Toray and T2 Begin Commercial Operation of Autonomous Trucks for Petrochemicals

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  • Toray and T2 Begin Commercial Operation of Autonomous Trucks for Petrochemicals
  • Toray and T2 will launch a commercial autonomous truck service on June 4, 2026, transporting petrochemicals across a 520km highway route between Kanto and Kansai to combat logistics crises using low-carbon fuels.
  • Source: PR Times
  • Date: June 4, 2026

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Toray and T2 will launch a commercial autonomous truck service on June 4, 2026, transporting petrochemicals across a 520km highway route between Kanto and Kansai to combat logistics crises using low-carbon fuels.

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Toray and T2 Begin Commercial Operation of Autonomous Trucks for Petrochemicals (June 4, 2026), PR Times
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PR Times
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June 4, 2026
Toray and T2 will launch a commercial autonomous truck service on June 4, 2026, transporting petrochemicals across a 520km highway route between Kanto and Kansai to combat logistics crises using low-carbon fuels.
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  • 📰 Published: June 4, 2026 at 22:00
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Toray Industries, Inc. and T2 Inc. announced the commencement of commercial operations using Level 2 autonomous trucks to regularly transport petrochemicals on sections of the highway between the Kanto and Kansai regions, starting June 4, 2026. This initiative addresses the logistics industry's severe driver shortage and the "2024 problem," which threaten a 34% drop in transport capacity by 2030. Toray's petrochemicals, essential for various industries, require stable supply chains. Following successful trials since September 2025 confirming safety, the companies agreed to commercialize the service. The 520km route from Toray's Chiba Plant to Shibusawa Warehouse in Ibaraki will transport ABS resin 'TOYOLAC'. To promote environmental sustainability, low-carbon fuels like B5 diesel and renewable diesel will be utilized. Both companies aim to establish Level 4 autonomous trunk transport frameworks by fiscal 2027 to ensure a sustainable future for logistics.

FAQ

When will the commercial operation of Toray and T2's autonomous trucks begin?

It will begin on June 4, 2026.

Which route will the commercial operation cover?

It will cover an approximately 520 km route from the Toray Chiba Plant (Ichihara City, Chiba) to the Shibusawa Warehouse Ibaraki Branch (Ibaraki City, Osaka).

What will be transported?

ABS resin 'Toyolac', a raw material for automobile parts and electrical appliances, will be transported regularly.

Why are autonomous trucks being introduced?

To solve logistics crises such as the '2024 problem' and driver shortages, ensuring a sustainable supply of products.

Are there environmental considerations?

Yes, low-carbon fuels such as 'B5 diesel' and 'renewable diesel fuel' will be used to achieve environmentally friendly transportation.

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