In order to respond to the 2024 problem of logistics, where there are concerns about a shortage of transportation capacity due to stricter regulations on overtime work for truck drivers, the government is taking measures such as requiring related businesses to formulate plans to improve logistics efficiency. The Cabinet meeting on the 13th approved a bill to amend the law to include this.
The amendment bill approved by the Cabinet calls for plans to improve the efficiency of logistics, such as eliminating the "waiting time" for cargo to be loaded and unloaded, for logistics businesses and shipper companies that handle cargo over a certain amount. requires the creation of
The government will be required to regularly report the progress of the plan to the government, and if the government determines that it is insufficient, it will be able to issue recommendations and corrective orders, and it will also be able to impose fines if corrective orders are not complied with. .
In addition, we will ask prime contractors to take steps to ensure that their contracts are fair, such as clearly stating the compensation in writing when entering into contracts with subcontractor trucking companies.
According to a survey by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism, truck drivers spend an average of over 12 hours a day, of which more than three hours are spent on non-driving tasks such as waiting for cargo and loading and unloading cargo.
In response to the 2024 problem, the government has passed a revision bill in the current Diet session, and hopes to accelerate environmental improvements in the logistics industry, such as reducing the burden on drivers.