Ten guides, the decisions that matter
How to Import a Used Car from China to the UAE
The full 45-day process: eligibility, budget, exporter verification, Jebel Ali clearance and registration — with a cost table.
Import process · 8 min
How Much Does It Cost to Import a Car from China?
Every cost layer: FOB price, freight by route, duties by country, and the hidden fees that surprise first-time importers.
Costs · 7 min
RoRo vs Container Shipping
Which method fits your shipment size and destination — per-unit costs, protection levels and a 5-point decision checklist.
Logistics · 6 min
China Used Car Export Licence Explained
How China licenses exporters, the three documents to demand before paying, and the red flags of unlicensed middlemen.
Compliance · 5 min
EXW vs FOB vs CIF
Who pays for which leg, who carries which risk, and which term fits a first-time importer versus an experienced fleet buyer.
Trade terms · 6 min
How to Import a Used Car from China to Nigeria
Form M, SONCAP, the 15-year age rule, duty and levy, and shipping to Tin Can / Apapa — the complete 55–65 day process.
Import process · 8 min
Shipping Times from China
Sailing and door-to-port durations for nine routes — Jebel Ali to Vladivostok — plus the four factors that move your dates.
Logistics · 6 min
EV vs Petrol for Export
Why EVs are 20–40% cheaper from Chinese fleets, the shipping catch with lithium batteries, and the verdict by market.
Choosing · 7 min
Best Brands to Export from China
Which marques sell fastest in Africa, the GCC, Russia and Southeast Asia — and why fleet stock trades below its value.
Choosing · 7 min
What Documents Do You Receive?
The six core export documents, what each is for, when it arrives, and the four mismatch traps that cause demurrage.
Documentation · 6 min
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