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Shipping & destinations

Regular sailings from Japanese ports to nine regions across six continents.

RoRo (Roll-on / Roll-off)

The vehicle is driven onto the vessel. Most economical for single units, fastest booking, widest port coverage.

Container

Sealed 20ft / 40ft container. Best for multiple vehicles, high-value units, or ports without RoRo service. Spare parts can be loaded alongside.

RegionMain portsTypical transitNotes
East AfricaMombasa, Dar es Salaam4–6 weeksAge limits & pre-export inspection apply
Southern AfricaDurban, Walvis Bay, Beira5–7 weeksLeft-hand-drive restrictions in some countries
CaribbeanKingston, Port of Spain, Bridgetown, Georgetown6–8 weeksContainer consolidation available
South AmericaIquique, Arica, Callao5–7 weeksChile (Iquique free zone), Peru, Bolivia, Paraguay
North AmericaLos Angeles, Vancouver, New York, Halifax2–4 weeksUSA 25-year rule; Canada 15-year rule
OceaniaSuva, Lautoka, Port Moresby, Honiara3–5 weeksRegular RoRo services
South AsiaKarachi, Colombo, Chittagong3–4 weeksPakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Nepal (RHD)
Middle EastDubai (Jebel Ali), Muscat, Bahrain3–4 weeksDocumentation support included
South AsiaKarachi, Colombo, Chittagong3–4 weeksRight-hand-drive markets; import rules vary by country
South AmericaIquique, Callao5–7 weeksLeft-hand-drive markets; Bolivia & Paraguay usually via Iquique
North AmericaLos Angeles, Vancouver, Halifax3–5 weeksUSA 25-year rule, Canada 15-year rule — JDM classics
Russia & Central AsiaVladivostok1–2 weeksOnward to Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Mongolia; subject to current regulations
EuropeSouthampton, Dublin, Limassol, Valletta6–9 weeksRight-hand-drive markets (UK, Ireland, Cyprus, Malta); registration / IVA guidance
Russia & Central AsiaVladivostok1–2 weeksOnward transport to Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Mongolia

Transit times are indicative and depend on carrier schedules. Country import regulations change — we confirm current rules for your destination at quotation.

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