The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism announced the selection of a demonstration project for the real-world implementation of an automated logistics road. The project's scope and progress are attracting attention as an announcement involving TIER IV.
According to an announcement by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism involving TIER IV, a demonstration project for the real-world implementation of an automated logistics road has been selected. The project aims to verify the practicality and operational challenges of logistics routes using autonomous driving systems, and is positioned as part of a government-led initiative toward real-world implementation.
The announcement was released on 14 October 2026, and the publication of related materials was announced. Detailed information can be confirmed through Nikkei Company Information DIGITAL, while The Nikkei and Kabutan were cited as supporting media sources.
The article does not provide figures indicating the role TIER IV will play in the project, or the specific schedule, scale of the target area or other details going forward. Additional information is awaited.