Yamato Transport U.S.A. https://www.yamatoamerica.com Wed, 12 Jul 2023 20:30:24 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.1 YAMATO BRANCH SPOTLIGHT #13 – Nashville https://www.yamatoamerica.com/blog/yamato-branch-spotlight-13-nashville/ https://www.yamatoamerica.com/blog/yamato-branch-spotlight-13-nashville/#respond Wed, 12 Jul 2023 20:30:24 +0000 https://www.yamatoamerica.com/?p=3716 Nashville is known worldwide for country music. Less known is how much economic impact the city has on the rest of the country by acting as a major freight transport hub.   YAMATO opened their Nashville branch in April 1992. The city would soon expand beyond its country music roots and Jack Daniels Tennessee whiskey […]

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Nashville is known worldwide for country music. Less known is how much economic impact the city has on the rest of the country by acting as a major freight transport hub.

 

YAMATO opened their Nashville branch in April 1992. The city would soon expand beyond its country music roots and Jack Daniels Tennessee whiskey legacy when major automakers Nissan and GM built plants here, along with Bridgestone tire. Nissan alone accounts for over 11,000 employees today, not counting the thousands of people who supply auto-related products to their assembly lines. World famous Gibson Guitar headquarters has long since moved here from Kalamazoo, Michigan.

 

But the most important thing to know is that Nashville is a major railway hub. Nashville connects 20 states with its CSX rail system, making the region huge in freight transport to cities like Savannah and Charleston. Shipments from Nashville also get transported to the port of New Orleans before departing to the rest of the world.

 

Now the automakers here are gearing up electric vehicle (EV) production, something YAMATO would like to see increased participation in terms of parts supply and transport. The last few years have seen the city boom, over 70,000 jobs in the city coming from the hospitality industry and tourism. In 2021, Nashville was ranked the #1 city in the country for economic growth, with a diversified base of economic activity that includes everything from healthcare and construction to manufacturing and education.

 

YAMATO’s Nashville branch will continue to serve the region as it continues to expand.

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YAMATO BRANCH SPOTLIGHT #12 – Boston https://www.yamatoamerica.com/blog/yamato-branch-spotlight-12-boston/ https://www.yamatoamerica.com/blog/yamato-branch-spotlight-12-boston/#respond Mon, 26 Jun 2023 17:31:44 +0000 https://www.yamatoamerica.com/?p=3711 Arguably the most historical city in the US, Boston continues to position itself as one of the best places to do business. YAMATO’s branch here, opened in 1983, has seen the city transition from finance into one of the biggest biotech incubators and medical equipment providers in the world. Currently our Boston branch employs eleven […]

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Arguably the most historical city in the US, Boston continues to position itself as one of the best places to do business. YAMATO’s branch here, opened in 1983, has seen the city transition from finance into one of the biggest biotech incubators and medical equipment providers in the world. Currently our Boston branch employs eleven team members.

 

The base of any biotech effort is a highly educated population. In this, Boston leads the way in sheer brain power, with Ivy League colleges graduating some of the top students of medical research on the planet. When talking about Boston, we are really talking about the entire New England region.

 

YAMATO helps the industry by moving and shipping a myriad assortment of medical devices and supplies. Case in point is cultured cells being sent from Boston to research facilities in Japan. YAMATO carefully picked up the fragile package from a hospital packed in dry ice, making sure the air shipment quickly cleared customs and got to its destination intact.

 

Unlike many of YAMATO’s branches, which look to Asia for expansion, the Boston branch works both Pacific and Atlantic regions, seeing opportunity both in Japan and in Europe.

 

All this biotech activity, great historic sites and green countryside has attracted major Japanese companies to Boston. Asahi, Boston Biomedical, Canon, Foster Electric, FUJIFILM, Fujitsu, Gorton’s, Hamamatsu, Mitsubishi, Mikasa, Murata, NEC, NHV, Nissin, Olympus, TCI America and Toyota are just a few of the dozens of companies with a major presence in the area.

 

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Ship your ‘VALUABLE WINE’ with Yamato https://www.yamatoamerica.com/blog/ship-your-valuable-wine-with-yamato/ https://www.yamatoamerica.com/blog/ship-your-valuable-wine-with-yamato/#respond Mon, 12 Jun 2023 18:16:56 +0000 https://www.yamatoamerica.com/?p=3705 YAMATO ships some of the most luxurious and sought-after wines, with some wine vintages retailing at costs exceeding $1,000 per bottle, or $12,000 per case.   So, you just made a sizeable investment in harvesting the grapes and bottling cases of valuable wine. No need to worry about shipping your prized vintage across the globe. […]

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YAMATO ships some of the most luxurious and sought-after wines, with some wine vintages retailing at costs exceeding $1,000 per bottle, or $12,000 per case.

