List of news related to the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT)
- JALPA Seminar "Logistics Real Estate at a Crossroads" to be held on November 4th in Tokyo and online. (February 10) October 15, 2026 Seminars
- Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism Ibayashi indicates that "it will be difficult to postpone the implementation of the appropriate cost system for trucks." (February 10) October 14, 2026 SCM/Management
- Taisei Corporation, Tier IV, and others selected for demonstration experiment aimed at the social implementation of automated logistics roads by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism. (February 10) October 14, 2026 IT/Equipment
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- CBRE/Open house to be held on October 23rd at their refrigerated warehouse in Nagaokakyo City, Kyoto Prefecture; ready for immediate use.
- C-OS will hold a webinar on October 27th titled "Creating a Workplace That Is Chosen Even with Labor Shortages."
- NEC and NBC Information Systems to hold "Affordable DX" seminars on October 14, 23, and 27.
- Daito Kentaku and Japan Logistics Facilities to complete a logistics center near the "Samukawa Kita IC" in Kanagawa Prefecture in April 2027.
- CBRE will hold a preview of "Marq Rokko 3" in Higashinada-ku, Kobe City on October 29th, and will also provide a market explanation.
- GLP Japan will hold a preview event for "Marq Kitamoto" in Saitama Prefecture on October 21st and 22nd.
- 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"
- CREDO / Saitama Prefecture "CREDO Kazo" Preview Event to be held on October 20th and 21st
- LNEWS / Seminar to be held on November 5th with the theme "Breaking through the 'limits' of logistics cost countermeasures"
- TC Shinko Real Estate / Seeking tenants for "AS-LOGI Ayase" in Kanagawa Prefecture and "AS-LOGI Suzuka" in Mie Prefecture.
- Colliers will hold an open house for its logistics facility in Atsugi City, Kanagawa Prefecture on October 22nd and 23rd.
- 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
- New departure and arrival base established in Kyoto Prefecture for long-distance test runs of robot trucks/Level 4 autonomous vehicles. (February 10) October 8, 2026 IT/Equipment
- Port Statistics Bulletin / Number of foreign trade containers at six major ports in April increased by 7.4% (February 10) October 6, 2026 Surveys and Statistics
- Air transport statistics preliminary report / July: International cargo 145,000 tons, domestic cargo 53,000 tons (February 10) October 5, 2026 Surveys and Statistics
- Domestic shipping statistics: Total volume down 3.6% in June, crude oil down 2.0% on a tonnage basis. (February 10) October 5, 2026 Surveys and Statistics
- 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
- Yamato Transport / Sales drivers begin operating route buses and rideshare services in Okushiri Town, Hokkaido. (February 10) October 1, 2026 3PL/Logistics company
- 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
- 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
- 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
- Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism Ibayashi announces strengthening of logistics policies at inaugural press conference. (February 09) September 25, 2026 SCM/Management
- 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
- 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
- Logistics Federation/Japan-Korea Logistics Forum held to share information on logistics trends centered on Busan Port. (February 09) September 15, 2026 international
- 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
- 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
- JILS/Logistics Management Collaboration Promotion Conference "J-CLOP" officially launches, fostering cross-company exchanges. (February 09) September 11, 2026 SCM/Management
- 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
- 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
- TRC, Macnica, and others: Demonstration of new logistics operations utilizing autonomous driving and digital technologies selected for Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism project. (February 09) September 4, 2026 IT/Equipment
- 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
- Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism: Yokohama Port begins nationwide first digital receipt of documents related to dangerous goods at ports. (February 09) September 2, 2026 IT/Equipment
- Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism/Intensive Logistics Lecture to be Held at Nilai Technical College in Malaysia (February 09) September 2, 2026 international
- Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism: Railway freight volume down 5.2% in April, freight ton-kilometers down 4.1%. (February 08) August 31, 2026 Surveys and Statistics
- 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
- 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
- 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
- Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism/Adds 4 more companies, including Komatsu Logistics, to its list of Eco-Rail Mark sponsoring companies. (February 08) August 27, 2026 CSR
- Air transport statistics preliminary report: International cargo increased 2.7% in April, domestic cargo decreased 5.7%. (February 08) August 27, 2026 Surveys and Statistics
- Port Statistics Bulletin / Number of foreign trade containers at six major ports in April increased by 1.0% (February 08) August 27, 2026 Surveys and Statistics
- Domestic shipping statistics: Total volume increased by 4.2% in May, but crude oil volume decreased by 21.7% on a ton basis. (February 08) August 27, 2026 Surveys and Statistics
- 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
- Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism: Approximately 35% of truck operators were able to collect more than 8% of the "standard freight rate." (February 08) August 26, 2026 Surveys and Statistics
- Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism: Second round of applications open for subsidies to promote the use of standard specification pallets, up to 10 million yen. (February 08) August 26, 2026 IT/Equipment
- Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism adds 4 container terminals to CNP certification program, evaluating decarbonization efforts. (February 08) August 25, 2026 IT/Equipment
- Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism / Container handling volume projected for 2025: 2236 million TEU, with both foreign and domestic trade increasing. (February 08) August 21, 2026 Surveys and Statistics
- Mitsui O.S.K. Lines / Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism visits Philippine merchant marine university, expresses hope for training the next generation of seafarers. (February 08) August 20, 2026 international
- Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism and others: Third round of applications for demonstration experiments aimed at energy conservation in domestic shipping, until September 9th. (February 08) August 19, 2026 IT/Equipment
- Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism / Started the third round of applications for the "Truck Transport Energy Conservation Promotion Project" on August 31st. (February 08) August 17, 2026 IT/Equipment
- Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism / Special measures for truck operators transporting relief supplies to areas affected by the Kumamoto earthquake (February 08) August 14, 2026 SCM/Management
- Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism / Third Call for Applications for Subsidies for Building Information Infrastructure Using the "Logistics Information Standards Guidelines" (February 08) August 7, 2026 SCM/Management
- Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism Kaneko reports on the transportation of relief supplies to the Kumamoto earthquake-stricken areas in cooperation with the All Japan Trucking Association. (February 08) August 5, 2026 SCM/Management
- Sakai Moving Center: Transporting emergency relief supplies to areas affected by the Kumamoto earthquake at the request of the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism. (February 08) August 5, 2026 SCM/Management
- Japan Post, JP Digital, and others: Demonstrating integration of digital addresses and PUDO (Pickup Door Service) to reduce redeliveries. (February 08) August 5, 2026 IT/Equipment
- During the 8 Kumamoto Earthquake, all public wharves at Yatsushiro Port were damaged, resulting in uneven surfaces, liquefaction, and sinkholes. (February 08) August 4, 2026 SCM/Management
- Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism personnel changes: Hiroshi Funamoto appointed Director-General of the Logistics and Automobile Bureau, Takashi Masaoka appointed Director-General of the Logistics Policy Division (February 07) July 31, 2026 SCM/Management
- Robot Truck: Government ministries and investors inspect the successful 260km autonomous driving truck demonstration. (February 07) July 31, 2026 IT/Equipment
- Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism to hold "Intensive Logistics Lecture" for students of Ho Chi Minh City University of Transport in Vietnam. (February 07) July 30, 2026 international
- Air transport statistics preliminary report: International cargo increased 9.0% in April, domestic cargo decreased 7.2%. (February 07) July 30, 2026 Surveys and Statistics
- Port Statistics Bulletin / Number of foreign trade containers at six major ports in April increased by 0.1% (February 07) July 30, 2026 Surveys and Statistics
- Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism / Second round of applications for the "Last Mile Delivery Efficiency Improvement Project" begins, until September 4th. (February 07) July 29, 2026 SCM/Management
- Domestic shipping statistics: Total volume increased by 0.3% in April, but crude oil volume decreased by 35.6% on a ton basis. (February 07) July 28, 2026 Surveys and Statistics
- Kao wins CLO of the Year Grand Prize for logistics reform implemented in conjunction with management. (February 07) July 27, 2026 SCM/Management
- Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism to promote port development projects worth approximately 762 billion yen at 73 ports nationwide. (February 07) July 24, 2026 IT/Equipment
- In collaboration with the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism and the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry, we are supporting the establishment of an industry association aimed at the digital standardization of port procedures. (February 07) July 23, 2026 IT/Equipment
- The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism's two subcommittees on automated logistics roads held their first joint meeting to discuss the details of the demonstration experiment. (February 07) July 22, 2026 IT/Equipment
- Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism: Railway freight volume down 3.2% in April, freight ton-kilometers down 3.3%. (February 07) July 21, 2026 Surveys and Statistics
- Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism holds first meeting of expert panel to discuss appropriate cost setting for truck transportation industry (February 07) July 17, 2026 SCM/Management
- Konoike Transport's "Tosu Temperature-Controlled Distribution Center" in Saga Prefecture has been registered as a disaster relief supply base. (February 07) July 15, 2026 Logistics facilities
- Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism/Logistics Policy Promotion Stakeholders Meeting Held First Meeting to Make the Two Laws for Trucking Optimization Effective (February 07) July 14, 2026 SCM/Management
- Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism opens second round of applications for subsidies for the introduction of autonomous trucks, with a maximum of 100 million yen per project. (February 07) July 13, 2026 SCM/Management
- Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism: Second round of applications open for subsidies to promote the use of standard specification pallets, up to 10 million yen. (February 07) July 13, 2026 IT/Equipment
- Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism: Truck drivers' average working time per trip decreased by 1 hour and 33 minutes per year. (February 07) July 10, 2026 Surveys and Statistics
- Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism / Major delivery companies report that over 3% of deliveries are now being received via "non-contact" methods such as delivery lockers. (February 07) July 10, 2026 SCM/Management
- The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism's White Paper on Transport Policy introduces tax incentives and other measures to promote the development of logistics hubs. (February 07) July 10, 2026 Surveys and Statistics
- Logistics Real Estate Cooperative Association / Forum: Archived Video Streaming & Implementation Seminar Held (February 07) July 6, 2026 Seminars
- Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism / Selects 3 companies to participate in the "Demonstration Transportation Project for the Central Corridor Caspian Sea Route" (February 07) July 3, 2026 SCM/Management
- T2/Selected for the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism's "Support Project for the Implementation of Autonomous Driving Trucks," accelerating efforts toward achieving Level 4. (February 07) July 3, 2026 IT/Equipment
- Air transport statistics preliminary report: International cargo increased 9.2% in April, domestic cargo decreased 0.4%. (February 07) July 3, 2026 Surveys and Statistics
- JILS/Chairman Ohashi and others discuss outlook for achieving sustainable logistics through public-private partnerships. (February 07) July 1, 2026 SCM/Management
- Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism / Subsidies for demonstrations of improving overall supply chain transportation efficiency through the use of new technologies (February 06) June 29, 2026 SCM/Management
- Port Statistics Bulletin / Number of foreign trade containers at six major ports in April increased by 0.9% (February 06) June 29, 2026 Surveys and Statistics
- Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism / Started accepting applications on July 1st for the "Truck Transport Energy Conservation Promotion Project" (February 06) June 26, 2026 SCM/Management
- Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism extends the second application period for the project to promote improved logistics productivity through collaboration among regional businesses. (February 06) June 26, 2026 SCM/Management
- Domestic shipping statistics: Total volume down 1.9% in March, crude oil down 24.9% on a ton basis. (February 06) June 23, 2026 Surveys and Statistics
- Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism and Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry: Applications now open for the "Excellent Logistics Partnership Award" (February 06) June 19, 2026 SCM/Management
- Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism: March railway freight volume increased by 2.6%, while freight ton-kilometers decreased by 1.5%. (February 06) June 17, 2026 Surveys and Statistics
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