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• Nippon Express, T2, and others: Demonstration of modal combination transport for apples from Aomori Prefecture, the first of its kind in Japan for fresh produce. (February 10)
• GLP Japan holds "Marq Conference" to unveil new brand, emphasizing partnerships (February 10)
• Serialized Article: Walking the Frontiers of Global Logistics, Part 8: How AI is Transforming Logistics Operations (February 10)
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• Suntory Logistics/Optimind will gradually introduce their automated dispatch system "Loogia". (February 10)
• Hakuo Robotics releases demo video showing three automated forklifts working in coordination. (February 10)
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• Daito Kentaku and Japan Logistics Facilities to complete a logistics center near the "Samukawa Kita IC" in Kanagawa Prefecture in April 2027. (February 10)
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• Laputa Robotics/Logisteed to introduce a flexible automated warehouse at its East Japan sales office. (February 10)
• Partnering with Hakobel/Box Charter, we offer a new option for small-lot shipments. (February 10)
• JR Freight begins operation of pink ribbon containers to raise awareness of early detection of breast cancer. (February 10)
• JPR/Palettes: Automating AI image recognition, counting, and more via smartphone. (February 10)
• Kintetsu Express: Air export consolidated weight increased 3.7% in September, while the number of air import customs clearances decreased 4.0%. (February 10)
• Warabeya Nichiyo HD Financial Results: Logistics business sales for March-August increased by 0.3% to 6.323 billion yen. (February 10)
• JMU delivers Suezmax tanker "SONIC" to Moonstone Marine. (February 10)
• Ministry of Finance / Trade statistics for the first half of June: Exports up 23.5%, imports up 19.9% (February 10)
• Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha (K Line) receives Singapore's "Green Ship Award" for two LNG carriers. (February 10)
• Every WiLL raises 1.3 million yen in funding, accelerating the implementation of unmanned parcel pickup locations. (February 10)
• Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha (K Line) consolidates three Singapore-based group companies into a new office to strengthen its business base. (February 10)
• Shion Systems/Matsumoto Industries installs 3 AGVs, linking them with an automated warehouse to streamline transportation and supply. (February 10)
• [Series] GLP to Marq (3) / Facility Development Based on Customer Success: Marq's Pursuit of the Ideal Logistics Facility (February 10)
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• JILS/Logistics National Convention 2026 to be held: "New challenges to support a sustainable society" (February 10)