List of news articles related to the Logistics Efficiency Law
Officially known as the "Act on the Efficiency Improvement of the Distribution of Goods," it came into effect on April 1, 2025. This law aims to improve the efficiency and sustainability of logistics by imposing obligations and regulations on shippers and logistics operators. It primarily focuses on "improving loading efficiency," "reducing waiting times," and "reducing loading and unloading times." https://www.revised-logistics-act-portal.mlit.go.jp/
- SM Logistics Research Group / Promoting reduced waiting and handling times, pallet delivery, and ASN utilization (February 09) September 24, 2026 SCM/Management
- JILS/Online Public Lecture: "On Submitting Medium- to Long-Term Business Plans" to be held on October 9th (February 09) September 16, 2026 Seminars
- JILS/Specific Shipper Logistics Management Officers' Information Exchange Meeting to be held in Tokyo and Nagoya in October (February 09) September 16, 2026 Seminars
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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.
- JILS/Logistics Management Collaboration Promotion Conference "J-CLOP" officially launches, fostering cross-company exchanges. (February 09) September 11, 2026 SCM/Management
- CUBE-LINX / Survey on shippers' response to the 2-hour per trip rule, effective in adjusting operation schedules. (February 08) August 26, 2026 Surveys and Statistics
- University of Tokyo / Symposium "Why is cooperation not progressing?" will be available on YouTube for a limited time starting September 4th. (February 08) August 24, 2026 Seminars
- Idiot/CLO publishes case studies of its decision support tool "CLO Compass". (February 08) August 24, 2026 IT/Equipment
- Funai Research Institute / "How to Create a Logistics Organization That Accelerates Business" Online Seminar, September 3rd (February 08) August 5, 2026 Seminars
- JR Freight will operate 636 trains during the Obon holiday period to support compliance with the revised Transportation Efficiency Act, etc. (February 07) July 28, 2026 3PL/Logistics company
- Mitsui Fudosan / As an "industrial developer," aiming to provide value beyond logistics through the development of mixed-use business facilities. (February 07) July 23, 2026 SCM/Management
- 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: Truck drivers' average working time per trip decreased by 1 hour and 33 minutes per year. (February 07) July 10, 2026 Surveys and Statistics
- Optimind / Webinar explaining the "Logistics Efficiency Improvement Law" will be rebroadcast on three dates of your choice. (February 07) July 8, 2026 Seminars
- JILS Survey: As of March, approximately 70% of specific shippers and other entities have not prepared medium- to long-term plans. (February 07) July 7, 2026 Surveys and Statistics
- Nestlé Japan collaborates with Hacobu to visualize driver information for 7000 contracted drivers. (February 07) July 2, 2026 IT/Equipment
- Optimind will hold a webinar on July 16th on themes such as "Conditions for a CLO that leads to improved corporate value." (February 07) July 1, 2026 Seminars
- CLO Special Feature / Sangetsu: Applying the principle of "profit lies in the source" to the logistics field. (February 06) June 22, 2026 Logistics front line
- University of Tokyo's Research Center for Advanced Science and Technology holds symposium on the theme "Why is collaboration not progressing?", with discussions involving industry, academia, and government. (February 06) June 19, 2026 SCM/Management
- Meiji holds logistics seminar, where the head of the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism's Transport Bureau explains how to comply with the Logistics Efficiency Law. (February 06) June 12, 2026 SCM/Management
- Hacobu adds AI-powered features to support medium- to long-term planning for specific shippers, addressing legal compliance needs. (February 06) June 9, 2026 IT/Equipment
- CLO Feature / SUBARU CLO Appointment, One Year Since Establishment of Logistics Division: Current Status (February 06) June 8, 2026 Logistics front line
- CLO Special Feature / Interview [Part 2] Actions after the appointment of a CLO, and how logistics companies are responding— (February 06) June 3, 2026 Logistics front line
- Gifu Plastics Industry Co., Ltd. develops new lightweight, low-cost logistics pallets. (February 06) June 2, 2026 SCM/Management
- CLO Special Feature / Interview: From CLO Selection to Systematization - Hints [Part 1] Who to Choose (February 06) June 1, 2026 Logistics front line
- Revised Logistics Efficiency Law: Nearly 7% are unaware of its contents, highlighting a clear lack of awareness. (February 05) May 28, 2026 Surveys and Statistics
- PASCO launches cloud-based management system to visualize transportation and cargo handling status. (February 05) May 26, 2026 IT/Equipment
- Three paper distribution companies to build a new paper transportation system in the Tokyo metropolitan area and strengthen joint logistics. (February 05) May 25, 2026 SCM/Management
