Issues on the Introduction of Container Round Use to Reduce the Distance of Repositioning Empty Containers in Hinterland of the Port

本研究旨在阐明集装箱循环使用的影响，以及在港口腹地引入集装箱循环使用的问题。集装箱循环使用是指进口货物卸除后的空集装箱在不返回港口的情况下重新用于出口的概念。首先，明确了开展集装箱轮转运输所需要具备的功能，并通过集装箱拖车作业将其运输系统划分为四种类型。其次，通过分析构成集装箱循环使用系统的各成员的盈亏情况，考虑集装箱循环使用的影响和引入问题。此外，还指出了在空箱再利用系统中采用国内货运的问题。

This study aims to clarify effects of container round use and issues on introducing it in hinterland of the port, which is a concept that the empty container after the import shipment was devanned is reused for export without returning it to the port.First, I clarified functions that are necessary for carrying out container round use transportation and classified its transportation systems into four types by container trailer truck operations. Second, I considered effects of container round use and issues on introducing it by analyzing profit and loss of each member who constitutes its system. Furthermore, issues when domestic freight transportation is adopted in the reusing system of empty containers were showed.