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Summary: Logisteed Announces Organizational Reformation Effective from April 1, Introducing Chief International Business Officer (CIBO) to Spearhead the Strengthening and Expansion of Global Business.

On March 18th, Logisteed announced organizational changes effective April 1st. The company will establish the position of Chief International Business Officer (CIBO) to spearhead the strengthening and expansion of its global operations. This strategic move reflects Logisteed’s commitment to enhancing its presence and capabilities in the international business sector. Stay tuned for updates on how […]

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Summary: Watashoku Holdings Announces Expansion of Joint Delivery with Kiraya, a Supermarket in Southern Shinshu, Nagano Prefecture, and Watashoku Home Aid Super Center on Mar 18.

On March 18th, Watabane Holdings announced that Kiraya, a food supermarket chain operating in the Minami Shin area of Nagano Prefecture, and Watabane HomeAid, which operates supercenters through Watabane Partners, will be expanding their joint distribution efforts. This partnership aims to enhance efficiency and optimize logistics operations by pooling resources and coordinating deliveries between Kiraya […]

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Summary: Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism Reports a 12.2% Decrease in International Air Cargo Transportation Volume, and a 3.7% Increase in Domestic Regular Air Cargo Transportation Volume in 2023, According to Preliminary Statistics Released on March 18.

According to the interim aviation transport statistics report for 2023 released by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism on March 18th, the international air cargo transport volume was 1,362,090 tons, showing a decrease of 12.2% compared to the same month of the previous year. On the other hand, the domestic scheduled air cargo […]

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Summary: ESR’s ‘ESR Higashi Ojima Distribution Center (DC)’ Wins Two Top Awards at the ‘MIPIM Awards 2024’, One of the World’s Largest Real Estate Trade Shows Held in Cannes, France, Announced on March 18.

On March 18th, ESR announced that their “ESR Higashi-Ohshima Distribution Center” has won two top awards at the prestigious MIPIM Awards 2024, the world’s largest real estate trade show held in Cannes, France. The distribution center received the Best Industrial Development and the Special Jury Awards, recognizing its excellence in design, functionality, and contribution to […]

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Summary: Mitsui O.S.K. Lines President Junichiro Ikeda Receives ‘Don José Falcón’ National Medal of Merit from Paraguay for Company’s Contributions to the Transport of Fire Trucks to the Country, Announced on March 18.

On March 18th, Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL) announced that their Chairman, Junichiro Ikeda, was awarded the “Don Jose Falcon National Merit Order” by the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Paraguay, Ruben Ramirez Lezcano, in recognition of the company’s assistance in transporting firefighting vehicles and other equipment to Paraguay. The prestigious award was presented to Chairman […]

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Summary: Seino Holdings Signs Comprehensive Partnership Agreement with Gifu Prefecture on March 15 to Foster Mutual Cooperation for Regional Revitalization and Improvement in Various Fields.

On March 15th, Seino Holdings signed a comprehensive cooperation agreement with Gifu Prefecture. The agreement aims to establish mutual cooperation and collaborative relationships in various fields related to regional revitalization, focusing on initiatives such as addressing shopping difficulties and utilizing drones during times of disaster. This partnership between Seino Holdings and Gifu Prefecture seeks to […]

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Summary: Nippon Cargo Airlines (NCA) Announces the Application Amount of International Air Cargo Fuel Surcharge for Shipments from Japan, Effective from April 1, Maintaining Previous Rates Depending on the Destination.

On March 18th, Japan Cargo Airlines (NCA) announced the applicable fuel surcharge amounts for international air cargo departing from Japan, effective from April 1st. The surcharge amounts for each destination region are as follows: TC1 (mainly North and South America) remains at 100 yen (same as the previous month), TC2 (Europe, Africa, Middle East, and […]

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Summary: Japan’s Fair Trade Commission Publishes Names of 10 Businesses, Including Three Logistics Firms, For Keeping Transaction Prices Unchanged Without Prior Discussion, in Violation of ‘Abuse of Superior Bargaining Position’ on March 15.

On March 15th, the Japan Fair Trade Commission announced the names of 10 companies, including three logistics companies, identified as businesses that maintained transaction prices without engaging in discussions with a significant number of their trading partners to facilitate the smooth pass-through of cost increases related to the abuse of dominant market positions under the […]

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Summary: Tokyo Delivery Agent (Subsidiary of Sankyu Group Holdings) and Yamato Energy (From Daiwa House Group) Announce the Completion of Solar Onsite PPA Service Installation at a Logistics Warehouse in Tomisato City, Chiba Prefecture, and Commence Operations on March 18.

On March 18th, Tokyo Delivery Service, a subsidiary of Senko Group Holdings, announced the completion and commencement of operation of installation works for solar power Onsite Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) services at a logistics warehouse in Tomisato City, Chiba Prefecture in collaboration with Daikyo Energy from the Daiwa House Group. This initiative exemplifies the companies’ […]

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Summary: SIOS to Host Free Online Seminar on ‘Key Points and Approaches to Consider When Introducing WES – Maximizing Investment Effects of Logistics Systems, Material Handling, and Robots’ from March 21 to March 28.

Sheos will be offering a free online seminar titled “Key Points and Approaches to Consider When Introducing WES – Maximizing the ROI of Logistics Systems, Material Handling, and Robots” from March 21st to 28th. This seminar focuses on the benefits of introducing Material Handling Robots and Warehouse Execution Systems (WES) in maximizing the efficiency of […]

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