Sustainable Shared Transport Inc.

Sustainable Shared Transport Inc. is a Tokyo-based company focused on innovative logistics solutions that enhance efficiency and reduce environmental impacts through a collaborative transportation platform. Sustainable Shared Transport Inc. was founded in 2024 in Tokyo, Japan, and specializes in a collaborative palletized distribution service.

The company raised JPY 80 million in a funding round on March 28, 2025, from investors including Development Bank of Japan and Mizuho Bank. The founder's previous ventures have not been disclosed, and there is no mention of subsidiaries or significant pivots in business strategy. Sustainable Shared Transport (SST) specializes in providing a collaborative palletized distribution service known as "SST便. " This service addresses challenges within the logistics industry, including personnel shortages and reducing environmental impact.

By utilizing an open platform for shared transportation, SST connects multiple shippers to optimize distribution costs and ensure efficient operations. The company offers a pre-reservation system with a variable pricing model, supporting diverse industries in Japan, and is actively expanding its service areas in regions facing logistical inefficiencies. Sustainable Shared Transport generates revenue through its collaborative distribution service, SST便, which operates on a pre-reserved and variable pricing basis. Clients can share truckloads, reducing costs for smaller shipments while ensuring needed transportation capacity.

This B2B model optimizes resources by allowing multiple shippers to utilize a single truck, minimizing expenses associated with traditional shipping methods. Clients benefit by only paying for the pallet space used, enhancing revenue through strategic partnerships and tailored logistics solutions. Following the recent investment of JPY 80 million raised on March 28, 2025, Sustainable Shared Transport Inc. plans to enhance its collaborative transport platform to create a sustainable supply chain that improves efficiency and lowers emissions.

The company aims to expand its services into new geographic markets in Japan to address logistical inefficiencies. Upcoming product enhancements are in development, although specific release dates have not been disclosed.