JAPAN NEWS
Title: Eastley Hosts “Subsidies & Grants” Seminar in Collaboration with Subsidy Program Promotion Center in Kyoto for Last Chance of the Fiscal Year
On the 20th, the comprehensive consulting firm Easily, based in Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, announced that they will be co-hosting a “Subsidies and Grants” seminar with the Subsidy System Promotion Center located in Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto. The seminar is scheduled to take place on February 26th. Described as the “last chance of the fiscal year,” the seminar aims […]
Title: UD Trucks Sponsors Saitama Ekiden Relay Race to Support Local Sports Promotion
On the 20th, UD Trucks based in Ageo, Saitama announced that they sponsored the Saitama Prefecture Ekiden Relay Race held on the 4th as part of their support for promoting sports in the region. The event saw participation from 97 teams across four categories, including corporate teams, universities, and local athletics clubs from cities and […]
Title: BLITZ’s “Smart Subsidies” Portal Collaborates with DFA Robotics to Drive Digital Transformation in Restaurant Industry
BLITZ, the operator of Japan’s largest subsidy and grant portal site “Smart Subsidies,” based in Shibuya, Tokyo, announced its collaboration with the robotics solution company DFA Robotics to drive digital transformation (DX) in the restaurant industry.
Title: Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism Holds First Meeting on Establishing “Automated Freight Roads” for Responding to Logistics Crisis and Greenhouse Gas Emission Reduction
On February 21st, the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism’s Road Bureau held the first “Study Group on Automated Freight Roads” with the aim of addressing logistic crises and reducing greenhouse gas emissions through the establishment of “automated freight roads” that fully utilize road space. The post “Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism/ […]
Title: Mitsubishi Fuso Launches New Model of Canter Truck with Upgraded Interior and Safety Features
Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corporation (MFTBC) has released a new model of their small truck “Canter.” The new Canter model features refreshed interior design and safety features. Mitsubishi Fuso announced that the new Canter model will be gradually introduced for sale starting from February at Mitsubishi Fuso dealerships nationwide and regional sales divisions. The […]
Title: Japan Fair Trade Commission Issues Recommendation to Daiwa Logistics for Violation of Subcontracting Law
On February 21st, the Fair Trade Commission (FTC) issued a recommendation to Daiwa Logistics after acknowledging that the company violated Article 4, Paragraph 1, Item 6 (Prohibition of Unreasonable Purchase or Use) of the Subcontract Act by engaging in actions that were considered to be in violation of the law. Based on Article 7, Paragraph […]
Title: Shimento Announces Rebranding Efforts to Address the “2024 Logistics Challenge”
On February 21st, Shimannto announced that they will undergo rebranding with the aim of addressing the logistics “2024 Issue.” The company expressed their commitment to focusing on improving the entire supply chain through data and actively engaging with the world and the market to drive positive changes. The post “Shimannto/ Implements Rebranding to Address the […]
Title: Ascend Places Third in Pitch Contest at ICC Summit FUKUOKA 2024
On February 21st, the logistics DX venture Ascend announced that they secured the third place in the pitch contest at the “ICC Summit FUKUOKA 2024” held in Fukuoka Prefecture on February 20th. The event is known as a gateway for startups and is aimed at promoting digital transformation initiatives. The post “Ascend/ Secures Third Place […]
Title: Komaru Transportation Foundation Agrees to Industry-Academia Collaboration with Rangsit University in Thailand and Fukuyama City University
On February 20th, Fukuyama Transport and Komaru Kotsu Foundation announced their intention to collaborate in industry-academia partnerships with Rangsit University in Thailand and Fukuyama City University, along with Fukuyama Transporting (Thailand) and Fukuyama Grand Logistics (Thailand). The post “Komaru Kotsu Foundation/ Agreement on Industry-Academia Collaboration with Rangsit University in Thailand” first appeared on Logistics News […]
Title: Sagawa Express Signs Comprehensive Collaboration Agreement with Hombetsu Town in Hokkaido for Regional Revitalization
On February 21st, Sagawa Express announced that they have signed a “Comprehensive Collaboration Agreement for Regional Revitalization” with Honbetsu Town in Hokkaido, aiming to enhance town services and promote the revitalization of the community. The signing ceremony took place on February 20th at the Honbetsu Town Hall. The post “Sagawa Express/ Collaborates with Honbetsu Town […]