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• Imoto Shipping Co., Ltd. launches 200 TEU vessel "Minato" to begin service on West Japan route from November. (February 08) August 19, 2026 IT/Equipment
• Mitsui O.S.K. Lines/Four demonstration vessels pass ship inspection in the second stage of the unmanned ship project. (February 03) March 30, 2026 IT/Equipment
• Nippon Express and others: Basic agreement reached on joint research and demonstration for the construction of a hydrogen supply network model. (February 03) March 12, 2026 3PL/Logistics company

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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.
• Six domestic container shipping companies establish an association to aim for further development of the industry. (February 08) August 1, 2025 SCM/Management
• Imoto Shipping Co., Ltd. launches its fourth 400 TEU vessel, "Shimanto," with a ceremony held at Kobe Port. (February 04) April 18, 2025 IT/Equipment
• Imoto Shipping Co., Ltd. completes construction of 1000 TEU container ship "Kako" and makes its first port call at Kobe Port. (February 12) December 5, 2024 IT/Equipment
• Imoto Shipping Co., Ltd. names and launches container ship "Shimanto" (February 11) November 18, 2024 IT/Equipment
• Imoto Shipping Co., Ltd. to launch regular service on Tokyo-Hakodate route, operating once a week. (February 10) October 7, 2024 3PL/Logistics company
• Imoto Shipping Co., Ltd. introduces engine simulators for domestic vessels and obtains training certification. (February 05) May 27, 2024 3PL/Logistics company
• Imoto Shipping Co., Ltd. provides domestic feeder services at Tokachi Port, Kushiro Port, and Onahama Port. (February 05) May 13, 2024 3PL/Logistics company
• Imoto Shipping Co., Ltd. / June 6th, launch of service to "Naoetsu Port" on the East Japan Sea route. (February 05) May 13, 2024 3PL/Logistics company
• Imoto Shipping Co., Ltd. / Container ship receives non-fossil fuel electricity at Kobe Port (February 04) April 25, 2024 CSR
• Imoto Shipping Co., Ltd. launches Marindows/Next-generation zero-emission domestic container ship project. (February 04) April 18, 2024 IT/Equipment
• Imoto Shipping Co., Ltd. launches 200 TEU vessel "Mikazuki" on West Japan route. (February 03) March 26, 2024 IT/Equipment
• Imoto Shipping Co., Ltd. conducts trial transport of imported cargo bound for Tsuruga. (February 02) February 15, 2024 international
• Imoto Shipping Co., Ltd. launches 200 TEU "Maya" on West Japan route. (February 01) January 22, 2024 IT/Equipment
• Imoto Shipping Co., Ltd. launches 200 TEU container ship "Mikazuki" (February 12) December 19, 2023 IT/Equipment
• Imoto Shipping Co., Ltd. donates to Japan Maritime Education Organization for the training of domestic seafarers. (February 11) November 22, 2023 CSR
• Imoto Shipping Co., Ltd. holds naming and launching ceremony for its second 200 TEU vessel, "Maya". (February 09) September 6, 2023 IT/Equipment
• Imoto Shipping Co., Ltd. launches 1000 TEU domestic container ship on the East Japan Sea route. (February 08) August 9, 2023 IT/Equipment
• Imoto Shipping Co., Ltd. holds ceremonies at various ports for the "Kiso," Japan's largest container ship. (February 06) June 14, 2023 3PL/Logistics company
• Yokohama City / Minami Honmoku Container Terminal sees Japan's largest domestic container ship make its first port call. (February 06) June 7, 2023 3PL/Logistics company
• Imoto Shipping Co., Ltd. to deploy three 1000 TEU container ships to domestic feeder routes. (February 05) May 26, 2023 IT/Equipment
• Imoto Shipping Co., Ltd. launches domestic feeder service connecting Toyama Port and Hanshin Port. (February 05) May 19, 2023 IT/Equipment
• Imoto Shipping Co., Ltd.'s domestic container ship wins Ship of the Year award. (February 05) May 19, 2023 IT/Equipment
• Imoto Shipping Co., Ltd. becomes the first private company to obtain certification from the Japan Maritime Association for training programs for domestic seafarers. (February 05) May 16, 2023 IT/Equipment
• Imoto Shipping Co., Ltd. / Domestic Feeder Service: Port call at Toyama Port on the East Japan Sea route. (February 04) April 21, 2023 3PL/Logistics company
• Imoto Shipping Co., Ltd. launches domestic feeder service connecting Kumamoto Port and Hanshin Port. (February 04) April 18, 2023 IT/Equipment
• Imoto Shipping Co., Ltd. operates a regular weekly route, calling at Akita Port, Niigata Port, and Kitakyushu Port. (February 11) November 21, 2022 3PL/Logistics company
• Imoto Shipping Co., Ltd. begins domestic feeder shipping service connecting Hanshin Port with Niigata Port and Akita Port. (February 10) October 21, 2022 3PL/Logistics company
• Unicharm receives advanced technology award for domestic transportation of materials converted from shipping containers. (February 07) July 27, 2022 SCM/Management
• Imoto Shipping Co., Ltd. completes completion of 670 TEU domestic container ship equipped with energy-saving equipment. (February 04) April 20, 2022 3PL/Logistics company
• Imoto Shipping Co., Ltd. invests in Marindows to address safe operation and crew issues. (February 03) March 17, 2022 3PL/Logistics company
• Imoto Shipping Co., Ltd. / Japan Sea domestic feeder ship enters Maizuru Port (February 02) February 15, 2022 3PL/Logistics company
• Imoto Shipping Co., Ltd. achieves cumulative transport volume of 1000 million TEU in its 49th year of operation. (February 12) December 22, 2021 3PL/Logistics company
• Imoto Shipping Co., Ltd. begins trial transport on feeder route in the Sea of ​​Japan. (February 12) December 8, 2021 3PL/Logistics company
• Imoto Shipping Co., Ltd. opens trial international feeder route between Japan Sea ports and Kobe Port. (February 09) September 10, 2021 3PL/Logistics company
• Imoto Shipping Co., Ltd. launches new 200 TEU vessel "Mifune" on Setouchi route. (February 03) March 1, 2021 IT/Equipment
• Imoto Shipping Co., Ltd. selected for the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism's "Special Award for Seafarer Safety and Working Environment Initiatives" (February 09) September 10, 2020 CSR

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