Japan is launching an innovative automated cargo transport system, referred to as the “conveyor belt road,” connecting Tokyo and Osaka, VOA reported yesterday.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This initiative aims to address a severe shortage of truck drivers exacerbated by recent labor laws limiting overtime, which have been termed the “2024 problem.” The project will utilize wheeled boxes on a dedicated three-lane corridor, with trial operations expected to begin in 2027 or early 2028 and full operations by the mid-2030s.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The automated system is designed to enhance logistics efficiency, accommodating the growing demand for deliveries, particularly in light of a 34% projected decline in transport capacity by 2030. Currently, trucks account for over 90% of Japan’s cargo transport, with the domestic capacity at approximately 4.3 billion metric tons.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In addition to improving efficiency, the system aims to reduce carbon emissions by creating a 24-hour automated transport network. Similar concepts are being explored in Switzerland and Great Britain, highlighting a global trend towards automation in logistics.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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