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(11 articles)Japan Logistics Embraces Automation: Future Operations Outlook
GetTransport.com reports on the growing adoption of automation technologies in Japan's logistics industry, signaling a structural shift toward robotic and digital solutions in warehousing and distribu
Kuroneko Cargo Air Service Ending 2027: Impact on Japan Logistics
Japan Airlines and Yamato Transport announced the termination of the Kuroneko Cargo Aircraft Service, with operations ceasing in June 2027. This marks a significant consolidation in Japan's domestic a
S&B Foods Trials 850-km Autonomous Truck-Rail Freight Route
S&B Foods' participation in an 850-kilometer autonomous truck-rail freight test represents a meaningful step in Japan's adoption of driverless logistics technology for food supply chains. This pilot p
Yamato to Exit Domestic Cargo Freighter Business by 2027
Yamato Holdings, Japan's largest logistics provider, has announced a significant operational restructuring by committing to exit domestic cargo freighter operations entirely by June 2027. This decisio
Asia Port Markets Show Mixed Signals Across Japan, Hong Kong
OceanX's recent Asia tour provides on-the-ground market intelligence from three critical logistics hubs, Tokyo, Hong Kong, and Guangzhou. The analyst's observations suggest nuanced recovery patterns a
Japan Earthquake Disrupts Toyota, Nissan, Honda Production
A significant earthquake in Japan has disrupted operations at multiple major automotive manufacturers, including Toyota, Nissan, and Honda. This event represents a material supply chain shock affectin
Daiwa House Backs Autonomous Trucking After 500-km Test Success
Daiwa House Ventures has announced backing for T2, an autonomous trucking company, following a successful 500-kilometer autonomous truck test. This investment represents a significant validation of au
ORIX Rentec Transforms Warehousing with Next-Gen Automation
ORIX Rentec is leveraging automation technologies to fundamentally reimagine warehouse operations and logistics workflows. This initiative signals a broader industry shift toward intelligent warehouse
Japanese Frozen Logistics Firm Hit by Hack; Shipping Halted
A significant cyberattack has paralyzed shipping operations at a major Japanese frozen logistics provider, creating immediate disruptions to cold-chain networks across East Asia. The incident highligh
Nichirei Cyberattack Disrupts KFC Japan Supply Chain
A significant cyberattack on Nichirei, a major Japanese food logistics provider, has disrupted the supply chain for KFC Japan's restaurant network. This incident represents a critical vulnerability in
KFC Japan Hit by Logistics Provider Cyberattack, Chicken Shipments Delayed
A cyberattack targeting KFC Japan's logistics provider has disrupted chicken shipments to franchise locations across the country, creating operational challenges for one of Japan's largest quick-servi