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- Suntory Logistics/Optimind will gradually introduce their automated dispatch system "Loogia". (February 10) October 7, 2026 IT/Equipment
- Hakuo Robotics releases demo video showing three automated forklifts working in coordination. (February 10) October 7, 2026 IT/Equipment
- Laputa Robotics/Logisteed to introduce a flexible automated warehouse at its East Japan sales office. (February 10) October 7, 2026 IT/Equipment
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- 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.
- 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
- JILS / "Inventory Optimization Practice Seminar" to be held on November 13th
- Daito Kentaku and Nippon Logistics Facilities to complete a logistics facility near the "Sayama-Hidaka IC" in Saitama Prefecture in February 2027.
- 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
- CBRE / Short-term contracts also available. Open house to be held on October 15th at the (tentative name) Kawanishi Logistics Center in Hyogo Prefecture.
- Prologis/Saitama Prefecture "Prologis Park Kitamoto" Preview Event to be held on October 14th and 15th
- 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 will hold an open house and recruitment strengthening seminar at "CPD Tokai Chita" in Aichi Prefecture on October 15th and 16th.
- JILS/Specific Shipper Logistics Management Officers' Information Exchange Meeting to be held in Tokyo and Nagoya in October
- Tokyo Tatemono / Chiba Prefecture "T-LOGI Minami-Funabashi" Open House to be held on October 6th, 7th, and 8th
- Partnering with Hakobel/Box Charter, we offer a new option for small-lot shipments. (February 10) October 7, 2026 IT/Equipment
- JPR/Palettes: Automating AI image recognition, counting, and more via smartphone. (February 10) October 7, 2026 IT/Equipment
- JMU delivers Suezmax tanker "SONIC" to Moonstone Marine. (February 10) October 7, 2026 IT/Equipment
- Shion Systems/Matsumoto Industries installs 3 AGVs, linking them with an automated warehouse to streamline transportation and supply. (February 10) October 7, 2026 IT/Equipment
- Senko/Hamamatsu City to utilize surplus electricity generated by solar power on the roof of its logistics facility. (February 10) October 6, 2026 IT/Equipment
- Mitsui Warehouse Holdings launches "DX Practical Training" for new employees to cultivate hybrid talent with expertise in both on-site operations and IT. (February 10) October 5, 2026 IT/Equipment
- TeleNishi/Automatic roll call via smartphone even in remote locations: New features in cloud-based roll call system (February 10) October 5, 2026 IT/Equipment
- GoQSystem/EC unified management system offers an optional speed boost for automated processing. (February 10) October 5, 2026 IT/Equipment
- Yamato Transport expands the functionality of its smartphone app "e-TranSpot" to support safety measures related to 13 legal requirements. (February 10) October 2, 2026 IT/Equipment
- Aioi Systems releases controller for wide-range, high-precision projection-type picking system. (February 10) October 2, 2026 IT/Equipment
- Food Logistics & 3PL Comprehensive Exhibition / Diverse exhibits including AMRs, devanning robots, and cold storage warehouses (February 10) October 1, 2026 IT/Equipment
- Senko and Sekisui House to utilize renewable energy in EV trucks for delivering housing materials from their Ibaraki factory. (February 10) October 1, 2026 IT/Equipment
- Konoike Transport/Hacobu-developed new dispatch management system fully operational, reducing monthly workload by the equivalent of 1.5 people. (February 10) October 1, 2026 IT/Equipment
- SBS Toshiba Logistics expands use of VR technology in forklift safety training, citing a shortage of qualified personnel as a contributing factor. (February 10) October 1, 2026 IT/Equipment
- JPR launches "Delivery Information" service to provide truck drivers with on-site information for delivery locations. (February 10) October 1, 2026 IT/Equipment
- Mitani Computer launches AI-powered WMS "W-KEEPER AX" and demonstrates it at EC General Exhibition. (February 10) October 1, 2026 IT/Equipment
- Ryobi Systems: Advanced ordering and inventory management for apparel using AI demand forecasting. (February 10) October 1, 2026 IT/Equipment
- JR East Smart Logistics: First multi-functional lockers installed in the Hokuriku region at the new arena in Toyama. (February 10) October 1, 2026 IT/Equipment
- Food Logistics & 3PL Comprehensive Exhibition to be held for the first time at Tokyo Big Sight, showcasing technologies that support the food supply chain. (February 09) September 30, 2026 IT/Equipment
- Hitachi, Ltd. and FANUC have formed a strategic partnership for the on-site implementation of physical AI. (February 09) September 30, 2026 IT/Equipment
