List of news related to the Middle East
- Food prices continue to rise due to soaring logistics and packaging material costs; the number of items affected annually may exceed 2. (February 08) August 4, 2026 Surveys and Statistics
- Middle East situation / Supply concerns surrounding oil and rising logistics costs are affecting approximately 5% of companies. (February 06) June 23, 2026 Surveys and Statistics
- Eat & Foods to raise prices on frozen foods for home use by 5-15% from September due to rising logistics costs and the situation in the Middle East. (February 06) June 15, 2026 生産
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- 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.
- CRE/Kyoto Prefecture "LogiSquare Kyotanabe B" Preview Event to be held on October 8th and 9th
- Logisteed to hold free online seminar on October 15th: "How to achieve joint delivery"
- Nomura Real Estate will hold an open house at "Landport Kashiwa II" in Chiba Prefecture on October 14th.
- CBRE IM and Tokyu Land Corporation will jointly hold a pre-completion preview of "(tentative name) CBRE IM-LOGI'Q Shin-Koyasu" in Yokohama City, Kanagawa Prefecture from October 7th to 9th.
- 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
- CBRE will hold an open house and recruitment strengthening seminar at "CPD Tokai Chita" in Aichi Prefecture on October 15th and 16th.
- JLL will be holding an open house on October 7th and 8th at its rental refrigerated warehouse in Fushimi Ward, Kyoto City.
- GA Group releases report on driver shortage situation, to hold explanatory seminar on October 15th.
- Prologis/Saitama Prefecture "Prologis Park Kitamoto" Preview Event to be held on October 14th and 15th
- 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
- JILS / "Inventory Optimization Practice Seminar" to be held on November 13th
- 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 will hold an online "Logistics Fundamentals Course" from November 4th, offering a systematic learning experience over a total of 6 days.
- ESR will hold an open house and AGV introduction seminar at its logistics facility in Kiyama Town, Saga Prefecture on October 6th and 7th.
- JILS/Specific Shipper Logistics Management Officers' Information Exchange Meeting to be held in Tokyo and Nagoya in October
- Tokyo Tatemono / Chiba Prefecture "T-LOGI Minami-Funabashi" Open House to be held on October 6th, 7th, and 8th
- Gunze raises further prices on plastic film products due to prolonged situation in the Middle East (February 06) June 11, 2026 生産
- SBS Nexard/Storage Solution for Naphtha-Derived Products: Case Study Released (February 06) June 9, 2026 3PL/Logistics company
- Earth Cardboard launches eco-friendly packaging materials made from leftover cardboard factory scraps. (February 06) June 8, 2026 IT/Equipment
- Sekisui Home Techno raises unit bath prices by 4-19%, citing the situation in the Middle East and rising logistics costs. (February 06) June 8, 2026 生産
- Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism: Report to the Environmental Subcommittee of the Advisory Council that progress in railway modal shift and the social implementation of logistics drones is slow. (February 06) June 5, 2026 SCM/Management
- TDB Business Conditions Survey: Transportation and Warehousing DI Improves, Domestic Economy Turns On for the First Time in 3 Months (February 06) June 3, 2026 Surveys and Statistics
- Fujiya to change some packaging from July due to rising costs of containers, ink, etc. (February 06) June 3, 2026 生産
- Gifu Plastics Industry Co., Ltd. develops new lightweight, low-cost logistics pallets. (February 06) June 2, 2026 SCM/Management
- Food price increases / Soaring logistics and packaging material costs could reach 2 items annually. (February 06) June 2, 2026 Surveys and Statistics
- Agricultural Research Institute: Naphtha shortage impacts agricultural shipments, raising concerns about this summer's vegetable supply. (February 06) June 2, 2026 SCM/Management
- Food prices are expected to rise, exceeding 10,000 items annually as June, due to rising packaging and logistics costs amid the situation in the Middle East. (February 05) May 29, 2026 Surveys and Statistics
- All Japan Trucking Association: Business sentiment is worsening, and is expected to deteriorate further due to factors such as the situation in the Middle East. (February 05) May 25, 2026 Surveys and Statistics
- Earth Cardboard is increasing production of tape-free sealing boxes due to a shortage of packaging materials. (February 05) May 25, 2026 生産
- DHL Express signs a 10-year contract to purchase 25 tons of SAF (Surface Air Fuel) from a Dubai-based SAF development company. (February 05) May 22, 2026 3PL/Logistics company
- Kaneka raises prices on margarine and other products, partly due to increased logistics costs caused by the Middle East conflict. (February 05) May 22, 2026 生産
- LIXIL raises prices on building materials and equipment, citing the situation in the Middle East and rising logistics costs as contributing factors. (February 05) May 18, 2026 生産
- Food prices are rising, but are down 6% year-on-year, due to concerns about logistics costs and other factors related to the situation in the Middle East. (February 05) May 7, 2026 Surveys and Statistics
- Kawasaki Kisen releases support video for crew members whose time at sea is extended due to the situation in the Middle East. (February 05) May 1, 2026 international
- Petroleum statistics preliminary: Crude oil imports down 16.5% in May, Middle East dependence remains at 95.9%. (February 05) May 1, 2026 Surveys and Statistics
