JAPAN NEWS
Title: Maersk Opens State-of-the-Art Integrated Cold Storage Facility in Ruakura District, Hamilton, New Zealand
On the 21st, the shipping giant AP Moller Maersk (Denmark) announced the opening of an state-of-the-art integrated cold storage facility in the Ruakura area of Hamilton, New Zealand (NZL). This development, valued at 140 to 150 million NZD, represents the largest infrastructure investment in the country.
Title: Pioneer’s Smartphone-Exclusive Car Navigation App “COCCHi” Surpasses 200,000 Downloads
On the 21st, Pioneer, based in Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo, announced that their smartphone-exclusive car navigation app, “COCCHi,” has surpassed 200,000 total downloads. This app utilizes Pioneer’s advanced routing technology and driving history data to provide users with accurate and efficient navigation services.
Title: Mitsui E&S to Utilize Methanol-Fueled Dual-Fuel Engines on Container Ship Constructed by Japan Marine United, Advancing Sustainable Shipping
On the 21st, Mitsui E&S, based in Chuo-ku, Tokyo, announced that it has been decided to adopt four methanol-fueled dual-fuel engines for a container ship to be built by Japan Marine United (JMU) in Nishi-ku, Yokohama. The company’s engines will be incorporated into the vessel at a domestic shipyard.
Title: Japan Industrial Vehicle Association (JIVA) Reports 18.9% Decrease in Forklift Production in January, Highlighting Decline in Battery-Powered Units
According to the forklift statistics released by the Japan Industrial Vehicle Association (JIVA) on the 22nd, the total production volume in January decreased by 18.9% compared to the same month of the previous year, amounting to 6,787 units. Among them, battery-powered forklifts decreased by 13.7% to 4,149 units, while engine-powered forklifts, including gasoline and diesel […]
Title: System Five Partners with Nationwide Drone Retailers to Showcase and Demonstrate DJI FlyCart 30 for Logistic Drone Applications in Japan
On the 21st, System Five based in Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, in collaboration with drone retailers nationwide, announced that they will be conducting product presentations, verification, and flight demonstrations of the logistics drone “DJI FlyCart 30” at locations across Japan through the “DJI FlyCart 3-Day Roadshow.”
Title: AeroNext and Tajima-based Association Partner to Develop New Logistics Infrastructure for Addressing Challenges in Japan’s Remote Mountainous Regions
On the 21st, drone business AeroNext based in Shibuya, Tokyo, and the “Tajima Connects Growing Association” in Toyooka City, Hyogo Prefecture, announced the signing of a partnership agreement to collaborate on building new logistics infrastructure to address challenges in Japan’s mountainous regions. AeroNext will work together with the association to develop innovative logistics solutions for […]
Title: Toyama Trucking Association to Hold Information Session on “G-Mark” Certification for Freight Truck Transport Safety Evaluation in FY 2024 on May 13
The Toyama Trucking Association will be hosting an information session on May 13 for the “G Mark” certification, which evaluates the safety of freight trucking operations for the fiscal year 2024. As the system has been modified starting from the fiscal year 2023, businesses considering new applications or planning to renew their certifications are invited […]
Title: Eco-Delivery Service “Ecopai” in Tokyo Ceases Phone Support at General Counter Starting March 4th, Citing Increased Volume of Customer Inquiries
On the 21st, the budget courier service Ecohai, based in Minato-ku, Tokyo, announced the discontinuation of telephone support for general inquiries effective from March 4th. This decision comes in response to the recent increase in inquiries due to the rise in cargo volume for residential deliveries. The company aims to streamline operations to better manage […]
Title: Ascend Supports Logistics Digital Transformation with Pitch Contest at ICC Summit FUKUOKA2024
Ascend, based in Shinjuku, Tokyo, a company that supports logistics digital transformation (DX), announced on the 21st that they participated in the pitch contest “Digital Transformation” held within the “ICC Summit FUKUOKA 2024” event in Fukuoka City on the 20th.
Title: Osaka Trucking Association Announces “Truck JobFes2024” for Exclusive Industry Job Interviews, to be Held on February 25 at Temma Bridge OMM Building in Osaka
On the 21st, the Osaka Trucking Association announced the upcoming event “Truck JobFes2024,” a joint job fair exclusive to the transportation industry. The event will take place on February 25th at the A Hall on the 2nd floor of Temmabashi OMM Building from 11:00 to 16:00. This event aims to highlight the essential role of […]