SHIPPING & EXPORT
Japan
→ World.
Understand what happens after purchase, how Japan-side export is coordinated and where destination-side responsibility begins.
AFTER PURCHASE
The car is bought.
Now the export journey begins.
SHIPPING METHODS
The route determines
the method.
RoRo
Roll-on/roll-off can be suitable where the route, vessel service and vehicle allow it. Availability is route-dependent.
Container
Container shipping may be used where appropriate for the route and vehicle plan. Capacity and loading depend on vehicle dimensions and shipment configuration.
PORTS & ROUTES
Origin in Japan.
Routing depends on destination.
The practical route depends on vessel availability, origin port, destination port, shipping method and transshipment requirements.
BEFORE THE VEHICLE SHIPS
Japan-side preparation.
Vehicle movement
The purchased vehicle is moved into the relevant Japan-side export workflow.
Shipping coordination
Available vessel/route arrangements are coordinated for the shipment.
Export documentation
Relevant export and shipping documentation is prepared as applicable.
DOCUMENTATION
Paperwork that moves
with the journey.
A key shipping document connected to the carriage and release of the vehicle.
Japanese export documentation where applicable to the vehicle/export process.
Relevant commercial/supporting documents provided according to the transaction and route.
Document requirements vary by vehicle, route and destination. This page is an overview, not a universal customs checklist.
BILL OF LADING
The document at the
handover point.
The Bill of Lading is central to the shipping/release process. Under the IMX payment journey, the final balance is completed before B/L surrender/release.
See Payment Stages →WHAT AFFECTS TIMING
No two routes are identical.
AT DESTINATION
The responsibility changes sides.
Japan-side export coordination and documentation through B/L surrender/release.
Customs clearance, duties/taxes, port/local charges, compliance, registration and collection are handled by the customer or appointed agent.