Shipping from Japan

[turbomoggie]

Hi guys,

I'm waiting on a classic car from Japan. I purchased the car in July and my agent is really struggling to arrange roll on-roll off shipping to the UK. I've been advised that the shippers are prioritising new cars which have been delayed by the covid pandemic. Anyone else having similar issues?

Cheers

[mersontheperson]

turbomoggie said:

Hi guys,

I'm waiting on a classic car from Japan. I purchased the car in July and my agent is really struggling to arrange roll on-roll off shipping to the UK. I've been advised that the shippers are prioritising new cars which have been delayed by the covid pandemic. Anyone else having similar issues?

Cheers

I have heard that RO RO is a nightmare at the moment, and perversely containers are now much cheaper and there are plenty of them. Might be worth comparing the cost.

[S100HP]

I had to wait about 3 months for a slot last year. Seems a pretty common issue.

[turbomoggie]

Many thanks both for your responses. I've been advised that container shipping will cost me an extra £1500-£2000 which is not something I have the budget for currently, so I'm going to have wait it out.

[Jaws]

Has been delays for the last 12 months minimum. Prices have also gone through the roof thanks to shortage of space and weak dollar. Just paid £1350 for a Golf to be shipped, last year would have been £850-900.

[turbomoggie]

Thankfully mine is now on the way. Due Jan/Feb 2022. It feels like its been a long wait. Apparently I was lucky to get a space.