JAPAN NEWS
Summary: The Kinki Transport Bureau Announces a Raise in the Minimum Wage of Sailors in the Kinki Region on March 18, Effective from April 17 of This Year. The Monthly Increase is 7500 Yen for Staff, Crew, and Barge Captains in Both Inland Steel Shipping and Wooden Boat Operation Businesses.
On March 18th, the Kinki Transport Bureau announced an increase in the minimum wages for ship crew members within the Kinki region. The wage adjustments will come into effect starting from April 17th of this year. The increases apply on a monthly basis, with personnel in inland steel ship operation and wooden ship operation seeing […]
Summary: The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism Announces the Preliminary Report of Air Transport Statistics for 2023 on March 18. In terms of cargo weight in domestic regular air transport, main lines connecting New Chitose, Haneda, Narita, Osaka, Kansai, Fukuoka, and Naha increased by 3.1% from the previous year to 431,370 tons, while local lines saw a 5.8% increase from the previous year.
On the 18th, the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport, and Tourism announced the preliminary aviation transport statistics for 2023. In domestic scheduled air transport, the cargo weight on trunk routes connecting New Chitose, Haneda, Narita, Osaka, Kansai, Fukuoka, and Naha increased by 3.1% year-on-year to 431,370 tons, while local routes saw a 5.8% increase... (the […]
Summary: Japan Airlines (JAL) Announces Application to the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism for the International Cargo Fuel Surcharge Applicable from April 1, Reduced from the Amount Applied Since February. The benchmark average price of jet fuel for February was $123 per barrel.
On March 18th, Japan Airlines (JAL) announced that they have applied to the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport, and Tourism for the adjustment of the international air cargo fuel surcharge from Japan, which will take effect on April 1st of this year. The proposed surcharge will be lower compared to the rates applied since February. […]
Summary: Openlogi (Toshima Ward, Tokyo) Announces the Start of a Campaign to Discount up to 2.4 Million Yen for 30 Companies, to Commemorate the Start of API Integration with the Integrated Commerce Platform 'ecforce' provided by SUPER STUDIO (Meguro Ward) on March 18.
On the 18th, OpenLogi, based in Toshima-ku, Tokyo, announced the commencement of API integration with the unified commerce platform "ecforce" provided by SUPER STUDIO in Meguro-ku. To commemorate the start of this integration, OpenLogi initiated a campaign offering up to 2.4 million yen in usage fee discounts for the first 30 companies. This campaign aims […]
Summary: The Moji Customs Office Announces the Extension of the Permission Period for Two Customs Clearance Companies on March 19. Logival's (Koga City, Fukuoka Prefecture) Main Office is Extended Until April 10, 2026, and BEAUTY SEA's (Moji Ward, Kitakyushu City) Main Office is Extended Until April 25, 2026.
On the 19th, Moji Customs announced the extension of the permit validity for two customs clearance companies. The head office of Logivar (located in Koga City, Fukuoka Prefecture) had its permit extended until April 10, 2026, while the head office of BEAUTY SEA in Moji Ward, Kitakyushu City had its permit extended until April 25, […]
Summary: Japan Physical Internet Center (JPIC) Announces the Completion of 'Guide to Using Logistics Information Standard Guidelines', a Result of the 'Research on Standardization of Software in the Field of Logistics' Project Entrusted by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism.
On March 18th, the Physical Internet Center (JPIC) announced the completion of one of the outcomes of the "Standardization Survey Project of Software in the Logistics Field," which it had been commissioned by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism. The completed deliverable is the "Guidelines for Using Logistics Information Standard Guidelines," aimed at […]
Summary: Japan Airlines (JAL) Announces Application to Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism for International Air Cargo Fuel Surcharge to be applied from April 1, Resulting in a Price Decrease.
On March 18th, Japan Airlines (JAL) announced that they have submitted to the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism for approval of the revised international air cargo fuel surcharge rates, effective from April 1st. The application was based on the average jet fuel price per barrel in February 2024, which was $103.30. As a […]
Summary: Logisteed Announces Organizational Reformation Effective from April 1, Introducing Chief International Business Officer (CIBO) to Spearhead the Strengthening and Expansion of Global Business.
On March 18th, Logisteed announced organizational changes effective April 1st. The company will establish the position of Chief International Business Officer (CIBO) to spearhead the strengthening and expansion of its global operations. This strategic move reflects Logisteed's commitment to enhancing its presence and capabilities in the international business sector. Stay tuned for updates on how […]
Summary: Watashoku Holdings Announces Expansion of Joint Delivery with Kiraya, a Supermarket in Southern Shinshu, Nagano Prefecture, and Watashoku Home Aid Super Center on Mar 18.
On March 18th, Watabane Holdings announced that Kiraya, a food supermarket chain operating in the Minami Shin area of Nagano Prefecture, and Watabane HomeAid, which operates supercenters through Watabane Partners, will be expanding their joint distribution efforts. This partnership aims to enhance efficiency and optimize logistics operations by pooling resources and coordinating deliveries between Kiraya […]
Summary: Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism Reports a 12.2% Decrease in International Air Cargo Transportation Volume, and a 3.7% Increase in Domestic Regular Air Cargo Transportation Volume in 2023, According to Preliminary Statistics Released on March 18.
According to the interim aviation transport statistics report for 2023 released by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism on March 18th, the international air cargo transport volume was 1,362,090 tons, showing a decrease of 12.2% compared to the same month of the previous year. On the other hand, the domestic scheduled air cargo […]