Shipping & Payment
We sail weekly from Yokohama, Nagoya, Osaka, Kobe and Moji. Freight estimates below are per standard sedan or compact SUV; larger vans and trucks are quoted on measurement.
| Destination port | Transit time | Method | From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mombasa, Kenya | 28–34 days | RoRo | $1,150 |
| Dar es Salaam, Tanzania | 30–36 days | RoRo | $1,250 |
| Durban, South Africa | 34–40 days | Container | $1,480 |
| Walvis Bay, Namibia | 38–45 days | RoRo | $1,690 |
| Lusaka (via Dar) | 42–50 days | Container | $2,140 |
Payment methods
Telegraphic transfer
Full or 30% deposit to our Japanese bank.
Letter of credit
Available for orders of five units or more.
Escrow
Third-party escrow accepted for first-time buyers.
Documents you receive
- Bill of Lading (B/L)
- Export Certificate with English translation
- Commercial Invoice
- Auction sheet and inspection report
- Pre-shipment inspection (JEVIC / QISJ) where required
- Marine insurance certificate (CIF orders)