JAPAN NEWS
Summary: C&F Logistics Holdings Announces Resolutions from its Board of Directors Meeting on March 15th to Analyze, Evaluate, and Improve Current Capital Cost and Capital Return, Following Low ROE in Recent Annual Performance.
On the 15th, C&F Logistics Holdings announced that during the board of directors meeting held on the same day, they analyzed and evaluated the current capital costs and capital profitability. They also made resolutions to establish policies and specific initiatives aimed at improving these aspects. The company highlighted that the Return on Equity (ROE) in […]
Summary: CBRE announces a pre-completion tour of under-development logistics facility 'Project: Hassamu 15 Chome, 13 Chome (Tentative name)' in Sapporo's Nishi Ward on March 25th and 26th.
CBRE will be hosting a pre-completion tour of the logistics facility "Hassamu 15-jo 13-chome Project" in Hassamu, Nishi-ku, Sapporo, on March 25-26. The property, a three-story building, is currently under development. The event will provide a preview of the facility before its completion. Stay tuned for updates and insights from the tour of the Hassamu […]
Summary: Sapporo Holdings announces setting up of a new logistics base 'Sapporo Beer Hiroshima Logistics Center' in Hiroshima city to maintain and build a sustainable logistics system, with an aim to ease the burden on drivers.
Sapporo Holdings announced on March 15th that its group company, Sapporo Group Logistics, will establish a new logistics center, "Sapporo Beer Hiroshima Logistics Center," in Hiroshima City, Hiroshima Prefecture, starting from April 1st. This initiative aims to maintain and develop a sustainable logistics system. Stay tuned for updates on the establishment of the new logistics […]
Summary: AeroNexT, in collaboration with Shintotsukawa Town, KDDI Smart Drone, and Dentsu Hokkaido, Announces Successful Drone Delivery Demonstration for Disaster Relief Supplies from March 5-6.
On the 15th, AeroNext, a drone business based in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo, announced that they conducted a demonstration experiment for drone delivery of relief supplies during disasters in collaboration with the town of Shinotsugawa in Hokkaido, KDDI Smart Drone, and Dentsu Hokkaido on March 5th and 6th. This initiative aimed to test and verify the feasibility […]
Summary: JR East Announces Operation of New Gravel Transport Railcar on the Suijo Line Following Completion of Facility Improvements at Nishi-Kane Station.
On March 15th, JR East announced the commencement of operations for the new type of crushed stone transport diesel cars on the Mizugun Line. The newly manufactured crushed stone transport diesel cars, which were built in 2021, will begin operating in areas managed by Mito Branch, starting from the completion of facility improvements at Nishigane […]
Summary: JVC Kenwood Announces Relocation of LCOS Production Base from Yokosuka to Niigata in Collaboration with JS Fandary from April 2024.
On March 15th, JVC Kenwood announced the relocation of its production base for reflective liquid crystal devices (LCOS) from the Kurihama Factory in Yokosuka City, Kanagawa Prefecture, to the JS Foundry's Niigata Factory in Ojiya City, Niigata Prefecture starting in April 2024. This strategic move aims to enhance production efficiency and optimize operations. Stay informed […]
Summary: Renault Trucks, a Major French Truck Manufacturer, Announces a 18% Increase in New Vehicle Deliveries in 2023, With 69,859 Units Delivered.
On the 14th, the major truck manufacturer Renault Trucks announced that their new vehicle deliveries for 2023 increased by 18% to a total of 69,859 units. In terms of destination regions, Europe saw the delivery of 62,476 units (20% increase), while other regions received 7,383 units. This growth in new vehicle deliveries reflects Renault Trucks' […]
Summary: Matching World, a platform for matching surplus inventory, announces its selection as one of the '300 Small and Medium-sized Enterprises and Small Businesses' by the Small and Medium Enterprise Agency of the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry for FY2023.
On the 15th, Matching World, a platform specializing in matching surplus inventory, based in Chuo-ku, Tokyo, announced that they have been selected as one of the "300 Up-and-Coming Small and Medium Enterprises and Small Businesses" for the fiscal year 2023, organized by the Small and Medium Enterprise Agency of the Ministry of Economy, Trade, and […]
Summary: The Japan Trucking Association Reports the Number of Fatal Accidents Involving Commercial Trucks Based on the Traffic Accident Statistics Released by the National Police Agency for January.
On the 14th, the All Japan Trucking Association reported the number of fatal accidents in January where business trucks were the primary parties based on the "Traffic Accident Statistics" from the National Police Agency. According to the report, the number of fatal accidents in January where business trucks (excluding light trucks) were the primary parties […]
Summary: NEXCO West Japan Announces Plan to Extend Special Discount Period for Okinawa Expressway Until March 2025, Exclusively for Vehicles Equipped with ETC.
On the 13th, NEXCO West Japan announced that they plan to extend the special discount period for the Okinawa Expressway for vehicles equipped with ETC (Electronic Toll Collection) until the end of March 2025. Currently, a discount of 35.5% is applied to all lanes, but starting from April this year, vehicles without ETC will no […]