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Shipping & timelines

From the day you pay the deposit, most cars are in Dar es Salaam within two months. Here’s what happens along the way.
  1. Step 1

    Export paperwork

    5–10 days

    Deregistration, export certificate and pre-shipment inspection in Japan.

  2. Step 2

    Port and loading

    7–14 days

    The car is delivered to Yokohama, Nagoya, Osaka, Kobe and booked on the next suitable vessel.

  3. Step 3

    At sea

    40–55 days

    Roll-on/roll-off car carrier to Dar es Salaam, fully insured on CIF terms.

  4. Step 4

    Clearance and handover

    3–7 days

    TRA duties, port release and handover, with documents ready in your account.

Upcoming sailings

Vessel schedules change often. We confirm the exact sailing on your invoice.

Ask us for the next departure from Japan and the expected arrival date in Dar es Salaam.

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