VEHICLE IMPORT PROCESS
From auction to your driveway—faster, compliant, and fully managed by UFS Worldwide Logistics. Durban-based. Automotive specialists. Transparent costs.
IMPORTING OVERVIEW
Purchase anywhere. We handle everything after.
UFS Worldwide Logistics manages end-to-end vehicle movement with disciplined process and clear documentation.
Industries served
- Pre-advice & Compliance: Verify seller docs, HS codes, and destination regulations; issue import instructions.
- Export Formalities: Arrange inspection (where mandated), certify roadworthiness, and file export clearance.
- Ocean Leg: Book RORO or container space, secure competitive freight, and issue the BL.
- Port & Customs: Fast-track discharge, duties/taxes guidance, and bonded-warehouse handling to curb storage.
- Inland Dispatch: Car-carrier transport with Goods-in-Transit insurance; live ETA updates.
- Final Handover: Condition check, proof of delivery, and release pack with all originals.
HOW DO I PROCEED
Follow these streamlined steps:
When you receive the Bill of Lading (BL) copy from your supplier, email it to our representatives.
Our office will confirm the Estimated Time of Arrival (ETA) and align your schedule.
Settle payment and courier the original BL to our offices—timely dispatch is essential.
Prevent unforeseen storage charges at Nakonde or Beitbridge by following our clearance timeline.
After customs completion, our team coordinates delivery to your country.
Expect dispatch within approximately 2–3 working days post-clearance—precise, prompt, dependable.
How we can help you?
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Contact us
01 Step 1: Sourcing & Inspection
Source vehicles from Japan or other markets. Pre-export inspections verify condition and documentation accuracy.
02 Step 2: Export Documentation
We handle deregistration certificates, export permits, VGM verification, and Bill of Lading issuance. Complete regulatory compliance.
03 Step 3: Shipping & Tracking
Choose RO-RO or containerized shipping. Real-time tracking from port of origin to Durban arrival with accurate ETD/ETA updates.
04 Step 4: Bonded Warehousing
Secure storage in our bonded facility while customs paperwork processes. Vehicles protected and ready for immediate dispatch.
05 Step 5: Customs Clearing
Our experts handle all customs coordination, duty payments, and regulatory requirements for smooth clearance.
06 Step 6: Cross-Border Delivery
Our car carriers transport vehicles door-to-door across Southern and Eastern Africa. GPS tracking and proof of delivery included.
UFS WWL Durban Office
