Anywhere in Japan
We work with Japanese auctions, dealers and private sellers. Core departure ports:
YokohamaNagoyaTokyoKobeOther ports where suitable
WEST MATTERHORN · JAPAN
Vehicle shipping from Japan
We collect already purchased vehicles from auction sites, dealers and sellers across Japan, arrange export and ship by RoRo, container or air freight to the agreed port or final address.
We ship vehicles that have already been purchased. The client arranges sourcing and auction bidding separately; we manage collection, export and transport.
Nationwide in Japancollection from auctions, dealers and private sellers
Yokohama / Nagoyacore departure ports
RoRo / FCL / Airavailable shipping options
ROUTES FROM JAPAN
From a site in Japan to the destination port or address
We collect an already purchased vehicle from an auction site, dealer or private seller. Before booking, we check export documents and agree on collection, the departure port, shipping method and delivery after arrival.
Estimate shipping from JapanDESTINATION MARKET
Port and agreed final address
Europe, the Middle East, the USA and other countries by request. African destinations are considered for the specific route; by request, we also arrange delivery into Japan.
Europe
Antwerp · Bremerhaven · Gdańsk · Klaipėda · Trieste
We check destination-country requirements, arrival port and onward delivery. Right-hand-drive, rare and collector vehicles are reviewed before dispatch.
Middle East
Jebel Ali, UAE · Sohar, Oman · Jeddah, Saudi Arabia · Dammam, Saudi Arabia · Hamad, Qatar · Shuwaikh, Kuwait · Khalifa Bin Salman, Bahrain
We select the port and carrier service according to local import or re-export, consignee documents and the final handover point.
USA
New York · Savannah · Miami · Houston · Los Angeles · Long Beach
Before booking, we separately check whether the specific vehicle can be imported and which destination-port requirements apply.
Africa
Ports by request
We confirm the route for the specific country because vehicle age limits, steering configuration, inspections and document requirements vary.
A shipping quote does not confirm that the vehicle is eligible for import or registration. Eligibility must be checked separately against the model, year and rules of the destination country.
BEFORE BOOKING
What must be confirmed before selecting a port and carrier
The vehicle make and destination port are not enough to plan a shipment from Japan. We first confirm who will release the vehicle, which documents are ready and whether the selected carrier can accept it in its current condition.
auction site, dealer or seller, vehicle location and release conditions
lot number or vehicle details, seller documents and proof of ownership
vehicle condition, ability to move under its own power, dimensions and visible damage
export-document readiness and responsibility for tasks outside our scope
destination country, consignee and eligibility of the specific model
services required after arrival: port release, customs, storage or final delivery
How we select the shipping method
RoRo
Roadworthy vehiclesFor vehicles that can drive onto the vessel and meet the line and port requirements.
Full Container Load
Premium, damaged and non-running vehiclesFor vehicles needing more controlled loading, as well as damaged and non-running units.
Air freight
Urgent vehicle shipmentsConsidered for urgent shipments when a suitable airport and air route are available.
In practice
Real West Matterhorn projects
Completed projects from Japan include container routes for Ferrari, Aston Martin and Aztec, plus urgent Mercedes-Benz air freight from Tokyo.
Ferrari F12 TDF
- Route
- Yokohama → Bremerhaven → Prague
- Method
- Door-to-door container shipping
- Timing
- 57 days
Aston Martin Vantage GT12
- Route
- Nagoya → Bremerhaven → Prague
- Method
- Door-to-door container shipping
- Timing
- 45 days
Mercedes-Benz W124, 1988
- Route
- Tokyo airport → Istanbul airport → exhibition in Istanbul
- Method
- Door-to-door air freight
- Timing
- 2 days
TRANSIT TIMES
Port-to-port transit examples by destination
Nagoya → Poti58 days
Yokohama → Jebel Ali24 days
Yokohama → Bremerhaven53 days
Nagoya → Long Beachabout 18 days
Timing examples refer to the port-to-port ocean leg. Sailing schedules, port operations, documents and final-mile delivery affect the total transit time.
Check timing for my routeWhat we review before dispatch
The document set depends on the seller, purchase method, vehicle and destination. Before booking, we record what is ready, what the client or seller must provide and what is included in our scope.
vehicle documents and proof of ownership
auction or dealer documents when the vehicle was purchased through them
documents needed for the Japanese export procedure and confirmation of responsibility for tasks outside our scope
transport documents for sea, air and road legs when applicable
recipient details and destination-country requirements
How the shipment works
- 01
We collect the auction-site or seller details, vehicle information and destination.
- 02
We check the documents, vehicle condition, release conditions and available sailings.
- 03
We agree the port, RoRo, container or air-freight method, timing and scope.
- 04
We coordinate collection, export and terminal operations, loading and dispatch.
- 05
We manage arrival and the agreed delivery to the destination port or final address.
Who coordinates the route
West Matterhorn coordinates collection in Japan, export and terminal operations, international transport and agreed post-arrival services. The proposal separates included stages from matters the importer must confirm.
Company and documentsQuestions about shipping from Japan
Can you collect a vehicle from a Japanese auction?
Yes. We arrange collection from nearly any Japanese auction, as well as from dealers and private sellers.
Can you deliver a vehicle into Japan, not only from Japan?
Yes. By request, we plan delivery into Japan through a suitable port and final leg. Before departure, we check export and import formalities, port requirements and the available shipping method.
Do you source vehicles or bid at Japanese auctions?
No. We work with already purchased vehicles and organize the export and transport part of the route.
Which Japanese departure ports do you use?
Yokohama and Nagoya are the core departure ports; we also use Tokyo and Kobe. We choose another port when it better suits the vehicle location, shipping method and sailing schedule.
Should I choose RoRo, a container or air freight?
RoRo usually suits roadworthy vehicles. FCL is considered for premium, damaged and non-running vehicles. Air freight is used for urgent shipments when a suitable route is available.
Can you ship a damaged vehicle, EV, hybrid or right-hand-drive vehicle?
Yes. Damaged and non-running vehicles are usually considered for container shipping. We can arrange transport for EVs, hybrids, right-hand-drive and left-hand-drive vehicles after checking the carrier and route requirements.
What information is needed for a quote?
We need the collection city, delivery city or port, vehicle quantity, make, model and year. For an auction vehicle, the lot number and condition information are also helpful.
WEST MATTERHORN
Get an estimate for shipping from Japan
Provide the auction site or storage city, lot number when available, make, model, year, condition, destination country and delivery point.
We will check collection, documents, a suitable port and shipping method. The quote will separate international freight, terminal operations and agreed post-arrival delivery.