Safe Transfer is the dedicated vehicle-logistics arm of the ACROSS JAPAN group — moving cars from Japan to Europe, the USA, and Australia with insured, hand-secured, end-to-end care.
You've bought a vehicle — or any large item — in Japan and need it moved safely to your country. We handle loading, securing, shipping, insurance, and customs.
Get a shipping quoteHaven't bought yet? Our parent company ACROSS JAPAN sources, inspects, and buys the car for you at Japanese auctions — then Safe Transfer ships it to your door.
Go to ACROSS JAPANEvery stage of the journey under one roof, so your vehicle is protected and accounted for from the moment we collect it.
Collection, inspection, and protected loading. Every vehicle is photographed and secured before it moves an inch.
RoRo and containerised shipping on trusted carriers, fully insured for the entire voyage, tracked from port to port.
Clearance and compliance handled at destination across the EU, USA, and Australia — delivered to your port or door.
Every vehicle is loaded and secured by hand — the way we'd protect our own. This is exactly how your car travels.
Driven into the container slowly by experienced staff, centred and aligned — never rushed.
Secured with rated lashing straps to the container's anchor points so the car cannot move at sea.
Wooden blocks lock the wheels and soft protection guards paint, bumpers, and body kit.
Documented before the doors close and the container is sealed — you see how it left Japan.
Insured in transit and handled with care — inspection, protective loading, and a documented chain of custody from Japan to you.
A proven network and a single point of contact. We keep our promises and keep you updated at every stage of the journey.
Efficient routing, prompt customs, and the fastest sensible sailings — your vehicle moves without the wait.
A rough idea of how shared and single containers work — the more you share, the less you pay per car.
Your car shares a 40ft container with 3 others. Lowest price per vehicle.
More room, fewer cars — a 40ft container split between two vehicles.
Your car alone in a 20ft container — maximum privacy and control.
Buying from Japan is a huge opportunity — better cars, better value. Transport is the one delicate step that can quietly undo all of it.
If you resell, every scratch, dent, or delay comes straight out of your profit. Cheap handling gets expensive the moment it goes wrong.
Bad loading, wrong paperwork, or a customs mistake can hold your car for weeks — and cost far more than you ever saved.
You chose Japan for quality and value. A careless transport at the final step throws that whole advantage away.
Skylines, GT-Rs, Imprezas — or your daily driver. If it's in Japan, we'll get it to your door, safely.
Based in Japan, sailing to the world. Regular routes to the regions our clients buy from most.
Tell us the vehicle and destination — we price it clearly, all in.
We collect, inspect, photograph, and prepare for export in Japan.
Loaded and shipped on a trusted carrier with live tracking.
We clear customs and deliver to your port or door.
Trusting a shipper on the other side of the world is a leap of faith. So verify us: we work with established, respected importers in each country — contact them directly and ask who we are and how we work.
We do. The figures on this page are indicative only — once we know your exact vehicle, destination, and options, we send you a clear, all-in quote.
It depends on the destination: West Coast USA ~3–5 weeks, East Coast USA ~6–8 weeks, Europe ~5–12 weeks, Australia & NZ ~3–5 weeks. Vessel schedules and customs processing can add time.
Yes — it's the most economical option. A 40ft container fits up to 4 cars (your car plus 3 others); we match compatible vehicles and destinations for you. From €3,500 per car.
Yes — your vehicle is covered in transit. For premium, top-tier insurance cover, shipments are arranged through our parent company ACROSS JAPAN — just ask and we'll set it up.
You receive the Export Certificate, Bill of Lading, Invoices, Auction Sheet, and a Translation where your country requires it. Any country-specific paperwork can be arranged too.
Yes — short- and long-term secure storage is available at our facilities until your shipment is ready to sail.
Yes. We guide you on the requirements and documents for your country and work with trusted agents at destination to clear customs smoothly.
By international bank transfer (TT) or Wise. Terms are confirmed with your quote.
Ask our partners. We work with established importers in the UK, USA, Australia, Germany, and Italy — contact them and ask about us directly. See Partners.
Yes. Our parent company ACROSS JAPAN sources, inspects, and buys cars at Japanese auctions, then we ship it. Visit ACROSS JAPAN →
Part of the ACROSS JAPAN family, Safe Transfer pairs Japanese precision with a global delivery network — so your vehicle is in expert hands the whole way.
Continuous coverage from collection in Japan to final delivery.
Backed by ACROSS JAPAN's sourcing and export operation.
Real-time tracking and one contact from quote to delivery.
Get a clear, all-in quote — handling, insured shipping, and customs, sorted. Your final price is prepared and sent by us.