“2024 Problem” Efforts to improve delivery efficiency are expanding in the logistics industry. As part of work style reform, upper limit regulations will be applied to overtime work for truck drivers.
Sagawa Express and Yamato Transport will increase fees for home delivery etc. from the 1st. JR Freight expects that there will be an increase in companies switching from trucks to railways as a means of transportation, and is working to capture demand. The move is aimed at improving the treatment of employees, including those at subcontractors.