Shipping and terms
Choose a preferred shipping method and trade term.
We can discuss Japan-side handover, domestic delivery, FCA, FOB, CFR/C&F, CIF, DAP and other arrangements depending on the item, destination, buyer relationship and export review.
Common shipping modes
- RORO for self-propelled vehicles and machinery where suitable
- Container shipping for parts, mixed cargo and protected loading
- Mixed or consolidated cargo when multiple items are combined
- Japan yard, port or warehouse delivery for buyer-arranged freight
Japan yard / supplier handover
Goods are handed over at a specified yard, supplier site or storage location in Japan. The buyer usually arranges later export handling, customs, freight and insurance.
Delivery to Japanese port / warehouse
Goods are delivered to a specified port area, container yard, CFS or forwarder warehouse in Japan. Later handling depends on the agreed scope.
Before customs clearance
A Japan-side handover before export declaration. This must be clearly agreed because customs, port handling, freight and risk allocation can differ by case.
FCA Japan
The seller clears export and hands goods to the carrier at the named place. FCA is usually better aligned with container or air cargo than FOB.
FOB Japan port
Risk transfers when goods are loaded on board the vessel. FOB is mainly suited to sea or inland waterway transport where direct vessel loading matches the cargo flow.
CFR / C&F / CIF
The seller arranges freight to the destination port. CIF also includes insurance. Risk transfer and cost coverage must be understood before quotation.
CPT / CIP
Often used for container, air or multimodal transport. The seller pays carriage, and CIP includes insurance, while risk transfers earlier to the carrier.
DAP destination place
The seller delivers to a destination place before import clearance. This requires a stronger buyer relationship and careful country-by-country review.
FCA risk transfer
FOB risk transfer
Why this matters
For container cargo, the seller usually hands goods to a carrier or terminal before the container is loaded on the vessel. If the contract says FOB, risk may remain with the seller until loading on board. For container and air cargo, FCA often matches the actual handover point more clearly.
Container requests
Need container shipping or mixed cargo?
Tell us the destination port, item size, quantity, loading preference and whether you want multiple products combined in one container.