- Hacobu announces "Hacobu X," a platform that uses AI to connect different logistics systems for each company. (February 09) September 30, 2026 IT/Equipment
- NTT Logisco launches daily and package-type shipment forecasting function in "Smart Reply" (February 09) September 30, 2026 IT/Equipment
- Logizard/WMS integrates API with "Phil," a core system for apparel companies. (February 09) September 29, 2026 IT/Equipment
- Tapes/Yamato Transport's direct-to-consumer shipping support service automates order management and logistics. (February 09) September 29, 2026 IT/Equipment
- Cuebus/Nitori demonstrates the use of a linear motor robot warehouse in the backroom of a store. (February 09) September 29, 2026 IT/Equipment
- Laputa Robotics receives the Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology Award at the Japan Startup Awards for its swarm control technology. (February 09) September 28, 2026 IT/Equipment
- Okamura/Autostore begins sales of its subscription-based automated warehouse "Pio". (February 09) September 28, 2026 IT/Equipment
- Idiot obtains patent for simulation technology that enables optimal placement of logistics bases. (February 09) September 28, 2026 IT/Equipment
- Hino Motors/Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism participates in demonstration project to provide logistics optimization system. (February 09) September 28, 2026 IT/Equipment
- LOMBY raises 3.87 million yen to mass-produce automated delivery robots. (February 09) September 28, 2026 IT/Equipment
- Mujin, winner of the Japan Startup Award, CEO Takino: "Accelerating the on-site implementation of physical AI." (February 09) September 25, 2026 IT/Equipment
- Nippon Yusen/Diamond Global Energy named LNG carrier "Diamond Gas Nexus" (February 09) September 25, 2026 IT/Equipment
- NX Trading Co., Ltd. to launch fire-resistant 20ft containers for transporting and storing lithium-ion batteries (LiBs). (February 09) September 24, 2026 IT/Equipment
- Okura Transport Machinery's PALTAC/Cardboard Box Opening Device Wins Excellence Award at the Japan Material Handling Awards. (February 09) September 24, 2026 IT/Equipment
- GeekPlus/ziict's compact AMR "Kachaka Series" now available. (February 09) September 24, 2026 IT/Equipment
- Idiot/ "CLO Compass" adds new function: estimates increase or decrease in ton-kilometers based on combination of locations. (February 09) September 24, 2026 IT/Equipment
- Mitsubishi Electric Digital Innovation / Truck bed load capacity measurement service to be launched in October (February 09) September 24, 2026 IT/Equipment
- Logiless/EC automated shipping system now supports contactless delivery on Rakuten Market, automatically updating shipping labels. (February 09) September 24, 2026 IT/Equipment
- Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha completes LNG carrier "Puteri Kelantan" for Malaysian state-owned oil and gas company. (February 09) September 24, 2026 IT/Equipment
- Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism: Subsidies planned for demonstration shipments to promote RTI (Remote Access) in international logistics, with a target of 300,000 yen per shipment. (February 09) September 18, 2026 IT/Equipment
- Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism changes statistics on the number of foreign trade containers at six major domestic ports from monthly to weekly. (February 09) September 18, 2026 IT/Equipment
- OpenLogi/Partner Warehouses Introduce "Automatic Replenishment Calculation Tool," Improving Storage Efficiency by 13% (February 09) September 18, 2026 IT/Equipment
- Streamo, Takenaka Corporation, and others: Demonstration to establish new last-mile mobility and transportation services. (February 09) September 18, 2026 IT/Equipment
- ZS ROBOTICS showcases a 3-tier, 4-way shuttle system for existing 5.5m warehouses at the International Logistics Exhibition. (February 09) September 17, 2026 IT/Equipment
- Hacobu/AEON NEXT releases case study: 60 hours of work reduced per month through the implementation of dispatch management. (February 09) September 17, 2026 IT/Equipment
- Mitsui & Co. Realty and others to convert idle roofs at logistics facilities into renewable energy supply bases. (February 09) September 17, 2026 IT/Equipment
- Bunka Shutter launches IoT-enabled system for remote, centralized control of heavy shutter opening and closing. (February 09) September 17, 2026 IT/Equipment
- Kawasaki Heavy Industries delivers bulk carrier "PACIFIC ROYAL" (February 09) September 17, 2026 IT/Equipment
- Nippon Yusen/MTI signs memorandum of understanding with the University of Michigan to cooperate in the shipbuilding sector in Japan and the United States. (February 09) September 17, 2026 IT/Equipment
