List of news related to the Japan Fair Trade Commission
- 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
- 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
- Japan Fair Trade Commission issues first-ever recommendation under the Fair Trade Act to Minebea subsidiary for forcing it to perform cargo handling and other services free of charge. (February 07) July 13, 2026 SCM/Management
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- 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.
- CRE/Kyoto Prefecture "LogiSquare Kyotanabe B" Preview Event to be held on October 8th and 9th
- Logisteed to hold free online seminar on October 15th: "How to achieve joint delivery"
- Nomura Real Estate will hold an open house at "Landport Kashiwa II" in Chiba Prefecture on October 14th.
- CBRE IM and Tokyu Land Corporation will jointly hold a pre-completion preview of "(tentative name) CBRE IM-LOGI'Q Shin-Koyasu" in Yokohama City, Kanagawa Prefecture from October 7th to 9th.
- 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
- CBRE will hold an open house and recruitment strengthening seminar at "CPD Tokai Chita" in Aichi Prefecture on October 15th and 16th.
- JLL will be holding an open house on October 7th and 8th at its rental refrigerated warehouse in Fushimi Ward, Kyoto City.
- GA Group releases report on driver shortage situation, to hold explanatory seminar on October 15th.
- Prologis/Saitama Prefecture "Prologis Park Kitamoto" Preview Event to be held on October 14th and 15th
- 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
- CBRE / Short-term contracts also available. Open house to be held on October 15th at the (tentative name) Kawanishi Logistics Center in Hyogo Prefecture.
- JILS will hold an online "Logistics Fundamentals Course" from November 4th, offering a systematic learning experience over a total of 6 days.
- ESR will hold an open house and AGV introduction seminar at its logistics facility in Kiyama Town, Saga Prefecture on October 6th and 7th.
- 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
- Japan Fair Trade Commission sends warning letter to 779 shippers outlining concerns under the Antimonopoly Act. (February 06) June 26, 2026 SCM/Management
- Japan Fair Trade Commission issues recommendation to Ryukyu Warehouse & Transportation for reducing freight charges to subcontractors. (February 06) June 2, 2026 SCM/Management
- Japan Fair Trade Commission is seeking public comments on a draft amendment to its regulations that would prohibit consignees from requesting free cargo handling services. (February 03) March 12, 2026 SCM/Management
- Japan Fair Trade Commission and Small and Medium Enterprise Agency conduct intensive investigation into violations of the Subcontracting Act, issuing 2 recommendations and 530 guidance orders in transportation transactions. (February 12) December 24, 2025 3PL/Logistics company
- Japan Fair Trade Commission issues warning to Senko for violating the Subcontracting Act, including unpaid cargo handling and prolonged waiting times for cargo. (February 12) December 12, 2025 3PL/Logistics company
- Japan Fair Trade Commission issues recommendation to Minami Nippon Transport & Warehouse for violating the Subcontracting Act, for unfairly reducing payments to subcontracting transportation companies. (February 12) December 4, 2025 SCM/Management
- Japan Fair Trade Commission / What is "Specific Transportation Outsourcing" under the Fair Trade Act? What companies should be aware of, explained in a video. (February 11) November 19, 2025 3PL/Logistics company
- Japan Fair Trade Commission (JFTC) launches special website for the "JFTC Law and Promotion Law" to come into effect on January 1, 2026. (February 11) November 10, 2025 3PL/Logistics company
- Japan Fair Trade Commission/Strengthening cooperation with the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism following the enforcement of the Trade Control Act (February 10) October 29, 2025 3PL/Logistics company
- Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism, Japan Fair Trade Commission: Large-scale joint shipper patrol by truck and logistics inspectors during intensive monitoring month. (February 10) October 28, 2025 3PL/Logistics company
- In collaboration with the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism and the Japan Fair Trade Commission, truck and logistics inspectors will conduct a nationwide joint patrol of shippers in October. (February 09) September 26, 2025 SCM/Management
- Japan Fair Trade Commission (JFTC) to hold briefing session on August 21st regarding the revised Subcontracting Act, which will be renamed the Subcontracting Act. (February 07) July 30, 2025 SCM/Management
- Japan Fair Trade Commission/Investigation into transaction practices between shippers and logistics companies, issues warning to 646 shippers (February 06) June 25, 2025 Surveys and Statistics
- Japan Fair Trade Commission approves Hashimoto Sogyo's commitment plan, resolving suspected violation of Article 19 of the Antimonopoly Act. (February 12) December 13, 2024 SCM/Management
- 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
