The two companies said the move represents the first of its kind cooperation between an airline and a general trading company in Japan. The two are aiming to offer a one-stop service solution to give 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, and as the industry continues to face a challenging year ahead, JAL and Mitsui both recognize the need to expand service territories and to raise the level of convenience and service standards by providing a comprehensive and seamless transport process that will meet the needs of the customers,†the duo said in a statement.
