A.P. Moller ? Maersk delivers a 17% increase in earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA) to USD 1.4 bn in Q2 compared to the same quarter last year. Revenue grew slightly to USD 9.6bn, which is on par with last year, and the underlying profit increased to USD 134m from USD 15m in Q2 2018.

“Q2 was a quarter of solid progress. EBITDA was up 17% and cash flow improved 86% year on year, driven by continued recovery in Ocean,” says Søren Skou, CEO of A.P. Moller ? Maersk.

On the back of the increases in volume and freight rates, Ocean EBITDA in Q2 increased 25% to USD 1.1bn. The Ocean business continued to recover with enhanced unit cost, utilization and reliability and revenue grew 2.9% to USD 7.2bn compared to Q2 2018.

Revenue in Terminals & Towage grew 13% to USD 957m compared to Q2 last year. In gateway terminals, volume in Q2 grew by 8.5% compared to last year, leading to higher utilization. EBITDA increased by 11%, partly offset by one-off items.

In Logistics & Services EBITDA grew to USD 61m in Q2 compared to USD 52m in the same quarter last year. Revenue was at USD 1.5bn, positively impacted by increased revenue in supply chain management, but offset by declining revenue from sea and air freight forwarding.

In Q2, A.P. Moller - Maersk distributed USD 615m in cash to shareholders through an ordinary dividend of USD 469m and USD 146m related to the first phase of the share buy-back programme announced in May 2019 of DKK 10bn (around USD 1.5bn) over a period of up to 15 months.

Progressing well on transformation

During the first half of 2019, A. P. Moller ? Maersk formed one sales organisation. Its focus is now on giving customers an integrated experience and offering them even more products, thus improving the financial results across the business and accelerating the transformation.

“The transformation progressed further with an improved cash return on invested capital of 6.9% and synergies of USD 1bn realised earlier than expected. Growth in revenue and gross profit in Logistics & Services still need to improve as we continue to build capabilities within logistics and services,” Skou elaborates.

The latest example of a digital innovation to improve customer experience is Maersk Spot, which simplifies the buying process and offers increased visibility and reliability by enabling customers to search and get competitive rates online, while ensuring cargo gets on board the selected vessel. TradeLens, the blockchain platform developed together with IBM, also progressed with several new commitments from carriers and port authorities during the quarter.

Guidance for 2019

While EBITDA for the first half year improved by USD 500m to USD 2.6bn, A.P. Moller - Maersk reiterates it’s full-year guidance for 2019 of an EBITDA of around USD 5.0bn including effects from IFRS 16.

“We reaffirm our guidance for 2019, while the macro environment continues to be subject to considerable uncertainties,” says Skou.

The guidance continues to be subject to considerable uncertainties due to the weaker macroeconomic conditions and other external factors impacting container freight rates, bunker prices and foreign exchange rates.

UPS Ventures takes minority stake in TuSimple, completing transaction on August 13, and complementing ongoing purchased transportation services
UPS, TuSimple studying potential network efficiency benefits of future autonomous systems
Law requires driver in vehicle at all times
TuSimple believes its technology can reduce the costs of shipping goods via tractor trailer by 30%

UPS (NYSE:UPS) said its venture capital arm, UPS Ventures, has made a minority investment in autonomous driving company TuSimple. Together, both companies are testing self-driving tractor trailers on a route in Arizona to determine whether the vehicles can improve service and efficiency in the UPS® network. This is an extension of the ongoing commercial relationship between UPS and TuSimple in which UPS has purchased transportation services from TuSimple.

The work with autonomous driving company TuSimple began with the goal of helping UPS better understand the requirements for Level 4 Autonomous trucking in its network. L4 Autonomous means the vehicle’s onboard computer is in complete control at all times, eliminating manual intervention. Currently, however, laws regulating L4 Autonomous driving require a driver in the vehicle at all times to take over operation if needed.

Throughout the ongoing tests, UPS has been providing truckloads of goods for TuSimple to carry on a North American Freight Forwarding route between Phoenix and Tucson, Arizona. The company initiated self-driving service in May, 2019, with a driver and engineer in the vehicle. TuSimple and UPS monitor distance and time the trucks travel autonomously, safety data and transport time.

