“Mitsubishi Fuso Issues Recall of 1,051 eCANTER Trucks Due to Electrical System Issue”
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 1,051 units of the small electric vehicle (EV) truck “Fuso eCANTER” due to a defect in the electrical system. The issue was identified in the Vehicle Control Unit (VCU) […]
“Yoshida Maritime Logistics Moves into Ascott’s Newly Completed ‘Ogori Logistics Center'”
On the 26th, Ascot, a company engaged in real estate development projects, announced the completion of the “Ogata Logistics Center” in which they invested through a Special Purpose Company (SPC). On the 1st, Yuasa Shipping Logistics Solutions based in Sasebo City, Nagasaki Prefecture, moved in as a tenant. This marks a significant milestone for the […]
“Nippon Express to Start Chartered ‘NX Train’ Service Between Tokyo and Osaka”
On the 26th, Nippon Express announced the commencement of operations on a new route (Tokyo-Osaka) for its “NX Train” service, where a portion of the train composition is chartered, starting from April 1st. Furthermore, through enhanced handling of truck and railway container transshipment operations, the company aims to offer diverse transport modes to meet the […]
“Ascott’s First Kyushu Logistics Facility Completed in Ogōri City, Yoshida Kaiun Logistics Moves In”
On March 25th, Ascot announced that the “Ogori Logistics Center,” in which they have invested through a Special Purpose Company (SPC), was completed on February 29, 2024. Subsequently, Yoshida Kaiun Logi-Solutions became a tenant and moved in on March 1st. This marks the first logistics facility in Kyushu for Ascot. The completion of the Ogori […]
“Mitsui Real Estate Completes Green Power Implementation in Common Areas of Logistic Facilities”
The Operations Department of Mitsui Fudosan Logistics Park (MFLP) announced that Mitsui Fudosan Logistics Park has completed the conversion of the common areas of the logistics facilities it operates and manages to green electricity. This initiative was implemented at facilities such as MFLP Ebina I, MFLP Ichikawa Shiohama II, and MFLP Kiba II, reflecting Mitsui […]
“Air Closet Takes Over Tokyo Soir’s Rental Dress Logistics with its AC-PORT Platform”
On the 26th, Air Closet, located in Minato Ward, Tokyo, announced the launch of their circular logistics platform “AC-PORT,” which will handle all logistics aspects of Tokyo Soir’s rental dress business “Tokyo Soir Rental Dress” based in Chuo Ward, Tokyo. This initiative aims to streamline and optimize the logistics operations within the rental dress sector, […]
“Logistics Understanding Lesson 12: Is ‘Free Shipping’ Really Free?”
物流サービスとしての「配送料無料」問題について、テレビの広告やネット通販でよく目にする「配送料無料」のキャンペーンについて様々な考察がなされています。商品の価値や購買意欲に影響を与える興味深いトピックです。 実際には、製品の価格に配送料が含まれているケースもありますが、配送料無料のキャンペーンは消費者に購買意欲を促し、売り上げ増加につなげる効果があります。一方で、配送料無料と謳って実際には他のコストが上昇している可能性も考慮すべきです。 物流におけるコストや効率性を考慮しながら、消費者と企業の双方にメリットがある配送料無料の戦略を検討することが重要です。記事や議論から得られるインサイトを活用しながら、配送料無料キャンペーンの実態や物流サービスの最適化に向けた取り組みを模索していくことが必要とされています。
“Yusen Logistics Enters Cargo Terminal Business at Ezhou Huahu Airport in China”
On March 26th, Yusen Logistics (China), a subsidiary of Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK) Logistics, announced the establishment of a joint venture company in Ezhou City, Hubei Province, China, to enter the cargo terminal business at Ezhou Huahu Airport. The move signifies Yusen Logistics’ strategic expansion into the cargo handling operations at Ezhou Huahu Airport, […]
“CBRE & CWAM Seminar: Overview of Ibaraki Logistics Market and Dry Port”
CBRE and Cushman & Wakefield Asset Management (CWAM) held the “CBRE Logistics Real Estate Market Seminar & Networking Event” at the Meiji Yasuda Life Building in Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo on April 16th. The event focused on insights and discussions regarding the logistics real estate market, offering an opportunity for industry professionals to gather, learn, and network. […]
“Mitsubishi Warehouse to Replace Over 90% of Company Cars with EVs by 2030”
Mitsubishi Warehouse announced on March 26th that they have decided to replace over 90% of their company vehicles with electric vehicles (EVs) by the end of the fiscal year 2030. The transition to EVs for company vehicles is part of their initiative to achieve net-zero CO2 emissions by the fiscal year 2050. Currently, the company […]