Title: Japan Business Press to Host “15th Retail Innovation Forum” Online on March 22, focusing on the latest trends in digital technology adoption and changing consumer needs and purchasing behavior in response to resource scarcity, as announced on March 22.
On March 22nd, Nihon Business Press will be hosting the “15th Retail Innovation Forum” online. In the retail industry, there is a demand for new strategies to adapt to changing consumer needs and purchasing behaviors influenced by the proliferation of digital technology and the impact of resource scarcity.
Title: Nippon Express Holdings (NXHD) Announces Investment in Instalim (Sumida-ku, Tokyo), a company that offers low-cost 3D-printed prosthetics in developing countries such as the Philippines and India, effective February 29th. This strategic investment aligns with NX Group’s commitment to…
On the 6th, NIPPON EXPRESS Holdings (NXHD) announced that they invested in Instalim, a company based in Sumida Ward, Tokyo, that operates a low-cost 3D printed prosthetic legs business in developing countries such as the Philippines and India. The investment was finalized on February 29th and aligns with NX Group’s initiatives.
Title: Hokuriku-Shinetsu Transport Bureau announced on the 5th that, based on the advice of the local traffic advisory council, they have decided to revise the minimum wage for crew members employed in the Hokuriku-Shinetsu region and published the official notice in the government gazette. This amendment applies to inland steel ship operations, wooden ship operations, Hokuriku-Shinetsu maritime passenger transport, and Hokuriku-Shinetsu fisheries.
On the 5th, the Hokuriku-Shinetsu Transport Bureau announced that they have decided to revise the minimum wages for seafarers employed in the Hokuriku-Shinetsu region based on the recommendations of the Local Transport Advisory Council and have made it public in the Official Gazette. This revision applies to inland steel ship operation, wooden ship operation, Hokuriku-Shinetsu […]
Title: Numajiri Sangyo (Tsukuba City, Ibaraki Prefecture) announced on the 5th the launch of their logistics expert dispatch service “Numajiri STAFFING.” Leveraging over 60 years of expertise in continuous improvement of logistics operations since its establishment, the service aims to offer…
On the 5th, Numajiri Sangyo, based in Tsukuba City, Ibaraki Prefecture, announced the launch of their logistics expert dispatch service called “Numajiri STAFFING.” Leveraging the expertise and systems developed over more than 60 years since its foundation, they aim to improve logistics operations on-site.
Title: Mitaka Warehouse Completes Urban Logistics Facility “MAKE A GOOD LOGI Amagasaki” in Amagasaki City, Hyogo Prefecture on February 28, as announced on March 6.
On March 6th, Mitaka Warehouse announced the completion of the urban logistics facility “MAKE A GOOD LOGI Amagasaki” in Amagasaki City, Hyogo Prefecture, on February 28th. The facility is within walking distance from Amagasaki Station on the JR Kobe Line.
Title: Higashi Twenty-One Announces Commencement of Dedicated Vehicle Operations at the Greater Tokyo Transport Center in Nagareyama City, Chiba Prefecture, established in November last year. The center is situated within the “DPL Nagareyama IV” developed by Daiwa House Industry and conveniently located near the Joban Expressway and Nag…
On the 6th, Higashi21 announced the commencement of operations using dedicated vehicles at the Greater Tokyo Transport Center in Nagareyama City, Chiba Prefecture, which was established in November last year. The center is located within the “DPL Nagareyama IV” developed by Daiwa House Industry and provides access to the Joban Expressway and Nagareyama Interchange.
Title: Faiz Holdings Announces the Opening of Two New Locations by Group Company Faiz Transport Services (Kita-ku, Osaka). The newly opened locations, named “Hiei Delivery Station” in Higashi-Osaka, Osaka Prefecture, cater to the last-mile delivery business.
On the 4th, Faiz Holdings announced that their group company, Faiz Transport Services located in Kita Ward, Osaka City, has opened two new locations. These locations are dedicated to last-mile delivery services and are named “Hishie Delivery Station” in Higashiosaka City, Osaka Prefecture, and another location in a specified area.
Title: Teikoku Databank (TDB) Releases Results of the Survey and Aggregation on the Domestic Economic Trends (Economic DI) for February 2024, covering 27,443 companies nationwide on March 6. According to the Domestic Economic Trends Survey, Japan’s economy has deteriorated for the second consecutive month. The Economic DI decreased by 0.3 p…
On the 6th, Teikoku Databank (TDB) announced the results of their survey and aggregation of the Domestic Economic Trends Index (Economic DI) for February 2024, targeting 27,443 companies nationwide. According to the survey on domestic economic trends, Japan’s economy has deteriorated for the second consecutive month. The Economic DI decreased by 0.3 points compared to […]
Title: Kanto Transport Bureau Grants Licenses to Three New Companies for Freight Trucking Services (including one for refrigerated transport), Registers Nine Companies for Freight Use Transport Services, and Registers One Company for Coastal Shipping Operations, as announced recently. They also introduced a vehicle allocation planning system “LOG” that utilizes Artificial Intelligence (AI).
The Kanto Transport Bureau recently announced the approval of three new companies (including one funeral transport company) for cargo truck transportation businesses, the registration of nine companies for freight forwarding businesses, and the registration of one company for domestic shipping operations. Additionally, they introduced a vehicle scheduling system called “LOG” that utilizes artificial intelligence (AI) […]
Title: Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism Announces 12th Japan-Korea High-Level Transport Consultation Held in Seoul, Republic of Korea on February 20. This meeting aims to discuss policy issues related to common challenges in transportation sectors of both countries and has been held regularly since March 2000. Japan’s representatives partic…
On the 6th, the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism announced that the 12th Japan-Korea High-Level Transport Dialogue was held on February 20th in Seoul, South Korea. This meeting, which discusses policy dialogues on common issues in the transportation sector of both countries, has been held regularly since March 2000. The dialogue was attended […]