JAPAN NEWS
Summary: Yamagata Prefecture commences acceptance of subsidy applications for large driver's license acquisition support projects, offering half of the license acquisition cost, up to 110,000 yen per person, for those employed or running a business in auto transport services.
Starting from the 13th, Yamagata Prefecture has begun accepting applications for subsidies for obtaining licenses such as large vehicle licenses. This initiative aims to support individuals who are employed or starting businesses in the automobile driving industry within the prefecture, as well as small and medium-sized enterprises that bear the cost of employee license acquisition. […]
Summary: The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism announces the holding of the 'Safety Measures Meeting for Land Transportation of International Maritime Containers', addressing the importance of efficiently combining sea and land transportation, while considering their size and weight.
On the 14th, the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport, and Tourism announced the convening of the "Safety Measures Conference for International Maritime Container Land Transport." International maritime containers are crucial in both domestic and international logistics due to the efficiency they offer for seamless sea-land combined transport. However, challenges such as the size and weight […]
Summary: NIPPON EXPRESS Holdings announces that its group company, NX Belgium, won the 'Logistics Service Provider Award' at the '17th Brussels Airport Aviation Awards' held on February 20th.
On the 14th, Nippon Express Holdings announced that their group company, NX Belgium in Belgium, received the "Logistics Service Provider Award" at the 17th Brussels Airport Aviation Awards held on February 20th. This recognition highlights NX Belgium's excellence in providing logistics services. Stay updated on the achievements and contributions of NX Belgium in the logistics […]
Summary: Nippon Yusen announces the christening ceremony of a large LPG carrier co-owned by the company and Astomos Energy, held at Kawasaki Heavy Industries' Sakide Plant on March 1.
On the 14th, Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK Line) announced that the naming ceremony of a large LPG carrier jointly owned by the company and Astomos Energy, based in Chiyoda Ward, Tokyo, took place on March 1st at Kawasaki Heavy Industries' Sakado Works. The vessel, originally completed in 2003 as the GAS CAPRICORN, has been […]
Summary: Daimler Trucks announces satisfactory results from driving tests of their brand Mercedes-Benz's large EV truck 'eActros 600' in extremely cold conditions, advancing towards mass production by the end of the year.
On the 14th, German company Daimler Trucks announced successful results from the cold-weather driving tests of their large electric vehicle (EV) truck under the Mercedes-Benz brand, the "eActros 600," in extreme cold conditions. The positive outcomes from the tests signify a significant step forward towards production readiness by the end of the year. Stay updated […]
Summary: Green Co-op, consisting of 16 co-operative societies mainly in western Japan, announces the start of food ingredient donation for school lunches to primary and secondary schools affected by the Noto Peninsula earthquake.
On the 13th, Green Coop Kyodotai, consisting of 16 cooperatives primarily located in western Japan, announced the commencement of donations of food ingredients for school lunches to elementary and middle schools affected by the Noto Peninsula earthquake. The donated supplies will be delivered to schools such as Yanagida Elementary School, Udezutsu Elementary School, Ukawa Elementary […]
Summary: Mizuno announces the release of 'Allmighty HWⅡ 11L', a work shoe for heavy labor at work sites, available from March 20 in nationwide work product specialty stores, home centers, and Mizuno's official online shop.
On the 14th, Mizuno announced the release of the "All Mighty HW II 11L" work shoes tailored for heavy-duty workers at job sites. The work shoes will be available for purchase starting on the 20th at specialized stores handling Mizuno Work products nationwide, as well as home centers and Mizuno's official online store. Stay updated […]
Summary: Pal System Consumers' Co-Operative Union announces cooperation with the government's 'Redelivery Reduction PR Month' from April this year, aiming for zero redelivery through order sorting and placement.
On the 14th, Pal System Consumer Cooperative announced its participation in the "Reduction of Redelivery PR Month" initiative promoted by the government starting in April of this year. The cooperative aims to achieve zero redelivery by sorting ordered items and utilizing placement delivery methods. Deliveries by the cooperative are scheduled once a week at specified […]
Summary: Hokuriku-Shinetsu Transport Bureau announces approval of freight vehicle transport businesses for three new companies, and registration of type 1 freight usage transport business for one company.
On the 11th, the Hokuriku-Shinetsu Transport Bureau announced that it has granted permits for three new companies (including two funeral transport companies) to operate freight trucking businesses. Additionally, one company has been registered for the first-class cargo transportation business. Stay updated on the developments and implications of these approvals within the freight transportation sector under […]
Summary: Funai Soken Logistics, a logistics consulting firm, announces the relocation of its Tokyo headquarters to Tokyo Midtown Yaesu, with a goal to strengthen group collaboration by consolidating various group companies in a single office.
On the 14th, logistics consulting firm Senai Soken Roji, based in Chiyoda Ward, Tokyo, announced the relocation of its Tokyo headquarters to Tokyo Midtown Yaesu in Chuo Ward, Tokyo. This relocation will consolidate the group's various companies in Tokyo into one office, enhancing group collaboration and synergy. Stay informed about the benefits and developments resulting […]