- JR Freight/CLO releases free white paper explaining future regulatory compliance. (February 05) May 25, 2026 SCM/Management
- Yano Research Institute: Berth reservation market up 152%, with full-scale adoption expected on the shipper side. (February 05) May 25, 2026 Surveys and Statistics
- Idiot and JILS enter into a consulting agreement to leverage their expertise in the logistics DX service "CLO Compass". (February 05) May 21, 2026 IT/Equipment
- Ume no Hana Group: Integrated manufacturing and sales strategies for logistics improvement and overall optimization; featured in METI's "CLO Case Studies" (February 05) May 18, 2026 SCM/Management
- The revised Logistics Efficiency Act was passed by a majority vote in the House of Councillors plenary session and enacted, boosting transit transportation. (February 05) May 15, 2026 SCM/Management
- Will Smart launches OBDII-type digital tachograph service to visualize on-site conditions such as loading and unloading. (February 04) April 27, 2026 IT/Equipment
- Ascend holds 3rd conference, inviting current CLOs to discuss accelerating logistics reforms. (February 04) April 23, 2026 SCM/Management
- Japan Refrigerated Warehouse Association / Promoting the replacement of aging facilities, etc., by utilizing the framework of the revised Refrigerated Warehouse Law (February 04) April 16, 2026 Logistics facilities
- BRAVELOGIS/Truck Reservation System Implements "Automatic Calculation Function for Waiting Times, etc." (February 04) April 9, 2026 IT/Equipment
- Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism: Applications open for subsidies for projects based on the Logistics Efficiency Improvement Act, until June 5th. (February 04) April 7, 2026 SCM/Management
- Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism publishes recommendations on the ideal role of a Chief Logistics Officer (CLO). (February 04) April 7, 2026 SCM/Management
- Hitachi Solutions: High-speed scanning of multiple packages using smartphones, visualization of handling data, etc. (February 04) April 6, 2026 IT/Equipment
- Hacobu implements data analysis functions for business improvement, responding to the demands of revised property laws and antitrust laws. (February 04) April 3, 2026 IT/Equipment
- Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry / Logistics Efficiency Law to be enforced on April 1st! Explanation video released for shippers! (February 04) April 2, 2026 SCM/Management
- The Japan Logistics Federation/International Committee held a business meeting and approved the activity plan for fiscal year 8. (February 04) April 1, 2026 SCM/Management
- Government/Cabinet approves "Comprehensive Logistics Policy Outline (FY2026-FY2030)" (February 03) March 31, 2026 SCM/Management
- Hitachi, Ltd. will begin offering a solution for CLOs to visualize logistics KPIs from April. (February 03) March 31, 2026 IT/Equipment
- Chilled logistics: Industry-first action guidelines established, taking a step towards structural reform through collaboration between manufacturers, distributors, and retailers. (February 03) March 25, 2026 SCM/Management
- SM Logistics Research Group / Progress in reducing waiting times for deliveries and acceleration of cross-industry logistics reforms with the establishment of chilled food guidelines. (February 03) March 24, 2026 SCM/Management
- Aidiot launches logistics DX service in anticipation of mandatory CLO appointment, supporting data visualization and business improvement. (February 03) March 18, 2026 IT/Equipment
- Third CLO Council Meeting: "Addressing Transportation Shortages from the Ground Up" - CLO Initiatives Become Crucial (February 03) March 13, 2026 SCM/Management
- The Japan Logistics Association held its second meeting of the Management Efficiency Committee for FY2025, where participants learned about AI implementation in logistics companies. (February 03) March 11, 2026 SCM/Management
- Bill to amend the Transportation Efficiency Act / Primarily aimed at promoting transit transportation, approved by the Cabinet and to be submitted to the extraordinary session of the Diet. (February 03) March 6, 2026 SCM/Management
- Revised Product Efficiency Law: Collection of Examples for Specific Shippers' Medium- to Long-Term Plans and Periodic Reports Published (February 03) March 5, 2026 SCM/Management
- Frontline Logistics / Interview with Section Chief Takada of the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism: What Logistics Operators Need to Do Now That the Revised Logistics Efficiency Law Has Been Fully Implemented (February 03) March 3, 2026 Next-Logi
- Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism publishes recommendations from study group on next comprehensive logistics policy outline, aiming for cabinet approval within fiscal year. (February 03) March 3, 2026 SCM/Management
- Logpose launches "CLO Partner" service, providing comprehensive support for establishing a CLO (Chief Licensing Officer) system. (February 03) March 2, 2026 SCM/Management
