JAPAN NEWS
Summary: Yumeto Yamamoto of Spica Consulting speaks at day-one of 'Logistics 2024 Problem' Pre-Meeting, an online event hosted by LOGISTICS TODAY.
On the first day of the online event "Logistics 2024 Issue Preparatory Meeting" organized by Logistics Today, the second speaker to take the stage was Mr. Yumito Yamamoto, Director of Spica Consulting (Spica) based in Minato Ward, Tokyo. Spica specializes in M&am within the transportation industry, and Mr. Yamamoto provided valuable insights and expertise during […]
Summary: Lawson announces joint initiative with Watami to distribute 'Watami's Home Meal' products during non-operating hours of trucks delivering goods to Lawson convenience stores, starting April 6.
On the 14th, Lawson announced a joint initiative with Watami to utilize the non-operational hours of trucks used for delivering products to Lawson convenience stores to also deliver "Watami's Home Meal Replacement (HMR)" products. This collaborative effort will begin on April 6th and aims to optimize the use of delivery trucks and logistics resources, enabling […]
Summary: NIPPON EXPRESS Holdings announces that its group company, Nippon Express, has obtained international standard ISO 14001: 2015 environmental management system certification at its logistics base 'Narita Temperature Controlled HUB' near Narita Airport.
On the 14th, Nippon Express Holdings (NXHD) announced that its group company Nippon Express, based in Chiyoda Ward, Tokyo, has established an international temperature-controlled logistics facility named "Narita Temperature Controlled HUB" near Narita Airport. This facility is designed to cater to the storage and distribution of temperature-sensitive goods in the international logistics sector. Stay updated […]
Summary: All Japan Truck Association summarizes fatal accident cases where commercial freight vehicles are the primary parties, based on 'Traffic Accident Statistics (as of end of December 2023)' by the National Police Agency.
On the 13th, the All Japan Trucking Association compiled the number of fatalities in accidents where commercial freight vehicles were the first parties involved based on the National Police Agency's "Traffic Accident Statistics (as of the end of December 2023)." According to the report, in the fiscal year 2023, there were a total of [insert […]
Summary: Panama Canal Authority announces increase in daily navigation slots at the Panamax lock to adjust to predicted water levels in Gatun Lake.
On the 11th, the Panama Canal Authority announced plans to increase the daily transit slot capacity at the Panama locks to accommodate the anticipated water levels in Gatun Lake. Starting from the 18th to the 25th, there will be a gradual increase in transit slots, with the current 24 slots expected to rise to 27 […]
Summary: All Japan Truck Association warns members about the prevention of unfair subcontracting fees reduction, in response to Fair Trade Commission's order to Nissan.
On the 13th, the All Japan Trucking Association issued a cautionary notice to its members regarding the prevention of unjust reductions in subcontractor payments. This action follows a directive issued by the Fair Trade Commission to Nissan Motor Co. on the 7th, concerning the operation of "rebates" used in transactions with subcontractors. The directive addressed […]
Summary: Impress Holdings announces the results of a trend survey on the domestic drone business market, compiled by the Impress Research Institute, a think tank of Impress, which operates IT-related media businesses.
On the 14th, Impress Holdings announced the results of a study on the trends in the domestic drone business market conducted by Impress General Research Institute, the think tank of Impress, which operates IT-related media businesses based in Chiyoda Ward, Tokyo. According to the research findings, the domestic drone business market in Japan is expected […]
Summary: SG Holdings announces that it and three group companies have been certified as 'Excellent Health Management Corporations 2024'.
On the 12th, SG Holdings (HD) announced that three of its group companies and an external organization have been certified as "Excellent Corporations for Health Management 2024." SG Holdings, Sagawa Global Logistics, and Sagawa Advance have received this recognition as part of the "Excellent Corporations for Health Management 2024 (Large Corporations category)" program. This certification […]
Summary: Electric vehicle maker, FollowFry announces that Tokugawa Electric adopts the 'F1 VAN' for its installation work as a company vehicle.
On the 14th, ForoFly, an electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer based in Sakyo Ward, Kyoto, announced that Tokugawa Denko, an electrical equipment installation company in Tokushima City, has introduced ForoFly's "F1 VAN" as a company vehicle for conducting facility installation work. Tokugawa Denko's decision to transition from gasoline vehicles to EVs aligns with their commitment to […]
Summary: Dr. EVER, a transportation company support business based in Minato-ku, Tokyo, announced on the 13th that, from February 1, the job advertisement for the "Dr. EVER JOB" site will be displayed on the "chocoZAP" digital signage in 116 stores centered on the Tokyo metropolitan area, which is operated by RIZAP in Shinjuku-ku.
On the 13th, the transportation company support business, DraEVER, based in Minato Ward, Tokyo, announced that from February 1st, they have been providing recruitment support services for RIZAP-operated convenience store gyms, "chocoZAP," at 116 stores mainly in the Greater Tokyo Area. Through the collaboration with chocoZAP, DraEVER aims to assist in the recruitment process by […]