Want to buy a used car from Japan?

Then you must need to know the freight charges, it is important while importing any Japanese used cars, machineries, buses, bikes, trucks or auto parts to check what are the shipping charges to be paid along with the vehicle cost. Some time the charges for the shipment may be too much comparing with the vehicle or machinery you are buying.

Most of the dealers provide their shipping rates applicable to different countries at their relevant sites itself, so that buyers or importers of these used vehicles can decide immediately and can place the order. However still for confirmation and for negotiation they do ask the dealers again by sending emails with their requirement.

All these charges are basically based on M3 sizes (Cubic Volume of the Vehicle). Every vehicle type having different M3 sizes, which effect the shipping cost as well. More the M3 size, more will be the shipping cost. Most of the buyers, import their required used vehicles in bulk manner so that they can minimize the shipping cost.

To calculate shipping cost to your country you must need to know 2 main things as M3 size of the vehicle & Rate of per M3 size.

Please check the M3 Sizes of different types of vehicles:

• Car: 9.5 M3
• Sedan: 9.5 M3
• Coupe: 9 M3
• Hatchback: 10 M3
• Trucks: 33 M3
• Wagons: 13 M3
• Pickup: 15 M3
• SUV: 15 M3
• MUV: 15 M3

Some of the M3 sizes of different models:

• Toyota Corolla: 9.5 M3
• Toyota RAV4: 17 M3
• Toyota Land Cruiser Prado: 17 M3
• Starlet: 9 M3
• Mitsubishi Pajero: 17 M3
• Toyota Hiace:16 M3
• Toyota Caravan: 18 M3

Some of the Rates per M3 sizes for different shipping ports:

• Ghana, Tema > US$ 150 per M3
• Cameroon, Douala > US$ 125 per M3
• Nigeria, Lagos > US$ 125 per M3
• Uganda, Mombasa > US$ 106 per M3
• Jamaica, Kingston > US$ 120 per M3
• Trinidad & Tobago, Port of Spain > US$ 140.00 per M3
• Russia, Vladivostok > US$ 69.00 per M3
• Kenya, Mombassa > US$ 95.00 per M3
• Tanzania, Dar-es-Salaam > US$ 85.00 per M3
• South Africa, Durban > US$ 85.00 per M3
• Malawi, Dar-es-Salaam > US$ 105.00 per M3
• Sri Lanka, Colombo > > US$ 55.00 per M3
• UAE, Duabi > US$ 60.00 per M3
• UAE, Abu Dhabi > US$ 60.00 per M3
• UAE, Sharjah > US$ 60.00 per M3
• Saudi Arabia, Dammam > US$ 96.00 per M3
• Australia, Brisbane > US$ 70.00 per M3

The total amount can be figured with the following ways:

M3 OF VEHICLE X M3 RATE IN US$ = FREIGHT

For Example, if you want to find out FREIGHT for a sedan car, which is to be imported from Japan to Australia - Brisbane Port.

Size of Sedan Car = 09.5 M3
Freight Charges = US$ 63 Per M3
Calculation will be 09.5 x 63 = US$ 598.5
Freight Charges of Sedan for Brisbane Port will be US$598.5

For complete freight charges to your country, please visit at Japanese Used Car Portal

It’s hard to imagine Hanoi as one of the hotbeds of auto production, but it appears to be heading in that direction.

Nissan Vietnam Co. Ltd. Said recently it will start local production and launch its first model assembled in Vietnam by 2010. No exports are planned thus far. Nissan did not specify which model it will build in Vietnam. The Nissan model will be assembled by Vietnam Motors, an exiting auto assembler, and will be distributed by Nissan Vietnam.

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TOCHIGI (November 12, 2009)–Nissan Motor Co., Ltd., today commemorated the off-line ceremony for the all-new Fuga, slated to go on sale on November 19 across Japan, at its Tochigi Plant.

The Fuga has established a strong heritage for its outstanding driving performance, design, comfort and quality.

“The Nissan Tochigi Plant is a center of excellence for quality, where our global luxury line-up of Infiniti, as well as the GT-R super car, are built and exported worldwide,” said Nissan Chief Operating Officer Toshiyuki Shiga. “The all-new Nissan Fuga is our flagship model embodying the best quality and craftsmanship. I am confident this new luxury sedan will be well-accepted by our customers.”

