JR Freight: In Business for the Long Haul

Japan Railway Journal Season 6 Episode 11

Overview:
In March 2020, JR Freight opened a large-scale distribution center, "Tokyo Rail Gate West." This center was set up as an all-in-one facility to store and transport goods easily and efficiently in response to a nationwide shortage of long-haul truck drivers. Compared to road freight, rail freight has less impact on the environment and requires fewer workers to operate (a boon in the time of COVID-19). See JR Freight's plans to become a total-service distributor after the coronavirus pandemic.

Genre : Documentary

Actors : Nathan Berry, Ryo Takagi

Release Date : 2020-10-16

Duration : 28 menit

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