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• Imoto Shipping Co., Ltd. launches 200 TEU electric inland container ship "Takasago" next year, to operate on the Hanshin-Hiroshima route. (February 10) October 13, 2026 IT/Equipment
• T2/Combining autonomous trucks with next-generation fuels to decarbonize logistics; participating in a demonstration project by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry. (February 10) October 8, 2026 IT/Equipment
• Senko/Hamamatsu City to utilize surplus electricity generated by solar power on the roof of its logistics facility. (February 10) October 6, 2026 IT/Equipment

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  • 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"
  • Mitani Computer launches AI-powered WMS "W-KEEPER AX" and demonstrates it at EC General Exhibition.
  • 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.
  • Daito Kentaku and Nippon Logistics Facilities to complete a logistics facility near the "Sayama-Hidaka IC" in Saitama Prefecture in February 2027.
  • CREDO / Saitama Prefecture "CREDO Kazo" Preview Event to be held on October 20th and 21st
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • CBRE / Short-term contracts also available. Open house to be held on October 15th at the (tentative name) Kawanishi Logistics Center in Hyogo Prefecture.
• Nippon Yusen Kaisha (NYK Line) opens new base in Silicon Valley, USA, to develop cutting-edge technologies such as AI and decarbonization, and to create new businesses. (February 10) October 2, 2026 international
• Mitsui O.S.K. Lines signs 25-year transportation contract with Vale for a 210,000 deadweight ton ore carrier with ternary fuel specifications. (February 10) October 2, 2026 3PL/Logistics company
• Senko and Sekisui House to utilize renewable energy in EV trucks for delivering housing materials from their Ibaraki factory. (February 10) October 1, 2026 IT/Equipment
• Toho Gas Energy / Webinar "Hydrogenization Project for Large Logistics Hubs" to be held on October 15th (February 10) October 1, 2026 Seminars
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• NYK Logistics Global Management and Finnair to allocate environmental value through SAF usage agreement (February 09) September 25, 2026 3PL/Logistics company
• Mitsui & Co. Realty and others to convert idle roofs at logistics facilities into renewable energy supply bases. (February 09) September 17, 2026 IT/Equipment
• Ministry of the Environment: Subsidies available for the introduction of natural refrigerant equipment to promote the elimination of CFCs and decarbonization in refrigeration and freezing. (February 09) September 14, 2026 IT/Equipment
• Mitsui O.S.K. Lines names world's first wind-powered LNG carrier, scheduled for completion at the end of September. (February 09) September 11, 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 adds 4 container terminals to CNP certification program, evaluating decarbonization efforts. (February 08) August 25, 2026 IT/Equipment
• Logiteed secures 3 patents for vehicle data utilization technology, promoting remote diagnostics and fuel efficiency visualization. (February 08) August 17, 2026 IT/Equipment
• Tsubakimoto Chain Co., Ltd. signs virtual PPA with ORIX and Toshiba to decarbonize through renewable energy utilization. (February 07) July 27, 2026 IT/Equipment
• Domino's Pizza and others: First in the QSR industry to introduce EV trucks for store deliveries in Fukuoka. (February 07) July 14, 2026 IT/Equipment
• Sagawa Express introduces a light electric vehicle jointly developed by Suzuki, Daihatsu, and Toyota for last-mile delivery. (February 07) July 10, 2026 3PL/Logistics company
• Marubeni Logistics begins inter-site transportation using biofuels in Ibaraki Prefecture, reducing CO2 emissions by 35%. (February 07) July 7, 2026 3PL/Logistics company
• Prologis's efforts in GHG reduction at logistics facilities through assessment calculations receive the "Encouragement Award" at the Japan Logistics Awards. (February 06) June 30, 2026 Logistics facilities
• Tokyo Gas: LNG tanker shipments and transport volumes exceed 1000 million tons, indicating progress in industrial fuel conversion. (February 06) June 29, 2026 IT/Equipment
• Yasuda Warehouse / Installs solar power generation system with an annual capacity of 22.9 kWh on the roof of its office in Ota Ward, Tokyo. (February 06) June 19, 2026 3PL/Logistics company
• Logisnext strengthens relationship with Regulus to accelerate AI-powered safety system development. (February 06) June 17, 2026 IT/Equipment
• Yamato Transport launches smartphone app to support DX safety management for light cargo carriers. (February 06) June 9, 2026 IT/Equipment
