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Title: Teikoku Databank (TDB) Releases TDB Economic Trends Survey (Nationwide) – February 2024 Survey Results – Showing Second Consecutive Deterioration in Domestic Economic Conditions on March 5.

On March 5th, Teikoku Databank (TDB) released the TDB Economic Trends Survey (National) – February 2024 survey results. According to the survey, the domestic economy has deteriorated for the second consecutive month. The Economic Diffusion Index (DI) for February 2024 decreased by 0.3 points compared to the previous month. Despite record-high stock prices, the survey […]

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Title: Teqmatrices Introduces “Inventory Optimization Solution” to Enhance Inventory Management and Demand Forecasting, Announced on March 5.

On March 5th, Tekmatrics announced the launch of their “Inventory Optimization Solution,” which is effective in optimizing inventory and forecasting demand. By implementing this solution, customers will be able to seamlessly integrate it with core business systems such as Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) and order management systems, both internally and externally. This offering aims to […]

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Title: The Japan Aircargo Forwarders Association Reports 11.00% Decrease in Domestic Delivery Quantity in January, totaling 2,126,475 individual units.

The Air Cargo Transport Association announced on March 5th that the domestic delivery volume for January was 2,126,475 units, showing a decrease of 11.00% compared to the same month last year. This data reflects the trend in domestic air cargo delivery volumes.

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Title: Sagawa Express Announces Signing of Disaster Agreements with Two Municipalities in February – Partners with Toki City, Gifu Prefecture on February 1 and Misato Town, Tome District, Miyagi Prefecture on February 15, to Facilitate Reception and Delivery of Aid Materials in Case of Major Disasters.

On March 5th, Sagawa Express announced that they had signed disaster agreements with two municipalities in February. Specifically, on February 1st, they concluded an agreement with Toki City in Gifu Prefecture, and on February 15th, they signed an agreement with Misato Town in Tome District, Miyagi Prefecture. These agreements aim to facilitate the acceptance and […]

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Title: Kao and Subsidiary Kao Logistics Obtain “Voluntary Collection Certification” for Plastic Packaging Container Recovery in Business Sites and Kamakura City from the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry and the Ministry of the Environment, announced on March 5.

On March 5th, Kao Corporation and its group company Kao Logistics announced that they have obtained the “Voluntary Collection Certification by Manufacturers and Sellers” from the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry and the Ministry of the Environment for the collection of plastic packaging containers carried out at Kao’s facilities and in Kamakura City. This […]

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Title: Suzuyo Announces Investment in S-Bridges, a Startup Company from Shizuoka University Focused on Bio-Material Transformation Business – Investment Made on November 2023 as Stated on March 5.

On March 5th, Suzuyo announced its investment in S-Bridges, a startup originating from Shizuoka University that specializes in bio-material transformation business. The investment made in S-Bridges in November 2023 will enable the company to further develop and promote its bio-material transformation initiatives within the Suzuyo group.

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Title: Sato Holdings Announces Partnership between SATO Europe Italy and Italian Software Integrator SAIT to Enhance Efficiency and Accuracy in Medical Device Logistics using Cutting-Edge RFID Technology for Swiss Orthopedic Implant Manufacturer Medacta International.

On March 5th, Sato Holdings announced that its European subsidiary, SATO Europe Italy, has partnered with SAIT, a software integrator in Italy, to collaborate with Medacta International, a Swiss orthopedic implant manufacturer. This partnership aims to enhance the efficiency and accuracy of medical device logistics using state-of-the-art RFID technology.

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Title: YKK AP Announces Key Personnel Changes – Minori Iwasaki to Assume Position of Executive Officer and Chief Logistics Officer (CLO) cum Logistics Department Manager effective April 1, as stated on March 5.

On March 5th, YKK AP announced the appointment of Minoru Iwasaki as Executive Officer, Chief Logistics Officer (CLO) concurrently serving as Logistics Department Chief, effective April 1st, according to the “YKK AP Corporation Major Personnel Changes” release. Iwasaki, currently serving as Executive Officer and Logistics Department Chief, will take on the expanded role as CLO […]

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Title: Okazaki Transportation Announces Transition to Holding Company Structure through Stock Transfers among Group Companies with Establishment of Holding Company “Okatetsu Holdings” on April 1.

On March 5th, Okazaki Tsunun announced the transfer of shares among group companies for the further development of each business unit, transitioning to a holding company structure. In line with this, they have established the holding company “Okatsuyu Holdings,” which will commence operations on April 1st. Moving forward, Okatsuyu Holdings will oversee and drive the […]

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Title: Mitsui O.S.K. Lines Announces Conclusion of Long-Term Time Charter Contract for New LNG Carrier with Tokyo LNG Tanker, a Wholly Owned Subsidiary of Tokyo Gas, on March 5.

On March 5th, Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL) announced the signing of a long-term charter agreement for a newly built LNG vessel with Tokyo LNG Tanker, a subsidiary of Tokyo Gas. Prior to this agreement, MOL had already entered into similar long-term charter contracts for a total of seven LNG vessels with Tokyo LNG Tanker. This […]

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