Japan

This week, we showcase an innovative way to attack Japan’s logistics labor-shortage problems; Pepsi makes a new partnership in battery technology; and Walmart wins an award for its investment in technology.

Amid the focus on wars in Europe and the Middle East, North Korea’s threat to key exporting and shipbuilding nations grows.

Nippon Express has signed a deal with Austria’s Cargo-Partner that expands its geographic reach and logistics service capabilities.

Japan Airlines will fly freighters for Yamato Transport, which needs airlift to supplement a shrinking pool of truck drivers in Japan.

Drone developer Wingcopter has received an investment from Japan’s Drone Fund as it nears announcement of a series B funding round.

Alibaba is a massive online shopping platform, but it also wants to be a dominant logistics provider around the world. It now covers Japan.

Hino and Toyota will test a Class 8 fuel-cell truck in North America in 2021 based on the Hino XL Series truck platform.

MD Logistics, a specialist in handling temperature-controlled pharmaceuticals, will operate as a subsidiary of the Japanese logistics services provider.

The Distilled Spirits Council is “gravely concerned” that an ongoing trade spat between the U.S. and EU will upend a decade-long increase in international sales.

Nippon Cargo Airlines’ parent company is taking a $144 million charge against earnings.

Japanese shipping giant Nippon Yusen Kaisha (JPX: 9101) has taken out a 50 billion yen ($456.7 million) loan with an adjustable interest rate based on the company’s corporate social performance.

Japanese mafia are in the firing line after a record 400 kilos of cocaine are found in a container in Japan.

Mitsui OSK Lines (MOL) recorded a major drop in revenues in the first half of its financial year as container earnings fell off a cliff and the U.S.-China trade war took its toll. But MOL was able to limit damage to operating profits.

Japan’s freight industry is set for a downturn on the back of declining economies in the U.S., China and the Eurozone, new research reveals.

Supply chains in Tokyo Bay, surrounding areas may come to standstill as Super Typhoon Hagibis approaches.

“The wind speed increased by 100 mph in only 24 hours.” Monster typhoon close to U.S. territories, heading toward Japan.

MUFG Bank’s anticipated acquisition of the aviation finance business of DZ Bank draws scrutiny.

More dangerous heat in several states today, with severe storms just east of the Rockies.

Japan’s busiest port in potential path of Tropical Storm Krosa. Slow downs likely for a couple days.

Severe storms in the Northeast, life-threatening heat spreading across the South.

Japan’s Cabinet on Aug. 2 approved a measure that will allow the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) to impose new licensing policies and procedures on exports and transfers of controlled items to South Korea.

A survey of 600 industrial buyers in three Asia-Pacific countries found that buyers rely as much on traditional forms of procurement channels as they do on e-commerce, and that so-called […]

Japanese company Inpex (TSE: 16050) has today announced that it has filed a revised plan of development for the US$18-$20 billion Abadi Liquefied Natural Gas Project. The revised plan is […]

Magnitude 6.4 earthquake rocks parts of Japan

Walmart has exported its on-time, in-full requirement on the international marketplace. The results are improving but there is a lot of work to do.

Japanese transport company, Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK Line) (JPX:9101) has today reported a loss of approximately US$400 million (Japanese Yen 44.5 billion)  for the year ended March 31, 2019. Following the red ink bloodbath, the company has replaced the chairman, president and representative directors.

Uber is planning to sell 14 percent stake on its autonomous driving division for $1 billion to investment firm Softbank, automaker Toyota, and auto parts manufacturer Denso.

Bridgestone Corporation (OTC US: BRDCF) missed Wall Street’s consensus expectations for its annual earnings per share (EPS) of SEN (Yen) 401.86 or $3.55 by over 3 percent.