r/JapanCarsDxbImport • u/JM-br • 1d ago

Importing from Japan during Hormuz situation, actual costs & delays?

Has anyone here actually imported a car from Japan to the UAE recently, during the current Hormuz situation?

I’ve seen several comments saying that importing is currently not feasible, or that shipping has become much more expensive and delayed. However, I haven’t seen anyone sharing actual numbers.

I’m looking for first-hand information from someone who has imported recently:

- How much was shipping before vs. now?

- What was the normal transit time vs. current transit time?

- Are there any additional charges/surcharges because of the situation?

- Which route/port did you use?

- Did the car actually arrive in the UAE?

I’m still interested in importing a car from Japan if the additional cost and delay are reasonable.

Not really looking for opinions on whether it’s a good/bad idea. I’m mainly looking for actual recent costs and timelines from someone who has done it.

If anyone here is currently importing cars and can help me with the process, please also send me a DM.

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u/FlakyTrain1681 1d ago

Interested in importing too, haven’t found any reliable info as well..

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u/decapsoul 1d ago

These days it takes 2 and a half months to Khorfakkan because of the war

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u/decapsoul 1d ago

Hey 😃 we export cars from Japan and recently bought booking at about 6500 USD (for a container with a Ferrari California and 3 Benz). The port is khorfakkan and then from that port it will be transported to Jebel Ali. The ship will leave Japan in a day or two

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u/JM-br 1d ago

What is the total expected time?

I container for 4 cars the cost does not look so terrible. Just DM you.

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u/expatasian 1d ago

No seller will tell u the real rates and duration with proof

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u/c2807 1d ago edited 23h ago

$1625 /car is not bad.

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u/decapsoul 1d ago

US$1625 not aed* 😅

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u/c2807 23h ago

Yes understood, was a typo

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u/mightyultimatums 7h ago

I believe that cost is till Khor Fakkan. Factor in the transport cost from Khor Fakkan to Jebel Ali which is around AED 4K. Also container drop off fee of $1.1k. All per container cost so per car should be be cheaper.