“Maruwa Transport Machinery Donates 10 Million Yen for the Construction of Advanced Medical Center in Cambodia”
On March 26th, the international medical NGO Japan Heart announced that they have received a donation of 10 million yen from Maruwa Unyu Kikan towards the construction of the new hospital, “Japan Heart Asia Pediatric Medical Center,” scheduled to open in 2025 in Cambodia. The generous donation from Maruwa Unyu Kikan will support the construction […]
“Industry Alpha Introduces 1000kg Transport Model for Warehouse Automation”
On March 26th, Industry Alpha announced the commencement of the introduction of Kaghelo’s (AMR) 1000kg payload model, contributing to further automation in the manufacturing and logistics industries. The deployment of this new model aims to enhance efficiency and streamline operations in warehouse automation. The utilization of Kaghelo’s 1000kg payload model represents a significant advancement in […]
“Nippon Express Expands Dedicated Rail Freight Service Between Tokyo and Osaka”
On March 26th, Nippon Express Holdings (NXHD) announced that they will be expanding their “NX Train” service, which involves chartering a portion of the train formation provided by Nippon Express, to include a new route operating between Tokyo and Osaka starting from April 1st. This service enhancement aims to offer efficient rail freight transportation solutions […]
“Seino Transportation Announces Logistics Efficiency through Paperless and Decarbonization Initiatives”
On March 26th, Seino Transportation announced their commitment to promoting logistics digital transformation (DX) by implementing paperless processes and carbon reduction initiatives as part of their logistics efficiency efforts. Specifically, they aim to transition from paper-based document storage to electronic document management and data digitization to advance their paperless initiatives. By digitizing and datafying paper […]
“Mitsui & Co. Partnership with Shopify Japan to Expand Digital Transformation Services for E-commerce Businesses”
On March 26th, Mitsui & Co. announced a partnership with Shopify Japan to launch a Digital Transformation (DX) service for shipping, called Plus Shipping, aimed at domestic E-commerce businesses. This initiative seeks to enhance the shipping processes and capabilities of E-commerce retailers in Japan through digital innovation and advanced logistics solutions. The collaboration with Shopify […]
“Imoto Commercial Shipping Launches ‘Mikazuki’, A 200TEU Type Vessel, on Western Japan Route”
On March 25th, Imoto Shoun Un announced that the 200 TEU vessel “Mikazuki,” which was launched in December last year, has commenced operations on the Western Japan route. The vessel, a sister ship to the 200 TEU vessel “Maya” that started operating in January this year, marks the second vessel in the series. The deployment […]
“Trabox: Innovative Logistics Service Eliminates Intermediary Fees with Monthly Subscriptions”
“Trabox” is the largest domestic freight matching service in Japan. While many similar services typically require intermediary fees, Trabox adopts a unique design where no intermediary fees are needed with just a monthly subscription fee. The number of updated cargoes continuously exceeds the available trucks to carry them, showcasing…
“Four Japanese and South Korean Maritime Research Institutes Sign Cooperation Memorandum”
On the 26th, the Japan Maritime Center (JMC) in Minato Ward, Tokyo, and the Japan Transport and Tourism Research Institute (JTTRI) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to promote mutual exchange and research cooperation between four research institutions in Japan and South Korea, aiming to advance the maritime sector in both countries. The Korean research […]
“Seino Transport Highlights Its ‘Logistics DX’ Initiative for Paperless, Decarbonized, and Efficient Operations”
On the 26th, Nittsu Express introduced initiatives as part of their logistics efficiency improvement efforts under the umbrella of “Logistics DX.” These initiatives include paperless processes, decarbonization, and operational efficiency enhancements. Specifically, measures such as digitizing paper documents into electronic forms, data management…
“Mitsubishi Fuso Recalls 1,048 eCANTER Trucks over Brake System Malfunction”
On the 26th, the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism announced that Mitsubishi Fuso Truck & Bus had reported a recall of a total of 1,048 units of the small electric vehicle (EV) truck “Fuso eCANTER” due to a defect in the braking system. The issue was identified in…