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Summary: ‘Logistics 2024 Issue Last-Minute Countermeasure Meeting’, a Large-Scale Three-Day Event by Logistics Today: Key Figures Gather For Day Two Discussion On Logistics Innovation.

The three-day large-scale event “Logistics 2024 Issue Preparatory Conference,” organized by the magazine LOGISTICS TODAY, brought together key figures in the public and private sectors in the logistics industry. On the second day, the 14th, a key speaker who took the stage was from the core of logistics innovation, the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport, […]

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Summary: Approaching ‘Logistics 2024 Issue’: Last-Minute Countermeasure Conference, a large-scale event hosted in Tokyo by LOGISTICS TODAY over a 3-day period with the attendance of notable logistics industry figures.

On the 13th, as part of the three-day major event “Logistics 2024 Issue Preparatory Conference,” organized by the magazine LOGISTICS TODAY, Eco Land’s President, Mr. Tominaga Takashima, and Kan-Yo Logistics System’s President, Mr. Yuichi Amano, took the stage as speakers. The panel discussion was moderated by… (Note: Please provide more details if you would like […]

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Summary: Sapporo Holdings Announces New ‘Sapporo Beer Hiroshima Logistics Center’ for Sustainable Logistics System Construction, Set to Open on April 1.

On the 15th, Sapporo Holdings announced that its group company, Sapporo Group Logistics (located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo), will establish the “Sapporo Beer Hiroshima Logistics Center” in Nishi-ku, Hiroshima City on April 1st. The purpose of this new center is to build a sustainable logistics system within the Sapporo Group. Previously, Sapporo Beer products for the […]

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Summary: Mitsui & Co announces the restructuring of its food and daily necessities distribution business for retail and food service providers through its subsidiary, Mitsui & Co Logistics Solutions, and three other companies.

On the 15th, Mitsui & Co. announced that its subsidiary, Mitsui & Co. Distribution Holdings, along with four business companies responsible for intermediate distribution functions of food, daily necessities, and sundry goods for retail and food service businesses (Mitsui Foods, Vendor Service, Retail System Service, and Mitsui Logistics Solutions), have collaborated to enhance operational efficiencies […]

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Summary: Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism Announces Continued Support for Management Self-Sufficiency of JR Hokkaido and JR Freight, Aiming for Financial Independence.

On March 15th, the Railway Business Division of the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport, and Tourism announced the continuation of support for the financial independence of JR Hokkaido and JR Freight. This support aims to assist both companies in achieving financial independence, along with the ongoing support for JR Shikoku. The support provided for the […]

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Summary: Nippon Express announces the launch of ‘Sea & Rail Kitakyushu Route (Shin-Moji Port – Osaka South Port)’ in collaboration with Meimon Taiyo Ferry, expanding its multimodal shipping service from March 19.

On the 15th, Nippon Express announced a collaboration with the prestigious Taiyo Ferry Co., Ltd. (Nishi-ku, Osaka) to launch the “Sea&Rail” service, a modal combination transport service that combines sea transport and railway transport. The “Sea&Rail” service will commence the “Kitakyushu Route (Shin-Moji Port – Osaka Minami Port)” starting on the 19th. This innovative service […]

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Summary: Numajiri Industries Announces Adoption of Health Management System ‘Nobi for Driver’ from November 2023 to Prevent Serious Accidents Caused by Ageing and Health Problems of Truck Drivers.

On the 15th, Numajiri Sangyo announced the introduction of the health management system “Nobi for Driver” starting from November 2023. The purpose of this system is to prevent serious accidents caused by the aging workforce and health-related issues among truck drivers. By implementing “Nobi for Driver,” Numajiri Sangyo aims to proactively manage the health and […]

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Summary: Mitsubishi Motors Announces Release of Improved ‘Minicab Van’ and ‘Town Box’, Aiming for Better Fuel Efficiency, Through Nationwide Affiliated Sales Companies from March 14.

On the 14th, Mitsubishi Motors announced that they have implemented partial improvements aimed at enhancing fuel efficiency in their light commercial vehicle, the “Minicab Van,” and their light passenger vehicle, the “Town Box.” These improvements have been made to optimize fuel efficiency, and the vehicles are set to be available for sale nationwide through affiliated […]

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Summary: Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) Group’s MSC South Africa Announces Opening of ‘MEDLOG Refrigerated Warehouse Facility’.

On the 13th, MSC South Africa, a part of the Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) Group, announced the opening of the “MEDLOG Refrigerated Warehouse Facility.” This newly established large-scale refrigerated warehouse facility will serve as a hub for the import and export of fresh food products from both domestic and international sources in South Africa, catering […]

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Summary: The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism’s Hokuriku Regional Development Bureau Announces the Resumption of Large Cargo Ship Usage at Naoetsu Port Central Wharf Mineral Product Berth from March 16, following the completion of emergency restoration work after being unavailable due to the Noto Peninsula earthquake.

On the 15th, the Hokuriku Regional Development Bureau of the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport, and Tourism announced the resumption of the use of the central pier mineral wharf at Naoetsu Port for large cargo ships starting from the 16th. The port was rendered unusable due to the Noto Peninsula Earthquake, but emergency restoration work […]

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