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• JR East Logistics opens 33,000 m2 four-temperature zone warehouse in Ichikawa City, Chiba Prefecture, with operations to begin sequentially from October. (February 07) July 22, 2026 Logistics facilities
• Acros Transport to open apparel logistics center in Higashi-Ogishima, Kawasaki City, Kanagawa Prefecture in September. (February 07) July 14, 2026 Logistics facilities
• Prologis to renovate logistics facility acquired from Yamato Transport in Koto Ward, Tokyo, into a multi-tenant facility. (February 07) July 2, 2026 Logistics facilities

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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.
• Seino Transportation to open new 61,000 m2 Ichikawa branch in Ichikawa City, Chiba Prefecture in late August to strengthen its logistics capabilities. (February 06) June 15, 2026 Logistics facilities
• Tokyo Tatemono begins construction of a 1.5 m2 dry warehouse in Yashio City, Saitama Prefecture, and has also decided to develop a refrigerated warehouse. (February 06) June 1, 2026 Logistics facilities
• Yasuda Warehouse opens "Haneda Sales Office," a warehouse in Ota Ward, Tokyo, specializing in medical logistics. (February 06) June 1, 2026 Logistics facilities
• Metropolitan Expressway toll revision / Discounts of up to 45% for large-volume and frequent users to be continued for 5 years (February 12) December 25, 2025 SCM/Management
• Japan Post to conduct experiment on the Metropolitan Expressway to acquire information on road damage using dashcams. (February 01) January 23, 2025 3PL/Logistics company
• The Yaesu Line will be closed for an extended period due to the construction of the Metropolitan Expressway/Inner Ring Route. (February 11) November 12, 2024 3PL/Logistics company
• Metropolitan Expressway Service/Tokyo Metropolitan Government cooperates with the project, providing parking spaces for loading and unloading. (February 07) July 4, 2024 3PL/Logistics company
• Metropolitan Expressway: Rainbow Bridge to be specially lit up for a limited time. (February 11) November 24, 2023 Logistics facilities
• With the opening of the Metropolitan Expressway/Misato-Nagareyama Bridge Toll Road, ETC multi-purpose use services will be available. (February 10) October 6, 2023 IT/Equipment
• Metropolitan Expressway: To avoid traffic congestion in August, heavy congestion is expected during the Obon holiday and on the last Friday of the month. (February 07) July 14, 2023 Logistics facilities
• The Metropolitan Expressway/Haneda Line No. 1 was reopened at 5:00 AM on the 10th. (February 06) June 9, 2023 3PL/Logistics company
• Metropolitan Expressway / The Bayshore Route experienced heavy traffic congestion near Kawasaki Ukishima Junction during Golden Week. (February 03) March 29, 2023 Logistics facilities
• The Metropolitan Expressway/Haneda Line No. 1 will be closed to traffic all day from May 27th to June 10th. (February 03) March 8, 2023 3PL/Logistics company
• Metropolitan Expressway: Traffic congestion during the New Year's holiday period decreased by 24% to 120 km. (February 01) January 6, 2023 Surveys and Statistics
• Metropolitan Expressway: Energy conservation measures such as reducing tunnel lighting in response to this winter's power supply and demand forecast. (February 11) November 30, 2022 Logistics facilities
• Metropolitan Expressway / Traffic situation after toll revision (6 months): Increase in short-distance use. (February 11) November 18, 2022 Surveys and Statistics
• Metropolitan Expressway / Haneda Line No. 1 to be closed for two weeks from May 2023. (February 11) November 16, 2022 Logistics facilities
• Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department / Traffic restrictions due to state funeral and other events from September 26th to 28th (February 09) September 21, 2022 3PL/Logistics company
• Metropolitan Expressway: Traffic volume during the Obon period was 92% of the 2019 level, and congestion was 60%. (February 08) August 18, 2022 Surveys and Statistics
• Metropolitan Expressway / Severe traffic congestion on Fridays during the Obon holiday period in August (February 07) July 20, 2022 Logistics facilities
