-operated Vessels.
On the 28th, Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL) announced that they conducted the "One MOL Safety Campaign" from July to December 2023. The campaign aims to foster a culture of safety within the company by facilitating annual exchanges of opinions between the crew members of MOL-operated vessels and onshore employees.
Title: AIOI System in Minato-ku, Tokyo Introduces "Smart Tag" Electronic Labels and "3D Projection Picking System" (3D-PPS) to Support New Logistics Hub for Pharmaceutical and Medical Equipment Wholesaler Mediseo in Chuo-ku, Tokyo
On the 28th, AIOI Systems, located in Minato-ku, Tokyo, announced that their electronic label "Smart Tag" and "3D Projection Picking System" (3D-PPS) will be implemented in the new logistics base of Mediceo, a medical pharmaceutical and equipment wholesaler based in Chuo-ku, Tokyo.
Title: Mitsubishi Warehouse Announces Executive and Senior Officer Personnel Changes Effective April 1st and Late June - Seiji Ueda Appointed Executive Officer of UniExus NCT, Current Port Transport Business Director, Jun Wakabayashi to be Director in June, and Further Transfers Planned in Upcoming Reorganization
Mitsubishi Warehouse recently announced personnel reassignments for executives and senior employees to be effective on April 1st or in late June. Effective April 1st: - Seiji Ueda: Appointed Executive Officer of UNIEXUS NCT - Previous role: Head of Port Operations Division - Jin Wakabayashi: Appointed Director - Effective June (specific date to be confirmed) These […]