JAPAN NEWS
Title: Yusen Logistics Acquires UK-Based International Logistics Group Limited (ILG) to Expand Global Freight Forwarding and E-Commerce Platform Business
On February 26th, Yusen Logistics announced the acquisition of International Logistics Group Limited (ILG), a group company based in the UK. The acquisition includes Global Freight Solutions (GFS), an eCommerce platform business company. The transaction took place on February 21st (local time) in the UK. The post "Yusen Logistics/ Acquisition of UK's ECM Platform Business […]
Title: International Logistics Group (ILG), Subsidiary of Yusen Logistics in the UK, Announces New Distribution Platform on February 21 (Local Time)
On the 26th, International Logistics Group (ILG), the logistics arm of Nippon Yusen Kaisha (NYK) Logistics UK, announced the launch of a new delivery platform on February 20th local time in the UK. The platform aims to enhance and optimize the delivery services provided by ILG in the logistics sector.
Title: Teikoku Databank (TDB) Reports Record-High of 260 Bankruptcies in 2023 Due to Labor Shortages, with 52.6% of Companies Across All Industries Facing Shortage of Regular Employees, Particularly in the IT Sector
On the 26th, Teikoku Databank (TDB) announced that the number of bankruptcies caused by labor shortages in 2023 has reached 260, setting a new record high. According to the survey results, the percentage of companies experiencing a shortage of regular employees across all industries reached 52.6%, with IT-related companies facing particularly severe shortages.
Title: Senko to Open "Takatsuki PD Center" in August 2024 in Takatsuki City, Osaka Prefecture, Welcoming Users for 3PL Services and Warehouse Rentals in the Northern Osaka Area
Senko will open a large logistics facility, "Takatsuki PD Center," in Takatsuki City, Osaka Prefecture, in August 2024. The facility will offer 3PL services and also plan to rent out a portion of the warehouse, welcoming users for both services. They are currently seeking users for the Takatsuki PD Center in the northern Osaka area. […]
Title: Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha Announces Demonstration Call of Liquid CO2 Transport Ship "XUL" at Yokohama Port's Daikoku C-4 Terminal Operated by Daiichi Corporation on February 22, Following Visits by Officials from METI, MOE, and MLIT on February 16
On the 22nd, Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha (K Line) announced that the liquid CO2 transport demonstration ship "Xull" docked at the Yokohama Port Daikoku C-4 Terminal, operated by K Line and Daido Corporation at the Yokohama Port pier. On the 16th, representatives from the Ministry of Economy, Trade, and Industry, the Ministry of the Environment, and […]
Title: Fukuyama Unyu and Komaru Transportation Foundation Sign Memorandum of Understanding on Industry-Academia Collaboration with Fukuyama City University, University Sains Islam Malaysia, and E.H. Utara Holdings Sdn.Bhd.
On February 22nd, Fukuyama Transport and Komaru Kotsu Foundation signed a memorandum of understanding on industry-academia collaboration with Fukuyama City University (Hiroshima Prefecture), Malaysia University of Islamic Sciences (Malaysia), and E.H. Utara Holdings Sdn. Bhd. (Malaysia). The post "Fukuyama Transport and Others/ Sign Memorandum of Understanding on Industry-Academia Collaboration with Fukuyama City University and Others" […]
Title: Tokyo Customs Reports January International Air Cargo Handling Volumes at Narita and Haneda Airports, Narita Airport Sees 0.3% Decrease in Total Handling Volume for the 23rd Consecutive Month while Haneda Airport Records a 47.7% Increase for the 15th Consecutive Month
According to the data released by the Tokyo Customs on the 21st, the international air cargo handling volume at Narita Airport and Haneda Airport in January showed that the total handling volume at Narita Airport decreased by 0.3% year-on-year to 139,620 tons, marking a 23rd consecutive month of declines. In contrast, Haneda Airport saw a […]
Title: Japan Post Resumes Door-to-Door Mail and Parcel Delivery to Households and Businesses in Disaster-Affected Areas of Noto Peninsula Earthquake, Including Kusu City and Noto Town, Starting February 27
On the 26th, Japan Post announced that they will resume door-to-door delivery of mail and parcels to households and businesses in Kusu City and Noto Town in Ishikawa Prefecture starting from the 27th following the Noto Peninsula earthquake. Japan Post will restart individual deliveries in response to the significant impact of the earthquake on the […]
Title: Logiland Acquires Development Site for Logistics Facility of Approximately 47,110m2 near Tosu Interchange in Ogori City, Fukuoka
On February 26th, Logiland announced the acquisition of development land for "LOGI LAND Ogori Tosu Inter I & II" in Ogori City, Fukuoka Prefecture. The logistics facilities to be developed by Logiland on this site will cover approximately 47,110 square meters near Tosu Interchange. The post "Logiland/ Acquires Development Land for Logistics Facility of Approximately […]
Title: 7-Eleven to Raise Prices on Select Items at Seven Cafe Starting March 4 Due to Rising Costs of Ingredients, Packaging, and Logistics Impacts, Ensuring Customer Satisfaction in Taste and Quality
On February 26th, Seven-Eleven announced that they will increase the prices of some items at their "Seven Cafe" starting from March 4th. This decision comes as a result of ongoing impacts such as the rising costs of raw materials, containers, packaging, and logistics expenses. The aim is to continue delivering customer satisfaction through quality and […]