Summary: Kawasaki Kisen and Tokyo Gas Begin Joint Research on Liquid CO2 Marine Transport Towards Realization of Carbon dioxide Capture and Storage (CCS).
On March 15th, Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Ltd. announced that they have reached an agreement with Tokyo Gas to jointly explore the liquefied CO2 maritime transportation for Carbon Dioxide Capture and Storage (CCS) initiatives. The Japanese government has been actively promoting CCS projects to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and this collaboration between Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha and […]
Summary: Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism Announces Continued Support of 19.3 Billion Yen over Three Years towards Management Independency of JR Freight and JR Hokkaido.
On March 15th, the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport, and Tourism announced the continuation of support towards the financial independence of JR Hokkaido, JR Shikoku, and JR Freight. In efforts to achieve financial independence, these railway companies have undergone debt processing related to the Japan National Railways Settlement Corporation, as amended in 2021. The Ministry […]
Summary: AIT Announces Full-scale Container Round-Use Initiative in Collaboration with Kubota Logistics and Workman from April.
On March 15th, AIT announced that it would be intensifying its efforts in container round-use initiatives starting in April, in collaboration with Kubota Logistics and Workman. The three companies conducted a trial operation of the container round-use system in January to optimize the logistics operations and increase efficiency. By formalizing and expanding the container round-use […]
Summary: Cathay Pacific Introduces First Business-to-Business Electronic Payment System at Hong Kong’s Air Cargo Terminal in Collaboration with PayCargo.
On March 15th, Cathay Pacific Airways announced a partnership with PayCargo, a leading global cargo payment platform, to introduce electronic payments at the Cathay-operated cargo terminal, Cathay Cargo Terminal, in Hong Kong. This marks the first implementation of business-to-business (B2B) electronic payments at an air cargo terminal in Hong Kong. Stay updated on the implications […]
Summary: Mitsui & Co. Announces Merger of Five Wholesaler Companies under its Subsidiary Mitsui & Co. Logistics Holdings to Enhance Efficiency in Food and Daily Goods Distribution.
On March 15th, Mitsui & Co. announced the merger of five wholesale businesses to enhance the advanced logistics of food and daily goods for retail and food service businesses. The subsidiary Mitsui & Co. Distribution Holdings and its four affiliated companies (Mitsui Foods, Vendor Services, Retail System Services, and Mitsui Logistics Solutions)…
Summary: “LNEWS Hosts ‘Logistics Quality Frontline’ Online Seminar: 5 Diverse Companies Present on the Topic of Logistics Quality”
On March 12th, LNEWS held an online seminar titled “LNEWS Seminar: Frontier of Logistics Quality” with the theme of “logistics quality.” The seminar aimed to address concerns about the potential neglect of logistics quality in the pursuit of efficiency improvements as part of the response to the challenges posed by the 2024 logistics issue. The […]
Summary: Funai Soken Logistics to host a free online seminar ‘Practical Guidance on Logistics Base Placement for Manufacturers, Retailers, and Wholesalers’ on April 23, offering insights into best practices for optimising logistics strategies.
On April 23rd, Senai Soken Roji will host a free online seminar titled “Explanation of Logistics Facility Placement Study Methods for Shippers – Practical Overview to Show the Shortcut to Success,” targeting manufacturing, retail, and wholesale industries. The seminar will delve into essential considerations in logistics strategy, providing a comprehensive overview of practical approaches to […]
Summary: Japan’s Fair Trade Commission publishes 10 companies, including several logistics firms, that were frequently mentioned by their trading partners in a survey on price passing of cost increases which breaches of the ‘Abuse of Superior Bargaining Position’ regulations under the Antimonopoly Law.
On the 15th, the Fair Trade Commission announced the names of 10 companies in the logistics industry that were mentioned frequently by transaction recipients in individual investigations regarding the transfer of cost increases due to abusive practices of “abuse of superior bargaining position” under the Antimonopoly Act. These companies were accused of maintaining transaction prices […]
Summary: Anticipated 30% Transport Capacity Shortage by 2030, with Agriculture Products Facing Current 30% Deficiency due to Long-Distance Hauls from Rural to Urban Areas.
The shortage of transportation capacity exacerbated by the 2024 Problem is projected to reach 30% by 2030, according to some estimates. While this figure is surprising, it is also said that the transportation capacity for agricultural products is currently lacking by 30%. Agricultural products are produced in regions distant from urban areas, requiring long-distance transportation […]
Summary: AIT announces the launch of full-scale operation of Container Round Use (CRU) in collaboration with Workman and Kubota Logistics from April.
On the 15th, AIT announced a collaboration with Workman and Kubota Logistics in Naniwa-ku, Osaka, to commence full-scale operations of Container Round-Use (CRU) starting in April. The scheme involves loading containers carrying imported goods at Osaka Port and transporting them to a specified location in Shiga Prefecture for unloading and subsequent distribution. This strategic partnership […]