- Japan Fair Trade Commission issues warning to 573 shippers, including cooperatives and food manufacturers. (February 06) June 6, 2024 Surveys and Statistics
- Japan Fair Trade Commission issues recommendation to Co-op Sapporo to reduce subcontracting fees paid to delivery companies, etc. (February 05) May 22, 2024 3PL/Logistics company
- The Japan Fair Trade Commission and its five regional branches are collaborating to resolve the 2024 issue. (February 04) April 16, 2024 3PL/Logistics company
- Japan Fair Trade Commission announces 10 companies, including 3 logistics companies, that kept prices unchanged without consultation. (February 03) March 18, 2024 3PL/Logistics company
- Japan Fair Trade Commission issues recommendation to Daio Logistics for violating the Subcontracting Act (February 02) February 21, 2024 3PL/Logistics company
- Japan Fair Trade Commission, Small and Medium Enterprise Agency: Price pass-through: Disparities between clients and contractors (February 01) January 18, 2024 Surveys and Statistics
- Japan Fair Trade Commission sends cautionary documents to 8175 people in connection with price pass-through investigation. (February 12) December 30, 2023 Surveys and Statistics
- Japan Fair Trade Commission requests fair practices in subcontracting to prevent unfair burdens on businesses. (February 12) December 8, 2023 3PL/Logistics company
- Japan Fair Trade Commission: November is designated as "Subcontracting Transaction Fairness Promotion Month," and efforts will be implemented intensively. (February 10) October 4, 2023 3PL/Logistics company
- Japan Fair Trade Commission issues warning to 777 individuals regarding record-high cases of shippers abusing their dominant position through "price gouging." (February 06) June 1, 2023 Surveys and Statistics
- Japan Fair Trade Commission selects road freight transport industry as a priority industry for on-site inspections under the Subcontracting Act. (February 05) May 30, 2023 3PL/Logistics company
- Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism / Effective and fair trading and working conditions required in the trucking industry (February 03) March 13, 2023 3PL/Logistics company
- Japan Fair Trade Commission / Examples of joint logistics that violate the Anti-Monopoly Act (February 02) February 28, 2023 3PL/Logistics company
- Yamato Transport Co., Ltd. releases statement after Japan Fair Trade Commission publicly announces company name (February 01) January 5, 2023 SCM/Management
- Sagawa Express: Pays bonuses to partner companies, but does not negotiate price increases. (February 12) December 29, 2022 SCM/Management
- Japan Fair Trade Commission: 13 companies, including Sagawa Express, refused to negotiate prices and kept transaction prices unchanged. (February 12) December 28, 2022 Surveys and Statistics
- Compliance with price pass-through laws: Transportation industry at the lowest level, below average in all categories. (February 12) December 14, 2022 Surveys and Statistics
- Japan Fair Trade Commission (JFTC) is urgently increasing staff to strengthen enforcement in order to ensure fair trade practices among small and medium-sized subcontractors. (February 12) December 7, 2022 3PL/Logistics company
- Japan Fair Trade Commission (JFTC) sends written request to 1650 parent company organizations to ensure fair subcontracting practices. (February 11) November 25, 2022 3PL/Logistics company
- Japan Fair Trade Commission conducts on-site inspections of 19 shippers and issues warnings to 641 shippers. (February 05) May 25, 2022 Surveys and Statistics
- Japan Fair Trade Commission points out violations of antitrust law against Rakuten, effectively forcing them to offer free shipping. (February 12) December 6, 2021 3PL/Logistics company
- Japan Fair Trade Commission issues recommendation regarding Katolec's price-cutting practices. (February 12) December 15, 2020 SCM/Management
- Japan Fair Trade Commission withdraws its application for an emergency injunction against Rakuten at the Tokyo District Court. (February 03) March 11, 2020 SCM/Management
- Rakuten entrusts stores with setting shipping fee inclusive thresholds and also provides logistics support. (February 03) March 6, 2020 3PL/Logistics company
- The Japan Fair Trade Commission has filed a motion with the Tokyo District Court for an emergency injunction against Rakuten. (February 02) February 28, 2020 SCM/Management
- Rakuten's free shipping policy excludes large items and refrigerated/frozen goods with high shipping costs. (February 02) February 14, 2020 3PL/Logistics company
- Rakuten's free shipping policy is deemed "not legally problematic," Japan Fair Trade Commission launches investigation. (February 02) February 7, 2020 3PL/Logistics company
- Japan Fair Trade Commission requests parent companies and related organizations in writing to ensure fair subcontracting practices. (February 11) November 15, 2019 SCM/Management
- Japan Fair Trade Commission issues warning to Daito Kentaku for undercutting prices on warehouses and other properties due to consumption tax increases. (February 09) September 25, 2019 SCM/Management
