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Summary: Nippon Yusen and Astomos Energy jointly hold naming ceremony for large LPG carrier at Kawasaki Heavy Industries’ Sakaide Works.

On March 14th, Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK) announced the naming ceremony for a large LPG carrier jointly owned with Astomos Energy took place at the Kawasaki Heavy Industries’ Sakai Works on March 1st. The vessel, which was completed in 2003 and previously named “GAS CAPRICORN,” has undergone a naming ceremony to mark its continued […]

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Summary: “Fuji Transport: Navigating Challenges to Fuel Growth”

フジトランスポート(奈良市)は、その独自で斬新な経営手法により、一見奇異に見えるかもしれませんが、着実な成果を上げています。さらに、コロナ禍や燃料費高騰などの厳しい状況を乗り越え、右肩上がりの成長を維持しています。このような状況下で、2024年問題と呼ばれる課題に対処し、多くの物流・運送企業にとっての逆風を追い風に変えるためには、革新的なアプローチやリーダーシップが不可欠です。フジトランスポートがどのようにこの課題に向き合い、成長を継続する戦略を展開していくのか、引き続き注目していきます。

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Summary: Menicon announces acquisition of 93,000m2 land in ‘Technoport Fukui’ industrial park for new contact lens and care product factory.

On March 11th, Menicon announced the acquisition of 93,000m2 of land in the industrial park “Techno Port Fukui” in Fukui City to be used as a factory site. The new facility will be the largest in the country and will focus on the production of Menicon’s flagship products such as contact lenses and contact lens […]

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Summary: Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism’s Port Bureau and TradeWaltz announce the initiation of a system linkage between ‘Cyber Port’ and ‘TradeWaltz’, digitizing procedures in port logistics and trade transactions.

On the 14th, the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism’s Ports and Harbors Bureau and TradeWaltz, based in Chiyoda Ward, Tokyo, announced the commencement of system integration between “Cyber Port,” which digitizes port logistics procedures, and “TradeWaltz,” which digitizes trade procedures. This collaboration aims to streamline electronic processes and promote seamless connectivity between Cyber […]

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Summary: NIPPON EXPRESS Holdings adopts BloomAct’s ‘SPOKES’, a service for converting documents to videos, to improve operation efficiency of overseas business companies.

On March 11th, BloomAct announced that their video document service, “SPOKES,” has been adopted by NIPPON EXPRESS Holdings. “SPOKES” offers a service that transforms PowerPoint materials into engaging and informative videos, aiding in enhancing communication and operational efficiency within businesses. This adoption by NIPPON EXPRESS Holdings highlights the commitment to leveraging innovative solutions for streamlining […]

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Summary: Green Co-op, consisting of 16 co-operative societies mainly in western Japan, announces the additional introduction of 86 EV trucks for deliveries and operations by the end of March, bringing the total fleet count to over 100.

Green Coop Unity, composed of 16 cooperatives primarily located in western Japan, announced on the 14th that they will be adding 86 electric vehicle (EV) trucks to their fleet for distribution and sales operations by the end of March. With the addition of these new EV trucks to their existing fleet, Green Coop will have […]

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Summary: Japan Marine United (JMU) announces delivery of newly developed Bulk Carrier ‘SPRING HARMONY’.

On March 13th, Japan Marine United Corporation (JMU) announced the delivery of a newly developed bulk carrier vessel, the “SPRING HARMONY,” constructed at its Ariake Works in Nagasu Town, Tamana District, Kumamoto Prefecture. The “SPRING HARMONY” marks a significant addition to JMU’s fleet of vessels, enhancing their capabilities in the maritime industry. Stay tuned for […]

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Summary: Iguazu commences sales of new package ‘MOTTA Duration Guarantee Battery’ for electric forklifts under subscription model.

Iguazu announced on March 14th the launch of sales for their new package “Motta Guaranteed Battery,” which offers lead batteries for electric forklifts on a subscription basis with a period warranty. With “Motta Guaranteed Battery,” users will have access to new batteries for their forklifts with the assurance of a warranty period included in the […]

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Summary: Amaze Plus, a healthcare product planning and development company, announces the launch of ‘Chest-opening Pillow’ on its own EC site ‘Nelture’ to support the improvement of drivers’ working environment and vehicle interior environment under the supervision of long-distance transport companies.

On the 13th, Amaiz Plus, a company specializing in planning and developing healthcare products based in Nakamura Ward, Nagoya City, announced the launch of sales for the “Chest-Opening Pillow” on their in-house e-commerce site, “Nelture.” Developed under the supervision of a long-distance transportation company, this pillow aims to improve the working and in-vehicle environment for […]

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Summary: Konoike Transport announces upward revision of its consolidated earnings forecast for FY 2024, with an increase in sales revenue, operating profit, ordinary profit, and net profit from the previous estimates.

On the 14th, Koike Transport announced an upward revision of its consolidated performance forecast for the fiscal year ending March 2024. The revised forecast includes an increase in revenue to 313.5 billion yen, up by 25 billion yen from the previous projection, operating profit projected at 16.4 billion yen, an increase of 2.1 billion yen, […]

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