“UPS is committed to developing and deploying technologies that enable us to operate our global logistics network more efficiently,” said Chief Strategy and Transformation Officer, Scott Price. “While fully autonomous, driverless vehicles still have development and regulatory work ahead, we are excited by the advances in braking and other technologies that companies like TuSimple are mastering. All of these technologies offer significant safety and other benefits that will be realized long before the full vision of autonomous vehicles is brought to fruition ? and UPS will be there, as a leader implementing these new technologies in our fleet.”

Founded in 2015, TuSimple’s mission is to bring the first self-driving truck to market, to increase safety, decrease transportation costs and reduce carbon emissions. TuSimple develops technology that will allow shipping companies to operate self-driving class 8 tractor-trailers ? those that exceed 33,000 pounds and typically have three or more axles.

UPS contracts with third-party trucking companies during its peak shipping season. TuSimple believes it could cut average purchased transportation costs by 30%.

“We are honored by UPS’s strategic investment and their vote of confidence in TuSimple, this proves their commitment to staying at the forefront of innovation,” says TuSimple’s Founder, President & CTO, Xiaodi Hou. “TuSimple is confident that it can accelerate bringing the first self-driving truck to market to increase road safety.”

UPS’s tests with TuSimple are part of an advanced technology evaluation for vehicles in the UPS Global Smart Logistics Network. UPS is investing in Internet of Things (IoT) technology, Artificial Intelligence (AI) and advanced analytics to increase fuel efficiency and improve customer service to ensure that UPS remains the shipper of choice.

One way UPS explores new technologies is via its internal venture capital group UPS Ventures, which was established in 1997 as the UPS Strategic Enterprise Fund (SEF). In 2018, the SEF refined its objective and took the new name UPS Ventures. The group now seeks specific capabilities that UPS can integrate into its network immediately. UPS Ventures takes a minority stake in technology startups and actively partners with these companies to achieve technology goals for the UPS Smart Logistics Network.

“The UPS Ventures mission is to build collaborative relationships with early-stage companies that provide capabilities and insights that accelerate technological advancements within our network,” said UPS Ventures Managing Partner, Todd Lewis,. “UPS Ventures collaborates with startups to explore new technologies and tailor them to help meet our specific needs.”

セイノーホールディングス株式会社（本社／岐阜県大垣市、社長／田口義隆）は、長
崎市内に BRAIS(Big Data、Robot、AI、IoT、Sharing)の開発拠点を開設することに
なりましたのでお知らせします。本拠点は、セイノーグループの IT 企業である株式会社セイノー情報サービス（本社／岐阜県大垣市、社長／鳥居保徳）の新たな事業所と位置付
け、BRAIS を活用したソリューションの開発を行います。

物流業界の人手不足は深刻化しており、いまや物流危機とまでいわれる状況にあります。
セイノーグループでは、労働者やトラックなど限りあるリソースを最適化し、生産性を向上させることが課題解決に不可欠であると考え、リソースマッチングによる積載率の向上、ダイナミックプライシングによる荷量の平準化、ロボットの活用による業務の省人化などに取り組んでいます。これらの取り組みに欠かせないのが BRAIS であり、BRAIS を活用したソリューションの開発体制をさらに強化するため、本拠点を開設することになりました。2020 年 4 月をめどにデポ(小規模拠点)を開設、その後、2021 年 10 月の事業開始に合わせて正式拠点を開設する計画です。

本拠点の所在地となる長崎県は、県総出で IT 人材の育成に取り組んでいます。セイノ
ーグループは、長崎県をはじめとした自治体や県内教育機関と連携し、高度 IT 人材の採
用によって開発体制をさらに拡充して、社会課題の解決を目指していきます。

<拠点の概要>
名称：株式会社セイノー情報サービス 長崎ラボ(仮称)
所在地：長崎市内
開設時期：2020 年 4 月(予定)
人員体制：5 年後に社員 20 人

セイノーホールディングス株式会 社 と Ｓ Ｇ ホールディングス株式会社 は 、
両 社 並びに 業界全体を取り巻く経営環境に鑑み 、 持続的かつ利便性の高い 物 流
サービスを提供していくことを目的に 、 業務連携に向けた検討を進め る ことに
基 本 合意いたしましたので、お知らせいたします。

１．基本合意の背景
両社が属 す る 運 輸・物 流 業 界 は Ｅ Ｃ 市場の拡大に 伴う輸送機会の増加 や お客様の
物流に対する ニーズの高度化・ 多様化が進む一方で、トラックドライバー不足や
それに 起因する人件費 増加等 が顕在化しており 、厳しい経営環境が続いております。
このような状況 の 中 、 両社は 持続可能 でより利便性の高い 輸 送 サービスを提供
していくことが運輸・物流事業者 として の社会的使命であるという認識のもと、
企業の枠組みを超えた 幹線輸送の共同運行や共同配送等 の 連 携 に向けて 、
協 議 を行い、 トライアルを 実 施 することに合意いたしました 。

