JAPAN NEWS
Summary: Toyota Transportation Donates 1 Million Yen to Support Activities for Victims of Reiwa 6 Noto Peninsula Earthquake, Including House Cleanup, Repairs and Care for Affected Individuals.
On March 15th, Toyota Transport announced that they have donated internal funds and contributed 1 million yen from the company to support the activities of volunteers and non-profit organizations (NPOs) engaged in cleanup, repairs of damaged homes, and providing mental and physical care to the victims of the Noto Peninsula Earthquake in the fiscal year […]
Summary: Higashi Twenty-One Announces Organizational Reforms, New 'Sakai LogiNet Business Department' Set for Launch on April 1, 2024.
On March 15th, Higashi 21 announced that during the board of directors meeting held on the same day, they passed a resolution to implement organizational changes effective April 1, 2024. In response to the expansion of business activities, including acquiring new customers, within the current "Transportation Business Division" under the "Sakai Comprehensive Logistics Group," a […]
Summary: Nissin announces its Austrian local subsidiary, Nissin Transport, has received GDP (Good Distribution Practice) certification for pharmaceutical logistics.
On March 15th, Nissin announced that its local subsidiary in Austria, Nissin Transport (Nissin Austria), has obtained the Good Distribution Practice (GDP) certification for pharmaceutical logistics quality. This certification ensures that Nissin Transport in Austria maintains high standards in the distribution and transportation of pharmaceutical products, demonstrating their commitment to quality and compliance with regulations. […]
Summary: ANA, Kumamoto Prefecture and Kumamoto International Airport Announce First Operation of Large Boeing 777 Freighter to Aso Kumamoto Airport.
On March 15th, All Nippon Airways (ANA), Kumamoto Prefecture, and Kumamoto Airport (KKIAC) announced that they will operate the ANA Cargo-exclusive large aircraft, the Boeing 777 Freighter, for the first time to Aso Kumamoto Airport. The introduction of the Boeing 777 Freighter to Aso Kumamoto Airport is in response to the increased demand for semiconductor […]
Summary: TONAMI Holdings Announces Sponsorship Contract with APEX for Civil Rehabilitation Support as of March 15th.
On March 15th, Tonami Holdings announced that they have entered into a sponsorship agreement with Apex regarding civil rehabilitation support on the same day. Apex operates logistics and warehouse businesses focusing on refrigerated and frozen food transportation based in Kanazawa City, Ishikawa Prefecture. The sponsorship aims to provide support for Apex, which is in the […]
Summary: AeroNexT, KDDI Smart Drone and Dentsu Hokkaido Conduct Disaster Relief Drone Delivery Demonstration Experiment in Shintotsukawa Town, Hokkaido, on March 5-6.
On March 15th, Aeronext, Shintotsukawa Town in Hokkaido, KDDI Smart Drone, and Dentsu Hokkaido announced that they conducted a demonstration experiment for "Disaster Relief Supply Delivery Using Drones" in Shintotsukawa Town from March 5th to 6th. Shintotsukawa Town and the participating companies collaborated to assess the feasibility and effectiveness of using drones for delivering relief […]
Summary: Japan Logitem Announces Organizational Changes to Enhance Logistics DX and Sales Structure, Effective from April 1.
On March 15th, Nippon Logitem announced that they will be implementing organizational changes effective April 1st. The main objectives of the organizational changes are to promote logistics DX (Digital Transformation) and strengthen the sales structure. Specifically, the "Human Resources Development Office" within the Management Headquarters will be renamed to the "Human Resources Development Department." Additionally, […]
Summary: Kawasaki Kisen and Tokyo Gas Begin Joint Research on Liquid CO2 Marine Transport Towards Realization of Carbon dioxide Capture and Storage (CCS).
On March 15th, Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Ltd. announced that they have reached an agreement with Tokyo Gas to jointly explore the liquefied CO2 maritime transportation for Carbon Dioxide Capture and Storage (CCS) initiatives. The Japanese government has been actively promoting CCS projects to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and this collaboration between Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha and […]
Summary: Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism Announces Continued Support of 19.3 Billion Yen over Three Years towards Management Independency of JR Freight and JR Hokkaido.
On March 15th, the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport, and Tourism announced the continuation of support towards the financial independence of JR Hokkaido, JR Shikoku, and JR Freight. In efforts to achieve financial independence, these railway companies have undergone debt processing related to the Japan National Railways Settlement Corporation, as amended in 2021. The Ministry […]
Summary: AIT Announces Full-scale Container Round-Use Initiative in Collaboration with Kubota Logistics and Workman from April.
On March 15th, AIT announced that it would be intensifying its efforts in container round-use initiatives starting in April, in collaboration with Kubota Logistics and Workman. The three companies conducted a trial operation of the container round-use system in January to optimize the logistics operations and increase efficiency. By formalizing and expanding the container round-use […]