Linne Inc. Launches 'Rentals Waiting Time Recorder' to Support First Measurement Under Revised Logistics Efficiency Act, Deployable in One Business Day

Linne Inc. (Headquarters: Shibuya-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director: Kenichi Sugimoto; hereinafter 'the Company') officially launched 'Rentals Waiting Time Recorder,' a service that allows easy recording and management of truck waiting and loading times, on June 3, 2026.

This is a cloud service that enables recording of waiting and loading times simply by scanning a QR code with a smartphone. Drivers can use it without installing an app, registering an account, or logging in. On-site staff can also complete the recording on behalf of the driver.

The service can be deployed in as little as one business day after application and contract, and is offered for free until the end of March 2027 to commemorate the official launch. It supports businesses that need to record waiting times at multiple locations, including the construction industry, as well as manufacturing, wholesale, retail, and franchise operators.

For the construction industry:
https://about.rentals.link/nimachi/

For manufacturing, wholesale, retail, and franchise operators:
https://about.rentals.link/butsuryu/

Key Points of the Official Launch

1. Compliance with the Revised Physical Distribution Efficiency Act for Understanding Waiting Times

The Physical Distribution Efficiency Act requires shippers and logistics companies to improve loading efficiency, reduce waiting times, and shorten loading/unloading times to enhance truck transport efficiency.

Shippers and franchise operators of a certain scale are also required to understand the status of waiting times and create medium-to-long-term plans and periodic reports.

'Rentals Waiting Time Recorder' automatically calculates waiting and loading times by recording the times of arrival, start of loading/unloading, end of loading/unloading, and departure. The accumulated data can be viewed on a management screen and used as aggregated data necessary for creating periodic reports and medium-to-long-term plans.

2. Deployment in as Little as One Business Day

No app development, installation of dedicated terminals, or requests for pre-registration from drivers are required. After application, QR codes for each spot can be issued in as little as one business day, and measurement can begin.

Even businesses that have not yet started measuring waiting times or want to start quickly from key locations can set up operations in a short period.

3. Free Until the End of March 2027

To commemorate the official launch, the service is free to use until the end of March 2027.

For companies already using Rentals, the initial setup is also free. From the second year onward, the company plans to offer a flat-rate plan that is easy to introduce across the entire company and all locations.

4. Support for Manufacturing, Wholesale, Retail, and Franchise Operators in Addition to the Construction Industry

This service can be used at various spots, including construction sites, sales offices, factories, stores, and logistics hubs.

Its design, which eliminates the need for driver app registration and allows recording with just a QR code, makes it easy to deploy even at sites where drivers change each time or at companies with many locations or stores.

Key to the First Quarterly Measurement: '5 Consecutive Business Days in June' – Contract by June 15th Recommended

The Physical Distribution Efficiency Act requires shippers and franchise operators of a certain scale to understand the status of waiting times and create periodic reports and medium-to-long-term plans.

Regarding the measurement of waiting times, the guideline states 'any consecutive 5 business days or more per quarter.' For the first quarter of fiscal year 2026 (April-June), measurement can be achieved by securing 5 consecutive business days in June.

Since 'Rentals Waiting Time Recorder' can be deployed in as little as one business day, contracting by June 15th allows preparation for measurement over 5 consecutive business days in June.

Businesses that have not yet started measurement, are feeling the limits of Excel or paper recording, or want to respond simultaneously at multiple locations can still handle the first measurement by adopting the service now.

*Please refer to the latest ministerial ordinances and guidelines for detailed handling of target periods, facilities, operations, and reporting content, and make decisions according to your company's situation.

Main Features of 'Rentals Waiting Time Recorder'

1. No App or Registration Required for Drivers – Start Recording by Scanning a QR Code

Drivers do not need to install a dedicated app, register an account, or log in.

Simply scanning a QR code with a smartphone automatically inputs the spot information, allowing recording to start immediately. Vehicle information only needs to be entered the first time, reducing input effort from the second time onward.

Furthermore, in addition to recording by the driver themselves, on-site staff can complete the recording on behalf of the driver from the management screen. This allows for flexible response on-site, even if the driver is unfamiliar with the operation or if recording is missed.

2. Automatic Calculation of Waiting and Loading Times with Button Operation

Times are recorded simply by pressing a button at each timing: arrival, start of loading/unloading, end of loading/unloading, and departure.

Based on the recorded times, waiting and loading times are automatically calculated. This reduces the burden of manual aggregation using paper or Excel and streamlines the understanding of the actual situation at each location.

3. Centralized Management on the Management Screen – Supports Data Confirmation and Output

All operations, from spot registration and QR code issuance to recording data confirmation, statistical display, and CSV download, can be managed centrally on the management screen.

By visualizing the recording status by location or spot, it can be used to identify locations with long waiting times and prioritize improvement activities.

The accumulated data can be used as aggregated data necessary for creating periodic reports and medium-to-long-term plans based on the Physical Distribution Efficiency Act.

4. Pricing Design Easy to Deploy Across Multiple Locations and Stores

For companies with many stores, factories, sales offices, sites, and logistics hubs, high monthly fees per location can become a barrier to company-wide deployment.

'Rentals Waiting Time Recorder' adopts a pricing design that is easy to introduce across the entire company and all locations. It is also possible to start with a few locations and expand gradually while monitoring the operational status.

Expanding Support to Manufacturing, Wholesale, Retail, and Franchise Operators in Addition to the Construction Industry

'Rentals Waiting Time Recorder' was initially developed for the construction industry.

In the construction industry, recording and aggregating waiting times has been difficult due to factors such as delivery schedules being decided at the last minute, drivers changing each time, different rules at each site, and the involvement of many sites, sales offices, and partner companies.

The Company has supported multi-site operations between construction sites, rental companies, and partner companies through the cloudification of construction equipment rental operations. Leveraging this expertise, the Company developed this service as a mechanism to record waiting times using only QR codes, without requiring drivers to register for a new app.

On the other hand, after the start of trial provision, the Company received many inquiries from shippers outside the construction industry, such as manufacturing, wholesale, retail, and franchise operators. In particular, companies with many spots such as factories, stores, and logistics hubs have appreciated the ability to deploy the service in a short period without driver app registration.

In response to this feedback, the Company has published dedicated pages for the construction industry as well as for manufacturing, wholesale, retail, and franchise operators in conjunction with the official launch. The Company aims to provide clearer information tailored to the challenges and usage scenarios of each industry.