JAPAN NEWS
"Konoike Transport Establishes 'Quality of Management Council' to Prevent Misconduct"
On the 19th, Koike Transport announced the establishment of an "Management Quality Council" within the company effective April 1st. This decision follows the revelation in February of fictitious billing and embezzlement by employees. In response, an internal control investigation committee was created to consider measures to prevent such incidents from occurring again. The interim report […]
"Four Companies Penalized for Not Adhering to Duty Hours, Reports Hokuriku-Shinetsu Transportation Bureau"
On March 21st, the Hokuriku-Shinetsu Transport Bureau announced administrative sanctions for violations of regulations in the general cargo truck transportation industry for the month of February. Four penalties were issued, including vehicle suspension for up to a maximum of 90 days. All four cases involved violations of the "Non-compliance with the Compliance Order on Driving […]
"AnyMind Group Acquires Malaysia-based E-commerce Support Company Archer Digital"
On the 21st, Enymind Group announced that they have acquired all the shares of Arche Digital, an e-commerce support company in Malaysia, and have successfully made it a subsidiary. Arche Digital offers comprehensive support for e-commerce operations and marketing in Malaysia. Enymind Group's acquisition of Arche Digital demonstrates their strategic expansion into the e-commerce market […]
"Land Freight Fatal Workplace Accidents Down by Four Compared to Last Year"
On the 19th, the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare released a preliminary report on the "Status of Occupational Accidents in March." According to the report, the preliminary number of fatalities in the land freight transportation industry in 2024 was 13, which represents a decrease of 4 individuals compared to the same period last year, […]
"Shibusawa Warehouse Earns Upgraded Rating from Japan Credit Rating Agency"
On the 19th, Shibaura Warehouse announced that their rating from Japan Credit Rating Agency (JCR) has been upgraded. The rating was publicly disclosed on the same day. The long-term issuer rating has been raised from "A-" to "A," with the outlook of the rating changing from "Positive" to "Stable." Additionally, the bond rating has been […]
"Moji Custom Grants Import Clearance Permit to Cosmetics Import Proxy, Bloom"
On the 19th, Moji Customs announced that they have granted customs clearance permission to Bloom, a company based in Karatsu City, Saga Prefecture, which specializes in importing cosmetics and related products. The location of Bloom's Karatsu head office customs clearance office is 1901-457 Hamasaki, Hamatama-cho, Karatsu City, Saga Prefecture. Stay updated on Bloom's customs operations […]
"AeroNext Wins in DX Category in '300 Energetic SMEs' Award 2023"
On the 21st, AeroNext, a company involved in drone operations based in Shibuya, Tokyo, announced that they have been awarded in the DX category of the "300 Small and Medium-sized Enterprises and Small Businesses Soaring in 2023" program. The program aims to support small and medium-sized enterprises in adapting to the changing economic and social […]
"Nisshin Utilizes Sustainable Aviation Fuel for Japan-Shanghai Freight Flight"
On March 19th, Nisshin announced that they conducted a flight using Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) for air cargo bound from Japan to Shanghai on March 14th. The utilization of SAF in the transportation highlights their commitment to sustainable practices in the aviation industry. Nisshin, in collaboration with All Nippon Airways (ANA) and their SAF initiative, […]
Summary: Meito Transport Announces Third Cold Warehouse in Vietnam Begins Operation
On March 19th, Meito Unyu announced that its Vietnam subsidiary, MEITO VIETNAM, commenced operations of its third cold storage warehouse, named "Warehouse 3," located within the Tan Duc Industrial Zone in Long An Province, western Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam on March 18th. This expansion signifies the company's continued growth and commitment to providing cold […]
Summary: The British Standards Institution (BSI), which Advances Business Improvement and Standard Development such as ISO, Releases the 'Supply Chain Risk Insight Report 2024' on March 19, Analyzing the Risk Factors in Building and Maintaining Supply Chains. According to the Report, there is an Increasing Trend of Food Theft during Transportation within the Supply Chain.
On March 19th, the British Standards Institution (BSI), which promotes business improvement and the development of standards such as ISO, issued the "Supply Chain Risk Insight Report 2024," which analyzes risk factors in building and maintaining supply chains. According to the report... If you have further text or specific details from the report that you […]