 

So, you just made a sizeable investment in harvesting the grapes and bottling cases of valuable wine. No need to worry about shipping your prized vintage across the globe. YAMATO offers a winery-to-doorstep “valuable wine" shipping service. Now you can safely forward your favorite vintage from say, Napa Valley, California to anywhere in the world, including Japan, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Singapore, Macau or Europe.

Protecting wine begins with keeping the product not just from extreme temperatures, but from any temperature variation. Fluctuations in temperature can cause or accelerate chemical reactions which alter the flavor, bouquet and color of your wine.

 

How do we protect your wine from temperature variations? Our signature "valuable wine" service utilizes temperature control delivery and sensors which continually monitor your bottled grapes, from pickup at the winery, to transport by truck, to airport, to warehouse, onto final last mile delivery at your customer’s doorstep. Whether you are shipping multiple pallets, a case or a single bottle, your wine remains chilled at 5 -15 degrees Celsius, the temperature experts agree keeps the wine at its best during shipment. Our unique wine service ensures the quality you need to protect your investment, for wineries and consumers alike.

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YAMATO BRANCH SPOTLIGHT #11 – Detroit https://www.yamatoamerica.com/blog/yamato-branch-spotlight-11-detroit/ https://www.yamatoamerica.com/blog/yamato-branch-spotlight-11-detroit/#respond Tue, 23 May 2023 19:03:17 +0000 https://www.yamatoamerica.com/?p=3701 Mention Detroit and people think of the city as a major car manufacturing hub. It still is. The YAMATO branch is here to help move auto parts from Japan not only to Detroit, but to other car-centric facilities around the US. The branch also employs eight people in their moving operation, relocating many auto industry […]

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Mention Detroit and people think of the city as a major car manufacturing hub. It still is. The YAMATO branch is here to help move auto parts from Japan not only to Detroit, but to other car-centric facilities around the US. The branch also employs eight people in their moving operation, relocating many auto industry employees back and forth from Japan. Two people at the branch are also dedicated to shipping services.

 

Logistically speaking, if Detroit customers opt for shipping, products are moved to Chicago before heading to ocean freighters on the West Coast. Air freight is also available.

 

According to the University of Michigan’s researcher Gabriel Ehrlich, Detroit’s economic outlook is looking positive for the next five years. The local economy continues to bounce back from the last few years of COVID.

 

Key to Detroit and YAMATO’s continued growth here is the massively important auto industry. Honda, Toyota, Ford and GM have all begun new lines of electric vehicle production to compete with TESLA. The total value of the US car and automobile manufacturing is $104.1 billion dollars. 923,000 Americans work in motor vehicle and parts manufacturing and a stunning 1.2 million people are currently employed by automobile dealerships.

 

YAMATO uses the Detroit branch to send out supplies to car plants in Ohio, Kentucky, Alabama, Indiana, Georgia, South Carolina, Tennessee, Mississippi and San Antonio.

 

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YAMATO’s New Small Parcel Screening Process Speeds Delivery https://www.yamatoamerica.com/blog/yamatos-new-small-parcel-screening-process-speeds-delivery/ https://www.yamatoamerica.com/blog/yamatos-new-small-parcel-screening-process-speeds-delivery/#respond Tue, 09 May 2023 13:00:29 +0000 https://www.yamatoamerica.com/?p=3697 YAMATO has created a system that allows for international small parcel deliveries to Japan that are sold through major online marketplaces to be inspected and cleared to ship in one day.   E-commerce sellers are subject to many Japan customs rules and regulations regarding their small parcel shipments. If they do not comply, shipments are […]

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YAMATO has created a system that allows for international small parcel deliveries to Japan that are sold through major online marketplaces to be inspected and cleared to ship in one day.

 

E-commerce sellers are subject to many Japan customs rules and regulations regarding their small parcel shipments. If they do not comply, shipments are rejected at customs, and costs are incurred at the seller’s expense.

 

The company is using a combination of technology, automation and carefully trained YAMATO team members to optimize the shipment inspection process. The result is a great reduction of needless returns and the shipping costs involved.

 

There are numerous reasons why a shipment could be refused, such as the item’s nature, specification, or contents. YAMATO’s process eliminates waste by avoiding the trouble of a small parcel “hold” down the logistics line. Screening and inspection are done quickly, meaning shipments get to the end customer on time.

