E-commerce firms in Japan are making changes to their delivery services after an overtime cap for the country's truck drivers took effect. The new regulation has caused concern that it could lead to a decline in transportation capacity.
Major online fashion retailer Zozo raised its delivery fee for orders placed after 12 p.m. on Monday. The fee went up about 30 percent, to 330 yen, or about 2 dollars 18 cents, regardless of the size of the product and the destination.
Zozo says it decided on the hike after receiving a request from the major carrier that makes its deliveries.
Flea-market app operator Mercari introduced a new delivery service for Tokyo and three neighboring prefectures in late March. It offers a flat rate with an upper limit in size, on the condition of an unattended delivery.
Mercari says that when customers use other shipping plans, unattended delivery is now shown on its app as the basic option.
The firm says that to ease the burden on drivers it wants to reduce redelivery cases.
Major online fashion retailer Zozo raised its delivery fee for orders placed after 12 p.m. on Monday. The fee went up about 30 percent, to 330 yen, or about 2 dollars 18 cents, regardless of the size of the product and the destination.
Zozo says it decided on the hike after receiving a request from the major carrier that makes its deliveries.
Flea-market app operator Mercari introduced a new delivery service for Tokyo and three neighboring prefectures in late March. It offers a flat rate with an upper limit in size, on the condition of an unattended delivery.
Mercari says that when customers use other shipping plans, unattended delivery is now shown on its app as the basic option.
The firm says that to ease the burden on drivers it wants to reduce redelivery cases.
Similar Readings (5 items)
Japan's mail fees to rise for first time in 30 years
Japan's overtime cap for truckers forces firms to adapt
Prices in Japan for more than 1,900 food items to rise in June
Japan govt. officials start review of online shopping 'free delivery' practice
Government's decision to raise Tokyo taxi fares is unreasonable, court says
Summary
E-commerce companies in Japan increase delivery fees due to overtime regulations for truck drivers, causing concern about transportation capacity. Zozo raises its afternoon delivery fee by 30% to 330 yen. This change was made after a request from their carrier. Mercari introduces a new flat-rate,
Statistics
173
Words1
Read CountDetails
ID: 33191e8b-bd38-4294-9416-9f6e7e84bb75
Category ID: nhk
URL: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20240401_26/
Date: April 1, 2024
Created: 2024/04/02 06:30
Updated: 2025/12/08 15:41
Last Read: 2024/04/02 11:41