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• Tokyu Land Corporation completes 5.7 m2 logistics facility in Nagata Ward, Kobe, connecting Kanto, Kyushu, and international ports. (February 09) September 11, 2026 Logistics facilities
• Fukuyama Transport and T2/autonomous trucks will be integrated into relay transport and tested between the Kanto region and Kyushu/Chugoku/Shikoku regions. (February 09) September 7, 2026 3PL/Logistics company
• Maruju Transport & Warehouse Co., Ltd. completes 1.5 m2 logistics center in Higashihiroshima City, consolidating hazardous materials and toxic substances. (February 09) September 4, 2026 Logistics facilities

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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.
• Kasumigaseki Capital launches development of Japan's largest rental-type automated refrigerated warehouse with relay hub functions in Fukuroi City, Shizuoka Prefecture. (February 08) August 31, 2026 Logistics facilities
• Daibiru to develop automated refrigerated warehouse in Fukuroi City, Shizuoka Prefecture, participating in a project by Kasumigaseki Capital. (February 08) August 31, 2026 Logistics facilities
• Maruju Transport & Warehouse Co., Ltd. to complete September completion of logistics center in Higashihiroshima City, Hiroshima Prefecture, with five types of warehouses for handling hazardous materials and other goods. (February 07) July 6, 2026 Logistics facilities
• Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism extends the second application period for the project to promote improved logistics productivity through collaboration among regional businesses. (February 06) June 26, 2026 SCM/Management
• Twelve fruit and vegetable wholesalers in the Chubu region establish a joint logistics company, with operations scheduled to begin in June 2027. (February 06) June 16, 2026 SCM/Management
• Japan Post T2: Testing relay transport and container replacement using autonomous trucks. (February 05) May 29, 2026 IT/Equipment
• Chuo Nippon Land & Building Co., Ltd. completes multi-tenant logistics facility of approximately 2 m2 in Kanegasaki Town, Iwate Prefecture. (February 05) May 27, 2026 Logistics facilities
• Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism / "Project to Promote Improvement of Logistics Productivity through Collaboration between Local Businesses" - Applications accepted from May 22nd to July 10th. (February 05) May 22, 2026 SCM/Management
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• 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
• Joint Logistics Efficiency Promotion Council: 19 organizations including producers, transportation companies, and markets collaborate on relay transportation and other related services. (February 05) May 8, 2026 SCM/Management
• Hutech Norin/New cold storage warehouse to be built in Shizuoka City, also serving as a joint distribution and relay hub. (February 05) May 1, 2026 Logistics facilities
• Seino Transportation T2: First use of autonomous driving trucks in Japan for freight forwarding and transit transport. (February 04) April 27, 2026 3PL/Logistics company
• Senko and Fukuyama Transport open a transit transportation hub with cargo consolidation capabilities in Sukagawa City, Fukushima Prefecture. (February 04) April 13, 2026 3PL/Logistics company
• The revised logistics efficiency bill has begun deliberation in the House of Representatives, with Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism Kaneko explaining its purpose in committee. (February 04) April 9, 2026 SCM/Management
• Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism / First round of applications open for subsidies to improve logistics productivity through collaboration between local businesses. (February 04) April 7, 2026 SCM/Management
• Baton/Seino, Fukutsu and 4 other companies conduct a relay transport demonstration using a driver rotation system. (February 04) April 2, 2026 3PL/Logistics company
• Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism Kaneko expresses expectations for securing workers through the amendment of the Logistics Efficiency Law. (February 03) March 9, 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
• Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism Kaneko explains that a bill to amend the Logistics Efficiency Act will be submitted to the special session of the Diet to promote transit transportation. (February 02) February 24, 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
• Fukuoka Sonoriku/Opens a relay station for the distribution of fruits and vegetables in Fukushima Prefecture to reduce the burden on drivers (February 02) February 12, 2026 Logistics facilities
• Robot Trucks and other vehicles: Senko conducts public road trials of autonomous semi-trailers between its relay transport hubs. (February 02) February 9, 2026 IT/Equipment