Quality Leadership
The Nissan Quality Leadership program aims to achieve quality leadership in four key areas:

• Perceived Quality and Product Appeal,
• Product Quality,
• Sales and Service Quality,
• Quality of management.

The Tochigi Plant targets to achieve Number 1 in Monozukuri Quality amongst all Nissan manufacturing facilities worldwide. The workforce at the Tochigi Plant are fully-trained in quality management systems and skilled in craftsmanship. Strict quality control measures are implemented across the production floor, to eliminate anomalies through in-line measurement of body framework, and every vehicle is put through a rigorous dynamic quality assessment.

Source: http://www.nissan-global.com/EN/NEWS/2009/_STORY/091112-02-e.html

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YOKOHAMA (Nov. 5, 2009) - Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. today announced it will start registration for domestic handraisers for its EV, Nissan LEAF, to be released in late 2010, on the Internet on November 5. This precedes accepting pre-orders starting from early 2010.

Those who registered will be able to receive information on LEAF through e-mail delivery and participate in EV test-drive events scheduled to be conducted (when the number of applicants exceeds the capacity, participants will be chosen by lottery). In addition, they have priorities for the delivery of LEAF after its release in late 2010.

• Nissan LEAF
  Carrying a message, “a new era of mobility - the zero-emission era”, the new Nissan LEAF is an EV offering both driving pleasure and environmental performance. Displayed at the Tokyo Motor Show closed on November 4, Nissan LEAF was a fruit of many years of research and development efforts based on Nissan’s epoch-making zero-emission vision for the future. Nissan LEAF will be launched in North America, Japan, and Europe in late FY2010.

Nissan LEAF

Source: http://www.nissan-global.com/EN/NEWS/2009/_STORY/091105-02-e.html

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YOKOHAMA (Nov. 5, 2009) - Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. and the City of Saitama today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to jointly embark on the E-KIZUNA Project, aimed at creating a sustainable low-carbon society.

The zero-emission partnership will initiate a joint-study to implement all the necessary conditions for the mass introduction of electric vehicles, primarily focused on the following areas.

1. Charging Infrastructure
   • Build a network of charging stations in the city
   • Study the deployment of IT Connectivity for real-time information about charging infrastructure availability
   • Further development to improve charging technology
2. Create vehicle demand and provide incentives
   • Promote the use of EVs for commercial fleets
   • Introduce special incentives for EVs for the commercial sector
   • Promote car-sharing with EVs
3. Implement community-based educational programs
   • Organize EV test-drive events
   • Develop educational brochures to public awareness
   • Organize educational briefings at elementary and junior high schools levels

Saitama City Mayor Shimizu said, “Through partnership with Nissan, we hope the E-KIZUNA Project can become the model for a low-carbon society. This project aims to create not only a sustainable society, but also a comfortable living environment in the city. We are committed to make E-KIZUNA a success.”

“Mass adoption of electric cars is key to creating a sustainable low-carbon society and it is essential for us to work with public and private stakeholders to achieve success,” said Toshiyuki Shiga, Nissan Chief Operating Officer. “Nissan is pleased to contribute to the E-KIZUNA Project and together, we hope to create a truly modern and mobile society with zero emissions.”

The Renault-Nissan Alliance aims to be a global leader in zero-emission mobility. To-date the Alliance has signed zero-emission partnerships with more than 30 governments, municipalities and companies worldwide. Nissan will introduce the LEAF electric car in Japan, the United States and Europe in 2010 followed by global mass marketing in 2012.

E-KIZUNA Project:
The City of Saitama and Nissan will work together to promote the mass adoption of zero-emission vehicles. The project will engage various institutions and organizations to create a sustainable low-carbon society that will contribute to Japan’s commitment to reduce greenhouse emissions.

Under the education and public awareness campaign, Nissan will participate in the “Collabo Saitama 2009″ event, to be held from November 6 to 8 at the Saitama Super Arena. Details are as follows:

Electric Car Exhibition (at the Nissan Motor Light Truck Co., Ltd. booth)
- November 6 (Fri) & 7 (Sat) : EV Prototype
- November 8 (Sun) : LEAF

Zero Emission Lecture (at the Event Stage)
- November 8 (Sun) at 13:45
- Speaker: Masanori Ueda, Expert Leader, Technology Planning Department, Planning and Advanced Engineering Development Division

Source: http://www.nissan-global.com/EN/NEWS/2009/_STORY/091105-03-e.html

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