About NPO Escot
NPO ESCOT is a non-profit organization that develops technology related to environmental and energy issues and logistics efficiency.
In particular, we are advancing research and development into environmental technologies such as wave upwelling pumps , DIY solar heat recovery systems, and eco-windows for disaster prevention and crime prevention , thereby contributing to the promotion of renewable energy and environmental protection.
In the field of logistics, we have proposed an efficient system using container round use and QR codes, and are also working on initiatives that contribute to international transportation
and disaster relief .
This is a matching support site for land transport of sea containers.
This is a public interest site aimed at addressing the 2024 problem, reducing CO2 emissions, shortening drivers’ working hours, and increasing their income.
Features
- Improving the efficiency of inland empty container handling = As long as it is a sea container, transportation between ports and inland is inevitable
- Free, no commission
- Google Maps goes international
- Regularly publishes plans and proposals that contribute to improving issues in international container transport
- System development aimed at transport support in the event of a disaster
- AI Utilization
NEW！
English website creation ⇒ here
Maritime Daily News article 2025.06.13 ⇒ here
We are looking for proposals from transportation companies. ⇒ Here
List of ocean container handling locations
user:
- Transportation and Affiliates
- Shipper company
- In times of emergency, national and local governments
Use cases :
- Return of empty containers: Return of containers emptied during import
- Collection of empty containers: Collection of containers required for export, etc.
- Exchange of empty containers-1: Exchange of containers from different shipping companies
- Empty container replacement-2: Container replacement due to delays and container size changes
- Temporary storage of empty containers – 1: Emergency storage during disasters such as typhoons, heavy rains, and heavy snowfall
- Temporary storage of empty containers – 2: Emergency storage in the event of sudden inventory or production adjustments or customs clearance issues
- Request for various quotes: transportation, storage, loading and unloading, inspection, etc., insurance
How to use the map:
- Find the necessary locations on the map.
- Click on the number to check the status of the location.
- Please contact the contact information provided in advance.
How to use the base status list:
- Enter keywords such as location, shipping company, function, etc. in the search box.
- Check the displayed location status and contact them directly.
inland depot in Japan
| Location Number | function | municipalities | address | Company name | comment | in charge | 電話 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Available for purchase | Bando City | 19-1 Oyama, Bando City | Yeongshin Transportation Co., Ltd. | There is a lot of export and there seems to be a shortage overall. After WHL and EMA are returned, we would like to entrust transportation to Yokohama. | Tadahiro Nagai | 090-1880-1067 | eishin_unyu@nifty.com |
| 2 | Can handle bulk orders/bonded area | Bando City | 3-198-17 Hanya, Bando City | Yoshida Transportation Co., Ltd. | We can return MSK, OOCL, and COSCO. Please contact us for further details. | Takami Yoshida | 080-4579-3141 | t.yoshida@yoshiun.com |
| 3 | Available for purchase | Ota City | 81-12 Midoricho, Ota City | Hayakawa Transportation Co., Ltd. Ota Office | We will handle returns and pick-ups after contacting you in advance. | Bucheon | 080-3302-1295 | m-tomikawa@hayakawa-st.co.jp |
| 4 | Available for purchase | Tokorozawa City | 857-6 Shimotomi, Tokorozawa City | Tatsumi Transport Co., Ltd. | Many imports, ONE container delivery possible, advance notice required | Ogasawara, Ogiyama | 090-3237-6538 | ogasawara@tatsumi-transport.jp |
| 5 | Available for purchase | Sendai City | 83 Nakano Takamatsu, Miyagino Ward, Sendai City | Maruyama Transport Co., Ltd. | Off-dock functionality is available. | Shogo Sakurai | 022-258-0665 | shogo@the080.co.jp |
| 6 | Available for purchase | Koga City | 古河市仁連2220-17 | Aoshin Industrial Transport Co., Ltd. Furukawa Sales Office | ONE and OOCL 40HC can be returned, but please contact us in advance. | Izumiya and Seki | 042－937-2921 | c.kirihara@seishin-unyu.co.jp |
| 7 | Available for purchase | Mizuho Town | 875 Hakonegasaki, Mizuho-machi, Nishitama-gun | Aonobu Industrial Transport Co., Ltd. Mizuho Sales Office | We will handle returns and pick-ups after contacting you in advance. | Otaki and Kimura | 042-556-3873 | m.kamio@seishin-unyu.co.jp |
| 8 | Can handle bulk orders/bonded area | Sano City | 2500-3 Tonaracho, Sano City | Sano Inland Port | We accept returns of SITC, ONE, and OOCL (clean). Please contact us in advance. | Suzuki, Tezuka | 0283-86-9111 | sip@yoshiun.com |
| 9 | Available for purchase | Shirakawa City | 34-1 Horimai, Shimonishiro, Shirakawa City | 大竹運送㈱ | We will handle both returns and pick-ups with prior notice. We will also consider domestic freight transportation. | Osuga | 0248-46-3925 | kiyoshi.o@ootake-unso.com |
| 10 | Available for purchase | Yahaba Town | 369 Hiromiyazawa 4th lot, Yahaba-cho, Shiwa-gun | Nippon Freight Liner Morioka ICD | After transportation in any ocean container, transloading onto a specific shipping company’s van is also possible. Please contact us for details. | Nishikawa | 019-681-3078 | s-nishikawa@f-l.co.jp |
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*The location status is updated twice a month.
