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• Toyota Industries recalls forklifts due to defects in taillights, brake lights, reverse lights, and rear reflectors. (February 02) February 26, 2026 IT/Equipment
• Hino Motors recalls light-duty trucks such as the "Hino Dutro" due to a malfunction in the speedometer. (February 02) February 18, 2026 IT/Equipment
• Mitsubishi Fuso recalls Canter and other light-duty trucks due to risk of suspension parts detaching. (February 01) January 22, 2026 IT/Equipment

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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.
• Mitsubishi Fuso recalls "Fighter" due to potential non-compliance with regulations. (February 01) January 13, 2026 IT/Equipment
• Isuzu Motors recalls "Forward" model due to potential power steering fluid leaks. (February 12) December 16, 2025 IT/Equipment
• NX Trading and Scania Japan strengthen collaboration to expand nationwide network of offices (February 12) December 1, 2025 SCM/Management
• Mitsubishi Fuso recalls "Super Great" due to a defect in the rear combination lamp. (February 11) November 27, 2025 IT/Equipment
• Isuzu recalls 330 Giga vehicles due to headlight defect. (February 11) November 13, 2025 IT/Equipment
• Hino Motors and Mitsubishi Fuso have finalized management structure for their holding company "Archon," including outside directors. (February 11) November 4, 2025 SCM/Management
• Scania recalls LPGRS series trucks due to risk of engine restart failure. (February 10) October 27, 2025 IT/Equipment
• Toyota Tsusho and others conduct driving demonstration on the Shin-Tomei Expressway to promote the social implementation of Level 4 autonomous trucks. (February 10) October 21, 2025 IT/Equipment
• Mitsubishi Fuso relocates Nanko Training Center and opens Nanko Service Center on the site. (February 10) October 1, 2025 SCM/Management
• Hino recalls "Profia" trucks after three fires occurred due to a fuel system defect. (February 09) September 30, 2025 IT/Equipment
• Isuzu begins demonstration of battery-swappable EV trucks in Yokohama City, delivering to 80 FamilyMart stores. (February 09) September 18, 2025 IT/Equipment
• Hino launches fuel cell heavy-duty truck, the first mass-produced model of its kind in Japan. (February 09) September 17, 2025 IT/Equipment
• Mitsubishi Fuso/Midori Anzen, in collaboration with Gore Japan, have developed the world's first workwear specifically designed for EV-compatible work. (February 09) September 16, 2025 IT/Equipment
• Volvo recalls its FH heavy-duty truck due to a malfunction in the left-side radar. (February 09) September 12, 2025 IT/Equipment
• Navitime adds a new feature to its "Truck Car Navigation" app that allows users to freely edit routes. (February 08) August 28, 2025 IT/Equipment
• Mitsubishi Fuso recalls "Super Great" trucks due to sun visor defect. (February 08) August 26, 2025 IT/Equipment
• All Japan Trucking Association publishes 24 edition of "Actual Conditions of Wages, Working Hours, etc. in the Trucking Business" (February 08) August 18, 2025 Surveys and Statistics
• Hino recalls its "Profia" heavy-duty truck due to electrical wiring defect posing a fire risk. (February 07) July 30, 2025 IT/Equipment
• Kyokuto Kaihatsu Kogyo recalls its single-car transport vehicle "Flat Top". (February 07) July 24, 2025 IT/Equipment
• T2 and others / Demonstration with 5 companies to build daytime operation systems for Level 4 autonomous driving implementation. (February 07) July 15, 2025 3PL/Logistics company
• Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism releases survey results on "standard freight rates," showing that more than half of businesses have gained understanding from shippers. (February 07) July 11, 2025 Surveys and Statistics
• Tokan Logistics and 4 other companies begin demonstration of autonomous trucks x freight rail. (February 07) July 11, 2025 3PL/Logistics company
• Isuzu recalls its Forward medium-duty truck due to potential rear brake malfunction. (February 07) July 10, 2025 IT/Equipment
• Suzuyo, T2, and Gekkeikan conduct joint demonstration of trunk line transportation of sake using autonomous vehicles. (February 07) July 9, 2025 3PL/Logistics company
• F-LINE completes third public road demonstration of autonomous truck trunk line transport without incident. (February 07) July 2, 2025 3PL/Logistics company
• Transcom/Transport Partners launches vehicle search site to sell surplus vehicles. (February 07) July 1, 2025 IT/Equipment
• Isuzu recalls 16,780 heavy-duty trucks, including the "Giga" model. (February 06) June 26, 2025 IT/Equipment
• Mitsubishi Fuso recalls its "eCanter" small EV truck due to brake and other defects. (February 06) June 26, 2025 IT/Equipment
• Volvo recalls 6642 heavy-duty trucks FH and FM models. (February 06) June 26, 2025 IT/Equipment
• GO/ Updated the "DRIVE CHART" drowsiness warning to a "sleepiness warning." (February 06) June 17, 2025 IT/Equipment
• Isuzu recalls light-duty trucks "Elf," "Atlas," "Kazet," and "Titan." (February 06) June 12, 2025 IT/Equipment
• Mitsubishi Fuso and Hino have signed a final agreement to merge; the new merged company will begin operations in April 2026. (February 06) June 10, 2025 SCM/Management
• Hino recalls 1222 units of its "Dutro Z EV" light-duty electric truck. (February 05) May 21, 2025 IT/Equipment
• Isuzu recalls 1348 vehicles, including the "Elf" model. (February 05) May 16, 2025 IT/Equipment
• Scania recalls 794 LPGRS series trucks. (February 05) May 7, 2025 IT/Equipment
• Hino recalls 77,485 Ranger medium-duty trucks. (February 04) April 16, 2025 IT/Equipment
