JAPAN NEWS
Title: Tokkyo.Ai, a Legal Tech Group Company, Introduces AI-Powered Patent Search Tool to Drive Digital Transformation in Logistics Industry
On the 21st, Tokkyo.Ai, a subsidiary of the Legal Tech Group based in Minato-ku, Tokyo, announced the launch of an AI-powered patent search tool to drive digital transformation (DX) in the logistics industry. The patent AI tool aims to facilitate patent searches using artificial intelligence technology.
Title: Japan Cold Storage Warehouse Association Announces Price Increase in Response to Rising Labor Costs
The Japan Refrigerated Warehousing Association recently announced an increase in refrigerated warehouse fees among its member companies as a response to the rising costs of labor and other expenses. Against the backdrop of labor shortages and increasing labor costs in labor-intensive industries, the adjustment in warehouse fees aims to address these challenges by enhancing operational […]
Title: SBS Holdings Partners with Shopify to Integrate EC Logistics Service “EC物流お任せくん”
On the 21st, SBS Holdings announced that its EC platform service “EC Logistics Omakase-kun” has started integrating with the Shopify e-commerce platform and is now being introduced to shipping companies.具体的な…
Title: Hokuyo Ryutsu Increases Wages for March Payroll and Enhances Support for Work-Life Balance
On the 21st, Hokuo Ryutsu, a food logistics company based in Kita-ku, Tokyo, announced an increase in wages for the March payroll. Full-time employees will receive a salary increase of ¥5,000 per month, while part-time employees will see a raise of ¥40 per hour. Additionally, as part of their efforts to support employees in balancing […]
Title: Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Recognizes Technological Innovations for Environmental Conservation and Achieving Carbon Neutrality through “Best Innovation” Awards
On the 21st, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries announced the implementation of their group commendation system, “BestInnovation,” which aims to promote technological innovations to achieve environmental conservation and a carbon-neutral society. A total of 18 projects were recognized through this system, with 12 of them specifically contributing to reducing environmental impact and supporting growth strategies.
Title: Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha Implements Winter Safety Campaign with 3,200 Personnel Participating in Ship Visits and Online Sessions
On the 21st, Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha (K Line) announced the implementation of its annual winter safety campaign. This year, 180 vessels and a total of 3,200 personnel from sea and land participated in the campaign. Taking into consideration the response to COVID-19, both onsite ship visits and online ship visits were conducted as part of […]
Title: Japan Post Partners with JP Digital to Open Innovative Store in Akihabara as Part of Collaboration with JR East Group
On the 21st, Japan Post, along with JP Digital based in Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, announced the opening of a new experiential store in the commercial area of Tokyo Akihabara, called “SEEKBASE AKI-OKA MANUFACTURE.” The collaboration is part of the efforts to strengthen the partnership between JR East Group and Japan Post Group.
Title: NEXT DELIVERY Conducts Drone Delivery Demonstration Utilizing Michi-no-Eki in Oita City, Demonstrating Level 3.5 Flight in Kyushu for the First Time
On the 21st, the drone operator NEXT DELIVERY based in Kosuge Village, Yamanashi Prefecture, announced the successful implementation of a demonstration experiment on drone delivery utilizing “Michi-no-Eki” (roadside rest areas) in Usa City, Oita Prefecture. This experiment, conducted at Level 3.5 flight, marks the first in Kyushu. The demonstration was carried out in collaboration with […]
Title: Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport, and Tourism Initiates Study on Automated Logistics Roads
On the 21st, the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism held the first meeting of a study group on automated logistics roads. With the goal of achieving early realization within the next 10 years, a basic concept will be formulated by summer, with plans to hold multiple study group meetings leading up to that. […]
Global Logistics Solutions: Navigating the Future of Cross-Border Forwarding
The pressure and urgency surrounding the logistics 2024 issue, such as being pushed with phrases like “Just a little time left until April 1st” and “It’s not too late to start now,” now seem to highlight the futility of initiatives focused solely on the enforcement date as the revised improvement standards notification looms near. It […]