[Completion in June 2026] Sanwa Soko to establish a new automated rack warehouse for hazardous materials with one of the largest capacities in Japan (3,400 pallets) in Daito City, Osaka, equipped with the latest automated warehouse system. Capable of handling Fire Service Act Class 4 hazardous materials (Class 1-4 petroleums) and poisonous/deleterious substances.
Sanwa Soko will open a massive 3,400-pallet automated warehouse for hazardous materials in Daito, Osaka, in June 2026. The facility aims to resolve storage shortages in chemical logistics while significantly improving safety and efficiency through automation.
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New Warehouse at Daito Office (Completion Concept Drawing)
Sanwa Soko Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Midori-ku, Yokohama City) will establish one of the largest automated rack warehouses for hazardous materials in Japan (3,400 pallets) in Daito City, Osaka Prefecture, in June 2026, to resolve the worsening storage shortage in chemical logistics. This facility minimizes human errors and accidents by introducing the latest automated systems. Leveraging its excellent access within a 5km radius from both the Higashiosaka and Kadoma Junctions, it will realize a logistics infrastructure that supports the supply chain in the Kansai region.
*Within the legal height limit range
URL: https://www.sanwasoko.co.jp/newwarehouses/#daito
Click here for details
Background of the Establishment
The Kansai region is a major hub for the chemical manufacturing industry, but hazardous material warehouses have faced issues with aging and lack of storage capacity. Additionally, amid severe labor shortages, there is a growing need for automated warehouses that realize efficient operations while ensuring safety. To meet these challenges, Sanwa Soko has decided to build the nation's largest automated rack warehouse for hazardous materials.
Features of the New Warehouse
Image of inside the automated rack warehouse
[Largest Storage Capacity in Japan]
High-density storage is achieved through a double-deep automated rack warehouse, accommodating various packaging types such as cases, drums, 18-liter cans, and IBC tanks.
[Dramatic Improvement in Safety through Automation]
Human operations are minimized by the automated warehouse system, significantly reducing accident risks.
[Advanced Disaster Prevention and BCP Compliance]
Designed to withstand natural disasters like earthquakes, fully equipped with vibration-damping racks and emergency power supplies. Its inland location avoids the impact of tsunamis and storm surges, ensuring a stable logistics supply in western Japan.
[Outstanding Access to the Kansai Region]
Located within 5km from Higashiosaka JCT and Kadoma JCT, making it ideal for deliveries to Keihan, Hyogo, and Nara areas. 25km from Osaka Nanko. It offers excellent access to major roads like the Kinki Expressway and Daini Keihan Road, serving as a "wide-area delivery and transit hub" for the Keihanshin area.
Facility Overview
Location: 3-13-15 Hino, Daito City, Osaka Prefecture
Total Floor Area: Approx. 4,000 square meters
Storage Capacity: 13,600 drums (200L equivalent), IBC tank compatible
Regulatory Compliance:
- Fire Service Act Class 4 hazardous materials (Class 1-4 petroleums)
- Poisonous and Deleterious Substances Control Act
Future Developments
Through this project, Sanwa Soko will build a core hub for hazardous materials logistics in the Kansai area, contributing to the business expansion of customers in the chemical industry and the realization of a sustainable logistics infrastructure.
Contact Information
Sanwa Soko Co., Ltd. Logistics Division, Logistics Sales Department TEL: 045-614-6113
HP: https://www.sanwasoko.co.jp/newwarehouses/#contact
Please feel free to consult us separately regarding special flammables and alcohols.
Company Profile
Corporate Philosophy: We interact with our customers with sincerity and make continuous efforts to provide safe, prompt, and accurate services.
Company Name: Sanwa Soko Co., Ltd.
Location: 1-16-1 Kamiyama, Midori-ku, Yokohama City, Kanagawa Prefecture
Establishment: May 1, 1950
Representative Director: Tatsushi Tsujikawa
Business Description: Warehousing (hazardous materials, ordinary goods, pharmaceuticals, etc.), distribution processing, customs clearance, insurance agency services, etc.
Sanwa Soko Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Midori-ku, Yokohama City) will establish one of the largest automated rack warehouses for hazardous materials in Japan (3,400 pallets) in Daito City, Osaka Prefecture, in June 2026, to resolve the worsening storage shortage in chemical logistics. This facility minimizes human errors and accidents by introducing the latest automated systems. Leveraging its excellent access within a 5km radius from both the Higashiosaka and Kadoma Junctions, it will realize a logistics infrastructure that supports the supply chain in the Kansai region.
*Within the legal height limit range
URL: https://www.sanwasoko.co.jp/newwarehouses/#daito
Click here for details
Background of the Establishment
The Kansai region is a major hub for the chemical manufacturing industry, but hazardous material warehouses have faced issues with aging and lack of storage capacity. Additionally, amid severe labor shortages, there is a growing need for automated warehouses that realize efficient operations while ensuring safety. To meet these challenges, Sanwa Soko has decided to build the nation's largest automated rack warehouse for hazardous materials.
Features of the New Warehouse
Image of inside the automated rack warehouse
[Largest Storage Capacity in Japan]
High-density storage is achieved through a double-deep automated rack warehouse, accommodating various packaging types such as cases, drums, 18-liter cans, and IBC tanks.
[Dramatic Improvement in Safety through Automation]
Human operations are minimized by the automated warehouse system, significantly reducing accident risks.
[Advanced Disaster Prevention and BCP Compliance]
Designed to withstand natural disasters like earthquakes, fully equipped with vibration-damping racks and emergency power supplies. Its inland location avoids the impact of tsunamis and storm surges, ensuring a stable logistics supply in western Japan.
[Outstanding Access to the Kansai Region]
Located within 5km from Higashiosaka JCT and Kadoma JCT, making it ideal for deliveries to Keihan, Hyogo, and Nara areas. 25km from Osaka Nanko. It offers excellent access to major roads like the Kinki Expressway and Daini Keihan Road, serving as a "wide-area delivery and transit hub" for the Keihanshin area.
Facility Overview
Location: 3-13-15 Hino, Daito City, Osaka Prefecture
Total Floor Area: Approx. 4,000 square meters
Storage Capacity: 13,600 drums (200L equivalent), IBC tank compatible
Regulatory Compliance:
- Fire Service Act Class 4 hazardous materials (Class 1-4 petroleums)
- Poisonous and Deleterious Substances Control Act
Future Developments
Through this project, Sanwa Soko will build a core hub for hazardous materials logistics in the Kansai area, contributing to the business expansion of customers in the chemical industry and the realization of a sustainable logistics infrastructure.
Contact Information
Sanwa Soko Co., Ltd. Logistics Division, Logistics Sales Department TEL: 045-614-6113
HP: https://www.sanwasoko.co.jp/newwarehouses/#contact
Please feel free to consult us separately regarding special flammables and alcohols.
Company Profile
Corporate Philosophy: We interact with our customers with sincerity and make continuous efforts to provide safe, prompt, and accurate services.
Company Name: Sanwa Soko Co., Ltd.
Location: 1-16-1 Kamiyama, Midori-ku, Yokohama City, Kanagawa Prefecture
Establishment: May 1, 1950
Representative Director: Tatsushi Tsujikawa
Business Description: Warehousing (hazardous materials, ordinary goods, pharmaceuticals, etc.), distribution processing, customs clearance, insurance agency services, etc.