The Future Shaped by JR Freight and Mitsui O.S.K. Lines—The Journey of Modal Shift In 2007, modal shift gained momentum in the transportation industry, with the modal share recovering to the 40% range. The shift from trucking to rail and maritime transport led to improved energy efficiency and reduced CO2 emissions. Corporate initiatives progressed, including JR Freight’s “Eco Liner” and Mitsui O.S.K. Lines’ adoption of LNG. By the 2020s, rail freight volume reached approximately 20 million tons, resulting in annual CO2 emission reductions of over 1 million tons. Efficient transport utilizing domestic vessels was realized at ports such as Tomakomai and Nagoya. Through the government’s “Green Logistics Partnership Promotion Project,” support aimed at achieving carbon neutrality by 2050 has been strengthened. Modal shift continues to evolve as a pillar of sustainable logistics in Japan.
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