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• Tokyo Port / Maximum waiting time for maritime container vehicles: 7.5 hours (February 09) September 9, 2024 Surveys and Statistics
• Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism / Trends in Loading Rates of Medium- and Long-Distance Ferries, RORO Ships, and Domestic Container Ships (April-June 2024) (February 08) August 29, 2024 Surveys and Statistics
• Nitori and Fukuyama Transport begin double-trailer truck transportation, aiming to reduce CO2 emissions between distribution centers by 40%. (February 08) August 28, 2024 SCM/Management

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  • CBRE begins tenant leasing for a 1.4 m2 multi-tenant logistics facility in Hamamatsu City, Shizuoka Prefecture.
  • CBRE/Hyogo: Open House and Foreign Worker System Seminar to be held on October 22nd at "Rene Logi Kobe Port Island"
  • CBRE IM / Tokyo: Post-completion viewing and seminar to be held at "CBRE IM Katsushika" on October 21st and 22nd.
  • Mitani Computer launches AI-powered WMS "W-KEEPER AX" and demonstrates it at EC General Exhibition.
  • Mitsubishi Estate / Open House for "LogiCross Osaka Taisho II" on October 20th and 21st
  • Colliers will hold an open house for its logistics facility in Atsugi City, Kanagawa Prefecture on October 22nd and 23rd.
  • Daito Kentaku and Nippon Logistics Facilities to complete a logistics facility near the "Sayama-Hidaka IC" in Saitama Prefecture in February 2027.
  • Toho Gas Energy / Webinar "Hydrogenization Project for Large Logistics Hubs" to be held on October 15th
  • CREDO / Saitama Prefecture "CREDO Kazo" Preview Event to be held on October 20th and 21st
  • CBRE will hold an open house and recruitment strengthening seminar at "CPD Tokai Chita" in Aichi Prefecture on October 15th and 16th.
  • Daito Kentaku and Japan Logistics Facilities to complete a logistics center near the "Samukawa Kita IC" in Kanagawa Prefecture in April 2027.
  • Hankyu Hanshin Real Estate will hold an open house and Phoxter demonstration at "Logista Kyoto Fushimi" on October 15th and 16th.
  • Hankyu Hanshin Real Estate and Transcosmos will be presenting at an e-commerce logistics seminar on October 23rd.
  • JILS will hold logistics improvement case study presentations and lectures in Kansai and Kyushu in October and November.
  • CBRE / Short-term contracts also available. Open house to be held on October 15th at the (tentative name) Kawanishi Logistics Center in Hyogo Prefecture.
• Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism requests 209 billion yen in budget for the logistics sector, and will support investment in logistics facilities through fiscal investment and loans. (February 08) August 28, 2024 SCM/Management
• Narita Airport/New Cargo District Concept: Aiming to become an East Asian Cargo Hub (February 08) August 28, 2024 Logistics facilities
• Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism requests extension of special measures for obtaining truck licenses and collision mitigation brakes. (February 08) August 28, 2024 SCM/Management
• Tender offer launched for Logiteed/Alps Logistics. (February 08) August 22, 2024 3PL/Logistics company
• UPS/Coyote Logistics sold for 1600 billion yen. (February 06) June 25, 2024 international
• The Japan Fair Trade Commission issued a recommendation to Mitsui Foods Industries for deducting logistics cooperation fees and logistics costs from subcontracting payments. (February 06) June 19, 2024 SCM/Management
• Yakult Honsha opens new factory in Suntō District, Shizuoka Prefecture. (February 06) June 19, 2024 生産
• Being Holdings to build new logistics center in Toyama, investing 6.3 million yen. (February 06) June 18, 2024 Logistics facilities
• Konoike Transport enters the design packaging and packing business in Canada and Mexico. (February 06) June 18, 2024 3PL/Logistics company
• Ascott invests 11.5 billion yen in logistics facility development. (February 06) June 17, 2024 Logistics facilities
• KADOKAWA: System failure halts domestic manufacturing and logistics functions. (February 06) June 17, 2024 SCM/Management
• Ezaki Glico resumes shipments of some chilled products. (February 06) June 17, 2024 SCM/Management
• Ezaki Glico opens new powdered milk factory in Gifu and begins shipments, introducing automated guided vehicles (AGVs). (February 06) June 17, 2024 生産
