Mitsui and JAL to Supply Logistics Services

Logistics Insight Asia - Top Story, 29/5/2009

Mitsui and Japan Airlines Group (JAL) have jointly announced a business alliance agreement in the logistics field, with the former offering logistics solution services centering on sea freight transport and JAL offering its air cargo transport services. This is a first of its kind cooperation between a general trading company and an airline in Japan, according to the companies.

Both parties will complement each other with their respective strengths to further improve service and increase competitiveness. "Value-up Innovation Partners by Mitsui & JAL" is the one-stop service solution formulated as a result of their collaboration, and aims to offer customers an enhanced value chain with wider options in the areas of transportation modes, logistics processing, and other technique-based functions such as logistics financing.

At a time when global demand in the logistics sector is weak, both companies recognize the need to expand service territories and to raise the level of convenience and service standards. This is to be achieved by providing a comprehensive and seamless transport process that will meet the needs of the customers.

Both group companies will start sales activities from July 1, 2009.

Mitsui, www.mitsui.co.jp