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• Every WiLL raises 1.3 million yen in funding, accelerating the implementation of unmanned parcel pickup locations. (February 10) October 7, 2026 SCM/Management
• JILS/Logistics National Convention 2026 to be held: "New challenges to support a sustainable society" (February 10) October 6, 2026 SCM/Management
• JR Freight, Daikin Industries, and six other companies begin long-distance round-matching transportation by rail. (February 10) October 6, 2026 SCM/Management

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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
• FamilyMart to increase daily deliveries of rice balls, bento boxes, and other items to two times a day at approximately 1200 stores in the Chugoku and Shikoku regions. (February 10) October 6, 2026 SCM/Management
• Logistics Federation / 2026 First Management Efficiency Committee Meeting: Mujin to give a lecture on AI utilization. (February 10) October 6, 2026 SCM/Management
• Levajob Survey: Over 7% express concern about future delivery delays, fearing the "2030 logistics problem." (February 10) October 6, 2026 SCM/Management
• Central Warehouse/Takara Logistics System becomes a subsidiary, strengthening food and beverage logistics. (February 10) October 5, 2026 SCM/Management
• Kuradashi/Supports Q'sai's logistics by leveraging its food logistics expertise. (February 10) October 5, 2026 SCM/Management
• Sagawa Express to revise shipping rates from January 2027, raising prices by an average of 13.8% for its "Hikyaku Takkyubin" service. (February 10) October 2, 2026 SCM/Management
• F-LINE formulates policy to deal with customer harassment, including suspension of transactions and contract termination for malicious acts. (February 10) October 2, 2026 SCM/Management
• Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism and Japan Trucking Association request shippers to cooperate in allowing truck drivers to use on-site toilets. (February 10) October 2, 2026 SCM/Management
• Nippon Yusen: President Soga on the 141st anniversary of the company's founding, "The new medium-term plan will focus on technological capabilities and lead to differentiation." (February 10) October 2, 2026 SCM/Management
• Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism opens second round of applications for subsidies for the introduction of emergency power supply equipment in logistics facilities. (February 10) October 1, 2026 SCM/Management
• JPIC/Applications for the "Physical Internet Award 2027" will begin on October 1st. (February 09) September 30, 2026 SCM/Management
• Navitime Japan expands its delivery management cloud with "curbside information," enabling route-based navigation during entry and exit. (February 09) September 30, 2026 SCM/Management
• SBSHD to acquire SF India's 3PL business, aiming to build a global structure. (February 09) September 29, 2026 SCM/Management
• An interview with Yamato Holdings President Sakurai: "Choices" for performance recovery and "Measures" for value creation. (February 09) September 28, 2026 SCM/Management
• SBSHD will acquire all shares of Mitsubishi Chemical Logistics for 193.5 billion yen, making it a subsidiary in April 2027. (February 09) September 28, 2026 SCM/Management
• Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism: October and November will be designated as "Intensive Monitoring Months" for shippers and prime contractors; regional block liaison meetings for fair trade practices will also be held. (February 09) September 28, 2026 SCM/Management
• Senko Group Holdings publishes and makes online its Integrated Report 2026, highlighting the strengths of its five main businesses and its initiatives toward "ESG+H". (February 09) September 28, 2026 SCM/Management
• Konoike Transport releases "Integrated Report 2026," featuring its Indian operations and human capital management. (February 09) September 28, 2026 SCM/Management
• Toyo Kanetsu acquires land in Arida City, Wakayama Prefecture for the construction of a new factory for its logistics solutions business. (February 09) September 28, 2026 SCM/Management
• Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism Ibayashi announces strengthening of logistics policies at inaugural press conference. (February 09) September 25, 2026 SCM/Management
• X NETWORK, a subsidiary of Kasumigaseki Capital, to operate a regular refrigerated freight service between Saitama and Miyagi prefectures. (February 09) September 25, 2026 SCM/Management
• SM Logistics Research Group / Promoting reduced waiting and handling times, pallet delivery, and ASN utilization (February 09) September 24, 2026 SCM/Management
• Typhoon No. 25: Delivery delays mainly in Chiba Prefecture; postal and courier companies issue response notices. (February 09) September 24, 2026 SCM/Management