• JBL high-end speakers: Significant price reductions due to improved supply chain. (February 06) June 14, 2024 SCM/Management
• NTT Urban Development begins construction on its first logistics facility in Yao City, Osaka Prefecture, with a total floor area of ​​2.4 m2. (February 06) June 13, 2024 Logistics facilities
• Japan Refrigerated Warehouse Association / Policy Package and Voluntary Action Plan Revised for Logistics Innovation (February 06) June 13, 2024 SCM/Management
• Japan Post / Postal rates to be raised by approximately 30% (February 06) June 13, 2024 SCM/Management
• FedEx to cut 1700-2000 employees in Europe (February 06) June 13, 2024 international
• Draft Basic Policy Guidelines: Sustainable wage increases in the logistics industry, implementation of autonomous trucks and automated delivery robots. (February 06) June 12, 2024 SCM/Management
• NXHD/International Ocean Freight Handling Performance in February: Global Total Increase of 30.1% (February 06) June 12, 2024 SCM/Management
• NXHD/International air cargo handling volume for April increased 39.8% globally. (February 06) June 12, 2024 Surveys and Statistics
• B-Wiz launches app to streamline communication between delivery drivers and customers. (February 06) June 12, 2024 IT/Equipment
• Marubeni to participate in business in an industrial park in Vietnam (February 06) June 12, 2024 international
• Eastern Network / Construction of logistics center in Komaki City, Aichi Prefecture, significantly delayed. (February 06) June 11, 2024 3PL/Logistics company
• ANA/Nippon Cargo Airlines subsidiary acquisition further postponed. (February 06) June 11, 2024 3PL/Logistics company
• INSOL-HIGH raises funds through logistics robots and real estate. (February 06) June 11, 2024 IT/Equipment
• Nippon Zeon to construct new plant in Shunan City, Yamaguchi Prefecture, with an investment of 700 billion yen. (February 06) June 11, 2024 生産
• Seven & i Holdings strengthens last-mile delivery service, opens center in Nagareyama. (February 04) April 8, 2022 SCM/Management
• SBSHD relocates headquarters to Shinjuku. (February 01) January 4, 2022 3PL/Logistics company
• Toppan Forms develops vehicle passage detection system, adopted by Toyota. (February 01) January 4, 2022 IT/Equipment
• Nippon Express/NXHD to transfer shares (February 01) January 4, 2022 3PL/Logistics company
• Nippon Express Research Institute / NX Research Institute changed its company name. (February 01) January 4, 2022 Surveys and Statistics
• SBS LogiCom/Freight matching system "Igoku" improves functionality (February 01) January 4, 2022 IT/Equipment
• Osaka Port Sakishima Tunnel / Nighttime closures on February 2nd-3rd and 14th-15th. (February 01) January 4, 2022 3PL/Logistics company
• Japan Post: New Year's cards sent on New Year's Day totaled 1.03 billion, down 11% year-on-year. (February 01) January 1, 2022 3PL/Logistics company
• NIPPON EXPRESS Holdings / Approved for New Listing (February 12) December 31, 2021 3PL/Logistics company
• SGHD/Strengthening human resource support for the group, reorganizing SG Fielder organization (February 12) December 31, 2021 3PL/Logistics company
• Nisshin/Visualization of the transport conditions of ultra-low temperature insulated containers, international transport experiment (February 12) December 31, 2021 3PL/Logistics company
• Retailers, food manufacturers / Center fees may violate antitrust laws (February 12) December 28, 2021 SCM/Management
• Yamato Transport and Sagawa Express: Delivery delays due to heavy snow, etc., some collection and delivery services suspended. (February 12) December 28, 2021 3PL/Logistics company
• Japan Post / November Yu-Mail sales increased by 5.4% due to increased shipments from large-volume shippers. (February 12) December 28, 2021 Surveys and Statistics
• Hino Motors strengthens development system for electric vehicles and autonomous driving. (February 12) December 28, 2021 IT/Equipment
• Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism / Air transport statistics: International cargo increased 29.2% in March. (February 12) December 28, 2021 Surveys and Statistics
• Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism: October figures for special freight, parcel delivery, and general cargo were all lower than the previous year. (February 12) December 28, 2021 Surveys and Statistics
