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When buyers overestimate shipping timelines, think that port requirements are small, and find inspection procedures a nuisance, importing cars becomes very difficult. An exporter like Nobuko Japan shows the way exporters have to plan ahead for vessel schedules along with the documentation delays that can add weeks to the transit. A lot of uncertainties about shipping methods arise for the buyers of japanese import cars at this point; they must decide between RoRo and container shipping, which both have their pros and cons. RoRo is cheaper but puts the cars at risk of being affected by the weather and people’s handling, while containers are safe but have to wait in long loading queues. Tracking the shipment also differs between the two methods, so that some importers do not receive any real-time updates once the ship is on its way. All these practical limitations are quite helpful for the buyers’ planning, allowing them to avoid unexpected storage fees or complications at the time of arrival.