Information from individual bases
Seishin Sangyo Industrial Transport Co., Ltd.
The overtime regulations for drivers have become increasingly strict. In order to reduce the driving time to the port and waiting time at the yard,
Why not come and return it to our inland depot?
| Indepo/Empty container utilization promotion site | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Furukawa Depot | Mizuho Depot | |||
| location | 2220-17 Niren, Koga City, Ibaraki Prefecture | 875 Hakonegasaki, Mizuho-machi, Nishitama-gun, Tokyo | ||
| (3km from New Route 4) | (300m from R16) | |||
| Returnable shipping company name | ONE | Always available | ONE | After consultation |
| COSCO＆OOCL | Always available | Evergreen | After consultation | |
| SITC | After consultation | I am here | After consultation | |
| Evergreen | After consultation | OOCL | After consultation | |
| CCC | After consultation | |||
| I am here | After consultation | |||
| CMA CGM | After consultation |
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Ibaraki Prefecture Bando Depot
Sano Inland Port
102550100Item Descriptionsearch:
| Location Number | function | municipalities | address | Company name | comment | in charge | 電話 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Available for purchase | Bando City | 3-198-17 Hanya, Bando City | Yoshida Transportation Co., Ltd. | We can return MSK, OOCL, and COSCO. Please contact us for further details. | Takami Yoshida | 080-4579-3141 | t.yoshida@yoshiun.com |
| 8 | Available for purchase | Sano City | 2500-3 Tonaracho, Sano City | Sano Inland Port | We accept returns of SITC, ONE, and OOCL (clean). Please contact us in advance. | Suzuki, Tezuka | 0283-86-9111 | sip@yoshiun.com |
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New registrations accepted:
If you would like to register as a new return address, please fill out the following information and apply. (Registration is free.)
- Company name and location:
- Contact details: Name of person in charge / Phone number / Email address
- Returnable or deliverable, container owner name, container size, approximate number
- Conditions
- Reception hours
- Other important matters
New registration by email (free) ⇒ here
Confirmation of site usage
- Please check the latest information for each location individually.
- The NPO does not mediate or intermediate the placement of specific businesses.
- We do not guarantee against risks arising from individual legal actions.
- We will accept inquiries and consultations regarding specific cases as a consultant.
Planning and proposals to improve container transport
EIR + QR Code Proposal : Print a QR code on the EIR document issued by the shipping company at the time of import to make the movement of empty containers eco-friendly.
Return collection by vehicle : Use the QR code to request a vehicle at the vehicle when it is empty!
Use of containers in home delivery services : Development of “Logi-Jack” for easily fastening roll boxes
Educational Programs Provided : Container Round Use Practices (Part 1 and 2)
Measures against fire ants : Ant nest killers are installed inside containers on the Chinese side to remove fire ants during transport.
NPO ESCOT
4-17 Azumakami-cho Kashiwa Chiba Japan. 277-0011
mobil：+81-（0）80-4365-0861
fax：+81-（0）4-7166-4128
e.mail:ser.kashiwa@gmail.com
https://www.npo-escot.org