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From Bid to Delivery: How We Work

Whether you are buying a vehicle or machine at auction, sourcing parts in Japan, or preparing a full container shipment, we coordinate the entire process from purchase to export.

The exact workflow may vary depending on the type of cargo, auction rules, inspection availability, and shipping method, but most orders follow these seven steps.

PROCESS OVERVIEW
ONE WAY GROUP, INC.
No. OWG-JP
270-1416
Steps7, start to finish
PaymentT/T against Proforma
StorageFree up to 3 months
Transit time2–8 weeks from port
Contact+81 47-413-6406
BONDED WAREHOUSE 保税 CHIBA · JP
Auction, Parts, or Container — Same Coordination

Most Orders Follow These Seven Steps

01SAFE DEPOSIT

Account Setup & Security Deposit

To start working with us, you first register an account and place a Safe Deposit.

The Safe Deposit serves two important purposes:

  • Bank verification. Your first transfer allows us to verify that your bank can successfully send international payments to our company account. This helps prevent delays after you win an auction.
  • Purchase security. If you win an auction lot but later cancel the purchase or fail to complete payment, the deposit is used to cover auction house penalties and other costs already incurred on your behalf.

Once your account is activated, you receive access to our auction platform, where you can browse listings, review past sales data, and prepare your purchases.

The Safe Deposit is not applied toward the purchase price. It remains on your account as security for future transactions throughout our cooperation.

Once all outstanding transactions have been completed and there are no unpaid balances or obligations, the Safe Deposit is fully refundable upon request.

02BIDDING

You Choose, We Handle the Purchase

You select the vehicle, machine, or parts you are interested in and tell us your target budget and requirements.

For auction purchases, our team places bids on your behalf at major Japanese auction houses and specialist industry auctions. For spare parts, accessories, and other goods, we can also purchase directly from Japanese suppliers and closed domestic marketplaces.

The final bidding decision and maximum bid amount always remain with you.

03INSPECTION

Available Information Confirmed

Before bidding, we review the auction sheet, listing details, photographs, and available condition reports.

Where possible and when requested, we can also arrange an additional physical inspection. Inspection availability depends on the auction, location, and timing, and additional charges may apply.

Our goal is to give you the clearest possible understanding of the item before purchase.

04PAYMENT

Payment After Purchase

After a successful purchase, we issue a Proforma Invoice showing the purchase price and applicable fees.

Payment is made by bank transfer. Bank details and payment instructions are provided directly to each customer and are never published on our website.

Payment deadlines depend on the auction or supplier and are normally short, so prompt payment is required.

05CONTAINER

Goods Move to Our Yard

After payment, we arrange domestic transportation from the auction or supplier to our yard in Chiba or to another designated loading location.

At the yard, purchased items can be stored while you continue buying additional cargo for consolidation.

Storage conditions, free storage periods, and any applicable charges depend on the type of cargo, available space, and the terms agreed for each shipment.

When the shipment is ready, we prepare, dismantle where necessary, load, secure, and photograph the cargo.

06SHIPPING

Customs Clearance and Vessel Booking

We coordinate the export process, including the preparation of commercial documents, packing information, export certificates where applicable, and customs clearance.

We also arrange container booking, Ro-Ro shipment, or other available shipping methods through the relevant carriers and logistics partners.

Shipping schedules and transit times depend on the destination, carrier, vessel availability, route, and transshipment conditions.

07ARRIVAL

Your Cargo Reaches the Destination

After departure, we provide the shipping and commercial documents required for import clearance.

These may include the commercial invoice, packing list, export certificate, and bill of lading or sea waybill issued through the carrier.

Your local customs broker or receiving agent then handles import clearance, port procedures, taxes, duties, and final delivery at the destination.

Our team remains available to support you with shipment-related questions until the cargo arrives.

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One Way Group, Inc.

Based in Chiba, Japan, with our own bonded warehouse and container yard. We handle export logistics for buyers who work in volume, not one-off shipments.

WHO WE WORK WITH

Wholesale & Container Buyers

Overseas dealers and wholesalers buying used vehicles, machinery, and parts by the container — plus individual buyers who need one unit sourced and shipped correctly.

HOW WE'RE DIFFERENT

No Subcontracted Handoffs

Auction bidding, inland transport, warehousing, loading, and customs clearance all happen under one roof — so nothing gets lost between vendors.