Summary: Matching World, a platform for matching surplus inventory, announces its selection as one of the ‘300 Small and Medium-sized Enterprises and Small Businesses’ by the Small and Medium Enterprise Agency of the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry for FY2023.
On the 15th, Matching World, a platform specializing in matching surplus inventory, based in Chuo-ku, Tokyo, announced that they have been selected as one of the “300 Up-and-Coming Small and Medium Enterprises and Small Businesses” for the fiscal year 2023, organized by the Small and Medium Enterprise Agency of the Ministry of Economy, Trade, and […]
Summary: The Japan Trucking Association Reports the Number of Fatal Accidents Involving Commercial Trucks Based on the Traffic Accident Statistics Released by the National Police Agency for January.
On the 14th, the All Japan Trucking Association reported the number of fatal accidents in January where business trucks were the primary parties based on the “Traffic Accident Statistics” from the National Police Agency. According to the report, the number of fatal accidents in January where business trucks (excluding light trucks) were the primary parties […]
Summary: NEXCO West Japan Announces Plan to Extend Special Discount Period for Okinawa Expressway Until March 2025, Exclusively for Vehicles Equipped with ETC.
On the 13th, NEXCO West Japan announced that they plan to extend the special discount period for the Okinawa Expressway for vehicles equipped with ETC (Electronic Toll Collection) until the end of March 2025. Currently, a discount of 35.5% is applied to all lanes, but starting from April this year, vehicles without ETC will no […]
Summary: Japan’s Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism Announces the 81st Marine Environment Protection Committee Meeting to Discuss Measures for Reducing GHG Emissions from International Shipping and Marine Pollution Prevention.
On the 14th, the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport, and Tourism announced that the International Maritime Organization (IMO) will hold the 81st session of the Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC 81) in London from March 18th to 22nd. This meeting will address measures for reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from international shipping, as well as […]
Summary: Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha Announces Joint Study with Tokyo Gas to Realize CCS (Carbon dioxide Capture and Storage) through Liquid CO2 Ship Transport.
On the 15th, Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Ltd. (K-Line) announced that they have reached an agreement with Tokyo Gas to jointly explore the transportation of liquid CO2 by ships for the realization of Carbon Dioxide Capture and Storage (CCS) technology. This collaboration aims to study and facilitate the transportation of liquid CO2 by vessels as part […]
Summary: The Japan Trucking Association Announces the Implementation of the National Traffic Safety Campaign for Spring 2024 from April 6 to April 15.
On the 15th, the All Japan Trucking Association (AATT) announced the upcoming implementation of the “Spring National Traffic Safety Campaign” from April 6th (Saturday) to April 15th (Monday) this year. During this period, the focus will be on ensuring a safe road traffic environment for children, promoting safe pedestrian crossings, and raising awareness about road […]
Summary: AnycaRei, a Last-Mile Logistics Service Provider, Receives Special Award at the Fukuoka Venture Market (FVM) 2024, and President Shunobu Kozaki visits Fukuoka Prefecture Governor Seitaro Hattori.
EniCarry, a logistics service specializing in the last-mile delivery, based in Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, announced on the 14th that they received a special award at the “Fukuoka Venture Market (FVM) Awards 2024.” In recognition of this achievement, President Hidenobu Kozaki met with Fukuoka Governor Seitaro Hattori on the 12th. This special award highlights EniCarry’s innovative contributions […]
Summary: Miyagi Truck Association Announces Acceptance of Grant Applications for Driver Safety Education Training for Fiscal Year 2024.
The Miyagi Trucking Association recently announced that they will be accepting applications for subsidy programs related to driver safety training for the fiscal year 2024. These subsidies are intended to cover a portion or the full cost of training conducted at safety education facilities designated by the All Japan Trucking Association. Interested parties can apply […]
Summary: Hummingbird, Operater of Drone School Tokyo, Announces Agreement with Shinjuku Ward on Assistance Cooperation Using Unmanned Aircraft during Disasters.
On the 15th, Hummingbird, the operator of Drone School Tokyo located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo, announced that it has signed a cooperation agreement with Shinjuku Ward regarding the utilization of unmanned aerial vehicles (drones) for support during disasters. Through this partnership, Hummingbird and designated personnel from Shinjuku Ward will collaborate to leverage drones for disaster response […]
Summary: Nippon Yusen Kaisha Logistics Announces Executive Personnel Change at Extraordinary Board of Directors Meeting on March 14.
On the 14th, Yusen Logistics announced executive personnel changes during an extraordinary board of directors meeting. Effective March 31st, Shogo Terashima will assume a new role at NYK (Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha) as an external audit officer. On April 1st, Takeshi Tabata will transition to the role of external audit officer at Yusen Logistics from […]