• Eastern Network / Sustainability Committee Established (February 12) December 28, 2021 3PL/Logistics company
• LaSalle Logiport/7 logistics facilities receive BELS certification (February 12) December 28, 2021 Logistics facilities
• MES Shipping / Order to Commence Special Liquidation (February 12) December 28, 2021 SCM/Management
• Nishitetsu relocates two branches in India. (February 12) December 28, 2021 international
• Meiko Shipping: One employee tests positive for COVID-1. (February 12) December 28, 2021 3PL/Logistics company
• NYK Line/Chartered wood chipping ship runs aground and breaks apart off the coast of Hachinohe (February 08) August 13, 2021 3PL/Logistics company
• Nippon Express / April-June: Sales of 545 billion yen, operating profit of 201 billion yen (February 08) August 13, 2021 Settlement
• Yokohama Reito / October to June: Cold storage business saw decreased revenue and profit. (February 08) August 13, 2021 Settlement
• Yamato Holdings: Significant profit increase in April-June quarter due to accelerated shift to e-commerce across all industries. (February 08) August 12, 2021 Settlement
• Industrial fund / Oisix La Daichi to move into logistics facility redevelopment project (February 08) August 12, 2021 Logistics facilities
• Senko Group Holdings: Sales increased 11% and operating profit increased 44% in the April-June quarter. (February 08) August 12, 2021 Settlement
• Japan Post Holdings: Postal and logistics business sales down 0.7%, operating profit up 31.9% (February 08) August 11, 2021 Settlement
• Fukuyama Transport Co., Ltd. / April-June operating profit increased 27.9% to 63 billion yen. (February 08) August 11, 2021 Settlement
• Konoike Transport: Significant increase in profits from improved profit margins in April-June. (February 08) August 11, 2021 Settlement
• Tonami Holdings: Significant increase in profits for April-June due to strengthened cost control functions. (February 08) August 11, 2021 Settlement
• SG Realty / Logistics Facility "SG Realty Higashi-Osaka" Completed (February 08) August 11, 2021 Logistics facilities
• Kamishihoro Town, Seino, etc.: Agreement to utilize next-generation advanced technologies including drones (February 08) August 11, 2021 IT/Equipment
• Mitsui O.S.K. Lines and Australia Ammonia Business: Joint Consideration of Supply Chain Construction (February 08) August 11, 2021 international
• Seven-Eleven, Lawson, and FamilyMart to introduce FC small trucks. (February 08) August 10, 2021 IT/Equipment
• EC Logistics Forum 2021 / Exhibitor applications now open, event to be held on November 12th. (February 06) June 25, 2021 Seminars
• Tohoku Expressway: Earthquake-related road closures lifted; Joban Expressway remains partially closed. (February 02) February 14, 2021 3PL/Logistics company
• Government announces supply system for COVID-19 vaccine (February 01) January 22, 2021 SCM/Management
• CRE sells three logistics facilities for 207 billion yen. (February 01) January 4, 2021 Logistics facilities
• Oricon announces customer satisfaction ranking for moving companies. (February 01) January 4, 2021 Surveys and Statistics
• Japan Post / Yu-Pack increased by 7.6% in November (February 01) January 4, 2021 Surveys and Statistics
• Phiz Transport Service opens Yokohama branch office. (February 01) January 4, 2021 3PL/Logistics company
• Japan Post: 1.157 billion New Year's greeting cards sent on New Year's Day, down 10.1% (February 01) January 2, 2021 Surveys and Statistics
• Shimohana Logistics Opens Safe Driving Training Center (February 01) January 2, 2021 3PL/Logistics company
• Kan-Etsu Expressway and other routes: Road closures expected from 12:12 PM on December 31st. Please consider alternative routes and adjust your transportation schedule. (February 12) December 29, 2020 3PL/Logistics company
• Logistics sector / COVID-19 infection situation at the end of the year (February 12) December 29, 2020 3PL/Logistics company
• Hitachi, Ltd. conducts pilot project to accelerate monetization of transportation and delivery costs in the logistics industry. (February 12) December 28, 2020 IT/Equipment
• Yasuda Warehouse / Head office relocates to in front of JR Tamachi Station (February 12) December 28, 2020 SCM/Management
• Medipal Holdings: 560 applicants for voluntary retirement. (February 12) December 28, 2020 SCM/Management

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