• Isuzu and Fujitsu sign partnership agreement to strengthen commercial SDV development. (February 04) April 15, 2025 SCM/Management
• Isuzu recalls 173 units of its "Forward" and other medium-duty trucks. (February 04) April 10, 2025 IT/Equipment
• Hino recalls 19,217 units of its "Dutro" and "Dyna" models. (February 04) April 9, 2025 IT/Equipment
• UD Trucks recalls 224 units of "Quon" and "Giga" models. (February 04) April 8, 2025 IT/Equipment
• Mitsubishi Fuso introduces new practical lease options for its Canter light-duty truck. (February 04) April 3, 2025 IT/Equipment
• Mitsubishi Fuso recalls its "eCanter" EV truck due to wiring connector defects, etc. (February 03) March 27, 2025 IT/Equipment
• Mitsubishi Fuso recalls 7 vehicles, including the "Canter" model. (February 03) March 27, 2025 IT/Equipment
• Mitsubishi Fuso adds "parallel vehicle avoidance support" to the driver assistance features of its "Super Great" truck. (February 03) March 25, 2025 IT/Equipment
• Asahi Logistics introduces Japan's first accordion van-type fuel cell compact truck. (February 03) March 18, 2025 IT/Equipment
• Nagareyama City / Area around Logiport Nagareyama: Nighttime road closures starting April 7th. (February 03) March 14, 2025 SCM/Management
• Nippon Trex recalls 1809 trailers due to faulty side marker lights. (February 03) March 12, 2025 IT/Equipment
• Kyokuto Kaihatsu recalls 264 medium-duty trucks, including the Fuso Fighter. (February 03) March 10, 2025 IT/Equipment
• Mitsubishi Fuso recalls 193 "Super Great" trucks. (February 03) March 6, 2025 IT/Equipment
• Furukawa Unic recalls 544 vehicles, including the "Elf" model. (February 03) March 3, 2025 IT/Equipment
• Modal shift / Trends in loading rates of medium- and long-distance ferries, etc. (October-December 2024) (February 02) February 28, 2025 SCM/Management
• The Ken-O Expressway's Tsukuba-Nishi Smart Interchange opened on March 23rd, improving accessibility to the Tsukuba area. (February 02) February 20, 2025 3PL/Logistics company
• Seino Holdings, JP Logistics, and others conduct autonomous trunk line transportation demonstration between Tokyo and Osaka. (February 02) February 13, 2025 3PL/Logistics company
• Chubu Transport Bureau / Truck and Logistics G-Men Announce Results of "Intensive Monitoring Month" (February 02) February 10, 2025 SCM/Management
• Seino Holdings, Japan Post, and others begin demonstration experiment of trunk line transportation using autonomous driving. (February 02) February 7, 2025 IT/Equipment
• Mitsubishi Fuso recalls 192 "Super Great" trucks. (February 01) January 31, 2025 IT/Equipment
• Suzuki, Daihatsu, and Toyota decide to introduce BEV commercial light vans during fiscal year 25. (February 01) January 29, 2025 IT/Equipment
• UD Trucks recalls 2933 units of "Quon" and "Giga" models. (February 01) January 28, 2025 IT/Equipment
• BYD launches EV trucks in Japan as well. (February 01) January 24, 2025 IT/Equipment
• Daihatsu files for corrective action regarding "Hijet Truck" due to risk of smoke emission. (February 01) January 23, 2025 IT/Equipment
• Itochu Enex opens permanent RD refueling station in Osaka, making RD refueling available in the Tokyo, Nagoya, and Osaka areas. (February 01) January 23, 2025 Logistics facilities
• All Japan Trucking Association requests designation of 13 sections as important logistics roads. (February 01) January 20, 2025 3PL/Logistics company
• Senko officially opens its relay transport facility on February 1st and begins accepting member registrations. (February 01) January 17, 2025 Logistics facilities
• Isuzu and the University of Tokyo aim to drive logistics transformation through collaborative creation. (February 01) January 15, 2025 SCM/Management
• Tokyo Metropolitan Government provides financial support to transportation businesses affected by rising fuel prices. (February 01) January 10, 2025 SCM/Management
• Chubu Transport Bureau/Administrative action taken against trucking company in Gifu Prefecture (February 01) January 9, 2025 SCM/Management
• Year-end and New Year's holiday: Highway traffic volume of large vehicles decreased by 2%, but congestion increased by 3%. (February 01) January 9, 2025 SCM/Management
• Isuzu donates 10 billion yen to the University of Tokyo to accelerate logistics research. (February 01) January 8, 2025 SCM/Management
• DyDo Drinco introduces fuel cell trucks for use in vending machine operations. (February 12) December 18, 2024 IT/Equipment
• Hino recalls 4156 "Profia" trucks. (February 12) December 16, 2024 IT/Equipment
• All Japan Trucking Association / Approximately 3% of nationwide trucking companies have obtained the "G Mark" certification. (February 12) December 16, 2024 SCM/Management
• Honda recalls light commercial EV van due to airbag defect. (February 12) December 13, 2024 IT/Equipment
• Japan Post and JP Logistics to participate in Level 4 autonomous truck demonstration from January. (February 12) December 12, 2024 IT/Equipment
• Mitsubishi Fuso recalls Canter trucks due to potential inability to verify mileage. (February 12) December 12, 2024 IT/Equipment
• NOUT/Introduces "Advanced Complex Risk Detection" function utilizing AI technology (February 12) December 11, 2024 IT/Equipment
• Mitsui Warehouse Group and Nomura Research Institute demonstrate CO2 emission calculation based on actual transportation practices. (February 12) December 11, 2024 IT/Equipment
• Navitime/Automatically guides you to truck entrances and exits. (February 12) December 10, 2024 IT/Equipment

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