• The Japan Logistics Association held a meeting of its Human Resources Development and Public Relations Committee to discuss the use of social media and strengthening recruitment. (February 09) September 24, 2026 SCM/Management
• Kimura Unity and others launch "Logistics Image Improvement Project" with Nagoya Gakuin University (February 09) September 24, 2026 SCM/Management
• JR Freight Hokkaido Branch: Demonstrating a new modal shift using empty containers between Sapporo, Kitami, and Kushiro. (February 09) September 18, 2026 SCM/Management
• I am participating in the "Project to Consider Paternity Leave for Men" implemented by Mitsubishi Warehouse/Sekisui House. (February 09) September 18, 2026 SCM/Management
• Seino Staff Service / Celebrating its 30th anniversary, will open a Kyushu branch office in Fukuoka Prefecture in September. (February 09) September 18, 2026 SCM/Management
• NYK Line/World's first ship-to-ship ammonia fuel replenishment service for ammonia-fueled vessels. (February 09) September 18, 2026 SCM/Management
• Nichirei: Confirmation of personal information leak due to system failure, including delivery addresses and business partners. (February 09) September 18, 2026 SCM/Management
• JR East and Itochu to merge their real estate subsidiary in October; new company logo and other details announced. (February 09) September 17, 2026 SCM/Management
• Logistics Federation / 1st Environmental and Sustainability Committee Meeting: Hokkaido Logistics Service Gives Presentation (February 09) September 17, 2026 SCM/Management
• Alfresa HD reorganizes its sales strategy committee to promote group-wide initiatives such as logistics efficiency improvements. (February 09) September 17, 2026 SCM/Management
• NXHD makes additional investment in InstaLim, a 3D-printed prosthetic limb company, to support its overseas expansion. (February 09) September 16, 2026 SCM/Management
• Kagoshima Prefecture, ANA Cargo, and others: Promoting same-day delivery between the Tokyo metropolitan area and Kagoshima through air travel and newspaper delivery networks. (February 09) September 15, 2026 SCM/Management
• Nippon Express NEC Logistics changes its company name to "NX ELESOL" from January 2027. (February 09) September 14, 2026 SCM/Management
• Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism / Subsidies for equipment introduction, etc. for small and medium-sized trucking businesses, second round of applications begins September 28th (February 09) September 14, 2026 SCM/Management
• Logisteed releases document "The Success Formula for Logistics Automation" (February 09) September 14, 2026 SCM/Management
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• Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism / Started the third round of applications for the "Truck Transport Energy Conservation Promotion Project" on August 28st. (February 09) September 14, 2026 SCM/Management
• Kasumigaseki Capital signs club partner agreement with Kawasaki Frontale following the opening of its automated refrigerated warehouse. (February 09) September 14, 2026 SCM/Management
• Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (Maritex) and Tokyo University of Marine Science and Technology conduct lectures and practical training using DP simulators for students. (February 09) September 14, 2026 SCM/Management
• JILS/Logistics Management Collaboration Promotion Conference "J-CLOP" officially launches, fostering cross-company exchanges. (February 09) September 11, 2026 SCM/Management
• PALTAC: Effective October 1st, the Logistics Division will be renamed the "Logistics Operations Division," and the Logistics Planning Department will be transferred to the Business Development Division. (February 09) September 11, 2026 SCM/Management
• Suzuyo Shoji invests in Blue Farm, a company developing matcha business, and also provides support in logistics. (February 09) September 11, 2026 SCM/Management
• Mitsubishi Corporation Logistics has released a new promotional video for its logistics education services. (February 09) September 7, 2026 SCM/Management
• Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism requests the creation of special measures for specific port operating companies in its 2027 tax reform proposals. (February 09) September 4, 2026 SCM/Management
• PALTAC is expanding its joint delivery service, currently implemented in the West Kanto area, to the Kansai area. (February 09) September 4, 2026 SCM/Management
• Ministry of the Environment to include measures to promote the elimination of CFCs from refrigeration equipment in next year's budget request. (February 09) September 3, 2026 SCM/Management
• S&B Foods, T2, and three other companies begin joint transportation demonstration using autonomous trucks and freight rail. (February 09) September 3, 2026 SCM/Management
