Sustainable Shared Transport Inc. (SST), a subsidiary of Yamato Holdings Co., Ltd. and Fujitsu Limited, has announced the launch of a joint transportation and delivery system for shippers and logistics providers in Japan. The service will officially begin on February 1, 2025, aiming to revolutionize supply chain sustainability with standardized physical and digital processes.
- About SST and Its Objectives
- SST was established on May 21, 2024, with a mission to create a sustainable and efficient supply chain.
- Focuses on:
- Standardized Pallet Transportation (Physical): Streamlining the movement of goods.
- Standardized Information Exchange (Digital): Ensuring seamless collaboration through data-sharing platforms.
- The service matches shippers and logistics providers, primarily addressing trunk transport challenges.
- Fujitsu’s Role and Commitment
- Fujitsu, a leader in responsible supply chain management, views solving logistics challenges as integral to its Materiality goals.
- Contributions include:
- Serving as a shipper utilizing SST’s joint service.
- Co-developing a data integration platform with SST to optimize logistics processes.
- Investing 50 million yen in SST, starting from February 1, 2025.
- Addressing Challenges in Japan’s Logistics Industry
- Key issues:
- Transportation Capacity Shortages: Insufficient resources to meet demand.
- Climate Change Concerns: Need for eco-friendly practices.
- Government Support:
- Legislative amendments (effective April 2025) encourage optimization measures for shippers and logistics providers.
- Barriers to solutions:
- Industry-specific systems, standards, and practices slow widespread adoption.
- Key issues:
- Open Collaboration Through SST
- Yamato Group founded SST to promote cross-industry partnerships.
- Collaboration highlights:
- Development of a data integration system fostering efficient communication across companies.
- Aims to overcome systemic barriers and drive logistical transformation.
SST’s innovative joint transportation and delivery service is a step forward in addressing Japan’s logistics challenges. By uniting shippers, logistics providers, and industry leaders like Fujitsu, SST fosters a sustainable, efficient, and collaborative supply chain ecosystem.
