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JR Central Expands Express Cargo Delivery Services

JR Central, a leading player in the transportation industry, has announced an enhancement to its express cargo delivery service known as the "Tōkaidō Mahha-bin" targeting corporate clients. This strategic move aims to increase the convenience and efficiency of logistics for businesses, leveraging the high-speed capabilities of the Shinkansen.

New Services Overview

The company is launching a series of innovative improvements, including:

Direct Train Delivery on Tōkaidō and Sanyō Shinkansen Routes

In collaboration with JR West Japan, JR Central is enhancing their respective cargo services—"Tōkaidō Mahha-bin" and "Nimo-syu!"—by introducing a direct service utilizing through trains. This collaboration is designed to significantly improve delivery speed and convenience for customers.

Ultra Express Delivery Service

In addition to the existing Tōkaidō Mahha-bin service, JR Central is launching an emergency delivery option called "Tōkaidō Ultra Mahha-bin." This groundbreaking service allows for same-day booking and delivery, thus catering to urgent shipping needs. Bookings can be made up to two hours before the scheduled train departure.

Comparison of Services

Depending on the conditions, each train can accommodate approximately 18 boxes (based on a standard box with a total dimension of 120 cm).

• - Tōkaidō Mahha-bin: Requires bookings a week in advance.
• - Tōkaidō Ultra Mahha-bin: Allows for same-day requests, drastically reducing lead time and responding to urgent demands.

The efficiency of these services may be influenced by timetable changes and operational adjustments.

Launch Dates for New Services

• - The direct train delivery service on Tōkaidō and Sanyō Shinkansen routes will be available starting August 18, 2025.
• - The Tōkaidō Ultra Mahha-bin service launches on September 1, 2025.

For further details about these services, interested parties can refer to the JR Central website at JR Central under the information section related to corporate immediate cargo delivery services.

Partnership and Requirements

The direct train cargo transportation service is jointly offered by JR Central, JR Freight, and JR West. Companies wishing to utilize the Tōkaidō Mahha-bin or Tōkaidō Ultra Mahha-bin services must establish a prior contract with JR Freight. The Tōkaidō Ultra Mahha-bin service is designed to transport goods directly from the departure to arrival stations. Customers requiring additional logistical support for first and last-mile services should contact the following partner transportation companies:

• - Celoot: Website
• - Logiquest: Website
• - Zen-Nihon Akabou: Website
• - Annex: Website

Contact Information

For inquiries about the new services, companies can reach out to:

• - JR Central & JR Freight Shinkansen Cargo Transport Team: [email protected]
• - For same-day bookings on Tōkaidō Ultra Mahha-bin: 080-7192-8463

In conclusion, JR Central's initiative to enhance logistics through its express cargo services represents a response to rising demand among businesses for efficient and expedited transport solutions, indicating a significant shift within the cargo delivery landscape in Japan.