２ ． 今後の取組み
本日以降、 連携の骨子に基づき、 両 社 で ワーキングチームを 組 成 し 、 今後の
本格的な 業務提携 に向け た 検討を進めると共に、業務提携の実効性を高めるため、
特定の 運行ルートや エリア 等 で トライアルを実施いたします。
<連携の 骨 子 >
?日本の社会的課題である人手不足を解消するため、 幹線輸送の共同運行や
共同配送等、 両社の得意分野やリソースを活かした連携により、より効率的
かつ高度な物流にてお客様へ価値提供を行う。
? 業界の 効 率 を 上 げ る こ と で 、労 働 関 係 法 令 を は じ め としたコンプライアンスを徹底するほか、交通事故の抑制や環境負荷の低減等により、業界全体を
持続可能なものとする。
?両社がガバナンスを強化することにより、業界全体の秩序維持を図り、
社会インフラとしての責任を果たす。

ヤマトホールディング傘下の雅瑪多国際物流有限公司（本社：中国広州、董事長　松本光市　以下、「YIL」）は、ロジザード株式会社のグループである龍騎士供応鏈科技（上海）有限公司（本社：中国上海、執行董事：金澤茂則　※1　以下、「ロジザード」）と連携して上海ロジセンター（上海市嘉定区）に自動搬送ロボット（以下「AGV」）を導入し、主に中国でEC事業を行っている企業向けの高品質な物流サービスの提供を開始いたしましたので、お知らせいたします。

１．背景
中国では、日本などからの越境を含めたeコマース（通販）が急激に拡大しており、特に独身の日などキャンペーン実施時の出荷増への対応は、旧来の「人員を増やす」人海戦術で出荷業務を乗り切っている状況です。その一方で、一時的な人員では、一定の作業品質が維持出来ないなど、新たな課題も発生しています。さらに、人件費の高騰や作業員不足の課題は、日本と同様であり、この課題に対しての中長期的な対応が物流事業者には求められています。
　YILは、これらの課題に対応するため、ロジザードが中国企業にOEMとして提供するWMS「e-倉管」と、北京极智嘉科技有限公司(本社：北京)※2のAGVを導入しました。これにより作業の大半を占める、商品のピッキング作業と、入荷時に商品を保管棚へ運搬・格納する作業を自動化し、作業効率が従来比3倍(※当社実績)となり、急な出荷増への対応や、キャンペーンなどの物流増に対し、人員を新たに雇用する必要無く、高品質な物流サービスの提供が可能となりました。
今後も、庫内業務の省人化を図るとともに、物流波動に影響されず高い作業品質の運用を実現してまいります。
※1：龍騎士供応鏈科技（上海）有限公司：　ロジザード株式会社（日本）100％子会社。2015年12月よりYILがWMSを採用し、
今回AGVとの連携を実施。　　https://www.logizard.co.jp
　※2：北京极智嘉科技有限公司：本社北京。中国、香港、台湾、日本、オーストラリア、シンガポール、ヨーロッパ、米国各拠点に100以上の
ロボット倉庫プロジェクトに5000台以上のロボットを供給している。http://www.geekplus.com.cn/


２．今後の展開
今後、e-コマース事業を展開している企業に限らず、B2Bの小口多頻度の店舗納品型のビジネスをしているお客様や、現在の物流品質に課題を抱える企業に対し、高品質な物流サービスを提供してまいります。
また、BtoBとBtoCの領域において、より細かくお客様のニーズに対応するため、今回のAGVの導入を皮切りとし、人工知能などのデジタルテクノロジーや自動化設備を積極的に活用した高品質な物流サービスを中国において提供してまいります。

We’re about to experience a generational shift. The sooner the fashion and logistics industries become fully digitally enabled, the better for speed to market, which will continue to be the top priority. Mattias Praetorius, global head of the Consumer, Retail and Fashion industry vertical at Panalpina, looks at what generational and behavioral changes among consumers mean for fashion logistics.

In my previous blog post, I spoke of 10 developments that have shaped the fashion industry and logistics in the past two decades. The generational shift taking place today means more change can be expected. In just a few years from now.

