Import and export of vehicles, components and measuring equipment
Vehicle logistics
Seamless vehicle logistics from start to finish
Navigating vehicle and component logistics for test-driving programmes can be daunting.
Errors in regulatory compliance, supply chain coordination, transport security, customs clearance, or insurance cost time and money.
With decades of experience running vehicle test-driving programmes throughout Asia, Europe and North America, our team’s local knowledge and network of reliable logistics suppliers is unrivalled. With extensive market experience across national borders, we help you navigate local complexities and manage your logistics seamlessly from start to finish.
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We offer a full range of logistics support from import through to vehicle disposal.
Vehicle logistics services
VadoTech provides end-to-end vehicle logistics solutions to ensure your test-driving programmes run smoothly. From regulatory compliance and customs clearance to secure transportation, we handle every detail with care.
Import/export and customs
Expert handling of customs clearance, ensuring smooth international logistics operations.
Logistical support
Managing logistics and transport from origin to test centres, ensuring vehicle and equipment safety, security, and timely delivery.
Registration and documentation
End-to-end vehicle registration, insurance, and documentation, ensuring compliance with official processes for testing and vehicle return.
Repair and disposal
Managing repairs, local parts procurement, and compliant disposal or return of vehicles/components, ensuring adherence to country-specific regulations.
Why choose VadoTech?
For nearly 30 years, VadoTech has been a trusted partner to the automotive OEM and supplier industry.
Our experience test-driving around the world means we understand local market requirements, whether in Europe, Asia or North America.
We excel in providing expert automotive specialists including highly trained drivers, vehicle testers, and engineers. Whether locally sourced or expats, we ensure you get the expertise you need for your projects.
Additionally, we leverage our local expertise to ensure the seamless setup of test centres and vehicle import/export logistics, ensuring your testing program runs smoothly.
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Simplifying your vehicle logistics
VadoTech streamlines the logistics of test vehicles, overcoming challenges such as customs clearance, transport security, and regulatory compliance. Our global expertise ensures timely and secure import/export, handling everything from documentation and registration to vehicle disposal. With local knowledge and reliable logistics partners, we manage all phases of the vehicle logistics process to support your testing operations.
Pre-logistics planning
We begin by determining the logistics requirements for your vehicle import/export. Our team will ensure vehicles are properly registered, insured, and transport-ready, while coordinating any special requirements such as local part procurement or vehicle modifications.
Transport and delivery coordination
Our experienced team oversees the entire transportation process, ensuring the safe delivery of vehicles and components to test centers or other locations. We handle all aspects of logistics, such as ensuring compliance with local regulations, timely arrival, and addressing any on-the-ground issues during transport.
Post-delivery management
Following delivery, we handle vehicle registration, insurance, repairs, and the proper disposal or return of vehicles and components. Our team ensures that your vehicles remain compliant throughout the testing and post-testing phases.
Illustrative projects
Explore how our on-road testing services have enabled OEMs to ensure their vehicles excel in diverse climate conditions, road types, regulatory environments, and cultural contexts. These examples highlight how our solutions help our clients achieve optimal performance in every market.
Routine Japanese city driving undertaken for a German OEM identified an unexpected ESC system safety issue.
VadoTech was engaged by a German OEM to conduct test driving of a new vehicle model throughout Japan, including extensive city driving. Multi-storey parking towers are common in Japan and space constraints necessitate the use of street-level turntables which are used by vehicles to enter and leave the buildings rather than entrance and exit ramps.
Testing
During our testing, the vehicle’s ESC motion sensor detected movement when vehicles were on the turntables while the wheels were also stationary. This conflicting sensor information caused the system to assume there was a fault and automatically disable it.
Results
On detailed reporting of the fault and the surrounding circumstances, the OEM modified the ESC system so that it did not disable when turntables were used, and the vehicle was able to perform safely throughout Japan.
Test driving of multiple vehicle models in China ensured performance and quality standards.
For one European OEM we undertook a multi-year project that involved the concurrent testing by our Chinese subsidiary Zynit of up to 70 vehicles of various model types throughout China.
Testing
We set up a dedicated test centre with secure storage and workshop facilities from which the test drive operation was managed. The workshops are used to maintain and update the test vehicles as well as for static testing of subsystems such as infotainment.
Our teams of skilled German engineers and local technicians undertook test drives throughout China, provided detailed reporting and implemented software updates and other vehicle modifications on-site. The test vehicles were at various stages of the development process and the driving covered a vast range of climate, geographical and human factors conditions throughout the country.
Results
Our detailed reporting of test drive activity over thousands of kilometres identified performance, reliability and quality issues which could be addressed well in advance of the vehicles reaching the market.
Japanese EV charging infrastructure tested to ensure compatibility with European vehicles.
VadoTech as engaged by a European OEM to test the compatibility of Japanese charging stations with one of its vehicle models. The objective was to identify any issues that would impact the customer satisfaction of vehicle users.
Testing
To test the charging infrastructure, our technicians drove three vehicles throughout Japan over a three-week period. During that time 197 charging process took place using charging stations from all providers.
Results
Our technicians documented and evaluated the charging process, including compatibility issues covering connector type and fit with the vehicle socket, charge rate and interactions with charging apps. The report provided the necessary information for the manufacturer to make adjustments to its vehicles to ensure a smoother customer charging experience.
Chinese manufacturer uses VadoTech to improve traffic sign recognition.
VadoTech undertook thousands of kilometres of test driving for a Chinese OEM that was looking for significantly improve the performance of their traffic sign recognition system in Europe. Traffic sign recognition systems provide useful information and warnings to assist drivers with adhering to speed limits. When deployed with automated driving systems they provide essential safety information.
Testing
The OEM we worked with looked to better understand the circumstances under which their system was underperforming with European signage. With many countries not following international standards, traffic signage inconsistencies can cause performance issues for recognition systems.
Our drivers and engineers travelled thousands of kilometres in Europe while documenting the performance of the system and pinpointing the specific conditions in which the system underperformed.
Results
The OEM was able to use this information to improve their system and provide a better experience for European drivers.
FAQs
What are the key challenges in international vehicle logistics?
Logistics management often involves complex customs clearance, regulatory compliance, transport security, and cross-border coordination. These challenges can lead to delays, increased costs, and operational inefficiencies. VadoTech’s expertise in navigating these issues ensures your vehicle testing programs run smoothly and efficiently.
How does VadoTech ensure smooth customs clearance and regulatory compliance?
VadoTech handles customs clearance, ensuring that all required documentation and regulatory procedures are completed correctly. Our team works closely with local authorities and logistics partners to ensure compliance with import/export laws, reducing the risk of delays and ensuring your vehicles and components move smoothly across borders.
What vehicle logistics services does VadoTech offer for international testing?
VadoTech provides a comprehensive range of logistics services, including vehicle import/export, customs clearance, transport coordination, registration, insurance, and compliance management. We ensure that your vehicles and components are properly handled at every stage of the logistics process, from entry to delivery and return.
How does VadoTech handle vehicle transport security and timely delivery?
VadoTech ensures the safety and security of your vehicles and components during transport by partnering with reliable logistics suppliers. We carefully coordinate delivery schedules and handle all aspects of transport to ensure timely arrival at testing facilities, while maintaining compliance with local regulations for a smooth process.
What should I do if a vehicle or component is damaged during transport?
If a vehicle or component is damaged during transport, VadoTech will oversee the repair process, assess the damage, and procure any necessary replacement parts. We ensure that damaged goods are disposed of or returned in accordance with local regulations, with minimal impact on your testing schedule.
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