Total Landed Cost: How to Calculate the True Cost of Importing a Used Car

Total Landed Cost: How to Calculate the True Cost of Importing a Used Car

Buying a used car from overseas can be a smart move especially when importing from a trusted global inventory. However, many first-time buyers focus only on the listed vehicle price and overlook the additional costs that appear along the way. The result? The final amount paid at delivery can be very different from what they … Read more

SASO vs SABER: Importing Used Cars into Saudi Arabia

SASO vs SABER: Importing Used Cars into Saudi Arabia

Many importers still confuse SASO standards with the SABER system, even though each plays a different yet complementary role in the import process into the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Understanding the difference between the two entities and how they work together is a fundamental step for anyone planning to import used vehicles or spare parts, … Read more

A Guide to Car Import Ports in the Middle East and North Africa

A Guide to Car Import Ports in the Middle East and North Africa

Thinking of importing a vehicle to your country?Whether you’re a car dealer or an individual buyer looking for a reliable and cost effective option, selecting the right port is a crucial step to ensure your car arrives smoothly and securely. Ports across the Arab world differ in terms of efficiency, speed, and logistics infrastructure. In … Read more

Top 5 Best Selling Cars in Egypt

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Egypt has recently witnessed a remarkable recovery in the automotive market, with growing demand for affordable and reliable models, especially those from Japanese, Korean, and Chinese brands. New light vehicle sales rose by 12.6%, reaching 96,673 units in 2024, reflecting a renewed consumer confidence. In this article, we highlight the top 5 best-selling cars in … Read more

Top 5 Best Selling Cars on BE FORWARD in UAE (2024)

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The United Arab Emirates is one of the most dynamic markets in the Middle East for importing used vehicles. While a wide range of brands is available through local dealerships, many Emirati buyers turn to online platforms like BE FORWARD to find high-quality cars at competitive prices. Based on search data and buyer behavior on … Read more

How to Import a Car to Saudi Arabia through Be Forward

How to Import a Car to Saudi Arabia through Be Forward

The automotive market in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) is witnessing continuous growth, with many individuals and businesses seeking the best means to acquire vehicles that meet their needs and requirements. As a result, importing cars has become an appealing option for those wishing to benefit from competitive global prices or obtain vehicles with … Read more

How to Lower Taxes and Duty When Importing to Zambia

by Mutimba Musonda in Zambia

There are many challenges that come with importing a used car to Zambia, from finding the right car to making sure the shipping process goes smoothly. Unfortunately, as a landlocked nation in the southern region of Africa, Zambia happens to have one of the highest costs of importation due to lack of direct access to ports.

Distance is also another cost factor, as the nearest port is Dar es Salaam in Tanzania while other options are in Mozambique, Durban in South Africa, and Namibia through Walvis Bay. With the varying costs between each, it’s important to prepare and calculate taxes and duty before deciding to buy a car online.

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How to Import a Car to Uganda: VAT, Duties & Delivery (Updated for 2018)

How to Import a Used Car to Uganda - BE FORWARD

by Barasa Oluru Protus, BE FORWARD Customer from Uganda

When buying and importing cars from Japan to Uganda, it’s important to consider the costs of shipping and taxes and plan ahead to calculate the total cost. In this article, I give details about my personal experience importing a Japanese used car to Uganda through Kenya with BE FORWARD.

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Essential Guide to Importing Your First Japanese Used Car to Zimbabwe

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by Bruce Nyakusengwa

In late 2015, I purchased my first ever vehicle from BE FORWARD. It was a 1980cc, 1999 Toyota Altezza, a sports-like car any man of my age could be proud of owning. For as low as US$1850, I bought the car and had it shipped to Dar es Salaam, as it was the nearest port to Victoria Falls, my town of residency.

Are you considering importing your first Japanese used car to Zimbabwe? In this article I explain my own personal experience, as well as the payment processes and total duty costs that incurred in order to have my Altezza safely shipped, picked up, and registered.

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