Articles about shipping and logistics from Japan

Shipping guide

Delivery methods from Japan compared

EMS, SAL, DHL, FedEx, AirCargo and SeaCargo compared: transit times, costs, tracking and which delivery method is best for your shipment from Japan.

Read the guide → Customs & documentation

Customs clearance when exporting goods from Japan

A practical guide to customs clearance on goods leaving Japan: invoices, HS codes, certificates of origin, duties and the paperwork that prevents delays.

Read the guide → Warehousing & fulfillment

Warehousing and order fulfillment in Kobe

How warehousing and order fulfillment work in Kobe, Japan: storage, inspection, consolidation, quality packing and dispatch for international traders.

Read the guide → Sea freight

LCL, FCL and consolidating sea freight from Japan

LCL vs FCL explained for importers from Japan: how consolidation works, what it costs, transit times and when booking a full container is worth it.

Read the guide → Packing & protection

How we pack goods for international shipping

Export packing for goods shipped from Japan: boxing, cushioning, moisture control, labelling and palletising so that fragile items arrive undamaged.

Read the guide → Costs & quotes

What determines the cost of shipping from Japan

What drives the cost of shipping from Japan: chargeable weight, volumetric weight, distance, service level, surcharges and customs fees explained.

Read the guide → Electronics & audio

Shipping electronics, hi-fi and audio gear from Japan

How to ship electronics and hi-fi audio gear from Japan: packing, batteries, voltage, customs documentation and choosing the right delivery method.

Read the guide → Car parts & wheels

Importing car parts and wheels from Japan

How to import car parts and wheels from Japan: packing, weight limits, sea freight for heavy items, customs classification and paperwork for used parts.

Read the guide → Cameras & optics

Buying and shipping cameras and photo equipment from Japan

How to buy and ship cameras, lenses and photo equipment from Japan: inspection, fungus and haze checks, packing optics and customs documentation.

Read the guide → Wholesale

Wholesale used goods from Japan: how it works

Sourcing wholesale used goods in Japan: auctions, grading, consolidation, quality checks and shipping mixed lots by sea or air to your market.

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