JAPAN NEWS
Title: Fumai Soken Roji to Present Case Studies on Carbon Neutrality in Logistics Companies at Online Seminar Hosted by K・Z・Mark on March 5
The seminar on "Decarbonization Management" for logistics companies, organized by K.J. Mark and scheduled for March 5th, will feature a consultant from Funai Soken Logistics as a guest speaker. The seminar will focus on showcasing case studies of carbon dioxide emission reduction efforts by logistics companies and initiatives related to carbon neutrality. The post "【PR】Funai […]
Title: NTT Logisco Introduces New Service "Smart Ripple Package" on February 27 to Address the 2024 Issue, Focusing on Optimizing and Streamlining Logistics Operations through Standardization and Automation to Tackle Labor Shortages
On the 27th, NTT Logisco (based in Chuo-ku, Tokyo) announced a new service called "Smart Ripple Package" designed to optimize and streamline logistics operations in response to the challenges posed by the 2024 problem. This package aims to address the issue of labor shortages by supporting leveling and automation of logistics processes.
Title: JAL, KDDI, and Other Companies Demonstrate Pharmaceutical Distribution Management Utilizing Drone Port in Koto-ku, Tokyo, Involving KDDI Smart Drone, JR East Japan, Weathernews on February 27
On the 27th, JAL announced that they, along with KDDI and others, conducted a demonstration on medication distribution and management using a drone port in Koto-ku, Tokyo. Other participants in the demonstration included KDDI Smart Drone, East Japan Railway Company (JR East), Weathernews, and Mediceo.
Title: Shinwa Package Announces Launch of Multinational Rental Service for Logistics Containers Available for Domestic and Overseas Use Starting in April, Starting with Operations Between Japan and Thailand on February 26
On the 26th, Shinwa Package, based in Higashi-Nada Ward, Kobe, specializing in developing packaging materials and transportation containers for logistics, announced that they will be launching a multinational rental service for logistics containers that can be used both domestically and internationally starting from April. The service will initially commence with operations between Japan and Thailand, […]
Title: Kantou Transport Bureau Issues Administrative Order to Japan Salt Transport in Tokyo for Violation of Coastal Shipping Act, Requiring Enforcement of Transport Safety Measures After Inspection Reveals Failure to Develop Operational Plans under Company Responsibility.
On the 27th, the Kanto Transport Bureau announced that they have issued an administrative order to Japan Salt Transport, a company engaged in port cargo handling and maritime transport operations, located in Minato-ku, Tokyo, for violating the Domestic Shipping Law. The order was issued to ensure the safety of transportation. Following an on-site inspection, it […]
Title: Hino Motors and Obayashi Corporation Conduct Demonstration Experiment of DX Construction Including Autonomous Dump Trucks at Shinmaruyama Dam Construction Site in Gifu Prefecture on February 27
On the 27th, Hino Motors announced that they conducted a demonstration experiment of DX construction, including autonomous dump trucks, at the construction site of the Shinmaruyama Dam in Gifu Prefecture in collaboration with Obayashi Corporation. The experiment, which includes autonomous construction machinery and Level 4 autonomous dump trucks, will be conducted for four months until […]
Title: Yamato Holdings Signs Cooperation Agreement on Regional Revitalization with Tokushima Prefecture to Achieve Sustainable Local Communities, Holding Signing Ceremony at Tokushima Prefectural Office on February 27
On the 27th, Yamato Holdings announced that Yamato Transport signed a "Collaboration Agreement for Promoting Regional Revitalization" with Tokushima Prefecture with the aim of achieving a sustainable local community. The signing ceremony took place at the Tokushima Prefectural Office on the same day. In order to revitalize companies and businesses in Tokushima Prefecture, various measures […]
Title: Nagoya Customs Reports Trade Overview of Nagoya Port for January, Showing a Trade Surplus of 483.8 Billion Yen with a 22.7% Increase in Exports to 11.04 Trillion Yen and a 2.9% Decrease in Imports to 626.5 Billion Yen
According to the preliminary report on the trade situation at Nagoya Port in January as announced by the Nagoya Customs, the export value increased by 22.7% compared to the same month of the previous year, reaching 1.104 trillion yen. The import value decreased by 2.9% to 626.5 billion yen, resulting in a trade surplus of […]
Title: Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism Announces Outcomes of 11th IMO Pollution Prevention and Response Subcommittee Meeting, Discussing Revision of NOx Emission Test Methods for Marine Engines, Standardization of Regulations on Discharge from Exhaust Gas Cleaning Systems, and Strengthening Regulations on Sewage Treatment Systems for Waste Like Sewage
On the 27th, the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism announced the results of the 11th meeting of the IMO (International Maritime Organization) Pollution Prevention and Response Sub-Committee. The results included a review of the NOx emission testing methods for marine engines, standardization of regulations on discharges from exhaust gas cleaning systems on ships, […]
Title: Hankyu Hanshin Express to Exhibit Booth at FOODEX JAPAN 2024 in Collaboration with Italian Agency ALPI (Albini & Pitigliani S.p.A.) at Tokyo Big Sight from March 5 to 8
Hankyu Hanshin Express will jointly exhibit a booth with their Italian agent ALPI (Albini & Pitigliani S.p.A.) at "FOODEX JAPAN 2024," which will be held at Tokyo Big Sight from March 5th to 8th.