Japan Post Yamato Transport's small parcel delivery to be outsourced in some areas October 6, 18:44

As the labor shortage in the logistics industry becomes more serious, Japan Post has decided to undertake the delivery of small packages that Yamato Transport has been responsible for in some areas from next year.

The aim is to maintain the local distribution network by collaborating beyond the boundaries of the company.

According to Japan Post, it has decided to undertake the delivery of "Kuroneko DM mail", which Yamato Transport has been carrying for small packages to the mailbox from next year, in some areas.



Specifically, from February next year, Yamagata prefecture, from March next year, Toyama prefecture, Fukui prefecture, Yamaguchi prefecture, Kagawa prefecture, Kagoshima prefecture, from April next year, some areas of Hokkaido and Shizuoka prefecture, and Fukushima prefecture and Nara prefecture. I will undertake it at.



Yamato Transport can streamline its management by outsourcing some of its operations, which will lead to the effective use of motorcycles by delivery staff for Japan Post, and is expected to increase profits.



In the logistics industry, there is a shortage of manpower for delivery operations, especially in regions where the population is declining, and the issue is whether or not the logistics network can be maintained.



Japan Post also undertakes the delivery of Sagawa Express direct mail services nationwide, and there is a growing movement to maintain the local distribution network by coordinating across company boundaries.