In order to alleviate the serious labor shortage in the logistics industry, a major online shopping company has decided to support entrepreneurship in the transportation field in order to secure workers.
In the logistics industry, regulations on overtime work for drivers will be tightened from next year, and there are concerns that there will be further labor shortages and a decrease in transportation volume.
In order to respond to this situation, Amazon Japan, a major online retailer, has announced a new initiative for people who want to start a shipping company.
Specifically, we will introduce a law firm that advises on administrative procedures so that even inexperienced people can start a business,
and ▽ provide know-how such as loading packages at warehouses and selecting delivery routes.
In addition
, he explained that a certain amount of luggage is commissioned for at least the first seven weeks, and in the case of operating five cars, for example, it will lead to sales of at least 7,5 yen per week.
The company has been consigning contracts with individual transportation companies for the past three years, and by supporting the opening of the business, the company aims to encourage new entrants and secure leaders.
Amazon Japan Avaniš Narain Singh, General Manager of Amazon Logistics' Business Division, said, "We started this initiative because the flow of goods is increasing due to the expansion of the online shopping business."
As competition for drivers intensifies, companies are rushing to respond, such as Yamato Transport and Sagawa Express working to improve the treatment of employees of their contractors, and Japan Mail and Rakuten Group aiming to put drone delivery into practical use.