- KDDI Smart Drone: First in Japan to obtain a "UTM Service Provider ID" from the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism's Civil Aviation Bureau. (February 09) September 16, 2026 IT/Equipment
- NTT West and Philips collaborate to enhance measures against sleep apnea syndrome among drivers. (February 09) September 16, 2026 IT/Equipment
- ROBO-HI/Physical AI Demonstration Platform Launched to Accelerate Robot Implementation in Logistics Sites (February 09) September 16, 2026 IT/Equipment
- Logizard and OrbiFlow make a joint investment to strengthen their WES and material handling services. (February 09) September 16, 2026 IT/Equipment
- Six companies, including Nippon Yusen, receive approval for the basic design of a 42,000 m3-class LCO2 transport vessel. (February 09) September 16, 2026 IT/Equipment
- The number of companies using electronic delivery slips at JPR/Itochu Foods Sapporo Logistics Center has expanded from 15 to 27. (February 09) September 15, 2026 IT/Equipment
- Altius Link / Support for the modernization of Seino Transportation's customer center into an AI agent-type voice bot. (February 09) September 15, 2026 IT/Equipment
- Namura Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. delivers 182,000-ton bulk carrier "FRONTIER HARMONY" (February 09) September 15, 2026 IT/Equipment
- Logistics Federation releases browser game to deepen understanding of logistics, targeting elementary school students and others. (February 09) September 15, 2026 IT/Equipment
- Ministry of the Environment: Subsidies available for the introduction of natural refrigerant equipment to promote the elimination of CFCs and decarbonization in refrigeration and freezing. (February 09) September 14, 2026 IT/Equipment
- Neolix begins Level 4 autonomous delivery vehicle testing at TRC. (February 09) September 14, 2026 IT/Equipment
- harmo/Relaunches medication management service for transportation companies in October. (February 09) September 14, 2026 IT/Equipment
- Yokogawa Electric and Kawasaki Heavy Industries have received an order for a control system for a 40,000 m³ liquefied hydrogen carrier. (February 09) September 14, 2026 IT/Equipment
- Seino Holdings' Head of Digital Strategy gave a presentation on building a logistics data infrastructure at a Snowflake event. (February 09) September 11, 2026 IT/Equipment
- Mitsui O.S.K. Lines names world's first wind-powered LNG carrier, scheduled for completion at the end of September. (February 09) September 11, 2026 IT/Equipment
- International Logistics Exhibition / MUJIN unveils latest working device for physical AI implementation, also exhibiting jointly with Exotec. (February 09) September 10, 2026 IT/Equipment
- Cuebus, Yazaki Corporation, and Yamazen demonstrate humanoid robot collaboration in linear motor-driven robot warehouse. (February 09) September 10, 2026 IT/Equipment
- Selected for Muso Action/GENIAC, demonstration project to develop picking robot infrastructure at warehouses of three companies including Askul. (February 09) September 10, 2026 IT/Equipment
- Kawasaki Kisen/Toho Gas LNG carrier named "TOHO EMERALD" (February 09) September 10, 2026 IT/Equipment
- International Logistics Exhibition / Daifuku unveils two newly developed machines, outlining its strategy for "fully unmanned" operation. (February 09) September 9, 2026 IT/Equipment
- Panasonic Connect/AMR and peripheral equipment unified management service to be launched this fall. (February 09) September 9, 2026 IT/Equipment
- International Logistics Exhibition / Geek+: Humanoid robot "Gino" attracts attention, four products on display. (February 09) September 9, 2026 IT/Equipment
- Sagawa Express introduces delivery reception terminals for in-house logistics at Tokyo Skytree Town, reducing manpower by 60%. (February 09) September 9, 2026 IT/Equipment
- Sato/Kanematsu Engineering delivers voice navigation system to parts warehouse, eliminating reliance on individual expertise in picking. (February 09) September 9, 2026 IT/Equipment
- Hankyu Ferry to construct new terminal at Shinmoji Port, with grand opening planned for autumn 2029. (February 09) September 9, 2026 IT/Equipment
- International Logistics Exhibition Opens on Largest Scale Ever, Featuring Diversified Automation Equipment and More Amidst Labor Shortages (February 09) September 8, 2026 IT/Equipment
- Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism announces selected businesses for the 2026 demonstration experiment of automated logistics roads. (February 09) September 8, 2026 IT/Equipment
- Daifuku and JDSC verify physical AI technology that autonomously plans and executes robot movements, achieving a 97% success rate. (February 09) September 8, 2026 IT/Equipment
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