Overview

• The 'conveyor belt road' will automate cargo transport between Tokyo and Osaka, covering 320 miles.
• Test runs for the automated system are planned for 2027, with full operations expected by the mid-2030s.
• The project is designed to compensate for a projected 36% shortage in truck drivers by 2030.
• The system could replace the work of 25,000 truck drivers daily, significantly easing logistics pressures.
• The initiative also aims to cut carbon emissions, integrating with airports, railways, and ports for efficiency.