• Two people at Metropolitan Expressway Company Group companies and partner companies have tested positive for COVID-2. (February 02) February 18, 2022 Logistics facilities
• Metropolitan Expressway Company: Toll booth staff at group company infected with COVID-19 (February 01) January 26, 2022 Logistics facilities
• A COVID-19 infection has been confirmed at the Heiwajima tollgate on the Metropolitan Expressway/Haneda Line No. 1. (February 01) January 20, 2022 Logistics facilities
• Metropolitan Expressway / Road closures due to snow are expected to be lifted by January 7th. (February 01) January 7, 2022 IT/Equipment
• Metropolitan Expressway: Daily usage increased by 103% compared to 2019. (February 01) January 5, 2022 Surveys and Statistics
• Metropolitan Expressway: Toll revision and expansion of large-volume and frequent-use discounts, effective April 1st next year. (February 12) December 10, 2021 Logistics facilities
• Metropolitan Expressway / 34 toll booths to be converted to ETC-only in April 2022 (February 12) December 10, 2021 Logistics facilities
• A toll booth staff member at the Daishi branch of the Metropolitan Expressway has tested positive for COVID-19. (February 09) September 16, 2021 Logistics facilities
• A toll booth staff member at the Urawa Kita tollgate on the Metropolitan Expressway has tested positive for COVID-19. (February 09) September 14, 2021 Logistics facilities
• A toll collection staff member at the Metropolitan Expressway's Daishi branch has tested positive for COVID-19. (February 09) September 3, 2021 Logistics facilities
• A toll booth staff member at the Daishi branch of the Metropolitan Expressway has tested positive for COVID-19. (February 08) August 30, 2021 Logistics facilities
• One toll booth staff member at the Takaracho tollgate on the Metropolitan Expressway has tested positive for COVID-1. (February 08) August 6, 2021 3PL/Logistics company
• 32 staff members at the Metropolitan Expressway's Namamugi branch tollbooth have tested positive for the virus. (February 08) August 5, 2021 3PL/Logistics company
• 30 people among staff at the Metropolitan Expressway's Namamugi branch tollbooth have tested positive for COVID-19. (February 08) August 3, 2021 Logistics facilities
• Seven more people have tested positive at the Metropolitan Expressway/Namamugi branch, bringing the total to 15. (February 07) July 28, 2021 3PL/Logistics company
• Eight people, including toll booth staff at the Metropolitan Expressway's Namamugi branch, have tested positive for COVID-8. (February 07) July 27, 2021 Logistics facilities
• Navitime/Shuto Expressway Environmental Road Pricing Discount Compatible (February 07) July 20, 2021 IT/Equipment
• Tokyo 2020 Games / Large-scale traffic restrictions in Tokyo on the opening and closing ceremony days (February 06) June 24, 2021 3PL/Logistics company
• A toll booth staff member at the Metropolitan Expressway's Heiwajima branch has tested positive for COVID-19. (February 05) May 10, 2021 Logistics facilities
• A toll booth staff member at the Kiba toll gate on the Metropolitan Expressway has tested positive for COVID-19. (February 04) April 28, 2021 Logistics facilities
• A toll booth staff member at the Metropolitan Expressway's Nishitokyo Eifuku branch has tested positive for COVID-19. (February 04) April 23, 2021 Logistics facilities
• A toll staff member at the Metropolitan Expressway's Ichikawa branch has tested positive for COVID-19. (February 03) March 18, 2021 Logistics facilities
• Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism: Formulating concrete plans for new tolls on the Metropolitan Expressway, expanding the large-volume, frequent-use discount to 45%. (February 03) March 12, 2021 SCM/Management
• A toll collector working at the Metropolitan Expressway's Namamugi branch has tested positive for COVID-19. (February 02) February 19, 2021 Logistics facilities
• Metropolitan Expressway / Tokyo Bay Aqua-Line - Wangan Line Ukishima Entrance Closed for an Extended Period (February 02) February 10, 2021 Logistics facilities
• Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism/Draft outline of new tolls for the Metropolitan Expressway starting in fiscal year 2022, including introduction of late-night discounts (February 02) February 8, 2021 SCM/Management
