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| Honda has been improving transportation efficiency by expanding the areas to which products are delivered by ship as well as by promoting joint transportation by multiple manufacturers. Also, we are implementing diversified measures for green logistics, including the introduction of ISO 14001-certified environmental management systems to associated transporation companies. |
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For the transportation of products, Honda has been improving
efficiency by reducing the emission of CO2 and other
gases, reducing waste generated in the transportation activities by using recyclable
packaging materials, and introducing environmental management systems. Recently,
as one of the most important themes for transportation, we have been maximizing
transportation efficiency by using different transportation methods in combination,
taking into consideration their various advantages and disadvantages. For example,
a ship can carry a large amount of products at one time and thereby the CO2
emission per product can be kept to a low level. However, it takes more time to
deliver products by ship. On the other hand, while a truck discharges more CO2
per product, it requires less time for delivery and is suitable for sending products
to multiple destinations. Transportation efficiency can be improved by optimally
combining different transportation methods based on such characteristics as these.
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In the past, products destined for Hokkaido were all shipped
to Tomakomai Port and then delivered to each destination within Hokkaido by truck.
Now, however, products destined for the eastern parts of Hokkaido are shipped
to Kushiro Port to shorten the delivery distances by truck.
At the same time, we are aggressively promoting joint transportation by ship and truck with other
companies. For example, we transport our own products to their destination, and
then transport the products of another company on the return trip. At Honda, as
mentioned above, transportation efficiency has been improved by the shift to railways
and ships and by mixed modes (optimal combination of transportation by truck with
other transportation methods). Energy loss in transportation can be reduced by
eliminating relay points. In the past, products were delivered from factories
to dealers via sales offices. However, Honda is now promoting the direct shipping
of products from factories to dealers to improve energy efficiency in transportation.
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Honda asks its associated transportation companies to promote
environmental activities and to acquire ISO 14001 certification for their environmental
management systems. In addition, we are replacing the vehicles used for transporting our products with low-emission vehicles and have been continuously introducing diesel particulate filters (DPF) to comply with the environmental ordinances of Tokyo and the three neighboring prefectures. We will continue to cooperate with our associated transportation companies for continuous improvement, thereby further reducing the environmental impact caused by the transportation of our products.
In addition, we are encouraging the associated transportation companies to promote efficient driving and improve the fuel economy of their trucks by the introduction of digital tachometers. |
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