- Tokyo Ink: Ink prices to be raised by up to 30% due to rising raw material and logistics costs amid Middle East situation. (February 04) April 27, 2026 生産
- New Series: Walking the Frontiers of Global Logistics, Part 3: A Turning Point in Middle Eastern Logistics Hub Strategies (February 04) April 23, 2026 Articles
- Middle East Situation / 9% of transportation companies fail to adequately pass on fuel costs to customers; lack of understanding from shippers is a major obstacle. (February 04) April 23, 2026 Surveys and Statistics
- Nisshin Oillio Group to raise edible oil prices by up to 21%, citing factors such as the situation in the Middle East and rising logistics costs. (February 04) April 22, 2026 生産
- JAL to revise fuel surcharge twice a month in response to Middle East situation, expanding the upper limit to $300. (February 04) April 20, 2026 Surveys and Statistics
- Tokyo Ink raises prices of gravure inks by more than 30%, citing the situation in the Middle East and increased logistics costs as contributing factors. (February 04) April 8, 2026 生産
- TDB Business Trends Survey: Middle East situation worsens all sectors, transportation suffers serious damage. (February 04) April 3, 2026 Surveys and Statistics
- Logistics Federation issues statement on fuel supply crisis due to de facto blockade of the Strait of Hormuz (February 04) April 3, 2026 SCM/Management
- Petroleum statistics preliminary: Crude oil imports increased 10.0% in June, with Middle Eastern dependence at 94.2%. (February 03) March 31, 2026 Surveys and Statistics
- NXHD/Group company NXSAO establishes and fully launches "Indian Ocean Rim Strategy Office". (February 03) March 30, 2026 3PL/Logistics company
- Sanyo Chemical: Significant price increases for polyurethane raw materials due to Middle East situation, logistics costs also a factor. (February 03) March 30, 2026 生産
- Nohi Warehouse & Transportation to introduce additional emergency fuel surcharges due to the situation in the Middle East. (February 03) March 26, 2026 international
- Mitsui O.S.K. Lines denies some reports, stating that its ships are prioritizing safety in the Strait of Hormuz. (February 03) March 24, 2026 SCM/Management
- Petroleum product prices / Diesel retail price rises by 28.6 yen in one week, premium gasoline now in the 200 yen range. (February 03) March 18, 2026 Surveys and Statistics
- Nohi Warehouse & Transportation to implement emergency fuel surcharge due to Middle East situation; Asian routes included. (February 03) March 16, 2026 international
- Diesel fuel prices rise for the fourth consecutive week; Prime Minister vows to release stockpiled oil. (February 03) March 12, 2026 SCM/Management
- ONE/Emergency fuel surcharge to be implemented in response to Middle East situation, starting March 24th (February 03) March 12, 2026 international
- Mitsui O.S.K. Lines: Partial damage to ONE container ship in the Strait of Hormuz, no oil spill or other incidents reported. (February 03) March 12, 2026 international
- New Series: Walking the Frontiers of Global Logistics, Part 1: The Realities of Geopolitics Driving Global Logistics (February 03) March 10, 2026 Articles
- Japanese Shipowners' Association establishes "Maritime Safety and Other Measures Headquarters" in light of the situation in the Middle East. (February 03) March 5, 2026 international
- JETRO/Worsening situation in the Middle East impacts logistics routes in Central Asia (February 03) March 4, 2026 international
- Kintetsu Express announces possible delays and route changes for freight trains originating from, terminating in, or passing through the Middle East. (February 03) March 4, 2026 international
- Hankyu Hanshin Express: Logistics affected in the Middle East region; emergency surcharges also reported. (February 03) March 4, 2026 international
- Seino Logistics releases information on the status of operations at its local bases in response to changes in the Middle East situation. (February 03) March 4, 2026 international
- NYK Logistics Global Management holds opening ceremony for joint venture established in Kenya with African company. (February 02) February 5, 2026 international
- Sumitomo Warehouse conducts trial shipment of a new transportation route traversing the Arabian Peninsula. (February 12) December 4, 2025 international
- NYK Line signs memorandum of understanding with PODC to strengthen cooperation in the development of Duqm Port in Oman. (February 10) October 29, 2025 international
- Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha (K Line) opens representative office in Doha, Qatar, and begins operations on August 3rd. (February 07) July 30, 2025 international
- Nippon Express launches "Vienna Consolidated Cargo" service for sea transport from Japan to Central and Eastern Europe. (February 05) May 15, 2025 3PL/Logistics company
- ZEROCO, in collaboration with JA (Japan Agricultural Cooperatives), will ship Chiba Prefecture pears to Dubai using freshness preservation technology. (February 02) February 20, 2025 IT/Equipment
- Tokai Optical establishes new factory in UAE for Middle Eastern and African markets. (February 02) February 12, 2025 生産
- NXHD/Saudi Arabia's Deputy Minister of Transport, Logistics and Services and other officials visit (February 10) October 3, 2024 international
- Iino Shipping Co., Ltd. and Saudi Arabian Deputy Minister of Transport visited and held talks. (February 09) September 27, 2024 3PL/Logistics company
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