Facing a critical shortage of domestic logistics personnel, Japan's freight and transport sector is increasingly relying on foreign workers to fill the gap. This move is timely as demand for transport capabilities has surged amidst growing e-commerce trends. The industry is now raising recruitment efforts, targeting skillful foreign nationals to counter the impending labor crisis and ensure operational continuance.

In Japan, labor shortages, particularly in the logistics sector, have been a long-standing issue due to the ageing population and younger generations seeking non-manual jobs. The news reflected the continued need for foreign workers and how they play a crucial role in Japan’s economic sustainability. There's also an escalating need for this, given the accelerating e-commerce industry amidst the COVID-19 pandemic.

In contrast, the US and EU have generally more diverse workforce and thus, are less impacted by labor shortages in areas such as logistics. However, they share a similar trend of relying on foreign labor in certain sectors such as agriculture and hospitality. Both regions carry out specific programs to attract foreign workers to overcome such shortages.