List of news articles related to automated logistics roads
In February 2023, the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism established a study group to propose the Automated Logistics Road concept, a project aiming to realize this concept through the use of underground logistics systems, railways, and expressways. Operation on pilot routes is planned for the mid-2030s. https://www.mlit.go.jp/road/autoflow_road/
- 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
- 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
- ecoro and Shimizu Construction conduct joint demonstration to implement "automated logistics roads" in society. (February 06) June 15, 2026 IT/Equipment
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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.
- Government/Cabinet approves "Comprehensive Logistics Policy Outline (FY2026-FY2030)" (February 03) March 31, 2026 SCM/Management
- Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism: Next year's automated logistics road demonstration experiment will conduct a series of operations including cargo handling and transportation. (February 03) March 26, 2026 IT/Equipment
- Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism announces estimate that there is a 21% potential demand for shifting from trucks to automated logistics roads. (February 03) March 17, 2026 SCM/Management
- Cuebus/Linear Motor Unit successfully conducts automated transport experiment of 1 ton load over 100m. (February 03) March 9, 2026 IT/Equipment
- Government/Cabinet approves basic transportation policy plan, including strengthening the functions of logistics hubs. (February 01) January 16, 2026 SCM/Management
- The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism reported on the status of experiments with automated logistics roads, but committee members raised objections to the sections designated for development. (February 12) December 19, 2025 IT/Equipment
- Narita International Airport and Chiba Prefecture begin demonstration on prefectural roads to implement automated logistics roads. (February 12) December 16, 2025 IT/Equipment
- Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism: Demonstration experiment to begin December 2nd for the social implementation of automated logistics roads. (February 11) November 28, 2025 IT/Equipment
- Japan Mobility Show / Commercial vehicle and logistics companies will also be exhibiting; open to the public from the 31st. (February 10) October 30, 2025 3PL/Logistics company
- Demonstration testing of automated logistics roads/urban-type multi-story robot warehouse "CUEBUS" to begin. (February 09) September 24, 2025 IT/Equipment
- Narita International Airport to conduct demonstration experiments around the airport to realize automated logistics roads. (February 09) September 19, 2025 IT/Equipment
- Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism / Announcement of Participating Companies in Demonstration Experiments for the Social Implementation of Automated Logistics Roads (February 09) September 19, 2025 IT/Equipment
- Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism / Demonstration experiment of automated logistics roads to be conducted at the National Institute for Land and Infrastructure Management in Tsukuba City from November. (February 07) July 31, 2025 SCM/Management
- Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism / Automated Logistics Road Consortium holds its 2nd Business Model Subcommittee Meeting (February 06) June 6, 2025 Surveys and Statistics
- CUEBUS/Participating in a consortium for the implementation of automated logistics roads (February 05) May 26, 2025 IT/Equipment
- Logisteed joins the "Consortium for the Implementation of Automated Logistics Roads" (February 05) May 23, 2025 3PL/Logistics company
- Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism / 160 people join consortium to implement "automated logistics roads" (February 05) May 16, 2025 Logistics facilities
- Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism / Consortium for the Implementation of Automated Logistics Roads to Hold First Meeting on the 16th (February 05) May 15, 2025 3PL/Logistics company
- Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism seeks consortium members to implement automated logistics roads. (February 04) April 10, 2025 IT/Equipment
- Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism / Seeking ideas from companies for technologies needed for automated logistics roads (February 12) December 20, 2024 3PL/Logistics company
- Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism: Public opinion on the level of interest in "automated logistics roads" to be solicited in November through public-private dialogue. (February 10) October 11, 2024 3PL/Logistics company
- Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism publishes interim report on "The Future of Automated Logistics Roads" (February 07) July 26, 2024 Logistics facilities
- Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism / Automated Logistics Road: Interim Report and Estimated Effects (February 06) June 21, 2024 3PL/Logistics company
- Draft Basic Policy Guidelines: Sustainable wage increases in the logistics industry, implementation of autonomous trucks and automated delivery robots. (February 06) June 12, 2024 SCM/Management
- Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism / Held the 3rd Study Meeting on Automated Logistics Roads (February 05) May 14, 2024 Logistics facilities
- Prime Minister Kishida instructs that a framework for automated logistics roads be finalized by summer. (February 04) April 23, 2024 Logistics facilities
- Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism/Construction of "Automated Logistics Roads" to Fully Utilize Road Space (February 02) February 21, 2024 3PL/Logistics company
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