Japan Opens Third Call for Logistics Productivity Subsidies for Small CarriersA · FULL TRANSLATION
# Japanese government# logistics grants# productivity boost
Key Points
- Small and medium logistics firms can apply for labor productivity improvement funds
- Supports joint delivery and backhaul cargo securing among others
- Third round application starts in October 2023
Analysis
Japan's transport ministry has opened a third call for subsidies to raise labour productivity among small and mid-sized logistics operators, covering joint delivery and data-linkage projects to secure backhaul freight. Empty return trips are the biggest cost leak in Japanese trucking and have become more acute since driver working-hour caps took effect. Refer to the announcement for eligibility.