JAPAN NEWS
Title: Tokyo Metropolitan Government to Host Seminar Showcasing Benefits of Eco-Driving in Reducing CO2 Emissions and Preventing Traffic Accidents - Highlighting Innovative Initiatives of Freight Transport Operators - Featuring Tokyo, Tokyo Trucking Association, and Evaluations under Freight Transport Evaluation System
On the 27th, the Tokyo Metropolitan Government announced that they will be hosting a seminar to showcase the effectiveness of eco-driving in reducing CO2 emissions and decreasing traffic accidents, as well as introducing innovative initiatives by freight transportation companies. The seminar will feature presentations from the Tokyo Metropolitan Government, the Tokyo Trucking Association, and companies […]
Title: Nissho-kai Hosts Study Session on "Frontline Strategies for the Logistics 2024 Issue" at the House of Councillors Members' Office Building on February 27, Bringing Together Young Members of Parliament with Awareness of Logistics Challenges, Officials from Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism, Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry, Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare, and Transportation Industry
On the 27th, Nichoshinkai hosted a study session titled "The Frontline of Solutions to the 'Logistics 2024 Problem'" at the House of Councillors Member's Office Building. Nichoshinkai gathered young parliamentarians with a sense of urgency regarding logistical challenges, officials from the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism, the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry, […]
Title: CMA CGM, COSCO, Evergreen, and OOCL Extend Ocean Alliance Contract Until 2027, Expanding the Alliance's Duration to 2032 - Forming Container Shipping Cartel
On the 27th, the four companies forming the container ship cartel known as the "Ocean Alliance" - CMA CGM (France), COSCO (China), Evergreen (Taiwan), and OOCL (also from Taiwan) - announced the extension of their alliance contract until 2027, adding five more years and extending it until 2032.
Title: souco in Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, Announces Launch of Parcel Delivery Transport Service on February 28, Expanding Services Beyond Warehouse Space Sharing - Offering Last-Mile Delivery Transport via Courier for Shippers without In-House Transportation Means
Souco, a company based in Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, that specializes in warehouse space sharing services, announced on the 28th that they will be launching a home delivery transportation service. This service aims to arrange last-mile delivery transport via parcel delivery services for businesses that do not have their own transportation means.
Title: Kawada Technologies and Kawada Kogyo Collaborate to Develop Route Analysis System Using Cameras and AI for Visualizing Picking Workflow and Pickup Locations in Warehouses, Announced on February 28 - Enhancing Operational Efficiency in Warehouse Management
On the 28th, Kawada Technologies announced the development of a workflow analysis system in collaboration with Kawada Industries, a company within its group specializing in warehouse system construction. This system utilizes cameras and artificial intelligence (AI) to visualize the workflow and picking locations within warehouses, enhancing efficiency and optimizing picking operations.
Title: DENBADISS, a part of Minami Nihon Unyu Sohko Group in Toda City, Saitama Prefecture, Announces Contract to Implement "Miyakojima City Freshness Preservation Technology Introduction Demonstration Project" for the Current Fiscal Year - Promoting Freshness Retention in Sea Transport by Transitioning from Air to Sea Transport -
On the 28th, DENBADISS, a member of the Minami Nihon Unyu Soho Group located in Toda City, Saitama Prefecture, announced that they have been entrusted with this year's "Miyakojima City Freshness Retention Technology Introduction Demonstration Project." The project aims to achieve freshness-retaining transport through sea freight and transition from air transport to sea freight.
Title: CADDi in Taito-ku, Tokyo Introduces AI Estimation Cloud "CADDi Quote", a New Application Derived from Drawing Data Utilization Cloud "CADDi Drawer", Enhancing IT Solution Services for Manufacturing Industry on February 28
CADDi, a provider of IT solution services for manufacturing industries based in Taito-ku, Tokyo, announced on the 28th the launch of a new application called "CADDi Quote" within their CAD data utilization cloud platform, "CADDi Drawer." This new AI estimation cloud application is designed to streamline and enhance the estimation process for manufacturing businesses.
Title: Zenteck Partners with Nomura Research Institute (NRI) to Enhance Solution Offerings for Logistics Warehouse DX (Digital Transformation) Consulting through IT System Solutions - Strengthening Logistics Operations through Digital Transformation
On the 28th, Zenetec (based in Shinjuku, Tokyo), which specializes in solution businesses through IT systems, announced a collaboration with Nomura Research Institute (based in Chiyoda, Tokyo, NRI) to enhance their provision of solutions for logistics warehouse DX (Digital Transformation) consulting.
Title: KPMG Consulting Acknowledges Yusen Logistics' Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Transport Service "Yusen Book-and-Claim" on February 28 - Collaboration for Sustainable Logistics
On the 28th, KPMG Consulting in Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo announced their collaboration with Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK Line) in Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo, on the "Yusen Book-and-Claim" transport service utilizing sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). The service aims to promote the use of SAF in transportation operations, reflecting both companies' commitment to sustainability.
Title: FedEx Initiates Delivery Trial Using Electric Vehicles (EVs) from Malaysia to Singapore on February 27 - First Introduction of EVs for Cross-Border Delivery by the Company, Starting from Shah Alam in Malaysia.
On the 27th, FedEx announced the commencement of a delivery trial using electric vehicles (EVs) from Malaysia to Singapore. This marks the first time the company will be introducing EVs for cross-border delivery services. The trial will begin from Shah Alam in Malaysia to Singapore, showcasing FedEx's commitment to sustainable and eco-friendly logistics practices for […]