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Funai Soken Logistics’ Seminar on Foreign Driver Empowerment

On October 8, 2025, Funai Soken Logistics, one of Japan's largest logistics consulting firms based in Tokyo, conducted an online seminar titled "Foreign Driver Empowerment Section Briefing". The seminar catered to business owners in the transportation and logistics sector grappling with a critical shortage of drivers and seeking strategies for hiring foreign talent.

Target Audience

The event attracted participants who:

• - Are struggling with a significant shortage of drivers in their companies.
• - Wish to begin the process of hiring foreign drivers but are uncertain about where to start.
• - Want to understand the benefits and procedures for employing foreign drivers.
• - Are considering future human resource strategies in light of the logistics industry's outlook.
• - Seek information on the timeline and costs involved from the interview to acceptance of foreign drivers.

Key Points Discussed in the Seminar

1. Real Insights on Hiring Foreign Drivers

The seminar provided firsthand accounts and real-world information regarding recruitment activities for foreign drivers, particularly focusing on current workers in the field.

2. Key Considerations for Hiring Bangladeshi Drivers

The representatives explained the advantages and potential drawbacks of hiring Bangladeshi drivers, outlining why they might be a valuable asset to logistics companies.

3. Steps and Costs Involved in Hiring Foreign Drivers

Participants were guided through a detailed process from recruitment planning to entry and start of employment for foreign drivers, along with associated costs involved in each phase.

4. Preparation Required by Host Companies

Logistics companies were advised on essential preparations including establishing a supportive work environment, creating educational programs, and providing aid for living conditions for foreign hires.

5. Understanding the Current Situation in Source Countries

The seminar offered insights into the realities of the countries sending workers, which provides a better understanding of the characteristics of the talent pool available.

About Funai Soken Logistics

Funai Soken Logistics operates with the mission to "Create an Advanced Model Company for Logistics". The company specializes in hands-on consulting aimed at boosting the performance of medium-sized and small logistics companies in areas like acquiring new customers, negotiating freight rates, recruiting drivers, and establishing HR and wage systems. They also manage Japan's largest management platform for mid-sized and small logistics companies, the Logistics Provider Management Research Association, which attracts over 350 executives nationwide.

Company Overview

Company Name: Funai Soken Logistics Co., Ltd.
Head Office: 35th Floor, Yaesu Central Tower, 2-2-1 Yaesu, Chuo-ku, Tokyo 104-0028, Japan
Osaka Office: Funai Soken Osaka Headquarters Building, 4-4-10 Kitahama, Chuo-ku, Osaka 541-0041, Japan
Representative: Naoyuki Hashimoto, President and CEO
Established: May 10, 2000
Capital: 980 million yen
Telephone: 03-4223-3163
Email: [email protected]
Website: Funai Soken

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