• Seino Transportation and Fukuyama Transport: Demonstration operation of relay transport using a driver change system for freight trunk line transport. (February 02) February 2, 2026 3PL/Logistics company
• Mitsubishi Corporation Urban Development completes 5.3 m2 logistics facility in Kakegawa City, Shizuoka Prefecture, to serve as a hub for relay and wide-area distribution. (February 01) January 30, 2026 Logistics facilities
• The initial budget for fiscal year 2026 is in doubt due to the possibility of a dissolution of the House of Representatives. (February 01) January 13, 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
• The supplementary budget for fiscal year 2025 will include measures such as promoting concentrated reforms in logistics based on the next comprehensive plan. (February 12) December 24, 2025 SCM/Management
• Takada, head of the logistics policy division at the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism, expresses expectations for the initiatives of the logistics consortium baton. (February 11) November 21, 2025 SCM/Management
• Senko opens a relay transport facility near the Shiwa Interchange on the Sanyo Expressway on December 1st. (February 11) November 18, 2025 Logistics facilities
• Hokuriku-Shin'etsu Transport Bureau/Niigata Prefecture to hold first "logistics matching event" (February 10) October 2, 2025 3PL/Logistics company
• JPR adds features to its joint transport matching service, including a search function that allows users to keep their own routes confidential. (February 10) October 1, 2025 IT/Equipment
• Suzuyo Cargo Net and Dainippon Paint introduce relay transport for trunk line transportation between their bases. (February 09) September 25, 2025 3PL/Logistics company
• Senko / Relay transportation facility located within the center near the Shin-Fuji Interchange on the Shin-Tomei Expressway (February 09) September 18, 2025 3PL/Logistics company
• A new scheme has been established for space/transit transportation, reducing waste and keeping costs low even over long distances. (February 07) July 22, 2025 IT/Equipment
• Senko completes new logistics center in Fuji City, Shizuoka Prefecture, serving as a transit point between Northern Kanto and Nagoya. (February 07) July 16, 2025 Logistics facilities
• Toshin Transport / Reusing logistics facility in Aisai City, Aichi Prefecture as a relay point for east-west hub (February 06) June 18, 2025 Logistics facilities
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• Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism / Subsidies to promote modal shift, etc., second application period until July 31st. (February 06) June 17, 2025 3PL/Logistics company
• Senko and Fukuyama Transport/TSUNAGU STATION begin joint transit transportation. (February 06) June 9, 2025 3PL/Logistics company
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• NEXCO Central Japan to open two relay transportation hubs, "Connect Areas," in Shizuoka Prefecture in June. (February 05) May 19, 2025 Logistics facilities
• SGHD to construct a large-scale relay center in Kasuya-gun, Fukuoka Prefecture, scheduled to begin operations in 2028. (February 03) March 27, 2025 Logistics facilities
• Logsteed and Fukuyama Transport Co., Ltd. collaborate on long-distance transportation, launching relay transport service. (February 03) March 19, 2025 3PL/Logistics company
• Nagase & Co., Ltd. / 4th Logistics Offline Community Meeting to be held on March 31st (February 03) March 12, 2025 Seminars
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• Hokkaido Coca-Cola Bottling conducts demonstration experiment of "joint transit transportation" (February 01) January 20, 2025 3PL/Logistics company
• Senko officially opens its relay transport facility on February 1st and begins accepting member registrations. (February 01) January 17, 2025 Logistics facilities
• Trucking Industry Business Conditions Report: Transportation Volume Remains at Previous Year's Level, Response to the 2024 Problem Continues (February 12) December 23, 2024 Surveys and Statistics
• Switching to space/transit transport increases profitability; freight rate simulation released. (February 12) December 18, 2024 IT/Equipment
• Senko and others collaborate in residential logistics, reducing driving time equivalent to 2160 trucks through joint transportation. (February 12) December 16, 2024 3PL/Logistics company
• Mitsutomo Trading Co., Ltd. opens large-scale base in Ogori City, Fukuoka Prefecture, reducing operating days between Kyushu and Kanto by 2 days. (February 11) November 29, 2024 Logistics facilities
• Mitsui Warehouse Logistics and others begin demonstration experiment of mixed shipment of swap body containers. (February 11) November 25, 2024 SCM/Management
