Sagawa Express and Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Eastern Army Conclude Transportation Cooperation Agreement
Sagawa Express and the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Eastern Army concluded a transportation cooperation agreement on May 12th. This agreement aims to facilitate relief and recovery efforts during disasters and the transportation of emergency supplies during peacetime, leveraging the strengths of both parties to contribute to community safety.
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Sagawa Express Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Minami-ku, Kyoto; President: Kimiaki Sasamori), a member of the SG Holdings Group, and the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Eastern Army (Headquarters: Oizumi Gakuen-cho, Nerima-ku, Tokyo; Eastern Army Commander: Kazuki Ueda) concluded a "Transportation Cooperation Agreement" on May 12th, with a signing ceremony held on the same day at Camp Asaka.
The purpose of this agreement is to establish a cooperative transportation system to smoothly carry out relief and recovery efforts for disaster victims, activities and training assuming disaster situations, and the storage and transportation of disaster relief supplies held by the Eastern Army.
As a designated public institution*, Sagawa Express has previously collaborated with local governments and various organizations in disaster recovery efforts across Japan during natural disasters. The Eastern Army, on the other hand, plays a crucial role in supporting the safety and security of local communities through life-saving operations, living support, information gathering, and coordination during disasters.
(From left) Kimiaki Sasamori, President of Sagawa Express, and Kazuki Ueda, Eastern Army Commander of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Eastern Army.
[Main Agreement Contents]
(1) Cooperation during disasters
・Transportation of supplies to areas designated by the Eastern Army
・Provision of transportation information designated by the Eastern Army
・Provision of storage locations for supplies and execution of cargo handling operations
(2) Peacetime initiatives
・Storage and transportation of disaster relief supplies
・Implementation of training related to the provision of transportation information and capabilities
Moving forward, Sagawa Express and the Eastern Army will continue to build a cooperative system that leverages each other's strengths, working to create an environment where local communities can live with peace of mind in times of emergency.
*A designated public institution is an organization designated by the Prime Minister as having an important role in disaster prevention administration among public institutions and corporations engaged in public utility businesses.
Sagawa Express was designated as a public institution in October 2013.
The purpose of this agreement is to establish a cooperative transportation system to smoothly carry out relief and recovery efforts for disaster victims, activities and training assuming disaster situations, and the storage and transportation of disaster relief supplies held by the Eastern Army.
As a designated public institution*, Sagawa Express has previously collaborated with local governments and various organizations in disaster recovery efforts across Japan during natural disasters. The Eastern Army, on the other hand, plays a crucial role in supporting the safety and security of local communities through life-saving operations, living support, information gathering, and coordination during disasters.
(From left) Kimiaki Sasamori, President of Sagawa Express, and Kazuki Ueda, Eastern Army Commander of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Eastern Army.
[Main Agreement Contents]
(1) Cooperation during disasters
・Transportation of supplies to areas designated by the Eastern Army
・Provision of transportation information designated by the Eastern Army
・Provision of storage locations for supplies and execution of cargo handling operations
(2) Peacetime initiatives
・Storage and transportation of disaster relief supplies
・Implementation of training related to the provision of transportation information and capabilities
Moving forward, Sagawa Express and the Eastern Army will continue to build a cooperative system that leverages each other's strengths, working to create an environment where local communities can live with peace of mind in times of emergency.
*A designated public institution is an organization designated by the Prime Minister as having an important role in disaster prevention administration among public institutions and corporations engaged in public utility businesses.
Sagawa Express was designated as a public institution in October 2013.