Car Shipping From Japan
Complete guide to shipping cars from Japan. RoRo and container shipping options, transit times to major ports, major Japanese export ports, and shipping costs explained.
Japan has one of the world's most efficient vehicle export shipping networks. Understanding your shipping options helps you choose the best balance of cost and protection. This guide is part of our import cars from Japan topic cluster.
Major Japanese Export Ports
Yokohama: Japan's busiest car export port. Most frequent sailings worldwide. Nagoya: Major Toyota export hub. Excellent connections to all global routes. Kobe: Important port for western Japan exports, serving Africa and Middle East routes.
RoRo Shipping From Japan
RoRo is the standard method for shipping cars from Japan. Transit times: Southeast Asia 5–10 days, Oceania 12–18 days, Middle East 12–18 days, East Africa 15–22 days, West Africa 22–30 days, Europe 25–35 days, North America West Coast 12–16 days, East Coast 25–30 days.
Container Shipping
Container shipping offers superior protection for high-value vehicles. Popular for luxury Lexus models, low-mileage JDM sports cars, and vehicles destined for challenging ports. Costs 30–50% more than RoRo.
Shipping Costs
RoRo shipping from Japan to major destinations: Africa $700–$1,500, Middle East $500–$1,000, Oceania $600–$1,200, Europe $1,000–$2,000. Container shipping typically adds 30–50%.
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