• Metropolitan Expressway: Preventive and planned road closures implemented due to heavy snowfall. (February 02) February 5, 2021 Logistics facilities
• Metropolitan Expressway: Toll collection employee tests positive for COVID-19 (February 01) January 28, 2021 Logistics facilities
• The Gofukubashi and Edobashi entrances/exits on the Metropolitan Expressway/Inner Circular Route will be closed on May 10th. (February 01) January 26, 2021 Logistics facilities
• A staff member at the Daiba tollgate on Metropolitan Expressway Route 11 has tested positive for COVID-19. (February 01) January 26, 2021 Logistics facilities
• Metropolitan Expressway / Toll booth staff and patrol officers infected with COVID-19 (February 01) January 5, 2021 Logistics facilities
• Metropolitan Expressway: Employee at toll collection office tests positive for COVID-19 (February 12) December 9, 2020 Logistics facilities
• The Baba entrance to the Metropolitan Expressway/Yokohama North Line will open on October 21st. (February 09) September 7, 2020 Logistics facilities
• Six out of 93 employees in the Maintenance and Traffic Department of the Metropolitan Expressway Company have tested positive for COVID-6. (February 08) August 19, 2020 Logistics facilities
• A Metropolitan Expressway Company employee in its Maintenance and Traffic Department has tested positive for COVID-19. (February 07) July 27, 2020 Logistics facilities
• Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism/Approves Metropolitan Expressway tolls for the postponed Tokyo 2020 Games (February 07) July 20, 2020 3PL/Logistics company
• Metropolitan Expressway: Employee engaged in office work tests positive for COVID-19. (February 07) July 17, 2020 SCM/Management
• Metropolitan Expressway: Lights to be dimmed on three bridges on the Metropolitan Expressway during the summer solstice and Tanabata festival. (February 06) June 12, 2020 Logistics facilities
• The Metropolitan Expressway/Haneda Line southbound near Higashi-Shinagawa will be updated. (February 06) June 10, 2020 Logistics facilities
• Metropolitan Expressway: Highway usage in April down 29.2% to 719,000 vehicles. (February 06) June 1, 2020 Logistics facilities
• Urban planning project approval for the undergrounding of the Nihonbashi section of the Metropolitan Expressway. (February 05) May 21, 2020 Logistics facilities
• Metropolitan Expressway: Three toll booths where COVID-3 cases were reported are now operating normally. (February 05) May 8, 2020 3PL/Logistics company
• Metropolitan Expressway: Toll booth attendant tests positive for COVID-3, third case reported. (February 04) April 27, 2020 SCM/Management
• Metropolitan Expressway / Toll collector infected with COVID-19 (February 04) April 23, 2020 SCM/Management
• The opening ceremony for the Metropolitan Expressway/Yokohama Northwest Line has been canceled, but the opening on March 22nd will proceed as planned. (February 03) March 12, 2020 Logistics facilities
• The Baba Interchange on the Metropolitan Expressway/Yokohama North Line will open at noon on February 27th. (February 02) February 17, 2020 3PL/Logistics company
• Metropolitan Expressway / Half-price nighttime use during the Tokyo 2020 Games (February 02) February 4, 2020 3PL/Logistics company
• Traffic congestion during the New Year's holiday period: 43.7 km of congestion near the Kuki Interchange on the Tohoku Expressway, etc. (February 01) January 7, 2020 Surveys and Statistics
• Navitime uses big data to analyze the effects of the opening of the Komatsugawa Junction on the Metropolitan Expressway. (February 12) December 10, 2019 3PL/Logistics company
• Metropolitan Expressway announces traffic congestion forecast calendar, peak expected December 20th-27th. (February 11) November 20, 2019 Surveys and Statistics
• The Metropolitan Expressway's Komatsugawa Junction will open on December 1st, and the Shibuya entrance (downbound) will open on December 19th. (February 10) October 18, 2019 Logistics facilities
• Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism announces toll policy after opening of the Metropolitan Expressway Yokohama Ring Road Northwest Line. (February 08) August 30, 2019 3PL/Logistics company

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