Logistic Challenges in the Economy of Japan

Currently there are 82.59 million e-commerce users in Japan, and 6.33 million additional users are expected to be shopping online by 2021. About 99.6% of Japan's exports and imports are by maritime transport and only 0.4% is by Air transport. The Port of Tokyo is one of the major ports in Japan. It is connected through a network of regular container shipping routes and it acts as the core distribution hub for supporting various industries in Japan. It is instrumental in connecting Japan to the countries in North America and Europe. The Japan warehousing industry demand has been increasing with time. Rapid modernization of warehouse facilities and heavy consumer demand for e-commerce have been the top factors in contributing to occupier demand, and investor interest in the warehousing sector.…