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Practical guides for buying, inspecting, and shipping used construction machinery, trucks, and equipment from Japan.
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Shipping used machinery from Japan: what buyers should know
Container or RoRo, port handling, and the Bill of Lading — a plain-language overview of how export shipping works when you buy through JMT.
Published July 1, 2026
Used Hitachi Excavators from Japan: Export Buyer Guide
Hitachi's export-relevant excavator classes, what to check before you buy, and what the export process to common destination markets actually involves — with the caveat that country-specific rules change.
Published June 23, 2026
How to Import a Used Excavator from Japan: A Step-by-Step Buyer's Guide
A practical walkthrough of importing a used excavator from Japan — machine selection, inspection, getting a real quotation, shipping method, documents, and the country-specific checks you need to confirm before you commit.
Published June 20, 2026
Importing a Used Caterpillar Excavator from Japan to Australia
Which Cat excavator models Australian buyers source from Japan, an indicative landed-cost breakdown, and what biosecurity and customs actually require — with the caveat that requirements change.
Published June 3, 2026
Importing Heavy Equipment to Kenya: Duties, Process, and What to Confirm
A practical overview of importing used construction equipment from Japan to Kenya — how the duty and VAT structure works, the step-by-step process, and a realistic timeline, with the caveat that rules and rates change.
Published May 20, 2026
Bill Of Lading: Definition, Purpose, Types, And Examples
Avoid customs delays by mastering the bill of lading. Learn how it works as a title and receipt, the different types, and key details for machinery shipments.
Published April 10, 2026
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