• JPIC holds its first CLO Council meeting, with 100 shippers and logistics operators discussing solutions to challenges. (February 09) September 3, 2026 SCM/Management
• Japan Post failed to clearly state terms of employment to 167 freelancers, prompting a recommendation from the Japan Fair Trade Commission. (February 09) September 2, 2026 SCM/Management
• Prologis participates in the "Disaster Relief Workplace Certification System" to cultivate human resources to support disaster-stricken areas. (February 09) September 1, 2026 SCM/Management
• Sekimitsu Logi NEXT: Business introduction video addressing logistics challenges released on September 1st. (February 09) September 1, 2026 SCM/Management
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• Art Moving Center/Gakken publishes manga "The Secrets of Moving" and donates it to elementary schools, etc. (February 09) September 1, 2026 SCM/Management
• CRE/Osaka Warehouse becomes a wholly owned subsidiary, leveraging its strengths in temperature-controlled and hazardous materials warehouses for development. (February 08) August 31, 2026 SCM/Management
• Nippon Yusen/YJK Solutions acquires subsidiary to strengthen group's IT infrastructure (February 08) August 31, 2026 SCM/Management
• Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism requests significant increases in FY2027 budget request for logistics network development and strengthening of port logistics. (February 08) August 28, 2026 SCM/Management
• NEC to begin selling AI agent that autonomously executes various SCM tasks in September (February 08) August 28, 2026 SCM/Management
• Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism / Number of cargo ship accidents in FY2025 is projected to decrease by 26% compared to the previous year. (February 08) August 28, 2026 SCM/Management
• Medipal HD/Visualizes inventory status and streamlines ordering operations with web-based pharmaceutical ordering. (February 08) August 28, 2026 SCM/Management
• Fractal Workout launches health support program for drivers and cargo handlers. (February 08) August 28, 2026 SCM/Management
• Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism: Selects 29 ports nationwide as "Circular Economy Ports" for the first time. (February 08) August 27, 2026 SCM/Management
• Ueno Transport/Petroleum Transportation Service acquires subsidiary to strengthen fuel logistics in the Chugoku region. (February 08) August 27, 2026 SCM/Management
• The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism held a hearing with the All Japan Trucking Association at its committee meeting to consider appropriate cost setting for trucks. (February 08) August 26, 2026 SCM/Management
• Ryobi Systems/APT subsidiary acquisition strengthens logistics DX, aiming for 100 billion yen in SCM business by FY2030. (February 08) August 26, 2026 SCM/Management
• Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare: Over 8% of trucking-related businesses found to be in violation of labor standards laws. (February 08) August 25, 2026 SCM/Management
• Japan Direct Sales/Mail Order Logistics Utilizes its logistics to provide support to disaster-stricken areas in Kumamoto, including products to help with daily life during the summer. (February 08) August 25, 2026 SCM/Management
• Sumitomo Warehouse launches service to visualize and support disclosure of logistics GHG emissions. (February 08) August 24, 2026 SCM/Management
• First Logi signs sponsorship deal with professional soccer club Kashiwa Reysol. (February 08) August 24, 2026 SCM/Management
• Okura Transport Machinery and Kobe University to collaborate on industry-academia partnership for technological advancement and human resource development in the logistics and transportation sectors. (February 08) August 21, 2026 SCM/Management
• Kawanishi Warehouse: Four financial institutions will sell 435,700 shares of its stock. (February 08) August 21, 2026 SCM/Management
• Kaunet: President himself assumes CLO position, making logistics reform the top management priority. (February 08) August 20, 2026 SCM/Management
• AnyCarry/Tokushima Prefecture Selected for "Public-Private Partnership Project Promotion Program" (February 08) August 20, 2026 SCM/Management
• JMU/Kyushu University signs naming rights agreement; lecture hall nickname to be "JMU Study Dock" (February 08) August 20, 2026 SCM/Management
• Exotec and Mujin form business alliance to automate the entire logistics center, from receiving to shipping. (February 08) August 19, 2026 SCM/Management
• Mitsui O.S.K. Lines completes expansion of Kobe Port KICT, creating one of Japan's largest container terminals. (February 08) August 19, 2026 SCM/Management
• AZ-COM Maruwa HD President Wasami receives the Medal of Honor with Dark Blue Ribbon for personal donation to the University of Tokyo Fund. (February 08) August 18, 2026 SCM/Management

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