<Deadline Extended Due to Popular Demand!> LOGISTICS TODAY to Live Stream Emergency Special Program 'Logistics Survival Strategy 2026: Extreme Heat' on July 14

Japan's largest logistics-focused news media, LOGISTICS TODAY (https://www.logi-today.com), will live stream an emergency special program titled 'Logistics Survival Strategy 2026: Extreme Heat' on Tuesday, July 14, 2026, starting at 1:00 PM via YouTube Live.

During the summer of 2025, heatstroke-related injuries and fatalities in the workplace reached a record high of 1,681 since statistics began, with 201 cases alone in the transportation sector. In April this year, the appointment of a Chief Logistics Officer (CLO) became mandatory, marking the logistics industry's first 'CLO Year.' This program will address how to tackle the 'triple burden' of workplace accidents, employee turnover, and rising electricity costs, with representatives from the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare, occupational physicians, and frontline stakeholders from transportation, construction, and energy sectors sharing real-world insights. Participation is free but requires prior registration. Those unable to attend live can access the archived recording upon registration.

Background

This program was conceived to move beyond individual experiences such as 'we made it through last year' and instead foster the sharing of practical, organization-wide strategies for surviving extreme heat.

In 2026, the first full year of the CLO mandate, heatstroke prevention has become a critical management issue. However, the burden and sense of urgency for on-site managers and frontline workers have never been higher. Overcoming the 'triple burden' of injury risks, staff attrition, and soaring power costs requires more than executive decisions—it demands a systemic approach integrating field operations and management.

To this end, LOGISTICS TODAY has created a forum where government representatives (Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare), occupational physicians, and frontline stakeholders from transportation, construction, and energy sectors can gather. By openly discussing the real barriers faced on the ground and the challenges that remain, and by clarifying the differing perceptions of 'heat risks' across roles, the program aims to confront the industry's structural issues head-on. As extreme heat intensifies, this event will serve as a platform to reevaluate current strategies and make decisive next steps.

Event Overview

◾️ Title: [Logistics Survival Strategy 2026: Extreme Heat] The Second Summer of Mandatory Heatstroke Prevention—'We Made It Last Year' Is No Longer Enough: Practical Responses to Record 1,803 Workplace Injuries and Penalty-Attached Regulations

◾️ Date & Time: Tuesday, July 14, 2026, 1:00 PM – 4:20 PM (tentative)

◾️ Format: Online live stream (YouTube Live)

◾️ Organizer: LOGISTICS TODAY 'Logistics Survival Strategy 2026' Executive Committee

◾️ Fee: Free (prior registration required)

◾️ Registration Deadline: Extended due to popular demand! July 14, 2026 (Tue), 12:00 PM

◾️ Registration Page: https://www.logi-today.com/975358

◾️ Target Audience: Logistics company executives and managers, safety and health officers, facility managers, shipper company representatives, government officials, etc.

※ Viewing URL and details will be emailed one week to one day before the event

※ Archived viewing will be available after the event, exclusively for pre-registered participants via YouTube

= Recommended For =

- Executives and managers struggling with budgeting for heatstroke prevention

- Managers seeking to organize summer strategies following CLO appointment

- Leaders and executives who feel their current measures are insufficient or ineffective

- Safety and health officers concerned about heatstroke management beyond drivers

- Facility managers hesitant about decisions on heat-shielding retrofits or adding air conditioning

- Staff facing the dilemma between heat countermeasures and electricity costs

- Shipper representatives needing to assess heat risks and CLO compliance among subcontractors

Speakers (Tentative, in order)

- Tatsuro Takamatsu (Central Industrial Health Specialist, Occupational Health Division, Safety and Health Department, Labour Standards Bureau, Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare)

- Yasuo Kawakami (Director, Fuji Transport)

- Tsuyoshi Iio (Director, Logistics Quality Management Department, Maruzen Showa Unyu)

- Takafumi Matsumoto (Executive Officer, Osaka Branch Deputy Manager, RiSOKO Brand Manager, Sanwa Construction)

- Masanori Furuhata (Occupational Physician, Shinjuku City Assembly Member, Phyz Operations)

- Ryota Iizawa (Director, Platform Business Division, Digital Grid)

- Kenta Jumatsuki (Public Relations Officer, President's Office, Eta Link) ※ Pre-recorded video appearance

＜Moderators＞

- Yusuke Akazawa (President & Editor-in-Chief, LOGISTICS TODAY)

- Daisuke Kariya (Planning & Editorial Committee Member, LOGISTICS TODAY)

※ Speaker lineup and program details are subject to change

Program (Tentative) ※ Titles are provisional

【Opening】'What’s Happening at Logistics Sites in Summer 2026?'

An overview of the current situation based on meteorological data, workplace injury statistics, and revised regulations. Clarifying the challenges facing the industry in the first summer under the CLO system.

【Session 1】'The Reality of Logistics Sites and Extreme Heat—The Gap Between Regulations and the Field'

A systematic review of key changes in the revised Industrial Safety and Health Regulations. From a media perspective, we’ll discuss the reality of companies being forced to reevaluate their measures and the gap with on-site operations. This will be followed by an explanation from the government’s standpoint on the mandatory aspects of the revised law and initiatives such as campaigns and study groups for businesses.

【Session 2】'When the Field Takes Action—And Hits a Wall: The Current State of Transport and Facility Operators'

After outlining the difficulties logistics companies face in addressing challenges, representatives will share the obstacles they’ve encountered and their trial-and-error processes.

【Session 3】'Why Do People Still Collapse Despite Countermeasures?—An Occupational Physician Reveals Common Organizational Traits'

From the perspective of those involved in corporate heatstroke prevention, this session will explain the health management challenges and response difficulties companies face. It will emphasize shifting the view of heatstroke from an 'accident' to a 'management system and executive decision issue.'

【Session 4】'The Wall of Electricity Costs—What’s Happening Between Heat Countermeasures and Business Management'

Clarifying the dilemma between strengthening heat countermeasures and rising electricity costs. Discussing unavoidable challenges and real-world barriers when considering new power providers and energy management systems.

【Closing】

Summarizing the decision-making challenges for shippers and CLOs, and how transport and facility managers can prioritize actions. Offering concrete takeaways on 'what viewers should reevaluate starting tomorrow.'

Notes

- Prior registration is required to participate. Please register via the form on this page.

- Please ensure your email address is correct when registering. Personal data will be handled in accordance with LOGISTICS TODAY’s 'LT Special Report / LOGISTICS TODAY Event Terms of Use' (https://www.logi-today.com/ltsrkiyaku).

- The content of this event may be changed without prior notice.

How to Register Deadline extended due to popular demand! Register by 12:00 PM on Tuesday, July 14

Please register via the application form on the LOGISTICS TODAY event special page (https://www.logi-today.com/970096).

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