Heiwajima Autonomous Driving Council at TRC Tokyo Logistics Center Announces Sixth Wave of Participating Companies and Organizations

TRC Tokyo Logistics Center (hereinafter, TRC) announces that 14 new organizations have joined the Heiwajima Autonomous Driving Council (hereinafter, the Council) as its sixth wave of participants, bringing the total membership to 50 organizations (16 of which currently utilize TRC’s logistics facilities and offices).

Daifuku Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Nishi-Yodogawa Ward, Osaka City; President and CEO: Tomoaki Terai)

East Japan Railway Company (Headquarters: Shibuya Ward, Tokyo; President and CEO: Yoichi Kikuchi)

JR East Japan Logistics Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Sumida Ward, Tokyo; President and CEO: Shinobu Noguchi)

Yourstand Inc. (Headquarters: Shinagawa Ward, Tokyo; President and CEO: Nobuyuki Ura)

Mitsuba Mobility Inc. (Headquarters: Minato Ward, Tokyo; Executive Officer: Kota Hamaji)

LexxPluss Inc. (Headquarters: Ota Ward, Tokyo; Founder and CEO: Shoya Azuma)

Dai Nippon Printing Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Shinjuku Ward, Tokyo; President and CEO: Giichi Kitajima)

NEOLIX APPLIED AI PTE. LTD. (Headquarters: Republic of Singapore; CEO: Enyuan Yu)

FastLabel Inc. (Headquarters: Shinjuku Ward, Tokyo; President and CEO: Kenji Suzuki)

LogisNext Japan Corporation (Headquarters: Nagaokakyo City, Kyoto Prefecture; President and CEO: Toshiya Onuma)

Tomakomai Port Terminal Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Tomakomai City, Hokkaido; President and CEO: Naoo Miatsu)

Keio Research Institute at SFC (Location: Fujisawa City, Kanagawa Prefecture; Director: Hiroyuki Goya)

General Incorporated Association Mobility Innovation Alliance (Location: Meguro Ward, Tokyo; Chairman: Hajime Amano)

Kounotori Transport Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Chuo Ward, Osaka City; Chairman and President: Tadahiko Kounotori)

The Council serves as a collaborative platform where companies, government bodies, and research institutions work together to achieve the social implementation of autonomous driving technology, using the TRC premises as a demonstration field. Autonomous driving pilot experiments are continuously conducted within the TRC site. Members promote open innovation by collaborating in coordinated areas, while also advancing individual technological development through pilot programs, aiming to foster the growth of the autonomous driving industry and solve societal challenges faced by the logistics sector.

This latest participation includes Kounotori Transport Co., Ltd., JR East Japan Logistics Co., Ltd., LexxPluss Inc., and LogisNext Japan Corporation—all currently based at TRC—as well as diverse organizations such as logistics system providers, mobility operation management firms, railway operators, and research institutions. Moving forward, the Council will continue to work with its members to establish seamless operations across logistics sectors. This will be achieved through working groups on autonomous driving operations within TRC buildings, circular last-mile delivery, cargo handling using physical AI, and joint R&D initiatives in competitive domains, striving to build an ecosystem for “true logistics efficiency.”

■ Comments from New Participating Members

Daifuku Co., Ltd.

Our company aims to realize a society where people can live fulfilling lives through “technologies that move things,” centered on material handling. We will now participate in pilot experiments utilizing the drive-through truck station “TRTS (Tortoise),” which automates truck loading and unloading. We will contribute to improving efficiency and reducing labor in logistics operations, alleviating labor shortages, reducing worker burdens, and enhancing safety. While sharing challenges and goals with partner companies, we will strive to contribute to the advancement of autonomous driving and the resolution of societal issues.

East Japan Railway Company

Our group is promoting urban development at TAKANAWA GATEWAY CITY toward “a rich life 100 years from now.” As part of next-generation logistics, we have established a consolidated logistics hub in Heiwajima to deliver goods to the city using FC trucks. By advancing the implementation of autonomous driving through this Council, we aim to solve societal challenges in the logistics industry and contribute to building a future lifestyle that is friendly to people and the planet.

JR East Japan Logistics Co., Ltd.

We conduct transportation and delivery services to railway stations and have been promoting high-efficiency logistics, including consolidated logistics at Heiwajima TC, to address societal challenges in logistics. We will collaborate with Council members on operational design and pilot experiments to realize autonomous driving delivery on public roads.

Yourstand Inc.

Leveraging our expertise in building and operating EV charging infrastructure for logistics, we will work toward the social implementation of autonomous driving in logistics. By introducing optimal vehicles and building operations designed for public road use, we aim to realize practical autonomous driving services. We will advance our initiatives in the medium to long term through coordination with stakeholders and government bodies, contributing to solving Japan’s logistics challenges by building sustainable logistics infrastructure.

Mitsuba Mobility Inc.

We provide driver and remote monitoring services for short-term pilot experiments and long-term regular operations of autonomous vehicles. Additionally, we are actively incorporating next-generation mobility services such as municipal ride-sharing, on-demand operation models, and green slow mobility, aiming to solve all kinds of mobility challenges in society.

LexxPluss Inc.

We provide new labor resources to logistics and production sites through automated transport solutions for basket carts and six-wheel carts, as well as mobile manipulators (autonomous mobile robot arms). Through the Council’s activities, we will contribute to realizing sustainable logistics operations.

Dai Nippon Printing Co., Ltd. (DNP)

We are developing mobility services in the logistics sector in the Philippines and advancing business development in automotive software and autonomous driving systems. We also possess logistics infrastructure and expertise for shipping various products from domestic manufacturing sites. Through collaboration with the Council’s member companies and organizations, we will work on enhancing logistics operations integrated with autonomous driving to contribute to solving societal challenges.