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Title: Japan Maritime Center Reports 11% Increase in North America Outbound Container Traffic in January, Marking the First Growth in Four Months

According to the preliminary data on cargo movement trends in major container routes released by the Japan Maritime Center on the 21st, the volume of cargo on the North American outbound route in January increased by 11% from the same month of the previous year to 1,664,035 TEUs, marking the first positive growth in four […]

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Title: Kuehne + Nagel Expands Facilities at John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) in New York, Adding 418 Square Meters of Temperature-Controlled Area and Additional 929 Square Meters of Warehouse Space

Major forwarder Kuehne + Nagel (Switzerland) has expanded its facilities at John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) in New York, USA. The expansion includes a 418 square meter temperature-controlled area and an additional 929 square meters of warehouse space, enhancing their logistics capabilities at the airport. Note: While “m” typically stands for meters, in the […]

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Title: Maersk Opens PUMA’s First Semi-Automated Omni-Channel Fulfillment Distribution Center in Santiago, Chile

Major shipping line AP Moller-Maersk (Denmark) announced the opening of PUMA’s first semi-automated omni-channel fulfillment distribution center in Santiago, Chile. Maersk will provide PUMA with end-to-end solutions for transporting goods to and from the new facility.

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Title: Ocean Network Express (ONE) Announces 3rd Container Shipping Summit to be Held in Nagasaki, Featuring Varied Industry Experts

Ocean Network Express (ONE), based in Singapore, announced on the 26th the hosting of the 3rd “Container Shipping Summit.” The 3rd summit will take place on March 26th at the Nagasaki City Naigai Club. The Container Shipping Summit gathers numerous industry experts and professionals involved in maritime shipping to discuss and exchange insights on various […]

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Title: Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism to Hold First Meeting of the “Technology Study Group for Expanding Utilization of Hydrogen and Fuel Cells in the Transport Sector” for Fiscal Year 2023 on March 29

On the 26th, the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism announced that they will hold the first meeting of the “Technology Study Group aimed at expanding the utilization of hydrogen fuel cells and other technologies in the transportation sector” for the fiscal year 2023. The meeting is scheduled to take place on the 29th, […]

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Title: Fukuyama Transport and Komaru Transportation Foundation Sign Memorandum of Understanding on Industry-Academia Collaboration with Fukuyama City University, University Sains Islam Malaysia, and EH Utara Holdings

On the 22nd, Fukuyama Transport (Fukuyama City, Hiroshima Prefecture) announced the signing of a memorandum of understanding on industry-academia collaboration with Komaru Kotsu Foundation (Fukuyama City, Hiroshima Prefecture), Fukuyama City University, Malaysia University of Islamic Sciences, and EH Utara Holdings (Malaysia). This collaboration aims to enhance industry-academia partnerships and promote knowledge exchange between the organizations […]

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Title: Ministry of the Environment Commences Pre-Registration for Subsidized Vehicles under the “Commercial Vehicle Electrification Promotion Project” to Support Decarbonization Efforts in the Transportation Sector towards Achieving Carbon Neutrality by 2050

On the 22nd, the Ministry of the Environment announced the commencement of pre-registration for vehicles eligible for subsidies under the “Promotion of Commercial Vehicle Electrification Project.” The Ministry aims to accelerate the electrification of commercial vehicles as part of efforts towards achieving carbon neutrality by 2050, with a focus on decarbonizing the transportation sector, which […]

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Title: Kawasaki Heavy Industries Announces Terms of Transition Bond Issue for Funding Hydrogen Transport Vessels, Storage Tanks, and Energy Projects Supporting Hydrogen Gas Turbines

Kawasaki Heavy Industries announced on the 22nd the terms of issuance for Transition Bonds. The funds raised will be entirely allocated to projects related to energy utilization, such as liquefied hydrogen carriers, liquefied hydrogen storage tanks, and hydrogen gas turbines for power generation. The post “Kawasaki Heavy Industries/ Details of Transition Bond Issuance Revealed” first […]

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Title: Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism Announces Discussion on Revision of “Guidelines for Handling Biofuels on Ships” Based on Biofuel Test Results in Maritime Vessels at the 3rd Meeting of the Investigative Committee on the Use of Biofuels in Ships

On the 22nd, the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism announced that the “Committee for the Survey and Study of the Use of Biofuels in Ships” held its third meeting. They revealed that discussions will be held on the revision proposal of the “Guidelines for Handling Biofuels in Ships,” based on the results of […]

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Title: Aichi Prefecture Announces Start of Applications for “2023 Aichi Prefecture Freight Truck Operators Fuel Price Surge Support Fund” to Assist Businesses Facing Challenges Due to Rising Fuel Prices

On the 22nd, Aichi Prefecture announced that in response to the impact of rising fuel prices and the challenging situation faced by freight trucking operators, they will begin accepting applications for the “2023 Aichi Prefecture Freight Trucking Operator Fuel Price Surge Support Fund” starting from March 1st. This fund aims to provide financial assistance to […]

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