Seminar on 'Latest Logistics Policy Trends 2026' featuring officials from MLIT, METI, and MAFF to be held on June 22, 2026

The New Social System Research Institute will hold a seminar titled "Latest Logistics Policy Trends 2026" on Monday, June 22, 2026.

[Speakers] - Mr. Ryu Takada, Director, Logistics Policy Division, Logistics and Motor Transport Bureau, Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT) - Mr. Takayuki Hirabayashi, Director, Distribution Policy Division, Commerce and Service Industry Policy Group; and Director, Logistics Planning Office, Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) - Mr. Satoshi Maruta, Director, Office of Logistics Productivity Improvement, Food Distribution Division, New Business and Food Industry Department, Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF)

[Overview] The seminar will cover government initiatives to address the '2024 logistics problem,' including productivity improvement and fair trading environment measures from MLIT, the roadmap for achieving the Physical Internet from METI, and efforts to streamline and standardize agricultural and food product distribution from MAFF.