- The Japan Fair Trade Commission issued a warning to Chunichi Shimbun regarding unfair practices in newspaper transportation and other services related to the consumption tax increase. (February 09) September 20, 2019 SCM/Management
- Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism / The shipper-related portion of the revised Freight Trucking Business Act will be implemented from July 1st. (February 06) June 25, 2019 SCM/Management
- Japan Fair Trade Commission to hold training sessions on transactions and prohibited activities subject to special designation for logistics. (February 05) May 22, 2019 Seminars
- Nippon Shuppan Hanbai (Nippan) and Tohan (Tohan) begin discussions on logistics collaboration. (February 11) November 19, 2018 SCM/Management
- Hitachi Transport System/AIT forms capital and business alliance (February 10) October 10, 2018 3PL/Logistics company
- Hankyu Hanshin Department Stores: Executives return their salaries due to antitrust violations caused by shipping fee increases. (February 10) October 10, 2018 SCM/Management
- Department store in Kinki region fined 2 million yen for violating antitrust law by raising shipping fees for discounted gifts. (February 10) October 3, 2018 SCM/Management
- Rengo/Toppan Container becomes a subsidiary (February 09) September 3, 2018 SCM/Management
- Japan Fair Trade Commission: Sharing logistics information for logistics consolidation is not problematic under antitrust law. (February 06) June 27, 2018 SCM/Management
- Kawasaki Kisen/South Korea Fair Trade Commission fines 12.3 billion yen (February 08) August 22, 2017 3PL/Logistics company
- Mitsui O.S.K. Lines announces sanctions for violating antitrust laws in South Korea. (February 08) August 22, 2017 3PL/Logistics company
- Japan Fair Trade Commission conducts on-site inspection of department store in Kinki region on suspicion of violating antitrust laws regarding shipping fees. (February 07) July 19, 2017 SCM/Management
- Japan Fair Trade Commission: Risk of problematic transactions between shippers and logistics companies; payment delays are the most common issue. (February 05) May 24, 2017 SCM/Management
- Japan Fair Trade Commission issues warning to transportation company for violating Special Measures Act on Consumption Tax Pass-Through (February 06) June 17, 2016 3PL/Logistics company
- Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism: Will maintain the exemption of ocean shipping from antitrust laws for the time being. (February 06) June 14, 2016 3PL/Logistics company
- Japan Fair Trade Commission publishes online guidebook on regulating abuse of dominant position by real shippers. (February 04) April 4, 2016 3PL/Logistics company
- Japan Fair Trade Commission to review exemption system for international shipping from antitrust laws. (February 02) February 5, 2016 3PL/Logistics company
- Distribution Economics Research Institute raises concerns about logistics practices that hinder efficiency in the distribution sector. (February 01) January 20, 2016 3PL/Logistics company
- Nippon Yusen/Review of inter-shipping agreements for automobiles, construction machinery, etc. (February 07) July 31, 2015 3PL/Logistics company
- Japan Fair Trade Commission: 6.6% of logistics companies have suffered disadvantages such as delayed payments from shippers. (February 03) March 11, 2015 3PL/Logistics company
- Hankyu Hanshin Express: Fine of 5700 million yen from Singapore Competition Commission (February 02) February 3, 2015 3PL/Logistics company
- Nippon Yusen/NYK Group Announces Major News for 2014 (February 12) December 24, 2014 3PL/Logistics company
- Yusen Logistics receives order to pay a surcharge from the Singapore Competition Commission. (February 12) December 22, 2014 3PL/Logistics company
- Kintetsu Express/Fine-paying penalty from Singapore Competition Commission (February 12) December 19, 2014 3PL/Logistics company
- Nippon Express receives a fine of 186 million yen from the Singapore Competition Commission for air cargo operations. (February 12) December 17, 2014 3PL/Logistics company
- Japan Fair Trade Commission (JFTC) issues guidance to 148 transportation companies for refusing to pass on consumption tax. (February 12) December 16, 2014 3PL/Logistics company
- Japan Fair Trade Commission begins hearings on 37 cardboard manufacturers. (February 11) November 11, 2014 IT/Equipment
- Acquisition of shares in Senko/Runtec completed. (February 10) October 2, 2014 3PL/Logistics company
- Nippon Yusen withdraws lawsuit against the Korea Fair Trade Commission regarding air freight rates. (February 09) September 18, 2014 3PL/Logistics company
- Hankyu Hanshin Express records 1.198 billion yen in litigation loss reserves as an extraordinary loss. (February 08) August 18, 2014 3PL/Logistics company
- Rengo files appeal with Japan Fair Trade Commission (February 08) August 15, 2014 IT/Equipment
- Rengo files appeal with Japan Fair Trade Commission (February 06) June 27, 2014 3PL/Logistics company
- Japan Fair Trade Commission fines cardboard box manufacturer 132 billion yen (February 06) June 19, 2014 IT/Equipment
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