Shipping an Australian 4WD Overseas - The Full Shipping Experience

We shipped our Australian 4WD Troopy to Japan and the process was way more complex than we expected. From preparing the car in Australia, dealing with the Carnet de Passage application, strict cleaning requirements, and organising shipping… to waiting weeks for it to arrive in Yokohama this was a full behind-the-scenes breakdown of what it actually takes to move a vehicle overseas. In this episode: • Carnet de Passage process (cost, documents & timing) • Shipping a 4WD from Australia to Japan • Car cleaning for Japanese biosecurity rules • Container shipping timeline & delays (including Shanghai stopover) • Total cost breakdown • Customs process in Yokohama port• Reuniting with our Troopy in Japan 🇯🇵 We also flew from Sydney to Tokyo with our dog while the car was still at sea starting a new chapter of our overland journey in Japan. If you’re looking into importing a car to Japan, shipping a 4WD overseas, or understanding the carnet de passage process, this episode should help give you a real-world breakdown. 📩 We’re happy to answer any questions drop them in the comments if you’re planning something similar.