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Bridgestone to Transfer Partial Stake in Bridgestone Logistics to SBS Holdings

on July 16, 2025 in Industry

Bridgestone has announced that it has signed an agreement to transfer to SBS Holdings 66.6% of the shares in its wholly owned subsidiary Bridgestone Logistics. Through this partial transfer, Bridgestone aims to strengthen management resources and support the continued growth of Bridgestone Logistics. Bridgestone Logistics has been advancing initiatives to enhance the efficiency and sustainability of tire logistics. These efforts...

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Special Report on Logistics, Impact of 2024 Problem on Freight Rates and Transportation

on July 8, 2024 in Industry

The so-called 2024 Problem, which refers to a cap on overtime hours for truck drivers in Japan that came into effect in April and results in transportation capacity shortages, has reached the rubber-related industries as well. Not only are transportation costs continuing to rise, but the conditions demanded by shippers, such as shorter waiting times for cargo, are becoming even...

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Mitsubishi Chemical Group, Mitsui Chemicals Launch Study Into Joint Chemical Logistics

on February 15, 2023 in Industry

Mitsubishi Chemical and Mitsui Chemicals have launched a joint study with the aim of standardizing and optimizing chemical logistics, which serve as a backbone for both society and industry. Over time, the companies intend to launch various efforts in a number of relevant areas, with those that can be quickly put in place set to be implemented starting this fiscal...

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Michelin Japan Enters Logistics Partnership With Yamato Transport

on September 21, 2022 in Industry

Michelin Tire Japan and Yamato Transport signed a lead logistics partnership agreement on September 14 to rebuild Michelin’s smooth and robust logistics system in Japan. The partnership aims to transform Michelin’s entire supply chain and optimize its logistics and inventory to reduce future total logistics costs and shipping lead times to further improve customer satisfaction. This joint project will build...

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JRW Survey: Rubber, Resin Manufacturers Expect Positive Results for Fiscal 2017

on January 22, 2018 in Industry

Japan Rubber Weekly conducted a survey among the country’s rubber and resin product manufacturers midway through December 2017, looking to get their respective takes on the current climate of the rubber industry. Of the 169 companies that received the survey, 119 responded, making for a 70.4 percent response rate. When asked how sales will pan out for fiscal 2017, 44.2...

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Forbo Siegling Japan’s Belt and Seal Businesses Report Strong Sales for First Half

on November 10, 2017 in Products

Forbo Siegling Japan Ltd.’s belt and seal businesses have posted solid sales for the first half (January–June) of 2017. The company’s belt business saw sales increase more than 5 percent year-over-year on the back of sales growth in the logistics and food industries. Sales for the logistics sector were particularly robust, backed by increased demand both from logistics centers that...

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