• Nishitetsu Air Service/Narita International Airport to conduct all handling of one aircraft using EVs (February 06) June 9, 2026 3PL/Logistics company
• Nippon Yusen to purchase CO2 removal credits from US startup. (February 06) June 4, 2026 3PL/Logistics company
• JAL develops original educational materials for elementary school students: "Discarded oil becomes SAF (Safe Air Fuel)." (February 06) June 1, 2026 CSR
• Nippon Yusen and others: Women leaders gather for "Climate Change Dialogue" to discuss decarbonization. (February 05) May 29, 2026 3PL/Logistics company
• Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha (K Line) receives top ranking in CDP's climate change response assessment for the eighth consecutive year. (February 05) May 28, 2026 CSR
• eMotion Fleet and AsuEne collaborate to promote decarbonization in transportation and delivery. (February 05) May 13, 2026 IT/Equipment
• Sapporo Group Logistics and Kirin Group Logistics begin joint delivery service in the Kanagawa area. (February 04) April 28, 2026 SCM/Management
• JR Freight, Tokyo Steel, and others: Partially shifting truck transport of scrap iron to rail containers. (February 04) April 24, 2026 3PL/Logistics company
• Jigen/Used car exporter "TCV" introduces DHL's SAF-based transportation service. (February 04) April 24, 2026 3PL/Logistics company
• Mitsui O.S.K. Lines obtains basic design approval to install three Wind Challenger refrigerated CO2 carriers. (February 04) April 23, 2026 IT/Equipment
• Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha (K Line) participates in development survey consortium for CO2 capture and storage base. (February 04) April 21, 2026 international
• Nippon Yusen and two other companies sign memorandum of understanding for joint sales and supply of ammonia fuel in Singapore. (February 04) April 20, 2026 3PL/Logistics company
• Nippon Yusen and MTI collaborate with a UK company to promote decarbonization among seafarers, using data analysis to drive behavioral change. (February 04) April 15, 2026 3PL/Logistics company
• Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism/CNP certification upgrades Nagoya Port and adds Fushiki-Toyama Port. (February 04) April 14, 2026 CSR
• New Series: Walking the Frontiers of Global Logistics, Part 2: The "Quiet Revolution" of Shipping that Supports Our Lives (February 04) April 3, 2026 Articles
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• Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha (K Line) begins continued use of bio-LNG fuel in car carriers, aiming to reduce GHG emissions by 6 tons annually. (February 04) April 1, 2026 SCM/Management
• Mitsui Warehouse Holdings commits to obtaining SBT certification to accelerate decarbonization. (February 03) March 31, 2026 3PL/Logistics company
• Kuribayashi Steamship Co., Ltd. begins actual route testing of RORO vessel using biofuel blend oil derived from Jatropha. (February 03) March 25, 2026 IT/Equipment
• Tokyu Land Corporation to begin construction in May on a 77,000 m2 multi-purpose logistics facility in Hiroshima City that can handle frozen and refrigerated goods. (February 03) March 17, 2026 Logistics facilities
• Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Nippon Yusen Kaisha, and Sumitomo Corporation sign MOU regarding new ammonia fuel supply vessel in Singapore. (February 03) March 17, 2026 IT/Equipment
• Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha/Wind power energy-saving system receives third-party certification (February 03) March 16, 2026 IT/Equipment
• Sagawa Express signs cooperation agreement with Toyokoro Town, Hokkaido, Hokuyo Bank, and Stellar Green to utilize forest resources. (February 03) March 12, 2026 CSR
• LogiForward obtains "SBT" certification, an international standard for decarbonization. (February 03) March 10, 2026 3PL/Logistics company
• Iino Kaiun and J-Power conduct test voyages of biofuel on fuel carriers. (February 03) March 9, 2026 IT/Equipment
• Sakai Moving Center signs agreement with Tatsugo Town, Kagoshima Prefecture, to promote nature positivity. (February 03) March 6, 2026 3PL/Logistics company
• Prologis/Warehouse in Koga City reduces GHG emissions by 17%, to conduct environmental impact calculations for all domestic logistics facilities. (February 02) February 18, 2026 Logistics facilities
• Nippon Yusen Kaisha (NYK) uses low-carbon methanol fuel on its ocean-going bulk carriers. (February 02) February 12, 2026 IT/Equipment
• Kintetsu Express/Installs solar power generation system at its Thai subsidiary's warehouse. (February 02) February 10, 2026 IT/Equipment
