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Cargo transport in Japan with top international freight forwarding companies

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Cargo warehousing options

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Choose Eurosender for the right balance between time and cost when freight forwarding to Japan. Get access to a wide range of logistics solutions and tailored quotes for transporting cargo with reputable air, sea, rail, and road freight forwarders in Japan. Join over 45,000 businesses that are already benefiting from our experience in the freight forwarding industry and delegate your goods’ import, export, and distribution operations in Japan to our experts so that you can focus on your core business.

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Freight forwarding solutions in Japan

We combine the capabilities of multiple logistics providers to offer the best solutions for freight forwarding, warehousing, customs clearance procedures or cargo distribution in Japan.

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OUR SOLUTIONS

Freight forwarding services we offer in Japan and globally

Use Eurosender as your logistics control tower and have access to top freight forwarding companies in Japan. We offer a complete range of freight forwarding solutions for your business needs, including:

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CUSTOMISED SOLUTIONS

Japan freight forwarding solutions for every load

As one of the best freight forwarders operating in Japan and globally, we are able to accommodate all types of shipping requirements. Whenever you need to transport cargo in Japan, we will tailor a unimodal or multimodal freight solution to fulfil your needs, powered by air, sea, rail, and road freight forwarding companies in Japan and worldwide.

HOW DOES IT WORK

How to book freight forwarding services in Japan

Send your request with details about your load
We will find the best possible solution for your requirements
Once you accept our offer, we will arrange all the details with the provider
Your goods will be collected on the established date and address

WHY EUROSENDER

What makes us special

Global network of providers
Access to the top freight forwarders in Japan and globally

Multiple logistics solutions
In one single place, you get services to match any shipping need

Best value for money
World-class logistics services with already negotiated prices

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Warehousing and distribution services in Japan

At Eurosender, we are specialists in solving complex logistics requirements by providing combined freight shipping, warehousing, distribution and fulfilment services in Japan. Here’s what we can do for you:

Warehousing in Japan

No limit of time or size of the stored goods
Storage provided by the same logistics provider responsible for transport
Bonded warehouse on the carrier’s facility when importing goods

Cargo distribution and fulfilment

Freight shipping and distribution services in Japan for door-to-door deliveries
End-delivery anywhere in the world, with proof of delivery included
Fulfilment solutions provided by vetted logistics companies

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Importing and exporting goods to Japan

We do our best to guarantee every shipment is delivered effectively and smoothly. To achieve that, we collaborate only with the most reputable freight forwarding companies in Japan, who also have extensive experience in importing and exporting goods. Their specialised customs brokers will make sure your cargo is released in the shortest time possible and provide bonded warehousing services in Japan if the process takes longer than expected.

To ensure there are no surprises or hold-ups, we recommend preparing all documents necessary for the freight forwarding process in advance when importing or exporting goods from Japan.

Ship with the best Japanese and international freight forwarders

We collaborate with 100+ logistics providers worldwide, including multiple freight forwarders in Japan, such as:

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Are you a 3PL agent or a freight forwarding agent in Japan looking to fill your trucks, vans or containers? At Eurosender, we continue to grow our network of trusted logistics providers and look forward to welcoming new partners to our team.

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Most popular routes for freight forwarding in Japan

These are some of the most popular routes amongst our clients for international freight forwarding in Japan:

Japan – USA

Japan – United Kingdom

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FAQs – Cargo transport with freight forwarding companies in Japan

What are the required documents for freight forwarding in Japan?

When using freight forwarding services in Japan, the documents required may vary depending on the shipping route, the type of cargo, and the shipping mode. As a general reference, these are some of the documents most commonly needed for importing, exporting, and distributing freight in Japan:

Shipping Label or Waybill, also containing the tracking barcode
Commercial Invoice
Bill of Lading (not obligatory for domestic freight shipping)
Packing List
Material Safety Datasheet

If you are looking for more detailed information for your specific route and cargo, please contact us via the chat button or check the relevant government website for regional regulations.

What is the cost of shipping freight via a forwarding service in Japan?

Whether in Japan or abroad, the freight forwarding costs include the price for transport, storage, insurance, handling, fees incurred during transport (including taxes when importing/exporting goods to Japan) and the company’s administration fee. For an outsider, this may seem overwhelming, but booking freight forwarding solutions in Japan through Eurosender really pays off because we are able to negotiate better rates and provide dedicated assistance. In the long run, using Eurosender will save you both time and money.

Does Eurosender offer freight shipping services from Japan to the USA?

Yes, our freight forwarding services are available worldwide. When shipping freight from Japan to the USA, to the UK or any other destination, all you need to do is send us your requirements, and our team of specialists will prepare a solution based on your needs. We will get the best possible freight rates in Japan and send you the final quote via email in just a couple of hours, entirely free of charge.

How to organise local road freight transport within Japan?

We also offer freight forwarding solutions locally between different Japanese cities through a strategic alliance with local and international freight forwarding companies in Japan. We collaborate with multiple Japanese road freight companies to provide competitive quotes for our shippers. For your convenience, our deliveries are always door-to-door, so your load will be picked up and delivered at the addresses of your choice.

What is the minimum volume for shipping with freight forwarders in Japan?

When arranging your freight forwarding service in Japan with us, there is no requirement for minimum shipping volume. The freight forwarding agents we work with in Japan and globally are able to accommodate shipments of all sizes and shapes - you can send anything from a simple envelope to large loads packed in pallets or containers.

We also do not impose any requirement regarding the frequency of shipments. Whether you are a regular shipper or a one-time importer, we will find you the best rates for freight forwarding solutions in Japan.

How will Eurosender help me save time and money when shipping or importing freight from Japan?

By booking a freight forwarder in Japan through Eurosender, you will be able to spare all the time you would spend getting quotes with different providers and comparing the options because we will do this job for you. We combine technology and human input to identify the best shipping solution for each request, quickly filtering the best options with our proprietary algorithm and tweaking the final service until it is just right for you.

Due to the high volume of shipments we process on a daily basis, we have more negotiation power than most of our clients would have on their own. In return, we offer highly competitive freight transport rates in Japan and worldwide. On top of all that, our services are all contract-free, so you don’t have to worry about being tangled in binding contract clauses. Every shipping request will be fulfilled by the best Japanese freight forwarder for the job, which may differ from order to order.