5th Meeting of Study Group on Comprehensive Logistics Policy Outline toward FY2030 - Presentations by Members toward Next Policy Outline Formulation

Study Group Meeting for Next Comprehensive Logistics Policy Outline toward FY2030

The Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry, and Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism will hold the 5th study group meeting for formulating the next "Comprehensive Logistics Policy Outline" targeting FY2030, scheduled for August 21 (Thursday) from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM via web conference. The current outline was decided by the Cabinet in March 2021, with the planning period ending in FY2025, necessitating full-scale formulation work for the next outline to ensure continuous logistics policy promotion.

Background and Positioning of the Study Group

This study group was established following instructions from the Prime Minister at the "Inter-Ministerial Meeting on Innovation in Japan's Logistics" held in March 2025 to urgently begin consideration for the next outline formulation. The purpose is to examine response directions to various challenges surrounding logistics and obtain professional recommendations on future logistics policy approaches. The study group discusses solutions to complex challenges facing modern logistics, including serious labor shortages, digitalization progress, carbon neutrality response, and international logistics competitiveness enhancement.

Meeting Structure and Public Access

The 5th meeting will feature presentations by members, opinion exchanges, and discussions on future consideration processes. The meeting will be held publicly with web-based attendance available. However, due to limitations on simultaneous connections, those wishing to attend must register their name, affiliation, and contact information through the designated application form (https://murc-jimukyoku.smartcore.jp/ninushi-butsuryu) by 12:00 PM on August 20 (Wednesday).

Policy Formulation Process and Future Development

This study group plays an important role not merely in hearing expert opinions but in formulating effective policy recommendations. Members include logistics operators, shipper companies, and academic experts, aiming for policy formation that integrates field challenges with academic knowledge. Meeting materials and minutes will be published later on the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism website, ensuring a transparent policy decision process. The next outline will target the five-year period from FY2026, serving as a policy pillar to promote fundamental transformation of Japan's logistics system.

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