Sea&Rail

A domestic integrated transportation service combining maritime and rail freight transportation.

Using NX-developed **RSV containers**, we offer 11 services on nine routes spanning Japan from Hokkaido to Kyushu, without transloading cargo between sea and rail.
We comprehensively address logistics challenges, including driver shortages, decarbonization, and business continuity planning (BCP).

Index

Solution Overview
Implementation effects
Route Introduction

Solution Overview

Sea&Rail is a "modal combination" type transportation solution that combines the strengths of both sea and rail transport. By flexibly combining both modes according to customer needs, we optimize transportation costs, environmental impact, and lead times. With domestic vessels such as X's unique "Himawari" and NX's proprietary RSV containers, we achieve integrated transportation without transshipment.

Service Overview	Domestic multimodal transport combining sea and rail transport
Equipment used	NX's own vessel "Himawari" and other partner vessels / RSV containers (compatible with both rail and sea standards)
Target cargo	General cargo, automotive parts, machine parts, dangerous goods, domestic transshipment of international containers, etc.

Available Routes

Route	Origin	Destination	Vessel Operator
Hokkaido Route	Hokkaido (Tomakomai Port / Kushiro Port)	Tokyo Port	Nippon Express (own ship "Himawari")
Kyushu Route	Tokyo Port	Kyushu (Hakata Port)	Nippon Express (own ship "Himawari")
Pacific Route	Nagoya Port (Japanese only)	Sendai Port / Tomakomai Port	Taiheiyo Ferry Co., Ltd.
Sea of Japan Route 1	Tsuruga Port	Hakata Port (Japanese only)	Kinkai Yusen Co., Ltd.
Sea of Japan Route 2	Tsuruga Port	Tomakomai Port	Kinkai Yusen Co., Ltd.
East Kyushu Route 1	Oita Port	Kobe Port (Japanese only)	MOL Sunflower Ltd.
East Kyushu Route 2	Beppu Port	Osaka Nanko Port	MOL Sunflower Ltd.
Kitakyushu Route	Shinmoji Port	Osaka Nanko Port	Meimon Taiyo Ferry Co., Ltd.
Southern Kyushu Route	Miyazaki Port	Kobe Port (Japanese only)	Miyazaki Car Ferry Co., Ltd.

Implementation effects

Significantly reduce CO2 emissions
CO2 emissions per ton-kilometer are approximately 1/10 for rail and 1/7 for sea transport compared to trucks. Combining both modes of transport significantly contributes to the decarbonization of long-distance transportation. The "EcoTrans Navi" app also allows for the creation of reports on reduction effects.
Addressing the driver shortage problem
Replacing long-distance truck transport with sea and rail transport will solve the driver shortage problem.
Business Continuity Plan (BCP) measures and double-tracking of transportation routes
By combining multiple modes of transport and routes, such as the Pacific route, the Sea of Japan route, and rail transport, we diversify the risk of transport disruptions due to natural disasters and accidents.
No transshipment required, improving operational efficiency.
NX's proprietary RSV containers are compatible with both rail and sea standards. Because they can be transported across land and sea in their original container form, transshipment work and time at ports and stations can be significantly reduced.

Route Introduction

Sea&Rail Dangerous Goods Transport

This is a combined sea and land transport service for dangerous goods. By bypassing the Seikan Tunnel, where the passage of dangerous goods is restricted, we enable the transport of high-pressure gases, flammable liquids, toxic substances, and other dangerous materials between Hokkaido and Honshu.
Sea&Rail Domestic Transit Transportation

This is a domestic transit transportation service connecting major ports such as Tokyo, Hakodate, and Fukuoka, where international container ships call, with our customers' bases. With 5-6 regular daily sailings utilizing RORO vessels, and the convenience of one-stop arrangements from sea to rail and truck, we ensure stable lead times.
Sea&Rail Japan Sea Route

This route connects Hakata Port, Tsuruga Port, and Tomakomai Port. The addition of this double-track route to the Pacific route allows it to function as an alternative mode of transport during disasters. Delivery is possible within 3-4 days, counting the collection day as day 1.