Joint Delivery of Construction Materials Begins in Chiba's Boso Area
TEPCO Power Grid and NTT East have launched a joint delivery service for their respective construction materials in the Boso area of Chiba Prefecture (Narita, Mobara, Kisarazu). This new collaboration between the power and telecommunications sectors aims to address logistics challenges such as driver shortages and to improve transportation efficiency. A successful pilot program demonstrated significant benefits, including reduced truck usage, mileage, and CO2 emissions, leading to the official start of the service.
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Tokyo Electric Power Grid, Inc. (Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; President and CEO: Yoshinori Kaneko, hereinafter "TEPCO PG") and NTT East Corporation (Headquarters: Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo; President and CEO: Naoki Shibuya, hereinafter "NTT East") will begin joint delivery of construction materials (such as transformers and routers) for both companies in the Boso area of Chiba Prefecture (Narita City, Mobara City, Kisarazu City) starting today.
This initiative is a new endeavor where different business operators, electricity and telecommunications, collaborate to jointly deliver construction materials.
1. Background
In recent years, the logistics industry has faced demands to reduce driver burden and improve transport efficiency due to a shortage of workers and declining delivery capacity. For infrastructure operators, enhancing the efficiency and sophistication of transportation is a critical issue to ensure a stable supply of materials while also reducing environmental impact. Furthermore, establishing an efficient transportation system during normal times can be applied during disasters, leading to improved response capabilities. TEPCO PG and NTT East, along with Tokyo Gas Network Co., Inc., have signed a collaboration agreement*1 among the three companies supporting social infrastructure for gas, power, and telecommunications. They are promoting collaboration to improve operational efficiency, create social value, and solve regional issues by mutually utilizing their management resources and data. They have already collaborated in various fields to ensure the sustainable and stable operation of infrastructure businesses, such as strengthening disaster response capabilities and promoting joint inspections. This joint delivery of construction materials was materialized as a result of considering collaboration in the logistics field as part of the initiatives based on this agreement.
*1 Press Release: https://www.ntt-east.co.jp/release/detail/20221118_01.html
2. Initiative Overview
TEPCO PG and NTT East will begin joint delivery of their construction materials in the Boso area of Chiba Prefecture (Narita City, Mobara City, Kisarazu City) starting today.
In this initiative, NTT East's construction materials will be transported from NTT East's logistics warehouse (Kazo City, Saitama Prefecture) to TEPCO PG's logistics warehouse (Chiba City, Chiba Prefecture), where they will be reloaded. TEPCO PG will then deliver the materials of both companies in a consolidated shipment.
The Chiba Boso area was selected as the pilot area because NTT East's delivery route passes near TEPCO PG's logistics warehouse, and the delivery destinations of both companies are geographically close, confirming a high affinity for joint delivery.
3. Demonstration Experiment Overview and Results
Prior to starting the joint delivery, a demonstration was conducted to verify the effectiveness of the above scheme.
(1) Demonstration Experiment Overview
Joint delivery was tested with TEPCO PG's logistics warehouse as a relay point under the following conditions.
Target Area: Chiba Boso Area
Frequency: 3 times in total (April 17, April 24, May 15, 2025)
(2) Demonstration Experiment Results*2
The results of the experiment confirmed the following daily effects for each evaluation item.
Number of trucks: 1 unit reduction
Total mileage: 15% decrease
Total travel time: 11% decrease
Average load factor: 14% increase
Total cargo handling time: 40% decrease
CO2 emissions: 13% decrease
As the demonstration experiment confirmed a certain level of effectiveness in each evaluation item, it was decided to officially launch the joint delivery in this area.
*2 The results of this demonstration are limited to the target routes and items for the Chiba Boso area. Also, compared to conventional operations (each company delivering separately...)
FAQ
What is the main purpose of the joint delivery initiative between TEPCO PG and NTT East?
The main purpose is to improve transport efficiency and reduce the burden on drivers in the logistics industry, while also enhancing the sophistication of transportation for infrastructure operators.
Which specific areas in Chiba Prefecture will be covered by this joint delivery service?
The joint delivery service will cover the Boso area of Chiba Prefecture, specifically Narita City, Mobara City, and Kisarazu City.
What types of construction materials are being jointly delivered in this initiative?
The construction materials being jointly delivered include items such as transformers and routers, essential for both electricity and telecommunications infrastructure.
What is the broader context or background that led to this collaboration between TEPCO PG and NTT East?
The collaboration stems from a broader agreement with Tokyo Gas Network Co., Inc. to improve operational efficiency, create social value, and solve regional issues by mutually utilizing management resources and data.
Besides joint delivery, what other collaborative efforts have TEPCO PG and NTT East undertaken?
TEPCO PG and NTT East have previously collaborated in areas such as strengthening disaster response capabilities and promoting joint inspections to ensure the sustainable and stable operation of their infrastructure businesses.