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Title: Nippon Yusen Announces Directorship Composition Changes Post 137th Regular Shareholders’ Meeting Scheduled for June – Appointment of New Outside Director Satsuko Shisui and Retirement of Director Yuko Kunitani.

Recently, Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK Line) announced the directorial changes following the 137th Annual General Meeting of Shareholders scheduled for June. The details are as follows: Newly Appointed Director: – Satoko Shisui – New Position: Director (Non-executive, External Director, Independent Officer) – Previous Position: Newly Appointed Retiring Director: – Yuko Kunitani – Previous Position: […]

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Title: NX Comprehensive Research Institute (NX CR) to Host Online Seminar titled “Recommendations to Shippers for Promoting Logistics Industry Digital Transformation (DX)” on March 4, Featuring Discussion on Factors Inhibiting “Logistics DX” and “Logistics Standardization.”

On the 4th, NX General Research Institute (NX Soken) announced that they will be hosting an online seminar titled “Recommendations to Shippers for Promoting Logistics Industry DX.” The seminar will consist of two parts, with the first part focusing on factors hindering logistics digital transformation (DX) and standardization in logistics, as well as recent DX […]

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Title: Future Architect Initiates Development of Cloud-Based WCS (Warehouse Control System) and WMS (Warehouse Management System) with OCR (Optical Character Recognition) Functionality for Introduction at Sagawa Global Logistics – Project Commenced from February.

On March 4th, Future Architect began developing a cloud-based Warehouse Control System (WCS) and Warehouse Management System (WMS) incorporating Optical Character Recognition (OCR) functionality for Sagawa Global Logistics. The development of both systems commenced in February with the aim of enhancing warehouse operations and efficiency for Sagawa Global Logistics.

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Title: Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism Initiates Recruitment for “Subsidies for DX Promotion Demonstration Projects in Logistics Facilities” on March 4 – Supporting the Construction of Systems and Introduction of Automation Equipment to Facilitate Strong Advancement of DX in Logistics Facilities.

On March 4th, the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism announced the initiation of the recruitment process for the “Subsidy Program for Demonstrating DX Promotion in Logistics Facilities,” aimed at driving the advancement of digital transformation (DX) in logistics facilities. The program will provide support for initiatives promoting automation, mechanization, and digitization through system […]

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Title: Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism Reports 2.0% Decrease in Railway Freight Transport Volume and 1.0% Decrease in Freight Ton-Kilometers in November According to the Railway Transport Statistics Monthly Report Released on March 4th.

According to the Railway Transport Statistics Monthly Report for November released by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism on March 4th, the total freight quantity decreased by 2.0% compared to the same month last year, totaling 3,296,844 tons. The total freight ton-kilometers also saw a decline of 1.0%, reaching 1,639,300,000 ton-kilometers. Specifically for […]

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Title: Japan Post Unveils New Logistics-Specific Drone (JP2) for Delivery Operations in Hyogo Prefecture – Introducing Unassisted Visual Line-of-Sight Flights (Level 3.5) from Post Offices to Nearby Facilities in Recipient Areas as Announced on March 4.

On March 4th, Japan Post announced the deployment of their newly developed logistics-specific drone, JP2, to conduct deliveries from post offices in Hyogo Prefecture to nearby facilities in the delivery areas using unmanned flights without visual assistance (Level 3.5). This marks the debut of drone delivery operations in the logistics sector for Japan Post in […]

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Title: Panasonic Connect and its Subsidiary Blue Yonder Introduce Transportation Truck Yard Management Solution to the United States in Collaboration with Penske Logistics – Announcement Made on March 4.

Panasonic Connect and Blue Yonder, a subsidiary specializing in supply chain solutions, announced on March 4th their collaboration with Penske Logistics, a major logistics provider in North America. The partnership aims to introduce a transportation truck yard management solution to enhance operational efficiency and automation in truck yard management processes in the United States.

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Title: Daiwa House Industry Develops First Multi-Purpose Logistics Facility in Northern Vietnam in Collaboration with WHA, the Leading Developer of Logistics Facilities in Thailand – Introduction of DH WHA Logistics Property Minh Quang Vietnam.

Daikyo, a major housing company, and WHA, a leading developer of logistics facilities in Thailand, collaborated to launch DH WHA Logistics Property Minh Quang Vietnam. This represents the first multi-type logistics facility development in northern Vietnam.

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Title: Mitsui Fudosan Enters Logistics Facility Business for the First Time in the United States Announced on March 4 – Collaboration in Two Logistics Facility Projects in California through its U.S. Subsidiary, Mitsui Fudosan America.

On March 4th, Mitsui Fudosan announced their participation in the logistics facility business for the first time in the United States. Through their U.S. subsidiary, Mitsui Fudosan America, they have engaged in logistics facility projects in California in partnership with Tishman Speyer, a major real estate development and investment company in the U.S.

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Title: SG Moving and Linet Japan Recycle, a Subsidiary of Linet Japan Group Engaged in Small Home Appliances Recycling Business, Sign Cooperation Agreements with Four Municipalities in Iwate, Gifu, Saga (Kanzaki City and Tara Town) on March 4 for Collaboration and Partnership in Electronic Recycling.

SG Moving and Linet Japan Recycle, a subsidiary of Linet Japan Group engaged in small appliance recycling, announced on March 4th that they have signed agreements for collaboration and cooperation with four municipalities: Takizawa City in Iwate Prefecture, Kani City in Gifu Prefecture, Kanzaki City, and Taramachi Town in Saga Prefecture. The agreements aim to […]

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