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Japan is set to build an automated cargo transport corridor, known as a 'conveyor belt road,' between Tokyo and Osaka to tackle the driver shortage and lower carbon emissions. The project, which is expected to begin trial runs in 2027 and achieve full operational status by the mid-2030s, will utilize automated loading and aim to create dedicated spaces for logistics within the existing road network. As the country faces a 34% reduction in transport capacity by 2030, this innovative system is seen as a solution to enhance efficiency in the logistics sector while mitigating workforce challenges.
Source: YAHOO