Initiatives for Demonstration Experiments Toward the Social Implementation of Automated Logistics Roads in FY2025 (Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism)

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is the primary goal of the "Automated Logistics Road" initiative promoted by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism?

A: The primary goal is to provide dedicated logistics space within road corridors, equipped with a system where unmanned, automated transport vehicles use clean energy to transport cargo 24 hours a day.

Q: Which companies participated in the recent demonstration experiments for the Automated Logistics Road concept?

A: Nomura Real Estate Development Co., Ltd., IHI Corporation, IHI Logistics & Machinery Corporation, Nakao Industry Co., Ltd., Fuji Transport Co., Ltd., and NX Research Institute, Inc. participated in the demonstration experiments.

Q: What specific use cases were the main focus of the recent demonstration experiments conducted at Landport Yokohama Sugita?

A: The experiments primarily focused on the efficiency of unmanned cargo handling (Use Case 1) and coordination with truck arrival schedule information (Use Case 6).

Q: What are the key structural issues in Japanese logistics that the Automated Logistics Road concept aims to address?

A: The concept aims to address the worsening driver shortage, the trend toward smaller and more frequent shipments, rising fuel costs, and the need for CO₂ emission reductions.

Q: What is the target timeframe for the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism to begin operations of the Automated Logistics Road?

A: The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism aims to begin operations by the mid-2030s in sections where implementation is possible through small-scale improvements.