Konoike Transport Expands Double-Connected Truck Round-Trip Transportation Routes
Starting May 25, Konoike Transport will launch a new round-trip route using double-connected trucks to transport products for Suntory Holdings and Daikin Industries. By sharing round-trip capacity for cross-industry products, Konoike aims to improve load efficiency, strengthen supply chains, address driver shortages, improve labor conditions, and reduce CO2 emissions.
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## Konoike Transport Expands Double-Connected Truck Round-Trip Transportation Routes
Konoike Transport Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Chuo-ku, Osaka; Chairman, President and Representative Director: Tadahiko Konoike) will launch a new round-trip transportation route using double-connected trucks on Monday, May 25, to transport products for Suntory Holdings Limited (Headquarters: Kita-ku, Osaka; President and CEO: Nobuhiko Niinami) and Daikin Industries, Ltd. (Headquarters: Kita-ku, Osaka; President and COO: Masanori Togawa).
Aiming to realize sustainable and highly productive logistics, Konoike Transport introduced double-connected trucks in May 2024. Since July 2024, the company has been engaged in cross-industry round-trip transportation for Suntory Group and Daikin, transporting Suntory Group’s soft drink products between Yamanashi and Kyoto Prefectures on the outward trip, and Daikin’s air conditioning products between Shiga and Kanagawa Prefectures on the return trip.
On the new route, Konoike will transport Suntory Group’s alcoholic beverages and soft drinks between Gunma and Kyoto Prefectures on the outward trip, and Daikin’s air conditioning products between Osaka and Kanagawa Prefectures on the return trip. By switching part of both companies’ transportation on this route to Konoike’s double-connected trucks, the company aims to strengthen supply chains through improved load efficiency, address truck driver shortages, and improve labor conditions. Furthermore, this scheme is expected to reduce the number of trucks operated annually by approximately 250 and reduce CO2 emissions by about 140 tons, further contributing to the reduction of environmental impact.
Konoike Transport has set a CO2 reduction target of 35% (compared to the fiscal year ending March 2019) as one of the non-financial goals in its “2030 Vision.” In its “Medium-Term Management Plan” to achieve this, it has established “Pursuit of Sustainability” as one of its key priorities, setting a three-year CO2 reduction target of 28% (compared to the fiscal year ending March 2019). Through various measures, the company continues to contribute to the realization of a decarbonized and sustainable society in addition to improving operational efficiency and labor conditions.
Konoike Transport Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Chuo-ku, Osaka; Chairman, President and Representative Director: Tadahiko Konoike) will launch a new round-trip transportation route using double-connected trucks on Monday, May 25, to transport products for Suntory Holdings Limited (Headquarters: Kita-ku, Osaka; President and CEO: Nobuhiko Niinami) and Daikin Industries, Ltd. (Headquarters: Kita-ku, Osaka; President and COO: Masanori Togawa).
Aiming to realize sustainable and highly productive logistics, Konoike Transport introduced double-connected trucks in May 2024. Since July 2024, the company has been engaged in cross-industry round-trip transportation for Suntory Group and Daikin, transporting Suntory Group’s soft drink products between Yamanashi and Kyoto Prefectures on the outward trip, and Daikin’s air conditioning products between Shiga and Kanagawa Prefectures on the return trip.
On the new route, Konoike will transport Suntory Group’s alcoholic beverages and soft drinks between Gunma and Kyoto Prefectures on the outward trip, and Daikin’s air conditioning products between Osaka and Kanagawa Prefectures on the return trip. By switching part of both companies’ transportation on this route to Konoike’s double-connected trucks, the company aims to strengthen supply chains through improved load efficiency, address truck driver shortages, and improve labor conditions. Furthermore, this scheme is expected to reduce the number of trucks operated annually by approximately 250 and reduce CO2 emissions by about 140 tons, further contributing to the reduction of environmental impact.
Konoike Transport has set a CO2 reduction target of 35% (compared to the fiscal year ending March 2019) as one of the non-financial goals in its “2030 Vision.” In its “Medium-Term Management Plan” to achieve this, it has established “Pursuit of Sustainability” as one of its key priorities, setting a three-year CO2 reduction target of 28% (compared to the fiscal year ending March 2019). Through various measures, the company continues to contribute to the realization of a decarbonized and sustainable society in addition to improving operational efficiency and labor conditions.
FAQ
What is the key feature of Konoike's double-connected truck transportation?
The key is combining cross-industry products into round-trip routes to maximize load efficiency, simultaneously achieving efficiency and CO2 reduction.
Which companies are they collaborating with?
They are collaborating with Suntory Holdings and Daikin Industries.
What are the expected benefits of this scheme?
It is expected to reduce the annual truck count by about 250 vehicles and CO2 emissions by about 140 tons.