Title: Nippon Yusen Kaisha (NYK Line) and Hitachi Zosen win Approval for Green Innovation Fund (GI Fund) Project by NEDO to Develop Next-Generation Vessels. Nippon Yusen Kaisha (NYK Line) and Hitachi Zosen have been selected for the “Next-Generation Vessel Development Project” under the Green Innovation Fund project initiated in November 2023 by the New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization (NEDO), focusing on reducing greenhouse gas emissions in international shipping…
Hitachi Zosen and Nippon Yusen, in collaboration with the National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST), were selected for the “Next-Generation Ship Development Project” under the Green Innovation Fund Project (GI Fund Project) by the New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization (NEDO) in November 2023. Their project, the “Ammoni…
Title: KDDI Enhances Productivity by 1.4 Times in Smartphone Shipping Operations Through Data Utilization Support Provided by Flywheel. On March 7th, Flywheel, specializing in corporate data utilization assistance, announced the implementation and execution of data utilization infrastructure “Conata” and related consulting services at KDDI’s logistics center to optimize individual smartphone shipping operations, resulting in a 1.4 times improvement in productivity…
On March 7th, Flywheel, a company that supports companies in utilizing data, introduced and implemented their data utilization platform “Conata” and data utilization consulting at KDDI’s logistics center. By optimizing smartphone-based shipping operations for individuals, they were able to improve productivity by 1.4 times.
Title: Konoike Transport Invests Approximately 6.4 Billion Yen to Complete Technical Center for Commercial Air Conditioning Systems in Chiba. On March 7th, Konoike Transport unveiled the completion of their Technical Center “TechnoLogis Makuhari,” set to serve as the primary hub for their Konoike Multi Vendor System (K-MVS) service – a unique offering that combines air conditioning system renovation technology and logistics…
On March 7th, Konoike Transport announced the completion of their technical center “TechnoRoss Makuhari,” located in Chiba, which will serve as the main base for their proprietary service Konoike Multi Vendor System (K-MVS). This facility combines air conditioning technology with logistics, and approximately 6.4 billion yen was invested in its construction.
Title: Komatsu Announces Commencement of Proof-of-Concept Trials for Electric Forklift Concept Machine with Sodium-ion Battery. On March 7th, Komatsu revealed the development of a concept machine for an electric forklift equipped with a sodium-ion battery. The company is set to initiate proof-of-concept trials at customer sites starting from March 2024.
On March 7th, Komatsu announced the development of a concept machine for an electric forklift equipped with a sodium-ion battery. They stated that starting in March 2024, they will begin proof-of-concept trials (PoC) at customer sites.
Title: Mitsui E&S and MAN Energy Solutions SE Successfully Conduct World’s First Hydrogen Combustion Operation in Large Marine Engines. On March 7th, Mitsui E&S announced a groundbreaking achievement in collaboration with the licensor MAN Energy Solutions SE, marking the first successful hydrogen combustion operation in large marine engines globally. The engine used for the hydrogen combustion test was from Mitsui E&S Tamano Works…
On March 7th, Mitsui E&S announced that, in collaboration with the German licensor MAN Energy Solutions SE, they have achieved the world’s first successful hydrogen combustion operation in a large marine engine. The engine used for the hydrogen combustion test was located at the Mitsui E&S Tamano Works.
Title: Yamato Transport and Shopify Japan Introduce Two New Services to Enhance Delivery and Pickup Convenience for Domestic E-commerce Retailers. On March 7th, Yamato Transport and Shopify Japan announced the launch of two new services aimed at facilitating smooth delivery and receipt of parcels for domestic e-commerce businesses utilizing the “Shopify” e-commerce platform, starting from late March…
On March 7th, Yamato Transport and Shopify Japan announced the launch of two new services for domestic e-commerce businesses using the “Shopify” platform to facilitate smooth delivery and receipt of packages. These services will start at the end of March and aim to enhance the convenience of delivery and receipt for users.
Title: LOZI Announces Implementation of CO2 Scope3 (Transportation) Emissions Calculation Feature in Tracerability App “SmartBarcode” on March 7. The new feature automatically calculates emissions for Scope3 transportation based on relay transport scenarios involving different carriers.
On March 7th, LOZI announced the implementation of an automatic calculation function for Scope 3 (transportation-related) CO2 emissions in their traceability app, “SmartBarcode.” This feature allows transportation providers to automatically calculate the CO2 emissions during transport relay scenarios using different carriers.
Title: Mitsui-Soko Holdings’ Integrated Report “VALUE REPORT 2023” Selected as One of the High-Quality Integrated Reports by the Investment Institutions entrusted with the management of domestic stocks for the Government Pension Investment Fund (GPIF). Mitsui-Soko Holdings announced on March 7 that their integrated report has been recognized as a report with high levels of improvement by…
On March 7th, Mitsui-Soko Holdings announced that their group’s integrated report “VALUE REPORT 2023” was selected as one of the “highly improved integrated reports” by institutions entrusted with managing domestic stocks of the Government Pension Investment Fund (GPIF).
Title: DaiSei Holdings Releases Interview with Chairperson Hayakawa on the 10th Anniversary of the “Committee for Advancing Women in DaiSei” (commonly known as the “Women’s Committee”). The interview sheds light on the initiatives and progress made by the committee over the past decade to enhance the position of women at DaiSei.
On March 7th, Daisei Holdings released an interview with Chairwoman Hayakawa of the “Committee for Advancing Daisei from a Women’s Perspective” (commonly known as the “Women’s Committee”), which celebrates its 10th anniversary since its establishment. The interview sheds light on the committee’s efforts over the past decade.
Title: LOZI, a Logistics Traceability System Provider based in Naka Ward, Nagoya, Introduces SmartBarcode App for Supply Chain Visibility and CO2 Emissions Visualization. On the 7th, LOZI unveiled its latest innovation by integrating the visualization of supply chain carbon emissions into their barcode-based app, “SmartBarcode,” designed for enhancing supply chain visibility and traceability within logistics operations…
On March 7th, LOZI, a company based in Naka Ward, Nagoya, specializing in traceability systems for logistics, announced the addition of a feature to their barcode-based supply chain visibility app “SmartBarcode.” This new feature allows for the visualization of CO2 emissions within the supply chain, enhancing environmental sustainability efforts.