• Nagase & Co., Ltd. will hold a hybrid offline logistics community event on December 12th. (February 11) November 25, 2024 Seminars
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• Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism / Grants approved for 2 projects in the third round of applications for subsidies for promoting modal shift, etc. (February 11) November 15, 2024 3PL/Logistics company
• Seino HD and 11 other companies launch "baton," aiming to facilitate cross-company relay transportation and other services. (February 11) November 13, 2024 3PL/Logistics company
• Suzuyo and others receive government subsidies for modal shift initiatives at two council meetings. (February 10) October 31, 2024 3PL/Logistics company
• Kasumigaseki Capital acquires 4.2 m2 development site in Fukuroi City, Shizuoka Prefecture for an automated cold storage warehouse. (February 08) August 28, 2024 Logistics facilities
• Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry, Hokkaido Bureau of Economy, Trade and Industry, and others to hold matching event for joint transportation and delivery. (February 08) August 28, 2024 Seminars
• Serialized Article: Understanding Logistics, Part 17: Collaborative Delivery in Linear Distribution - Considering Logistics Collaboration (5) (February 08) August 27, 2024 Articles
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• GLP Japan begins development and construction of a 3.4 m2 multi-purpose logistics facility in Hirakata City, Osaka Prefecture. (February 08) August 1, 2024 Logistics facilities
• Senko/Hamamatsu City to open first dedicated truck relay transport facility in August (February 07) July 31, 2024 Logistics facilities
• Kasumigaseki Capital launches development project for automated refrigerated warehouse in Nagoya. (February 07) July 30, 2024 Logistics facilities
• Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism / Second round of applications open for "Modal Shift Promotion Project" (subsidy program) (February 07) July 19, 2024 3PL/Logistics company
• NTT Data plans to develop cargo handling visualization and relay transport platform to solve challenges faced by small and medium-sized businesses. (February 07) July 10, 2024 IT/Equipment
• Nagase & Co., Ltd. will hold its 2nd Chemical Products Joint Logistics Offline Community Meeting on July 30th. (February 07) July 10, 2024 Seminars
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• Seino Holdings and Seino Transportation receive a special award at the Logistics Environment Awards. (February 07) July 9, 2024 3PL/Logistics company
• Senko GHD/Runtec receives special award at Logistics Environment Awards for modal shift (February 07) July 1, 2024 3PL/Logistics company
• Serialized Article: Understanding Logistics, Part 15: Concepts of Relay Transport - Considering Logistics Collaboration (3) (February 06) June 21, 2024 Articles
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• Hokkaido Development Bureau announces results of relay transport demonstration experiment, confirming significant effectiveness. (February 06) June 14, 2024 SCM/Management
• Takasue opens first sales office in Chiba Prefecture, expanding consolidated cargo transport services. (February 06) June 10, 2024 Logistics facilities
• Mitsui Fudosan completes 4.5 m2 multi-purpose logistics facility in Natori City, Miyagi Prefecture. (February 05) May 24, 2024 Logistics facilities
• Mitsui Fudosan completes 5.9 m2 logistics facility in Iwakura City, Aichi Prefecture, ideal for transit hubs. (February 05) May 20, 2024 Logistics facilities
• Serialized Article: Understanding Logistics, Part 14: Types and Characteristics of Joint Transportation - Considering Logistics Collaboration (2) (February 05) May 16, 2024 Articles
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• Seino Holdings' financial results for the fiscal year ending in March: record-high sales of 6428 billion yen. (February 05) May 14, 2024 Settlement
• Seino Transportation to raise freight rates by 10-20% from June, first revision in 5 years. (February 05) May 14, 2024 3PL/Logistics company
• Japan Post and Seino aim to "co-create" through joint operation of trunk line transportation. (February 05) May 9, 2024 3PL/Logistics company
• Yamato Logistics opens logistics center in Kakegawa City, strengthening its distribution network in the Chubu area. (February 05) May 8, 2024 Logistics facilities
• SGHD Financial Results: Decrease in Parcel Delivery Volume, Worse-Than-Expolanka's Performance Than Expected (February 04) April 30, 2024 Settlement
• Credo/Shiga Prefecture's largest multi-tenant logistics facility begins construction (February 04) April 23, 2024 Logistics facilities
• Daisei Logistics to launch a relay base in Ichinomiya City, Aichi Prefecture in response to the 2024 problem. (February 04) April 22, 2024 Logistics facilities

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