JAPAN NEWS
Title: Ministry of Finance Reports Trade Statistics for January: 11.9% Increase in Exports and 9.6% Decrease in Imports
According to the preliminary trade statistics report for January released by the Ministry of Finance on February 21st, the export amount was ¥73.27 trillion (an increase of 11.9% compared to the same month last year), marking a second consecutive monthly increase. Meanwhile, the import amount was ¥99.10 trillion (a decrease of 9.6%), resulting in a […]
Title: Decart DataMine Releases Statistics on Container Freight Volume from Japan to the United States for January Based on US Customs and B/L Data
On February 22nd, Decart DataMine released the statistical data for container cargo volume (converted to 20-foot container units) from Japan to the United States based on US Customs Bill of Lading data for the month of January. The post "Container Cargo Volume Bound for the United States via Sea Freight/ 17.9% Increase in January, Strong […]
Title: Funai Soken Logistics to Host Seminar on "Establishing Wage Systems for Trucking Companies to Evaluate Productive Employees" for Transport and Logistics Company Executives in Osaka and Tokyo
【PR】Funaioh Consulting's Logistics Division will be hosting a seminar titled "Building a Wage System for Trucking Companies to Evaluate Highly Productive Employees" targeted at transportation and logistics company executives. The seminar will take place in Osaka on March 18 and in Tokyo on April 22. Discussions during the seminar will focus on... The post "【PR】Funaioh […]
Title: Hamakyorex, Kao, Lion, Ito Yokado, and Welcia Drug Stores Receive Environmental Minister's Award in 6th Japan Open Innovation Awards for Recycling Initiative "Refill Pack Collection and Horizontal Recycling"
On the 21st, Hamakyorex announced that their recycling initiative "Collection of Refill Packs and Horizontal Recycling" conducted in collaboration with Kao, Lion, Ito-Yokado, and Welcia Drugstore has been awarded the Environment Minister's Prize at the 6th Japan Open Innovation Awards, sponsored by the Cabinet Office.
Title: Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha and Daito Corporation Announce Visit to Liquefied CO2 Transport Demonstration Ship "X-Cool" Docked at Yokohama Port for NEDO Project Demonstration
Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha (K Line) and Daito Corporation announced on February 22nd that they visited the liquid CO2 transport demonstration vessel "Excool" that was docked at the Yokohama Port Daikoku C-4 Terminal on February 16th. The vessel is part of a demonstration project by the New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization (NEDO) for the […]
Title: Mujin Establishes Subsidiary "Mujin Japan" for Intelligent Robot Solutions Development in Tokyo
Mujin, a developer of intelligent robotic solutions based in Koto-ku, Tokyo, announced on the 22nd the establishment of its new subsidiary, Mujin Japan. Mujin Japan, holding a construction business license, will focus on software platform engineering.
Title: Tokyo Shoko Research (TSR) Reports Record High Number of Bankruptcies and Dissolutions in the Light Freight Transport Industry in 2023
On the 21st, Tokyo Shoko Research (TSR) based in Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, announced the results of their survey on the trends in light freight transportation industry for the year 2023. According to the survey, there were 49 bankruptcies and 74 closures or dissolutions in the same year, marking the highest number since the start of statistical […]
Title: JOIN and NRS Collaborate for Chemical Logistics Business in the United States with Investment of up to $47 Million, Approval from Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism Obtained
On the 22nd, the Japan Overseas Infrastructure Investment Corporation for Transport and Urban Development (JOIN) in Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, announced that they, along with NRS, a comprehensive chemical logistics service provider, have decided to invest up to 47 million US dollars to participate in chemical logistics operations in the United States. The investment has received approval […]
Title: Japan GLP Completes Logistics Facility "GLP SJL Sakai" in Sakai City, Sakai Ward with a Total Floor Area of 92,213 square meters
On the 22nd, Japan GLP, based in Chuo-ku, Tokyo, announced the completion of the logistics facility "GLP SJL Sakai" in Sakai-ku, Sakai City, with a total floor area of 92,213 square meters. This facility will serve as the supply chain hub for Jusda Supply Chain Management, a leading electronic equipment EMS company under the Taiwan-based […]
Title: Miyazaki City Opens Applications for 7 Plots in "2nd Hanami Industrial Park" in Takao-cho for Construction Development, Application Deadline June 28
Miyazaki City is currently accepting applications for the sale of seven lots totaling 70,000 square meters in the "Second Hanami Industrial Park" under development in Takao-cho. The application period runs until June 28th. The industrial park is located close to the city center of Miyazaki and near the Tohoku Kyushu Expressway Miyazaki-Nishi Interchange.