Summary: Okayama Truck Association Announces Video “What is the Job of a Truck Driver?” on “Okayama Manabi-to Search” Platform.
On the 8th, the Okayama Trucking Association announced that a video titled “What is the job of a truck driver?” provided by the association has been published on the “Okayama Manabitosearch” website operated by the Lifelong Learning Section of the Okayama Prefectural Board of Education. This video, aimed at elementary and junior high school students, […]
Title: Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism Designates Roadside Stations’ Parking Lots as “Disaster Base Parking Lots” to Facilitate Swift Disaster Response. On the 7th, the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism announced that to secure bases for comprehensive disaster emergency measures in times of disasters, the parking lots of roadside stations, designated in regional disaster prevention plans, will now be specified as “Disaster Base Parking Lots.” This initiative is aimed at enhancing preparedness and coordination for rapid response during emergencies…
On the 7th, the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism announced the designation of the car parking areas at Michi no Eki roadside stations as “Disaster Response Base Car Parking Areas.” This initiative aims to secure bases for prompt implementation of comprehensive disaster emergency measures during times of disasters. As part of this plan, […]
Title: Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism Seeks Applicants for Subsidy Grants to Promote Standardization in Logistics. On the 7th, the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism announced the solicitation of operators (executing organizations) to carry out subsidy grants for the “Promotion of Standardization in Logistics Project (Support for Encouraging the Use of Standard Specification Pallets to Address Labor Shortage).” This initiative aims to foster collaboration…
On the 7th, the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism announced the public offering of implementing organizations (executing bodies) to carry out the subsidy for the “Promotion of Logistics Standardization Project Expenses (Support Program for Promoting the Use of Standard Specification Pallets to Address Labor Shortages).” The project involves multiple rental pallet companies establishing […]
Title: Kintetsu Express Signs Partnership Agreement with Volvo Group for Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Utilization. On March 7th, Kintetsu Express announced the signing of a partnership agreement with the Volvo Group to promote the use of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). Through Kintetsu Express, the Volvo Group aims to leverage the environmental benefits of SAF, including reducing CO2 emissions…
On March 7th, Kintetsu Express announced that they have entered into a partnership agreement with the Volvo Group regarding the use of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). The Volvo Group aims to derive environmental value from SAF through Kintetsu Express, particularly in reducing CO2 emissions.
Title: Mercari Launches Skilled Temp Job Service “Mercari Halo” with Listings from Yamato Transport and Japan Post. On March 6th, Mercari announced the commencement of their Skilled Temp Job service “Mercari Halo.” The service allows users who have completed identity verification and linked a bank account on the flea market app “Mercari” to browse and apply for temp job listings. The platform includes job postings from leading logistics companies such as Yamato Transport and Japan Post…
On March 6th, Mercari announced the launch of their side job service “Mercari Hello.” The service allows users who have completed identity verification and linked their bank account on the flea market app Mercari to browse and apply for side job opportunities. One of the features of Mercari Hello is that job listings from companies […]
Title: Tokyo Metropolitan Government Announces Emergency Support for Small and Medium Enterprises in Transportation and Construction Industries Ahead of “2024 Problem.” On March 7th, Tokyo Metropolitan Government disclosed plans to subsidize a portion of expenses related to the introduction of digital tools for small and medium enterprises engaged in transportation, construction, and other industries within the city. This initiative aims to accelerate the digital transformation of business operations, enhance operational efficiency, and support sustainable growth and development…
On March 7th, the Tokyo Metropolitan Government announced that they will provide partial subsidies for the introduction of digital tools to small and medium-sized enterprises engaged in transportation and construction industries in Tokyo. This initiative aims to promote the digitalization of business activities, enhance operational efficiency, and support sustainable growth and development. This emergency support […]
Title: Kintetsu Express Reports 19.5% Decrease in Air Export Consolidated Weight and 11.4% Decrease in Air Import Clearance Volume for February. On March 7th, Kintetsu Express revealed that the air export consolidated weight for February totaled 8,889 tons, marking a 19.5% decrease compared to the same month last year. Additionally, the air import clearance volume amounted to 23,652 cases, reflecting an 11.4% decrease…
On March 7th, Kintetsu Express announced that the air cargo export mixed-weight for February was 8,889 tons (a decrease of 19.5% compared to the same month last year), and the number of air cargo import customs clearance cases was 23,652 (a decrease of 11.4%).
Title: Seino Holdings Collaborates with and.d to Offer E-commerce Platform for Easy Online Store Setup and Fulfillment through District Delivery Subsidiary. On March 7th, Seino Holdings announced a partnership between their subsidiary District Takubin, which operates under the mission of “creating good things,” and and.d, an SaaS provider catering to e-commerce businesses. This collaboration aims to provide an E-commerce platform that enables easy establishment of online stores and seamless delivery services…
On March 7th, Seino Holdings announced a collaboration between its subsidiary Jikata Takubin, which has a mission to “create good things,” and and.d, a provider of SaaS for e-commerce businesses. They have launched an e-commerce platform that allows for easy establishment of online shops, providing services from building the e-commerce site to delivery.
Title: Mitsubishi Fuso Truck & Bus Recalls 1651 Units, Including Fuso Fighter Series, to Address Transmission Defects. On March 7th, Mitsubishi Fuso Truck & Bus reported recalls to the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism for two models, including the “Fuso Fighter” series, due to issues in the powertrain transmission system involving the rear-front axle differential. Specifically affecting medium-sized trucks with rear two-axle drive…
On March 7th, Mitsubishi Fuso Truck & Bus reported a recall to the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism for the models “Fuso Fighter” and others, totaling 1651 vehicles. The recall was related to a defect in the power transmission system (rear front axle differential). This issue affected the rear two-wheel-drive medium trucks, particularly […]
Title: Japan Post Resumes Individual Delivery Services for Packages to Selected Areas in Ishikawa Prefecture. On March 7th, Japan Post announced that they will resume accepting packages (Yu-Pack, Yu-Packet, Yu-Mail) being delivered to households and businesses in certain areas of Wajima City in Ishikawa Prefecture and Anamizu Town in the same prefecture starting from March 8th…
On March 7th, Japan Post announced that they will resume accepting parcels (Yu-Pack, Yu-Packet, Yu-Mail) destined for individual households and businesses in certain areas of Wajima City, Ishikawa Prefecture, and Anamizu Town, also in Ishikawa Prefecture, starting from March 8th.