Global Logistics Network
Shipping Agents
Tokyo Motors Japan partners with the world's leading vehicle shipping lines to deliver your purchase safely to over 150 destination ports. Our in-house logistics team books, tracks, and coordinates every shipment from Japan on your behalf.
Major Shipping Lines
| Carrier | Service Type | Key Routes |
|---|---|---|
| Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL) | RORO & Container | Japan → Africa, Middle East, Oceania |
| NYK Logistics (Nippon Yusen) | RORO | Japan → Global (150+ ports) |
| K-Line (Kawasaki Kisen) | RORO & Container | Japan → East Africa, SE Asia, Americas |
| Wallenius Wilhelmsen | RORO | Japan → Europe, Americas, West Africa |
| Evergreen Marine | Container | Japan → Caribbean, Latin America |
| CMA CGM | Container | Japan → Mediterranean, West Africa |
Destination Port Coverage
East Africa
- Dar es Salaam (Tanzania)
- Mombasa (Kenya)
- Beira (Mozambique)
- Durban (South Africa)
Middle East
- Jebel Ali (UAE)
- Salalah (Oman)
- Jeddah (Saudi Arabia)
- Aqaba (Jordan)
West Africa
- Tema (Ghana)
- Apapa (Nigeria)
- Walvis Bay (Namibia)
- Cotonou (Benin)
Asia & Oceania
- Colombo (Sri Lanka)
- Chittagong (Bangladesh)
- Auckland (New Zealand)
- Port Moresby (PNG)
Americas
- Kingston (Jamaica)
- Callao (Peru)
- Valparaíso (Chile)
- Santo Tomás (Guatemala)
RORO vs Container — Which Should You Choose?
| Feature | RORO | Container |
|---|---|---|
| Best suited for | All standard vehicles (cars, SUVs, trucks, vans) | High-value, vintage, or modified vehicles |
| Loading method | Vehicle driven on/off the vessel under its own power | Vehicle secured inside a 20ft or 40ft steel container |
| Cost | Generally lower — no container hire fee | Higher due to container rental and stuffing charges |
| Transit time | Comparable; vessels depart on fixed weekly schedules | Comparable; slightly more flexible departure options |
| Weather exposure | Minimal — vehicles stored in enclosed decks | None — fully sealed environment |
| Documentation | Standard BL + export certificate | BL + packing list + stuffing photos |
| Recommended for | Most buyers; fastest and most cost-effective | Classic cars, right-hand drive in LHD markets |