Yamatane Group, Suzuyo, and Suzuyo Cargo Net Jointly Receive Commendation Award at the 1st Japan Logistics Awards
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Yamatane Group, Suzuyo, and Suzuyo Cargo Net have jointly received the Commendation Award at the 1st Japan Logistics Awards for their initiative combining maritime modal shift and land transport to reduce environmental impact and improve logistics efficiency. The project achieved significant CO2 and labor reductions through RORO ships and 3-axle trailers.
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Q: What is the key feature of this logistics model?
A: It combines RORO ships and 3-axle trailers to simultaneously reduce environmental impact, labor load, and costs.
Q: Which regions are involved in this transportation?
A: Transportation of rice from production areas in Aomori, Akita, and Miyagi to Inzai City, Chiba Prefecture.
Q: Why was the RORO ship selected?
A: It reduces truck mileage over long distances, significantly cutting CO2 emissions and driver workload.
Q: What are the benefits of 3-axle trailers?
A: Increased capacity reduces transport frequency by half, cutting truck usage and driving time.
Q: Can this model be applied to other goods?
A: Yes, it is applicable to other palletized agricultural or industrial products.