Millennials will reach 40 soon. They already make more apparel purchases than other generations, while Baby Boomers spend the most per transaction and Gen X spends the most annually. What will happen to the logistics of fashion as Boomers retire and the digitally-native Gen Z gains more spending power?

Both the fashion and the logistics industries are evidently from another generation. Both have digital-first aspirations.

The sooner they become fully digitally enabled, the better for speed to market, which will continue to be the fashion industry’s top priority. Why? Two words: transparency and optimization.

Window shopping 4.0

In the world of fashion, stores are still the main link between brands and consumers. But today’s physical shopping experience is very different from the in-store experience of the past.

Today’s consumers compare products on-the-go with the brands’ own e-commerce platforms or those of multi-brand retailers. They look for price differences and discounts, and are susceptible to recommendations on social media before and while they visit the stores. They want model availability and delivery options, and appreciate perks such as the ability to pay with their phones.

It isn’t surprising then to see big names closing stores after having failed to adapt. Digitally-native vertical brands on the other hand have taken note and are investing in real estate right where consumers want physical stores, with a digital touch.

Interestingly, although e-commerce is on the rise, no digitally-native brand has been able to enter the elite of fashion… Yet. About 97 percent of profits are earned by just 20 companies, most of them in the luxury segment and the top 20 group of companies has remained stable over time.

Let’s not forget though that Amazon is ramping up its fashion business. It has learned how to sell other brands’ clothes and is now selling its own to generate higher gross margins. It also has Prime Wardrobe and Echo Look, as well as enormous amounts of data ? a competitive advantage that fashion retailers and brands simply can’t match. Plus, money to spend on attractive industry players, like it did when it acquired Zappos. More importantly for its fashion business, Amazon is no longer seen as an “uncool” brand.

To fully bridge the gap between the go-to-market ambitions of fashion brands and the issues facing today’s supply chain, the digital-first aspirations of both the fashion and the logistics industries must come true. Quick.

Delivery must be steered by demand and, simultaneously, inventory needs to be optimal. Transparency needs to be truly end-to-end linking all supply chain stakeholder ERPs (Enterprise Resource Planning). We simply need to get there.

In my next blog post, I’ll speak of the trends I see shaping up and what it’ll take to make it in the world of fashion logistics in the next few years.

Panalpina’s newly opened Healthcare Logistics Center in Weiterstadt near Frankfurt/Main has obtained Good Distribution Practice (GDP) certification and is ready to assist healthcare customers with the handling, transport and storage of their temperature-sensitive medicinal products. Frankfurt is Panalpina’s third logistics facility in Germany’s Rhein-Main region, alongside Moerfelden and Neu-Isenburg.

The new facility is close to Frankfurt/Main international airport, but more crucially, also very well-connected to major highways and Germany’s federal road infrastructure. This allows customers to shorten lead times for intra-European and global shipments coming through this region. Typical healthcare shipments could go from Frankfurt to Sydney by air freight, or from Frankfurt via Antwerp to the USA by ocean freight.

The facility has successfully passed an audit by the world’s leading inspection, verification, testing and certification company SGS, and is now certified according to EU Good Distribution Practice (GDP). It is equipped for hub services for multimodal transport, including last-mile delivery, and linked to Panalpina’s global network that offers temperature-controlled Air and Ocean Freight solutions. In Ocean Freight, Panalpina uses reefer containers for both Less than Container Load (LCL) and Full Container Load (FCL). Several healthcare customers have confirmed that they wish to use the Frankfurt/Main facility for diverse activities including passive packaging preparation, cargo consolidation and long-term storage.

Some 4,500 m? of temperature-controlled warehouse space of the Frankfurt/Main facility are dedicated to healthcare customers; another 4,600 m? are for multi-purpose use, while an additional 620 m? are office space. Of the healthcare-dedicated part, 3,500 m? cover temperatures from 15°C to 25°C, with three dedicated truck docks, and 1,000 m? cover temperatures from 2°C to 8°C, with two dedicated truck docks. The warehouse has more than 6,000 pallet locations, an X-ray machine in the temperature-controlled area, and is able to handle dangerous goods.

These capabilities allow Panalpina’s healthcare customers to make their supply chains much more flexible. Volker Werner, Panalpina’s district manager, Central Germany, explains: “The facility is not only set up for multimodal transport; we have fully equipped it to meet all possible requirements of our pharma customers. Besides thermos-cover handling, re-icing and gel-pack handling, we can also take care of the temperature-controlled last-mile delivery, with 24-hour monitoring of the cargo.”

