JAPAN NEWS
"AeroNext Selected for the '300 Vibrant SMEs' in DX Division Award"
On March 21st, AeroNext announced that they have been recognized in the DX category of the "300 Small and Medium-sized Enterprises Soaring in 2023" program. This program recognizes small and medium-sized enterprises that are actively adapting to changes in the economic and social landscape by undertaking business transformations and venturing into new fields. Congratulations to […]
"Cold Chain Logistics Workshop and Policy Study Held with Vietnam Government"
On the 19th, the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport, and Tourism announced that they held a "Japan-Vietnam Logistics Policy Study Meeting" with the Vietnamese government and a "Cold Chain Logistics Workshop" involving local logistics companies on March 14th. During the workshop, logistics industry stakeholders from both countries discussed topics related to advancing the cold chain […]
"Yamato Transport and Aomori Prefecture Collaborate for Enhanced Logistics and Commerce"
On March 21st, Aomori Prefecture and Yamato Transport announced a collaboration agreement for further expanding services of the Aomori Integrated Distribution Platform "A!Premium" ("A Premium"). This partnership aims to enhance logistics and distribution of high-quality Aomori agricultural and marine products domestically and internationally. The collaboration between Aomori Prefecture and Yamato Transport signifies a commitment to […]
"Nippon Yusen Selected as Top-Rated Company by International Environmental NGO for 4th Year"
On March 21st, Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK) announced that they have been selected as one of the top-rated companies by the international environmental non-profit organization CDP for the fourth consecutive year in the "CDP 2023 Supplier Engagement Rating Introduction (SER)." This recognition highlights NYK's ongoing commitment to environmental sustainability and responsible supply chain management […]
"Seino Holdings Starts Food Delivery Support for Ukrainian Refugees and Children's Cafeterias"
On March 21st, Seino Holdings announced that they have commenced food delivery support by collaborating with Cocenaw to distribute supplies provided by affiliated companies to disaster victims. In the first phase of this initiative, they delivered 35,000 ice creams to 420 children's cafeterias and Ukrainian refugees. Seino Holdings' contribution to transporting supplies to Ukrainian refugees […]
"Yamato System Development Offers Free Webinar to Boost Self-Delivery and Joint Delivery"
Yamato System Development will be hosting free webinars on March 27th and 29th aimed at transportation companies looking to enhance their delivery services and consolidate joint delivery operations by increasing their parcel volume. The upcoming webinar will feature case studies of successful implementation utilizing new subsidies, as well as introduce new features and services... This […]
"AZ-COM Maruwa Holdings Announces TOB for Complete Subsidiarization of C&F Logistics"
On the 21st, AZ-COM Maruwa Holdings announced that they will conduct a tender offer bid (TOB) for C&F Logi Holdings with the aim of acquiring full ownership and making it a subsidiary of AZ-COM Maruwa Holdings. Stay tuned for further updates on the progress and outcomes of this strategic move towards the full subsidiary of […]
"Aomori Prefecture and Yamato Transport Enhance Services for Logistics of Locally Produced Goods"
On the 21st, Aomori Prefecture and Yamato Transport announced their collaboration to further expand the logistics and commercial distribution of high-quality Aomori-produced agricultural and marine products domestically and internationally. In order to enhance the services of the Aomori Prefecture Comprehensive Distribution Platform "A!Premium," they have initiated the development of the "New Aomori Prefecture Comprehensive Distribution […]
"NX International (China) Organizes Tree-Planting Event in Qingpu District, Shanghai"
On March 21st, NX International Logistics (China), a group company of Nippon Express Holdings overseeing the East Asia region, announced that they conducted a tree-planting activity in Qingpu District, Shanghai on March 3rd. The initiative reflects NX International Logistics' commitment to environmental sustainability and community engagement. Stay tuned for updates on NX International Logistics' continued […]
"Nomura Real Estate and IHI to Provide Automated Warehouse Sharing and Rental Services"
On the 21st, Nomura Real Estate and IHI announced the launch of a "Sharing Service" for automated warehouses and a "Rental Service" for automation equipment at the large-scale logistics facility under construction in Kanazawa Ward, Yokohama City, named "Landport Yokohama Sugita." The introduction of the sharing and rental services at the Landport Yokohama Sugita facility […]