 

YAMATO’s small parcel screening process is proving to be so effective that it is already being used nation-wide, and it may be extended in the future to support any marketplace in the world.

 

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YAMATO BRANCH SPOTLIGHT #10 – Chicago https://www.yamatoamerica.com/blog/yamato-branch-spotlight-10-chicago/ https://www.yamatoamerica.com/blog/yamato-branch-spotlight-10-chicago/#respond Thu, 27 Apr 2023 21:07:22 +0000 https://www.yamatoamerica.com/?p=3690 Chicago and YAMATO freight go hand in hand. Located on the southern tip of Lake Michigan, this great city adds up to being the sixth largest freight handling in the US. It is estimated that 1 out of 5 jobs in Chicago depends on imports or exports. Currently our Chicago branch employs a total of […]

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Chicago and YAMATO freight go hand in hand. Located on the southern tip of Lake Michigan, this great city adds up to being the sixth largest freight handling in the US. It is estimated that 1 out of 5 jobs in Chicago depends on imports or exports. Currently our Chicago branch employs a total of 28 people for its warehouse, shipping and moving services.

 

YAMATO loves Chicago. Besides having a major freight rail and two major airports the city’s port also rocks with all manner of trade activity. The city’s history shows it’s been a leader in freight transport for over 100 years.

 

Being a major hub, our Chicago branch is half shipping, half warehouse. On the shipping side, YAMATO moves next-day deliveries to Ohio, Kentucky and Michigan. Automotive parts drive much of the business. The branch also moves ambitious amounts of electrons, machinery, food products (including tea) and dangerous/volatile products like oils for machines. There is also an ever-increasing business involving the shipment of temperature sensitive goods. On the warehouse side, every product imaginable is stored and readied for shipment. Since COVID, companies have placed an emphasis on making sure they have an excess of inventory to avoid further supply chain disruptions.

 

The future is bright for YAMATO in Chicago. It will continue to be an international hub for industry, transportation, and commerce. It has more regional highways and railroad freight volume than any other city.

 

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YAMATO Applies Advanced Technology to Small Lot Freight https://www.yamatoamerica.com/blog/yamato-applies-advanced-technology-to-small-lot-freight/ https://www.yamatoamerica.com/blog/yamato-applies-advanced-technology-to-small-lot-freight/#respond Wed, 12 Apr 2023 18:23:19 +0000 https://www.yamatoamerica.com/?p=3683 If you do small parcel between Japan and the US, YAMATO has an amazing first of its kind service. Parcel shipping is huge and continues to boom, doubling in the US from 11 billion packages handled in 2016 to over 21 billion parcels in 2021.   To make your online business as efficient as possible, […]

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If you do small parcel between Japan and the US, YAMATO has an amazing first of its kind service. Parcel shipping is huge and continues to boom, doubling in the US from 11 billion packages handled in 2016 to over 21 billion parcels in 2021.

 

To make your online business as efficient as possible, we can create a custom API enabling you to input all the packaging info through your website!

 

That’s right, YAMATO can connect your online business direct to us through an Application Programming Interface (API) coded just for your business. The custom API allows your computer to talk to our computer, creating a seamless interface for transacting your parcel shipment.

 

Now you can easily access YAMATO small parcel services. This service makes it more convenient than ever to move your products between countries. The shipping API can be used to get information on the current shipping rates, and keep a record of packages sent and delivered.

 

YAMATO has already API custom designed for a major online vendor of luxury brands. Contact YAMATO today to see if our small lot freight service is right for you.

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YAMATO BRANCH SPOTLIGHT #9 – Salt Lake City https://www.yamatoamerica.com/blog/yamato-branch-spotlight-9-salt-lake-city/ https://www.yamatoamerica.com/blog/yamato-branch-spotlight-9-salt-lake-city/#respond Tue, 28 Mar 2023 07:05:26 +0000 https://www.yamatoamerica.com/?p=3679 Our YAMATO branch in Salt Lake City started with a modest staff of two people. It quickly found a niche providing small parcel service to the Salt Lake region, expanding to one dozen employees to handle the ever-increasing volume. Our team here is as diverse as it gets.   Today Salt Lake City is booming. […]

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Our YAMATO branch in Salt Lake City started with a modest staff of two people. It quickly found a niche providing small parcel service to the Salt Lake region, expanding to one dozen employees to handle the ever-increasing volume. Our team here is as diverse as it gets.

