How we ship / 配送について

From our yard to your port.

A transparent, seven-step process used on every unit we export. No hidden handling fees, no surprise demurrage. Quoted in writing, tracked in writing.

Inquiry & quotation

You send us a request, a specific unit from our stock list, or a sourcing brief (model, year, budget, destination port). We respond within one business day with availability, FOB Japan pricing and an estimated freight quote to your port.

Proforma invoice & deposit

Once you confirm, we issue a Proforma Invoice covering the unit, optional third-party inspection, freight and any C&F/CIF add-ons. A 30% deposit secures the unit and removes it from public listings.

Inspection & de-registration

We complete our internal 300-point inspection and arrange JEVIC / JAAI third-party inspection if requested. We then de-register the vehicle from the Japanese road registry and obtain the Export Certificate (輸出抹消仮登録証明書).

Balance & booking

Balance payment is due before vessel loading. As soon as funds clear we book the next available sailing on your chosen route, RoRo, 20'/40' container, or air freight for high-value or time-critical units.

Loading & Bill of Lading

The unit is delivered to the port of loading (Yokohama, Nagoya, Kobe, Osaka or Hiroshima), inspected by the carrier and loaded. The original Bill of Lading is released to you (or to your bank, if using L/C terms) once payment is fully received.

In-transit tracking

We share the BL number, vessel name and live tracking link. Typical transit times: 15–25 days to the Middle East, 25–35 days to East Africa, 30–45 days to West Africa, 18–28 days to South Asia, 25–40 days to the UK/EU, 18–30 days to Southeast Asia and Oceania. Carrier schedules can shift; we update you on any change.

Arrival & clearance

On arrival you (or your nominated clearing agent) present the BL, Invoice and Export Certificate to customs. We can recommend trusted clearing agents in most major ports if you do not already have one.

Choosing your method

Three ways to ship.

RoRo (Roll-on / Roll-off)

Standard passenger cars, light commercial vehicles, drivable construction equipment.

Pros

Most cost-effective per unit
Fastest dwell time at port
Frequent sailings to all major destinations

Trade-offs

No personal effects allowed inside the vehicle
Slightly higher risk of minor handling marks

Container

High-value cars, JDM collectibles, multiple units consolidated, vehicles that cannot drive on/off.

Pros

Fully enclosed protection
Personal effects can be loaded with proper declaration
20ft fits 1 sedan; 40ft fits 2–4 depending on size

Trade-offs

Higher freight cost per unit
Loading & lashing takes longer

Air freight

Ultra-high-value vehicles, rare JDM cars, urgent spare-parts shipments.

Pros

Transit in days, not weeks
Lowest handling risk

Trade-offs

Significantly more expensive
Subject to dangerous-goods rules on batteries and fuel

Loading floor / 積込み

How we fill every container.

From an empty 40ft High-Cube to a sealed, torque-balanced load — each container is hand-packed to maximize volume, protect surfaces, and pass port inspection on arrival.