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8 hours ago
- Business
Parcel Redelivery Rate Falling Slowly in Japan
A survey by Japan's Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport, and Tourism found that 8.4% of parcels required redelivery. While this rate is on a downward trend, it will be difficult to meet the MLIT target of 7.5% in fiscal 2025. Twice a year, in April and October, the MLIT conducts a survey of the six major delivery companies to compile data on the quantity of parcels handled by each service center per month. There were 3.1 million parcels analyzed in the survey, of which over 260,000 were redeliveries. The redelivery rate decreased by 0.6 percentage points compared to the previous survey, conducted in October 2024. It was 9.3% in urban areas (down 0.8 point), 7.9% in suburban areas (down 0.5 point), and 7.0% in rural areas (down 1.1 point). The chart below shows how the redelivery rate has changed in recent years. In 2018 and 2019, the rate hovered around 15% to 16%, but it plummeted to 8.5% in April 2020, when people refrained from going out because of the COVID-19 pandemic. While the rate rose after this, it remained relatively low and is falling again, driven by the diversification of delivery methods such as the use of delivery boxes. According to the MLIT, the volume of parcel deliveries in Japan has generally been on an upward trend, with the exception of the year after the 2008 financial crisis. In fiscal 2023, 5 billion parcels were handled, which is roughly the same level as the previous year. Data Sources (Translated from Japanese. Banner photo © Pixta.)
Korea Herald
a day ago
- Business
- Korea Herald
Korean expertise vital for Egypt's sustainable aviation: minister
Egypt is eyeing closer cooperation with South Korea for the country's transition to a sustainable and smart aviation system, said Sameh El-Hefny, Egypt's minister of civil aviation, in an interview with The Korea Herald. El-Hefny visited Incheon to attend the International Conference on Aviation Cooperation (CIAT 2025), Korea's leading triennial aviation conference for global cooperation and the future of air transport. 'South Korea possesses advanced expertise in smart technologies and transport systems," said El-Hefny, expressing his willingness to work with Korean companies to modernize Egypt's aviation system. Referring to Egypt's progress toward green infrastructure, he cited Borg El Arab International Airport, located 40 kilometers southwest of Alexandria, Egypt, as a 'pioneering model' for environmentally friendly development in the region. Borg El Arab serves as the main international gateway for Alexandria, Egypt's northern coast and the Nile Delta, with capacity to handle 3.5-4 million passengers and 10,000 tons of cargo annually. El-Hefny highlighted the airport's focus on reducing carbon emissions and generating solar energy, calling it a key step toward sustainable infrastructure, featuring advanced technology and reinforcing Egypt's role as a global aviation hub. According to El-Hefny, partnering with South Korea will enhance tourism, boost regional connectivity and advance Egypt's Vision 2030 for sustainable development. El-Hefny was in South Korea to attend CIAT 2025 last week, hosted by South Korea's Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport. On the sidelines of the event, he held bilateral talks with his Korean counterpart, Transport Minister Park Sang-woo. He described the visit as 'a manifestation of civil aviation diplomacy,' highlighting Egypt's push for digital transformation and sustainability while strengthening aviation ties with South Korea.
Japan Today
20-07-2025
- Japan Today
All Tokyo Yamanote line services briefly suspended due to fire caused by power bank in bag
All train services on the Yamanote loop line in central Tokyo were briefly suspended Sunday afternoon after a fire, likely caused by a power bank in a passenger's bag, left that passenger and four others with minor injuries, police said. Police quoted the passenger, a woman in her 30s, as saying that "the battery became hot when charging my smartphone, and (the phone) caught fire in around 30 seconds," burning her bag. The incident disrupted train traffic in the Japanese capital, affecting around 98,000 people, JR East said. The fire broke out around 4:10 p.m. on a train traveling between Shin-Okubo and Shinjuku stations. All services on the busy loop line were suspended but resumed by around 6:10 p.m. In addition to the woman, who suffered a burn on her finger, four others in their 20s to 50s were injured while trying to evacuate the train. Lithium-ion batteries, commonly used in power banks, can ignite upon physical impact or due to gradual degradation, according to the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism. Incidents involving such batteries catching fire tend to increase between June and August, when temperatures are higher, according to the National Institute of Technology and Evaluation. The ministry bans travelers from placing mobile batteries in checked baggage on flights. Starting this month, it is also urging passengers to keep power banks within reach during flights, following a series of incidents involving mobile batteries catching fire onboard. © KYODO
The Mainichi
20-07-2025
- The Mainichi
Fire in carry-on briefly halts Tokyo loop line, power bank suspected
TOKYO (Kyodo) -- All train services on the Yamanote loop line in central Tokyo were briefly suspended Sunday afternoon after a fire, likely caused by a power bank in a passenger's bag, left that passenger and four others with minor injuries, police said. Police quoted the passenger, a woman in her 30s, as saying that "the battery became hot when charging my smartphone, and (the phone) caught fire in around 30 seconds," burning her bag. The incident disrupted train traffic in the Japanese capital, affecting around 98,000 people, JR East said. The fire broke out around 4:10 p.m. on a train traveling between Shin-Okubo and Shinjuku stations. All services on the busy loop line were suspended but resumed by around 6:10 p.m. In addition to the woman, who suffered a burn on her finger, four others in their 20s to 50s were injured while trying to evacuate the train. Lithium-ion batteries, commonly used in power banks, can ignite upon physical impact or due to gradual degradation, according to the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism. Incidents involving such batteries catching fire tend to increase between June and August, when temperatures are higher, according to the National Institute of Technology and Evaluation. The ministry bans travelers from placing mobile batteries in checked baggage on flights. Starting this month, it is also urging passengers to keep power banks within reach during flights, following a series of incidents involving mobile batteries catching fire onboard.
Korea Herald
19-07-2025
- General
- Korea Herald
Muan crash briefing canceled upon bereaved families' protest
A government briefing on the engine investigation into the deadly Muan plane crash in December was abruptly canceled on Saturday after protests from victims' families, a South Korean transport ministry official said. The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport had scheduled the press conference for 3 p.m. at Muan International Airport to release findings on the aircraft's engine. The results were first shared privately with the bereaved families at around 2 p.m. Although the briefing was initially expected to last an hour, discussions extended beyond two hours as families strongly objected to the findings. Some entered the press room in protest, prompting the ministry to cancel the event. 'The families said the outcome differed from their expectations and expressed concern that disclosing only part of the investigation could be misleading,' a ministry official told The Korea Herald. The families also insisted that no findings be made public until the full investigation is complete. They further demanded supporting data and documentation to substantiate the results, but the Aviation and Railway Accident Investigation Board, which is leading the probe, reportedly failed to provide detailed evidence or an explanation of the investigative process. The canceled briefing was expected to mark the first official update in the seven-month probe. On Dec. 29, 2024, Jeju Air flight 7C2216, en route from Bangkok, crashed while attempting to land at Muan International Airport in South Jeolla Province. Of the 181 people on board, only two survived. The cause of the crash remains unconfirmed. DNA traces believed to be from Eurasian teal ducks were found in both engines, fueling speculation that a bird strike may have triggered engine failure--a leading theory in the investigation. The ministry said it will leave it to the investigation board to decide whether and how to release the findings through other channels.
