Protect BOX is an NX-developed transport solution designed specifically for shipping. Made from lightweight yet durable honeycomb-core material, it can be used across all transportation modes, including truck, rail, sea, and air. It streamlines packing and protective packaging while helping prevent damage and soiling and reduce material costs.
Protect BOX
Protect BOX
Solution Overview
Protect BOX can be transported across all modes—including truck, rail, sea, and air—without unloading the cargo. In addition to the standard BOX, the lineup includes temperature-controlled and insulated options, various sizes, and customized versions. Choose from three transportation types—Eco, High-Speed, and Regular—to suit your needs.
| Types of equipment | NX-developed transport equipment (a multimodal-compatible unit) |
|---|---|
| Supported transport modes | Truck/rail/ship/air (no transshipment required when changing modes) |
| Equipment lineup | Normal / Light / Wide / with Fresh Logi (cooling) / THERMAL (insulation) / Custom-made version for customers |
| joint patent | Nippon Express Co., Ltd. and Gifu Plastics Industry Co., Ltd. have jointly filed a utility model application (using the honeycomb core material "TECCELL"). |
Protect BOX (Standard)
A standard-size model well suited to small-lot shipments containing a wide variety of products.
External dimensions: 1110 x 1110 x 1029 mm
Weight: 46kg
Protect BOX LIGHT
Simply fit the side panels and lid around a customer’s pre-loaded pallet.
This simplified model provides the same level of protection as the standard BOX.
External dimensions: 1125 x 1125 x 1029 mm
Weight: 25kg
Protect BOX WIDE
A wider-format BOX that improves container-loading efficiency
when used in combination with the standard BOX.
External dimensions: 1400 x 1110 x 1029 mm
Weight: 48.5kg
Protect Box with Fresh Logi™
*Fresh Logi™ is a registered trademark of Asahi Kasei Corporation.
Simply add the dedicated insulated BOX to accommodate refrigerated cargo transportation.
Its eco-conscious design eliminates the need for cold-storage packs or dry ice.
Protect BOX THERMAL
A high-performance insulated BOX featuring vacuum insulation panels.
This new model is designed to maintain the internal temperature by utilizing the cargo’s own temperature. Scheduled for release in 2026.
* In addition to the above, we also offer a "customized version for our customers." We can design equipment to meet your specific requirements, including equipment compatible with commercially available pallets, side-pallet mounting and detachable types, and stacking equipment. For details, please contact our sales department.
Three Transport Options for Protect BOX
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Business Eco (Environmentally Focused)
An environmentally conscious transportation service
using CO₂-efficient JR rail containers and ocean containers.
It also supports modal shift initiatives and helps address driver shortages.
Ideal for: Books, agricultural products, and similar cargo -
Business High-Speed (Speed Focused)
Nationwide next-day delivery by air.
An air-freight option for customers who need faster delivery.
Nationwide delivery is available as soon as the next day.
Ideal for: Medical equipment and precision instruments -
Business Regular (Shipment-Volume Focused)
Our standard option uses scheduled truck services and can transport small-lot shipments from a single BOX.
Protect BOX keeps cargo protected even in consolidated shipments.
Optional seals are also available to enhance security.
Ideal for: Small-lot and low-volume shipments
* The scheduled route will be the route designated by our company.