 

Today Salt Lake City is booming. If you haven’t visited the city in twenty years, you’ll be amazed. The airport is undergoing a $4 billion dollar expansion, as companies set up shop just outside the city along the I-80 corridor, which runs west all the way to San Francisco. There are also plans for a major “inland port,” which aims to jump start the city's new plans to become an international trading hub. Even so, it is air freight services that involves most of YAMATO’s business to overseas destinations.

 

Most important to YAMATO and its small parcel services are MLMs, or direct marketing firms, many of which are involved in supplying nutritional supplements and cosmetics to the Japanese market. Salt Lake City has a high MLM activity because local government has made it easy for people to start and grow small businesses. Some of the bigger MLMs here include Nu Skin, Young Living, USANA, doTerra, Morinda, Younique, Nature’s Sunshine, UNICITY, Modere and Vasayo.

 

There is also demand for YAMATO’s warehouse-centric services like fulfillment. The warehouse capacity keeps increasing, as the Salt Lake branch helps move packages coming in from as far away as Dallas and Phoenix-Scottsdale. All the shipping titans are here, but many companies prefer YAMATO for their quality customer service and door-to-door capabilities.

 

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YAMATO’S LA WAREHOUSE “SYSTEMIZES” ACTIVITY WITH HYBRID CONVEYOR SYSTEM https://www.yamatoamerica.com/blog/yamatos-la-warehouse-systemizes-activity-with-hybrid-conveyor-system/ https://www.yamatoamerica.com/blog/yamatos-la-warehouse-systemizes-activity-with-hybrid-conveyor-system/#respond Fri, 17 Mar 2023 22:13:20 +0000 https://www.yamatoamerica.com/?p=3674 Enhancing speed and efficiency in all activities, YAMATO has developed and installed a new hybrid conveyor belt to help speed up handling of the record amount of ecommerce packages and other materials coming through the warehouse. The automated equipment is just one step to "systemize" YAMATO operations.   So, what exactly is "systemize" and why […]

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Enhancing speed and efficiency in all activities, YAMATO has developed and installed a new hybrid conveyor belt to help speed up handling of the record amount of ecommerce packages and other materials coming through the warehouse. The automated equipment is just one step to "systemize" YAMATO operations.

 

So, what exactly is "systemize" and why is it important? Every business has challenges, In the shipping business there are packages to be moved. More than that, there’s commodities that also need to clear customs too.

 

"Systemizing" is all about the process of increasing productivity. Many tasks in shipping and logistics are redundant, making them perfect candidates for creating automated workflows. Automation today sometimes is seen as a negative, threatening to workers. Yet in a world where it’s hard to recruit enough workers to do repetitive tasks, this threat is overstated. On the contrary, many people benefit from working with automation every day. The future will never become completely automated, as only an estimated 10 percent of jobs can ever be fully automated.

 

YAMATO is leading the way in eliminating any cumbersome and labor-intensive tasks. Systemizing operations allows us to stay energized and focused, freeing up our teams to keep customers satisfied and our business growing.

 

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YAMATO BRANCH SPOTLIGHT #8 – Portland https://www.yamatoamerica.com/blog/yamato-branch-spotlight-8-portland/ https://www.yamatoamerica.com/blog/yamato-branch-spotlight-8-portland/#respond Tue, 21 Feb 2023 16:55:28 +0000 https://www.yamatoamerica.com/?p=3657 YAMATO’s Portland branch offers a unique value proposition for both established local businesses and new start-ups looking for a great place to set up shop. In short, YAMATO helps businesses grow by increasing product outreach to Japan and around the world.   Portland used to be a sleepy mid-sized American city. No longer. Probably because […]

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YAMATO’s Portland branch offers a unique value proposition for both established local businesses and new start-ups looking for a great place to set up shop. In short, YAMATO helps businesses grow by increasing product outreach to Japan and around the world.

 

Portland used to be a sleepy mid-sized American city. No longer. Probably because of Oregon’s tax climate. The state does not have a sales tax. That’s huge for retailers, for obvious reasons. The area also has innovative business tax credits and other government incentives, making it one of the most attractive areas of the county for any growing business.

 

The Portland branch, which YAMATO opened in 1990, started with moving services and small parcel exports. Today, 90 percent of the business involves exports via air freight.

 

So, what industries rely on our Portland outpost for shipping? Computer chips from Intel, sportswear from Nike, heavy industry from Daimler Trucks, aerospace from Boeing, activewear from Columbia, measuring equipment from Tektronix and digital printing from Xerox.

 

To handle continued growth, the branch has begun an ambitious warehouse business for logistics and fulfillment. The city of Portland continues its slow-burn growth, attracting highly educated engineers and other white collar professionals looking for affordable housing and a beautiful region in which to live.

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