Seminar on 'Latest Logistics Policy Trends 2026' featuring officials from MLIT, METI, and MAFF to be held on June 22, 2026
The New Social System Research Institute will host a seminar titled 'Latest Logistics Policy Trends 2026' on June 22, 2026. Experts from the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT), the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI), and the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF) will discuss the 2024 logistics problem, productivity improvements, the Physical Internet, and efficiency in agricultural product distribution. The event will be available in person, via live stream, and as an archive.
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The New Social System Research Institute will hold a seminar titled "Latest Logistics Policy Trends 2026" on Monday, June 22, 2026.
[Speakers]
- Mr. Ryu Takada, Director, Logistics Policy Division, Logistics and Motor Transport Bureau, Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT)
- Mr. Takayuki Hirabayashi, Director, Distribution Policy Division, Commerce and Service Industry Policy Group; and Director, Logistics Planning Office, Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI)
- Mr. Satoshi Maruta, Director, Office of Logistics Productivity Improvement, Food Distribution Division, New Business and Food Industry Department, Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF)
[Overview]
The seminar will cover government initiatives to address the '2024 logistics problem,' including productivity improvement and fair trading environment measures from MLIT, the roadmap for achieving the Physical Internet from METI, and efforts to streamline and standardize agricultural and food product distribution from MAFF.
[Speakers]
- Mr. Ryu Takada, Director, Logistics Policy Division, Logistics and Motor Transport Bureau, Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT)
- Mr. Takayuki Hirabayashi, Director, Distribution Policy Division, Commerce and Service Industry Policy Group; and Director, Logistics Planning Office, Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI)
- Mr. Satoshi Maruta, Director, Office of Logistics Productivity Improvement, Food Distribution Division, New Business and Food Industry Department, Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF)
[Overview]
The seminar will cover government initiatives to address the '2024 logistics problem,' including productivity improvement and fair trading environment measures from MLIT, the roadmap for achieving the Physical Internet from METI, and efforts to streamline and standardize agricultural and food product distribution from MAFF.
FAQ
Who is the target audience for this seminar?
Executives, managers, and logistics personnel of logistics companies or shipper firms.
Is archival viewing available?
Yes, an archive stream is available for two weeks after the event for flexible viewing.
Where is the venue?
The venue is the SSK Seminar Room in Nishi-Shinbashi, Minato-ku, Tokyo.