We ship from Japan’s main export ports to buyers around the world. The right method depends on the car, the destination and how many cars are travelling.
Roll-on, roll-off
The car is driven onto a specialist vehicle carrier and secured on deck. Usually the most economical choice for a single car on a route with regular sailings.
Shared or sole-use container
The car is loaded and secured inside a shipping container. Suited to high-value cars, multiple cars for a dealer, or destinations without regular RoRo service.
We quote to the port that suits you, considering sailing frequency, cost and how far the car then travels by road. Tell us your city and we will suggest options. Every quote states its basis clearly, for example FOB Japan or CIF to a named port.
The car is moved to our export yard, photographed and prepared.
Deregistration, export certificate and any required pre-shipment inspection.
A space is booked on the next suitable sailing and the booking is shared with you.
The vessel departs. You receive the bill of lading and sailing details.
The car arrives at your port, ready for customs clearance by you or your agent.
Transit time depends on the route, the vessel and the season. We give you an estimate with every quote and keep you updated, rather than promise a number we cannot control.
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