1. The Middle East Issue Does Not Apply to Your Route

You may have seen news about Middle East disruptions and Suez Canal shipping problems. We want to reassure you: those issues do not directly affect shipments from Japan to East Africa.

Ships from Japan to Dar es Salaam (Tanzania, Zambia, Malawi, DR Congo) and Mombasa (Uganda, Kenya) travel via the Strait of Malacca and the Indian Ocean. They do not pass through the Red Sea or the Suez Canal at all. Your cargo takes a completely different route.

2. Schedules Are Operating as Normal

Regular sailings from Japan to East African ports are departing on schedule. Estimated transit times are:

• Japan to Dar es Salaam (Tanzania / Zambia / Malawi / DR Congo): approximately 30–45 days
• Japan to Mombasa (Uganda / Kenya): approximately 25–40 days

These are consistent with normal conditions. There are no major delays specific to the Japan–East Africa route at this time.

3. A Note on Freight Rates

Global shipping markets have seen some rate fluctuations due to the broader situation. Our CIF prices always reflect the most current market rates at the time of your inquiry — and we work with multiple shipping lines to keep costs as competitive as possible. When you request a quote, you will receive an up-to-date, transparent CIF price with no hidden surcharges.

4. Order with Confidence

We Car Japan has been shipping Japanese used trucks to East Africa for many years. Our team monitors international shipping conditions daily and will always give you honest, accurate information about your shipment. If anything changes that affects your order, we will notify you immediately.

There is no reason to wait. Trucks are available, sailings are operating, and we are ready to support your business.

5. Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Does the Red Sea / Suez Canal problem affect shipping to Tanzania?

A. No. Ships from Japan to Tanzania travel via the Indian Ocean and do not use the Red Sea or Suez Canal. Your shipment follows a completely separate route and is not affected by the Red Sea situation.

Q. Is it safe to order now?

A. Yes. Sailings are operating on schedule and there are no disruptions specific to the Japan–East Africa route. We encourage you to go ahead with your order.

Q. Will my CIF price change after I order?

A. The CIF price on your Proforma Invoice is locked in for the validity period stated. We recommend confirming your order promptly to secure the quoted rate.

Q. Which ports do you ship to?

A. We ship CIF to Dar es Salaam Port (for Tanzania, Zambia, Malawi, and DR Congo) and Mombasa Port (for Uganda and Kenya). Please contact us if you need shipping to another port.