Freight transportation in Japan - statistics & facts
Freight transportation is of great significance to economies, as it represents the means to satisfy various demands and needs in society, and also enables international trade. In Japan, the annual volume of domestic freight transport alone surpasses four billion tons. Despite its pivotal importance and central place in Japan's economy, the freight transportation industry is in dire straits. One of the industry's most persistent problems is the workforce crisis, especially in road transportation, that announced itself long ago, and which is likely to exacerbate further in the future if no countermeasures are taken.