• SGHD/ Holds environmental corporate training program for high school students at "Takao 100-Year Forest" (February 02) February 3, 2026 CSR
• Kawasaki Heavy Industries delivers LPG ammonia carrier "LUCENT PATHFINDER" (February 01) January 30, 2026 IT/Equipment
• Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL) participates in the Davos Forum for the fifth consecutive year, the only Japanese shipping company to do so. (February 01) January 29, 2026 international
• Nippon Yusen Kaisha (NYK Line) collaborates with XFuel, a company with proprietary technology, to refine low-carbon fuel from fuel waste. (February 01) January 28, 2026 IT/Equipment
• CBRE/ZEB Planner registration completed, strengthening environmentally conscious development. (February 01) January 23, 2026 SCM/Management
• Mitsui O.S.K. Lines and others begin verification of decarbonization using "blue carbon" such as seaweed bed restoration. (February 01) January 21, 2026 SCM/Management
• Nippon Yusen Kaisha (NYK Line) names its new large LPG carrier "LUCENT PATHFINDER" (February 01) January 14, 2026 IT/Equipment
• SG Fielder: Uniforms and safety shoes provided can be recycled and reused. (February 01) January 5, 2026 3PL/Logistics company
• Iino Kaiun/INEOS completes completion of second large liquefied ethane carrier. (February 01) January 5, 2026 IT/Equipment
• Yokohama City: Reduced port entry fees for vessels using methanol and biofuels. (February 12) December 25, 2025 IT/Equipment
• Obayashi Corporation launches virtual PPA to generate solar power at logistics facility under development in Kawagoe City. (February 12) December 22, 2025 Logistics facilities
• Nippon Yusen Kaisha (NYK Line) and JERA (Japan Energy Agency) reach agreement on maritime transport of low-carbon ammonia to Japan. (February 12) December 22, 2025 IT/Equipment
• Mitsui O.S.K. Lines and JERA reach agreement on time charter contract for ammonia carrier. (February 12) December 22, 2025 IT/Equipment
• Yamato Holdings receives A rating from CDP for the second consecutive year in climate change survey. (February 12) December 18, 2025 3PL/Logistics company
• NYK Logistics receives certification from international organization for its GHG emission reduction targets. (February 12) December 12, 2025 3PL/Logistics company
• Mitsui O.S.K. Lines and Chinese fuel supplier Marubeni sign memorandum of understanding for long-term supply of biodiesel fuel. (February 12) December 11, 2025 IT/Equipment
• Iino Shipping Co., Ltd. receives positive evaluation for the fourth consecutive year in a "Climate Change Questionnaire" from an international environmental organization. (February 12) December 11, 2025 international
• Meito Transport participates in delivery demonstration of battery-swappable EV trucks to shorten charging time. (February 12) December 5, 2025 3PL/Logistics company
• Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha completes liquefied CO2 carrier "Northern Phoenix" for Northern Lights. (February 12) December 3, 2025 IT/Equipment
• Kuribayashi Steamship Co., Ltd. and 4 other companies establish joint venture for new rudder "gate ladder" (February 12) December 2, 2025 SCM/Management
• Suzuyo and others: Eight port businesses in Shimizu Port introduce fuel cell company vehicles for decarbonization purposes. (February 12) December 1, 2025 3PL/Logistics company
• Happinet/Achieves 700 Oricon Delivery Clients to Decarbonize Logistics Center (February 11) November 12, 2025 3PL/Logistics company
• Nippon Yusen Kaisha (NYK Line) issues its fifth transition bond to fund decarbonization efforts. (February 11) November 12, 2025 SCM/Management
• BP Japan / "8th Logistics Innovation Forum" to be held on December 1st (February 11) November 10, 2025 Seminars
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• FamilyMart opens new store in Fukuoka Prefecture, providing an oasis for drivers who support logistics. (February 11) November 6, 2025 SCM/Management
• Maekawa Manufacturing Co., Ltd. participates in demonstration project for the introduction of natural refrigerant and energy-saving refrigeration equipment in Thailand. (February 11) November 6, 2025 international
• SB Frameworks wins Excellence Award in Eco-Driving Activity Contest (February 11) November 6, 2025 3PL/Logistics company
• Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism/Two new terminals certified under the Carbon Neutral Port System (February 11) November 5, 2025 CSR
• Yoshida Transport and KlimaDAO JAPAN: Accelerating decarbonization of logistics through carbon credit creation. (February 10) October 31, 2025 3PL/Logistics company

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