JAPAN NEWS
Summary: Mitsubishi Motors announces partial improvement and launch of 'Minicab Van' with CVT (Continuous Variable Transmission) adoption on some grades for better fuel efficiency.
On March 14th, Mitsubishi Motors announced the implementation of partial improvements to their light commercial vehicle, the "Minicab Van," and began sales on the same day. In this round of enhancements, certain vehicle grades of the Minicab Van are now equipped with a Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) to improve fuel efficiency. The manufacturer's suggested retail […]
Summary: Recruit announces February average hourly wage survey for part-time job recruitment in manufacturing, logistics, and cleaning sectors: see a 4.4% increase.
On March 14th, Recruit announced the results of the average hourly wage survey for part-time and temporary jobs in the manufacturing, logistics, and cleaning sectors in the three major metropolitan areas (Greater Tokyo Area, Tokai Region, Kansai Region) for the month of February. According to the data compiled by the company's research institution, Jobs Research […]
Summary: NCA Japan wins IATA Top Performer Award for dangerous goods training business at the IATA CBTA Centers Conference held in Hong Kong on March 11.
On March 14th, Nippon Cargo Airlines (NCA) announced that its group company, NCA Japan, received the "Top Performing CBTA Center" award in the Asia-Pacific region at the IATA CBTA Centers Conference held in Hong Kong on March 11th. This award recognizes NCA Japan's excellence in dangerous goods training programs and their outstanding performance in ensuring […]
Summary: JR East and JR West announce the start of cargo transport service 'Hako-Bun' from the newly opened Hokuriku Shinkansen 'Tsuruga Station'.
On March 14th, JR East and JR West announced the commencement of baggage transportation services from Tsuruga Station on the Hokuriku Shinkansen line, in conjunction with the station's opening. The service will be provided through the "Hako Byun" service, which facilitates the transportation of baggage from the station. Since May 2021, both companies have been […]
Summary: NX Belgium wins 'Logistics Service Provider Award' at the '17th Brussels Airport Aviation Awards' held on February 20.
On March 14th, NX Belgium announced that they had won the "Logistics Service Provider Award" at the 17th Brussels Airport Aviation Awards held on February 20th. The award, organized by Brussels Airport Company (BAC), recognizes excellence in logistics services provided by companies within the aviation industry. This achievement highlights NX Belgium's commitment to delivering exceptional […]
Summary: IKEA Japan to open new product pick-up centers in Saga City, Saga Prefecture, and Sasebo City, Nagasaki Prefecture on March 21.
On March 14th, IKEA Japan announced the opening of product pick-up centers in Saga City, Saga Prefecture, and Sasebo City, Nagasaki Prefecture on March 21st. The expansion of product pick-up centers is part of IKEA's efforts to promote omni-channel strategies. The decision to establish pick-up centers in these locations aims to accommodate the growing demand […]
Summary: Lawson and Watami to Start Sharing Logistics for Product Delivery Trucks from April 6.
Lawson and Watami announced on March 14th that they will start logistics sharing of product delivery trucks from April 6th. In this initiative, the non-operational hours of trucks used for delivering products to Lawson stores will be utilized for delivering products to Watami locations. This collaboration aims to optimize logistics operations, increase efficiency, and reduce […]
Summary: Nippon Yusen and Astomos Energy jointly hold naming ceremony for large LPG carrier at Kawasaki Heavy Industries' Sakaide Works.
On March 14th, Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK) announced the naming ceremony for a large LPG carrier jointly owned with Astomos Energy took place at the Kawasaki Heavy Industries' Sakai Works on March 1st. The vessel, which was completed in 2003 and previously named "GAS CAPRICORN," has undergone a naming ceremony to mark its continued […]
Summary: "Fuji Transport: Navigating Challenges to Fuel Growth"
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Summary: Menicon announces acquisition of 93,000m2 land in 'Technoport Fukui' industrial park for new contact lens and care product factory.
On March 11th, Menicon announced the acquisition of 93,000m2 of land in the industrial park "Techno Port Fukui" in Fukui City to be used as a factory site. The new facility will be the largest in the country and will focus on the production of Menicon's flagship products such as contact lenses and contact lens […]