JAPAN NEWS
"NX & NP Logistics Launches 'Kobe Support Points' for On-Site Improvements"
On the 19th, NX-NP Logistics (Settsu City, Osaka Prefecture) announced the initiation of the "Kobe Transformation Support Point" initiative within the company to promote activities related to on-site improvements, referred to as "Kobe Transformation," after the exemplary Kobe sales office which serves as a model for such improvement efforts. This initiative aims to further support […]
"Japan T-Rex Recalls 188 Large Trucks Across Two Models"
On the 19th, the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism announced that Nippon Trex (Toyokawa City, Aichi Prefecture) has reported a recall of a total of 188 large trucks of two models. The affected models include Isuzu Motors' "Giga" and Hino Motors' "Hino Profia." The recall spans across production periods from 2018... If you […]
"Ocean Network Express Buys First Carbon Emissions Credit from BNP Paribas"
On the 18th, Ocean Network Express (ONE) based in Singapore, announced that they have made their first purchase of European Union Allowances (EUAs) through the European Emissions Trading System (EU ETS) from the mega bank BNP Paribas in France. ONE is actively participating in the EU's greenhouse gas reduction scheme to support environmental sustainability efforts […]
"Tsuneishi Holdings' Announces Its First Delivery of LNG-Dedicated Limestone Carrier"
On the 19th, Tsuneishi Holdings, based in Fukuyama City, Hiroshima Prefecture, announced that their core company, Tsuneishi Shipbuilding, had delivered its first LNG (Liquefied Natural Gas) dedicated limestone carrier. The delivered carrier has a length of 93.8 meters and marks a significant milestone for the company's entry into LNG transportation. This accomplishment highlights Tsuneishi's commitment […]
"Hokkaido Truck Association Releases Excel Sheet for Work Time Management"
On the 15th, the Hokkaido Trucking Association announced that in response to the reduction of overtime hours for truck drivers starting from April 1st, they have begun distributing Excel files of restraint time management tables that comply with the standards for labor hour management. These Excel files can be downloaded for free from their website […]
"Mitsui O.S.K. Lines Discusses Future of Maritime Industry in Hiroshima-Kure"
On the 19th, Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL) announced that Hiroyuki Nakano, the manager of the Hiroshima branch, gave a speech at the "Maritime and Shipping Open Seminar in Kure" on the 7th. The event, held as part of the Town&Gown initiative promoted by Hiroshima University and Kure City, brought together experts from various fields to […]
"Yokohama Customs Renews Bonded Warehouses Licenses of Nine Companies"
Yokohama Customs announced on the 15th that the permit periods for bonded warehouses of 9 companies have been renewed. All permits have been extended until February 28, 2030. The companies include: - Maruyama Transportation Sendai Port Warehouse Bonded Warehouse (Miyagino-ku, Sendai City) - Maruichi Abe Shoten Operating Refrigerated Warehouse Bonded Warehouse (Onagawa-cho, Miyagi Prefecture) - […]
Summary: The Okayama National Highway Office of the Chugoku Regional Development Bureau Held the 'National Route 2 Connect Parking Okayama-Hayashima Development Project Discussion Meeting' on March 14 to Promote Relay Transport in Okayama Prefecture, and Summarized The Overview of the First Discussion Meeting on March 15, Factoring in the 2024 Logistics Issue.
On March 14th, the Okayama National Highway Office of the Chugoku Regional Development Bureau held a meeting to discuss the "National Route 2 Connect Parking Okayama-Hayashima Development Project" aimed at promoting relay transport within Okayama Prefecture. On the 15th, they announced an overview of the first meeting to review the project plan. The development plan […]
"Online 'Logistics Discussion' Event Hosted by LOGISTICS TODAY Features Nomura Real Estate on March 28"
LOGISTICS TODAY will be hosting an online event on March 28th, featuring Nomura Real Estate to discuss logistics challenges. The event, titled "Logistics Discussion," marks the second edition and will delve into the topic of "Aggressive Developers, Defensive 3PL | Coexistence with People or Transition to Unmanned Operations - Dealing with Labor Shortages..." (the message […]
Summary: Japan Material, Japan Transcity, and Japan Freight Railway (JR Freight) Announce on March 19 that they have Commenced Full-scale Transportation of Semiconductor Material Gas through the Combined Use of Trucks and Railways, Aiming at Strengthening the Semiconductor Industry's Supply Chain and Achieving Carbon Neutrality.
On the 19th, Japan Material, Nippon Transport City, and Japan Freight Railway (JR Freight) announced the commencement of full-scale transportation of semiconductor materials gas through the combined use of trucks and railways to strengthen the semiconductor industry's supply chain and achieve carbon neutrality. The collaboration aims to optimize transportation methods and contribute to reducing carbon […]