“Since the new center is so close to Frankfurt airport as well as major European ports, it is a gateway to the world for healthcare products,” says Stephen Kay, regional manager for Panalpina’s Healthcare industry vertical. “In combination with Panalpina’s other European centers of excellence, we have a highly flexible set-up, where we can move products to every continent by air or ocean freight and using either active or passive cooling. Based on the customers’ requirements, we can also choose between commercial carriers or the Panalpina Charter Network with its main hub in nearby Luxembourg.”

The Panalpina Healthcare Logistics Center Frankfurt/Main obtained GDP certification on August 6, 2019. This brings the logistics provider’s global network of GDP-certified locations to 38.

Panalpina has been closely involved in the evolution of the fashion industry for decades. Time to pause and take a look back over the last twenty years to highlight some of the major changes that have taken place, not just for nostalgia’s sake but to see what the trends are for the future. This is the first part of a three-part blog post series with Mattias Praetorius, global head of the Consumer, Retail and Fashion industry vertical at Panalpina.

I recently came across an article about our former customer La Redoute, which was published in 1999 in Panalpina’s customer magazine connect. It made me pause ? and think; think about what has changed in fashion retail and logistics since the turn of the millennium. The rise of the internet and e-commerce have led to profound changes in consumers’ expectations in terms of choice, cost and speed of delivery, leading to new pressures for the fashion retailers and the logistics industry.

Here are ten developments that stand out in my view:

Ordering ? does anyone remember the catalog? In the past, many companies relied on a printed mail order catalog that was issued on a regular basis, usually once or twice a year, with a fixed number of items that could be ordered. Today, ordering, to a great extent, has moved online and the type and number of items is constantly changing. In fact, multiple channels have evolved for easily buying clothes, shoes and accessories from anywhere and at any time: physical stores, web shops--and, yes, even the catalog is still around. Customers increasingly want a seamless integration between these different channels for what we call the omnichannel experience. While this brings more freedom and greater choice to consumers, it adds complexity and demands more flexibility from fashion retailers and their logistics providers.
Fashion seasons ? two does not cut it anymore: In the past, there were two main fashion seasons: spring/summer and fall/winter, and orders and deliveries were based around this schedule. Several companies?Inditex brand Zara, for example? for some time now, have been offering new clothing choices several times per season, which again increases the pressure on logistics.
Delivery ? the expectancy of immediacy: Twenty years ago, when consumers placed an order via a catalog, they expected to wait days or weeks for delivery. Today, consumers expect the goods they see online to be delivered immediately. Panalpina’s global head of Logistics and Manufacturing, Mike Wilson, calls this phenomenon the “expectancy of immediacy.”
Warehouses ? made for moving, not storing products: One of the things that struck me about the old La Redoute article was a photo (see above) that showed garments on hangers in a massive five-story warehouse rack. In the past, most companies kept a large amount of stock over longer periods of time in their warehouses to ensure that their items were available when the order came. Today, thanks to different manufacturing and supply chain set-ups, electronic communications and warehouse management software, inventory moves much more quickly and efficiently. It’s all about moving products fast, not storing them. You will have a hard time finding a warehouse that stocks clothes and accessories from floor to ceiling over several months.
Inventory ? management “on the go”: In the past, companies managed their inventory from fixed locations ? directly from the warehouses. It is now possible to manage inventory “on the go” from any location using a smartphone or other handheld device.
Sourcing and manufacturing ? closer to consumer markets: At the turn of the millennium, sourcing from countries such as China, Taiwan, Vietnam and Bangladesh was already developed. Since then, sourcing and manufacturing has expanded to many more countries and has become more diversified; for example, Chinese suppliers who used to produce most of their goods in China have become global companies with presence in many Asian and African countries. With the increased “need for speed,” sourcing and manufacturing, in many cases, have moved closer to the consumer markets; this has been enabled by technologies such as 3D printing and distributed manufacturing where production is carried out near the end user.
Air freight ? part of the mix: Panalpina and companies such as La Redoute were some of the forerunners in 1999 in using air freight as a competitive advantage and strategic transport method. Air freight has now become an essential part of the business model and transportation mix for companies such as Inditex, GAP and H&M, allowing them to provide multiple seasons, unique fashions and quick delivery when the market demands it.
Brand awareness ? desires fueled by social media: Fashion consumers have, of course, always been interested in status, but today brand awareness is heightened by the immediacy of the internet and; new trends and desirable products are communicated quickly over social media, and consumers define their identity through specific brands. And while companies in the past usually promoted their own brand, large e-commerce players such as Zalando and Amazon offer multiple brands on their online platforms.
Fashion hierarchy ? competing on cost, uniqueness or status: The fashion industry has become more segmented due to the increased number of brands and luxury items. Today, brands such as Primark and Dollar Tree compete on cost, fast fashion companies compete on clothing uniqueness and luxury companies compete on status.
Sustainability ? because it matters: Concern for sustainable supply chains, from sourcing to disposal, was not an important topic in 1999. However, fast fashion and luxury fashion brands now pay attention to sustainability because it increasingly matters for their customers.
Those were my top 10. Do you agree? Did I miss anything? Let me know in the comments!

