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2019.04.01 update

How to buy a used Japanese truck in Tanzania

Once you pass through any road in Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania, you will find so many trucks or lorries by Mitsubishi Fuso, Toyota, Mazda etc. Do you know where are they coming from? -The answer is Japan.

Dar Es Salaam, the port in Tanzania is now the one of big destination for many Japanese used motor vehicles to be imported to. Last year in 2018, a report says over 58,000 units of Japanese used motor vehicles have been imported in Tanzania through Dar Es Salaam port, and it means Tanzania is the 10th biggest importer of Japanese used vehicles.

Long lasting Japanese trucks

Chassis of Japanese vehicles are made of high-quality iron produced in Japan, and it deeply relates to the longevity of the vehicle. Chassis are the core part of the vehicle. Especially for working vehicles like trucks, the strength of the chassis is very important to carry the heavy cargos.

Also, in Japan, it is mandatory for all the registered vehicles to pass the vehicle inspections once in certain years, which means vehicle maintenance are done regularly. To check the vehicle condition frequently and fix the small problems before it becomes big will surely help the vehicle to live longer.

Learn more about Japanese Motor Vehicle Inspection system: https://yamada-co.jp/en/blog/detail/11

Affordable and Accessible Spare Parts

As there are so many Japanese trucks in Dar Es Salaam, there are also huge market for spare parts. Compared to the spare parts for European brands trucks, spares for Japanese vehicles are relatively cheaper as well which is important factor to choose the trucks as it reflects to the running cost of the truck.

Now, I assume you are interested in importing Japanese used trucks. “Import” may sounds difficult but it is not that hard as it sounds if you find a trustful supplier and a supportive agent who helps you to import the vehicle. If you do not know any clearing / forwarding agency, we can also introduce an agency in Dar Es Salaam.

To find a trustful supplier, here is a tip for you. In Japan, we have an association called JUMVEA for the Japanese used vehicle suppliers approved by the government of Japan (Ministry of Economy Trade and Industry). If you are trying to deal with new supplier and wondering if they are trustful enough, try to confirm if they are the authorized member of JUMVEA.

Yamada Sharyo Co., Ltd. are proudly a members of JUMVEA! : https://yamada-co.jp/en/blog/detail/29

We, Yamada Sharyo has over 40 years of experience exporting used trucks and machinery to many countries in the world. As a specialist for trucks or machinery, we believe our mission is to deliver long lasting trucks / machinery to our customers. Not like passenger vehicles, most of the trucks and machinery are used for business purpose, so we understand how important to supply high quality, long lasting vehicles to support our customer’s business.

What makes us a professional of Trucks and Machinery: https://yamada-co.jp/en/blog/detail/33

We are here to improve your business

If you would like to import long lasting trucks / machinery from Dar Es Salaam, Yamada Sharyo Co., Ltd. is here for you. As a professional for trucks and machinery, we are glad to help you find a best vehicle!