JAPAN NEWS
“Tokai Electronics Updates ‘Unkan PRO’ with Labor Management Compliant with Revised Standard Announcement”
On the 26th, Tokai Electronics, a manufacturer specializing in electronic devices for the transportation industry based in Fuji City, Shizuoka Prefecture, announced the implementation of labor management compliant with the revised standards in their cloud-based operation management system “UnKan PRO.” Starting from April 1st this year, the revised labor regulations for professional drivers of motor […]
“Maersk Comments on Baltimore Harbor Bridge Collapse Afflicting its Chartered Vessel”
On the 26th, following the bridge collapse incident involving the Francis Scott Key Bridge at the Port of Baltimore, AP Moller-Maersk (Denmark), which had chartered the container vessel that collided with the bridge abutment, issued a statement on the same day. The container vessel involved in the collision, named “Dari,” was en route from Singapore…
“Nissan Renames and Updates Specifications of ‘NV100 Clipper’ and ‘Clipper Rio’ Models”
On the 26th, Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. announced that along with some specification changes to the “NV100 Clipper” and “NV100 Clipper Rio,” these models will be renamed as “Clipper Van” and “Clipper Rio” respectively, starting sales from the same day. The “NV100 Clipper” initially…
“Lawson Launches Medicine Delivery via Uber Eats at its Kanazawa Izuminocho Store”
On the 26th, Lawson announced that they will begin offering a service to deliver medicine through “Uber Eats” at their “Lawson Kanazawa Izuminocho Store” in Kanazawa City starting from the 28th. This marks the first time for a Lawson store in Ishikawa Prefecture to provide such a service. The store is equipped with a drug…
“Fatal Truck Accidents in Japan Increase Across All Vehicle Types in February”
On the 18th, the Japan Trucking Association reported the number of fatal accidents in February where commercial trucks were the first parties involved, based on the National Police Agency’s “Traffic Accident Statistics.” According to the report, the number of fatal accidents in February involving commercial trucks (excluding light trucks) as the first party was 1…
“Farmind Announces Initiative to Encourage Joint Delivery for Nationwide Fresh Produce Logistics”
FARMiND, based in Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, specializing in nationwide fresh produce logistics, announced on the 27th their commitment to promoting collaborative transportation to enhance logistics efficiency. The company will collaborate with its group company, Zen Nihon Line, to strengthen the nationwide network of 14 fruit and vegetable centers as relay points. This strategic initiative aims to […]
“Hankyu Hanshin Express Announces the Relocation of its Prague Branch”
On the 26th, Hankyu Hanshin Express, based in Kita-ku, Osaka, announced that its German local subsidiary, Hankyu Hanshin Express (Deutschland), relocated its Prague branch in the Czech Republic. The operation will commence on April 2nd. Prague Branch Overview: – Location: Prague, Czech Republic – Address: [Address] – Services: [Services provided at the branch] – Date […]
“NTT Group Conducts In-Building Delivery Experiment with Various Robots in Shinagawa”
On March 26th, NTT Communications (NTT Com), NTT, and NTT Urban Solutions announced the completion of a building robot delivery experiment conducted at the Shinagawa Season Terrace in Minato-ku, Tokyo from February 5th to March 15th. This experiment showcased the integration of various types of robots for indoor delivery within the building premises. The initiative […]
“Hankyu Hanshin Express Announces Relocation of Prague Branch by Its Germany Subsidiary”
On March 26th, Hankyu Hanshin Express (Deutschland), the local subsidiary of Hankyu Hanshin Express, announced the relocation of its Prague branch. Operations at the new location are scheduled to commence on April 2nd. The relocation of the Prague branch signifies the company’s commitment to enhancing its presence and service offerings in the region, reflecting their […]
“Potential of Regional Logistics Real Estate and The Impact of Semiconductor Industry & 2024 Issue: CBRE Report”
On March 26th, CBRE released a report titled “The Potential of Regional Logistics Real Estate Markets.” The report examines the potential of logistics real estate markets in regional areas outside major metropolitan regions such as the Greater Tokyo Area, Kinki Region, Chubu Region, and Fukuoka Region. The report analyzes factors such as population distribution and […]