“Maruwa Transport Machinery Donates 10 Million Yen to Japan Heart’s New Children’s Hospital in Cambodia”
On the 26th, the international medical NGO Japan Heart, based in Taito-ku, Tokyo, announced that Maruwa Unyu Kikan, which operates 3PL business, has donated 10 million yen to support the new hospital “Japan Heart Asia Pediatric Medical Center” scheduled to open in 2025 in Cambodia. This generosity from Maruwa Unyu Kikan will contribute to improving […]
“Takamiya Acquires Land in Gunma Prefecture for ‘Takamiya Lab East’ Establishment”
On the 25th, Takamiya, a company specializing in the development of temporary equipment, announced the acquisition of land in Block B of the Fujioka Interchange West Industrial Park in Shinotsuka, Fujioka City, Gunma Prefecture. They plan to establish “Takamiya Lab. East” on this land for conducting research and development activities in the region. The establishment […]
“Coastal Shipping Volume Drops 0.3% in December Amid Sluggish Chemical Products: Ministry Stats”
According to the inland water transport statistics announced by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism on the 22nd, the total transportation volume in December decreased by 0.3% compared to the same month of the previous year, amounting to 26.947 million tons on a weight basis. The breakdown includes cargo ships carrying 16.548 million […]
“Tokyo Port Hits Record High in February Import Value at 2.5 Trillion Yen”
According to the preliminary trade figures for February released by the Tokyo Customs on the 21st, the trade balance at the Port of Tokyo showed a 1.3% decrease in exports amounting to 584.9 billion yen and a 20.1% increase in imports reaching 1.2583 trillion yen, resulting in a trade deficit of 673.4 billion yen. This […]
“Yamato Logistics Launches ‘Real Talk’ Audio Content Featuring Employee Voices on Workplace Environment”
On the 25th, Yamato Logistics, located in Nishi-ku, Osaka, announced the release of an audio content series titled “Yamato Logistics Real Talk,” where employees discuss the workplace atmosphere and more. The content includes three panel discussions featuring young employees, mid-career employees, and a segment on work-life balance, providing insights into job responsibilities…
“Yamamura Logistics Earns ‘Three Stars’ in Comfortable Workplace Certification”
Mountain Village Logistics recently announced that they have obtained a 3-star certification in the “Work-Friendly Workplace Certification System.” In addition to criteria such as compliance with laws and regulations, working hours and holidays, physical and mental health, peace of mind and stability, securing and nurturing diverse talent, and autonomy and innovation, this certification assesses aspects […]
“Kobe Port Trade Value Declines for 10th Consecutive Month in February”
According to the preliminary trade overview of Kobe Port released by Kobe Customs on the 21st of February, the total trade value decreased by 1.5% year-on-year to 938.9 billion yen. This marked the 10th consecutive month of decline. The export value was 587.7 billion yen, showing a 1.7% decrease compared to the same period last […]
“Logistics Today’s Online Debate on March 28: ‘Human Coexistence or Transition to Unmanned?'”
On March 28th, Logistics Today will be hosting an online event in collaboration with Nomura Real Estate titled “Logistics Discussion,” focusing on discussing logistics challenges. This second edition will delve into the topic of “Aggressive Developers, Defensive 3PL | Coexistence with Humans, or Transition to Automation – Dealing with Labor Shortages…” Attendees can expect engaging […]
“NTT Logisco Launches ‘Logistics Cost Optimization Support’ to Promote Fair Freight Charges”
On the 25th, NTT Logistics Corporation (located in Chuo-ku, Tokyo) announced the launch of their “Logistics Fee Rationalization Support” service, branded as “LogiView,” aimed at transparently visualizing logistics cost structures to facilitate the appropriate collection of transportation fees and charges. LogiView provides insights into the logistics cost structures specific to each delivery destination, enabling organizations […]
“Yusen Logistics Expands into Huahu Airport Cargo Business in Hubei Province, China”
On the 26th, Yusen Logistics (China) (YLCN), a subsidiary of NYK Logistics, announced the establishment of a joint venture company in Ezhou City, Hubei Province, China, to enter into a new cargo terminal business at the Ezhou Huahu Airport. Ezhou Huahu Airport is strategically located within the Ezhou Economic and Technological Development Zone, offering convenient […]