- CLO Forum Held / Making Logistics a Management Issue: Three Leading Companies Discuss the Reality of CLOs (February 02) February 25, 2026 SCM/Management
- Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism to submit amendment bill to the Logistics Efficiency Act to the extraordinary session of the Diet to promote the development of transit transportation hubs. (February 02) February 18, 2026 Logistics facilities
- JPR/Seminar on "Specific Measures to Address the Three Challenges Required by the Logistics Efficiency Law" to be held on February 20th. (February 02) February 2, 2026 Seminars
- JILS/A survey conducted at the end of last year revealed that over 9% of members are aware of the contents of the revised Logistics Efficiency Law. (February 01) January 27, 2026 Surveys and Statistics
- Through the JILS/CLO Collaboration Promotion Council "J-CLOP," we support the activities of specific shippers and other entities. (February 01) January 23, 2026 SCM/Management
- Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism publishes guidelines on procedures for specific freight transport operators, etc. (February 01) January 16, 2026 SCM/Management
- Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism Kaneko emphasizes the idea that the full implementation of the revised Logistics Efficiency Act will reduce waiting times for loading and unloading. (February 01) January 9, 2026 3PL/Logistics company
- TRC/NX Research Institute creates "Revised Logistics Efficiency Law Legal Summary Booklet" to support practical implementation. (February 01) January 8, 2026 SCM/Management
- Proposed budget for FY2026: The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism significantly increases its budget for logistics efficiency improvements to support these efforts. (February 12) December 26, 2025 SCM/Management
- Hacobu/2025 Logistics Trends Released, with Legal Amendments and Shipper Responses as Topics of Discussion (February 12) December 25, 2025 SCM/Management
- Optimind will hold its 2nd "Logistics Law Amendment Seminar" on January 20, 2014. (February 12) December 22, 2025 Seminars
- Marubeni I-DIGIO/Starts offering solutions to support compliance with the revised Physical Effects Act. (February 12) December 19, 2025 IT/Equipment
- JPIC/CLO Council: "Turning legal reforms into opportunities for business growth" - Shippers, transporters, and warehousing companies engage in active discussions. (February 12) December 15, 2025 SCM/Management
- X Mile/Complies with Logistics Efficiency Law and Implements On-Site Improvements, Launches Truck Reservation Acceptance Function (February 12) December 3, 2025 IT/Equipment
- Logistics Frontline / An Interview with Professor Wakabayashi of Komazawa University: Corporate Perspectives and Responses to Turn Legal Reforms into Opportunities (February 10) October 23, 2025 Next-Logi
- Nagao Transport Co., Ltd. begins full-scale provision of its small-lot joint delivery service "N Combo Delivery". (February 10) October 14, 2025 3PL/Logistics company
- Funai Research Institute Logistics will hold seminars on October 16th and 24th on the topic of countermeasures against the revised Logistics Efficiency Law. (February 10) October 1, 2025 Seminars
- Hacobu publishes white paper offering solutions to challenges faced by logistics managers in the steel industry. (February 10) October 1, 2025 IT/Equipment
- Funai Research Institute Logistics / Seminar: "A Correct Understanding of the New Logistics Efficiency Law and What Shippers Should Consider" to be held on September 30th and October 9th. (February 09) September 17, 2025 Seminars
- Panasonic Connect/Delivery Progress Management System Enhanced, Now Supports Work Logs for Periodic Reporting under the Physical Efficiency Law (February 09) September 10, 2025 IT/Equipment
- Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism publishes ministerial ordinance regarding the duties of logistics managers and the designation of specific shippers. (February 08) August 29, 2025 SCM/Management
- Nippon Express opens 1.3 m2 logistics center in Toyokawa City, Aichi Prefecture. (February 08) August 6, 2025 Logistics facilities
- Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism / Cabinet decision on ordinance specifying the effective date of the revised Logistics Efficiency Improvement Act, etc. (February 08) August 5, 2025 SCM/Management
- Mitsui Fudosan will begin construction on 6 logistics facilities this fiscal year, strengthening refrigeration and freezing capabilities, bringing the total investment to 1.3 trillion yen. (February 08) August 1, 2025 Logistics facilities
- Kuriyama Rice Cracker Co., Ltd. achieves results in logistics improvement, reducing loading and unloading time to 1 hour by promoting palletization. (February 07) July 28, 2025 SCM/Management
- Nisshin Oillio Group and others launch consultative body for sustainable vegetable oil logistics (February 07) July 24, 2025 生産
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