M3Logi Blog
Guides & Updates
Practical explainers on Japan-side exports, ocean freight, drayage, and destination customs — written by the M3Logi operations team.
What Fees Are Paid Before a Car Leaves Japan?
From car auction to ship: every Japan-side cost broken down, with real M3LOGI rates, a live FOB calculator across 150+ auctions, and a worked example.
Read guide →Pre-Shipment Inspections for Japanese Used Cars
Which countries require it, current QISJ / ATJ / EAA rates, what inspectors check, and what happens when a car fails.
Read guide →Can I Buy Directly from a Japanese Car Auction?
Not without a licensed Japanese dealer. Who actually stands between you and your car, how to read an auction sheet, and what M3LOGI handles from the yard onward.
Read guide →Demurrage vs. Detention: What's the Difference and How Do You Avoid Fees?
Two separate fees, two clocks, one bill most importers never see coming. Real free-day data from active M3LOGI routes.
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