Title: Yasuda Warehouse Hosts Roundtable Discussion with Female Employees in Collaboration with Five Other Logistics Companies to Address Importance of Promoting Women’s Participation in the Industry.
On the 8th, Yasuda Warehouse, located in Minato Ward, Tokyo, announced that they, along with five other logistics companies, organized a panel discussion involving female employees from each company. In the logistics industry, as with other sectors, promoting the active participation of women is becoming an increasingly important management issue. The gathering of these six […]
Title: Japan Logistics System Association (JILS) to Host Online “89th Basic Logistics Course” for 6 Days in June and July. JILS will conduct the “89th Basic Logistics Course” on June 12-13, June 27-28, and July 9-10, spanning a total of 6 days through online sessions. This course aims to enhance participants’ understanding of logistics concepts and provide essential knowledge and skills in the field…
The Japan Institute of Logistics Systems (JILS) has announced the commencement of the “89th Logistics Foundation Course.” The course will be conducted online over a total of six days on June 12-13, June 27-28, and July 9-10. The program aims to provide an understanding of the concepts of logistics, among other key topics, to participants.
Title: Japan Post Group Resumes Delivery Services to Disaster-Affected Areas of Noto Peninsula Following Earthquake. On the 7th, Japan Post Group announced that Japan Post will resume the acceptance of packages such as Yu-Pack deliveries to selected areas of Wajima City in Ishikawa Prefecture and households and businesses in Anamizu Town starting from the 8th. The services will resume to provide essential logistics support to the affected regions amid the Noto Peninsula earthquake…
On the 7th of the month, the Japan Post Group announced that Japan Post would resume accepting parcels such as Yu-Pack addressed to certain areas in Wajima City, Ishikawa Prefecture, and households and businesses in Anamizu Town, Ishikawa Prefecture, from across the country, starting from the 8th. This decision was made to support the regions […]
Title: Mitsui O.S.K. Lines Partners With Met Office to Install Doppler Lidar Wind Observation Device on RORO Ship “Musashi Maru” for Wind Observation Data Project.
On the 8th, Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL) announced the installation of the long-range wind observation device, Doppler Lidar, from MetOcean Solutions based in Uji City, Kyoto, onto the RORO vessel “Musashi Maru” owned by MOL Ferry in Chiyoda Ward, Tokyo. This initiative aims to conduct a verification experiment on the Tokyo-Fukuoka route to enhance navigation […]
Title: Saitama Prefecture Launches Portal Site for “Saitama Prefecture Truck Transport Operator Fuel Price Surge Support Fund” to assist freight truck operators affected by fuel price increases in maintaining logistics operations, supporting local economy.
On the 8th, Saitama Prefecture announced the launch of a dedicated portal site for the “Saitama Prefecture Truck Transport Operators Fuel Price Surge Support Fund.” This support fund aims to assist freight truck operators within the prefecture who are impacted by the rising fuel prices to maintain the logistics operations, which serve as a crucial […]
Title: SG Holdings Reports 1.2% Increase in Delivery Volume for February, Including 99 Million Parcels Handled by Hikyaku Takkyubin.
On the 8th, SG Holdings announced the delivery performance results for February in their delivery business. According to the report, the total number of items handled in February reached 120 million items, showing a 1.2% increase compared to the same month last year. Specifically, the quantity of items handled through the Hikyaku Takkyubin delivery service […]
Title: Koike Transport Announces Personnel Changes for Various Leadership Positions Effective April 1st, Including Internal Audit Office, Branch Managers, and Overseas Representatives.
Hongke Transportation recently announced personnel changes, effective April 1st, including appointments for Head of Headquarters, Deputy Head of Headquarters, Head of Head Office, Head of Head Office Department, Branch Managers, Representatives of Domestic Affiliate Companies, and Representatives of Overseas Local Subsidiaries. Some details of the appointments are as follows: – Masahide Zahara: Newly appointed as […]
Summary: Laputa Robotics and Panasonic Connect Form Business Partnership to Enhance Efficiency in Logistics Warehouses through Cloud Robotics Platform Development.
Tokyo-based Laputa Robotics, a cloud robotics platform developer, and Panasonic Connect, a part of the Panasonic Group located in Chuo Ward, jointly announced their business partnership aimed at optimizing operations within logistics warehouses for efficiency. The collaboration was unveiled during a joint press conference held on the 8th to enhance operational efficiency within logistics warehouse […]
Summary: Logpose Technologies Announces Official Release of “Group Delivery Matching LOG” Software.
Logpose Technologies, based in Shibuya, Tokyo, and specializing in software development for the logistics industry, announced on the 8th the official release of “Collaborative Delivery Matching LOG.” This tool facilitates shared deliveries by matching multiple shipments heading in the same direction, thereby optimizing transportation efficiency and reducing costs for logistics providers.
Title: Komatsu Develops Electric Forklift Concept Machine with Sodium-ion Battery, Begins Demonstration Experiments in March. On the 7th, Komatsu announced the development of a concept machine for an electric forklift equipped with a sodium-ion battery and initiated demonstration experiments starting in March. This marks the first time the company has integrated a sodium-ion battery into their equipment. Komatsu aims to explore the performance and efficiency benefits of this technology through…
On the 7th, Komatsu announced the development of a concept machine for an electric forklift equipped with a sodium-ion battery and commenced trial experiments in March. This marks the first time Komatsu has utilized a sodium-ion battery in their equipment. Up until now, the company has been focusing on…