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Summary: Major shipping companies (Nippon Yusen, Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Kawasaki Kisen) announced their certification as "Excellent Health Management Corporations for 2024 (Large Corporation Division)" on March 11-12. The accolade reflects their commitment to promoting health and well-being in the workplace.

On March 11-12, the three major shipping companies, Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK), Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL), and Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha (K Line), each announced their certification as "Excellent Corporations for Health Management 2024" in the large-scale corporation category. The certification recognizes their efforts in promoting health management practices within their organizations. This achievement reflects […]

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Summary: Nippon Express Holdings announced on March 12 the international ocean freight handling performance for February. The export consolidation weight in Japan totaled 18,532 TEU (a decrease of 9.0% compared to the same month last year), while the overseas total reached 54,000 TEU (an increase of 35.4%)....

According to the international ocean freight handling performance announced by Nippon Express Holdings on March 12th, the consolidated export weight in February was 18,532 TEUs for Japan (a decrease of 9.0% compared to the same month last year), 54,000 TEUs internationally (an increase of 35.4%), and a total of global TEUs. Stay informed about global […]

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Summary: Nippon Express Holdings announced on March 12 the international air cargo handling performance for February. The total consolidated export weight for Japan decreased by 1.6% to 26,630 tons, while the overseas total increased by 38.4% to 53,200 tons, resulting in a global total of 79,000...

According to the international air freight handling performance announced by Nippon Express Holdings on March 12th, the consolidated export weight in February was 26,630 tons for Japan (a decrease of 1.6% compared to the same month last year), 53,200 tons internationally (an increase of 38.4%), and 79,830 tons globally. Stay informed about global air cargo […]

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Summary: Hankyu Hanshin Express announced on March 12 the air export and import handling performance for February. The air export handling volume decreased by 17.9% to 8,857 cases, and the handling weight decreased by 17.3% to 2,688 tons compared to the same month last year. Performance varied across destinations, with TC-1 shipments...

According to the announcement made by Hankyu Hanshin Express on March 12th regarding their air export and import handling performance in February, the number of air export shipments was 8,857 (a decrease of 17.9% compared to the same month last year), and the handled weight was 2,688 tons (a decrease of 17.3%). The performance breakdown […]

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Summary: AeroSense announced on March 12 that it participated in a demonstration experiment conducted by Shizuoka Prefecture on March 8 for long-distance transport of medical equipment using drones. AeroSense operated the vertical take-off and landing fixed-wing drone "AeroBowing," which successfully flew across Suruga Bay and landed as part of the experiment.

On March 12th, Aerosense announced its participation in a verification test conducted by Shizuoka Prefecture on March 8th for long-distance transportation of medical equipment using drones. Aerosense operated the vertical take-off and landing fixed-wing drone (VTOL) "Aerowing" for this test. The drone successfully crossed Suruga Bay and completed its landing demonstration as part of the […]

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Summary: FedEx Express announced on March 12 that they successfully completed the first cross-border delivery from Malaysia to Singapore using an electric vehicle (EV). In this initiative, on February 27, a package was transported from FedEx's office in Shah Alam, Malaysia to a location in Changi, Singapore, covering a distance of 406km.

On March 12th, FedEx Express announced the successful completion of the first cross-border delivery from Malaysia to Singapore using an electric vehicle (EV). In this initiative, on February 27th, a package was transported from FedEx's facility in Shah Alam, Malaysia to their facility in Changi South, Singapore, covering a distance of 406 km. This milestone […]

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Summary: Nishitetsu Transport announced on March 12 that they visited two universities in Thailand and three universities in Indonesia, conducting company orientation sessions for students in job hunting and university career centers from February 26 to March 1. This marked the first time for the company to hold orientation sessions in Thailand.

On March 12th, Nippon Express announced that they visited two universities in Thailand and three universities in Indonesia, conducting company briefing sessions for university students and career centers engaged in job hunting activities from February 26th to March 1st. This marks the first time a company briefing session was held in Thailand. The sessions aimed […]

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Summary: SG Holdings Co., Ltd. announced on March 12 that the company, along with three group companies (Sagawa Global Logistics, Sagawa Advance, SGH Global Japan), and the external organization SG Holdings Group Health Insurance Association, were certified as "Excellent Health Management Corporations for 2024."

On March 12th, SG Holdings and its group of three companies (Sagawa Global Logistics, Sagawa Advance, SGH Global Japan) along with the affiliated organization SG Holdings Group Health Insurance Association were certified as "Excellent Corporations for Health Management 2024." This recognition underscores the commitment of SG Holdings and its group entities to prioritize and promote […]

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Summary: On the 12th, AZ-COM Maruwa Holdings (AZ-COM Maruwa HD) announced a partnership between its group company Maruwa Unyu Kikan (located in Yoshikawa City, Saitama Prefecture), Mizuho Leasing, Mizuho Auto Lease (Minato Ward, Tokyo), and FOMM (based in Yokohama), an electric vehicle (EV) planning and development company.

On the 12th, AZ-COM Maruwa Holdings (AZ-COM Maruwa HD) announced a collaboration involving its group company Maruwa Unyu Kikan (located in Yoshikawa City, Saitama Prefecture), Mizuho Leasing, Mizuho Auto Leasing (both based in Minato-ku, Tokyo), and FOMM (Focus on Mobility), a company specializing in the planning and development of electric vehicles (EV) based in Yokohama. […]

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Summary: LOGISTICS TODAY to host online event addressing "Facing the 24-Year Problem and Choosing Digital Tools" for transportation companies with fleets of 20-150 vehicles and shippers on March 25th.

On March 25th, LOGISTICS TODAY will be hosting an online event titled "Moving Beyond Transportation: Addressing the '24-Year Problem' and Choosing Digital Tools for Transportation Companies with 20-150 Vehicles and Shippers." The event aims to provide insights and strategies for transportation companies and shippers to effectively manage the challenges posed by the "24-Year Problem," as […]

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