In part two and three of this series, I will be looking into what the generational shift in the consumer base means for fashion logistics and what it will take to succeed in the future. Stay tuned!

ＳＧホールディングスグループの佐川急便株式会社（以下「佐川急便」）およびITを活用し運送業界における新たな価値の創出を目指すCBcloud（シービークラウド）株式会社（以下「CBcloud」）は、資本・業務提携契約を締結し、2019年9月初旬より佐川急便の顧客を対象とする軽貨物チャーター運送業務において協業することを決定いたしましたので、お知らせいたします。

佐川急便は、今回の資本・業務提携においてCBcloudのマッチングプラットフォームシステムを佐川急便専用の軽車両チャーターに効率よくマッチングするプラットフォーム「軽貨物チャーターマッチングサービス（軽マッチング）」へと進化させ全国展開を進めて行くことを目指します。

佐川急便では、主に法人顧客向けサービスとして、宅配便では運べない大型・特殊貨物の輸送やJIT納品、共同配送、小口チャーターサービスなどあらゆる「運ぶ」を総合的にプロデュースする「TMS（Transportation Management System）」を事業の新たな柱として展開しています。

2018年よりCBcloudと共同で軽貨物チャーターの受発注および配車業務の効率化を目指した実証実験を関東・関西圏にて行ってきました。このシステム導入により受注から配車完了までのレスポンスの速さや高い配送品質などが顧客から高い評価を得たことから、今後は佐川急便専用の配車システム「軽貨物チャーターマッチングサービス」にバージョンアップし、2019年末までに中京・九州までエリアを拡大、さらに2020年度中には全国展開の実現に向けCBcloudと協力していきます。

佐川急便では、今後もオープンイノベーションを通じて外部のノウハウを取り入れることで、革新的なビジネスモデルを構築し、顧客にとって利便性の高い商品・サービスの開発や、システム開発をスピーディーに対応してまいります。

CBcloudは、2013年の設立以来、軽貨物と荷主を即時につなぐマッチングプラットフォームやAIやブロックチェーンを活用した動態管理システム「ichimana」※1の提供を通し、ラストワンマイル※2を担う軽貨物事業者が直面するさまざまな課題の改善と荷主の利便性の追求、およびITソリューションの提供による運送業界の効率化を促進し、社会インフラとしての運送網の強化に取り組んでまいりました。

このたびの、佐川急便との業務提携では、CBcloudの軽貨物プラットフォームを佐川急便のグループネットワークを活用した付加価値輸送サービス「TMS」に連携することで、佐川急便の法人顧客のニーズに応えるべく、より利便性の高い軽貨物のチャーター運送サービスを提供します。本連携により、当日配送など緊急で配送が必要な佐川急便の取引先企業は、24時間365日即時軽貨物の運送網を確保することが可能となります。さらに、見積もりの即時確認、配車時間や配送状況のリアルタイムでの検索も可能であり、配送に関わる一連の管理業務の効率化も実現します。

なお、このたびの資本提携は、CBcloudが2019年8月1日に完了したシリーズBラウンド総額約12億円の資金調達の一環であり、佐川急便を含めた各社を引受先として第三者割当増資を実施いたしました。

CBcloudは、このたびの資本・業務提携を長期的な成長に向けた基盤構築に活かし、引き続き、ITの活用により運送業界における自動化・効率化を促進するとともに、佐川急便と協力し運送業界の構造改革および全国の登録貨物自動車（一般＋軽貨物）の94％を占める中小運送事業者に属するドライバーの労働環境の改善をはじめとした業界が抱える各種課題の解決に取り組んでまいります。