The transit time of an ocean shipment depends on port of departure and port of arrival. As an example, a shipment from New York to Bremerhaven, Germany has a transit time of two weeks; from Los Angeles the transit time increases to six weeks. Allow one-two weeks for vehicle loading and clearing customs.

please make sure your vehicle contains no more than 1/8 tank of fuel and all personal items are removed. Only those items that were original equipment (include the spare tire and changing tools) or permanently installed after market items can be shipped with your vehicle. Personal effects, under certain circumstances, may be shipped with your vehicle if special arrangements and additional charges are paid to the steamship lines.

US customs officials require either the original title of vehicle ownership or a notarized copy accompanied with the original lien release letter from the lien holder. If a lien (loan) is held on the vehicle, a letter from the lien holder referencing the year, make, model, VIN (vehicle identification number) of the vehicle and specifically granting you authorization to ship your car to the destination country. The letter must be on the lien holder’s original letterhead, signed in blue ink and dated by the lien holder and provide a contact address and phone number. Above documents are required to expedite export clearance and will be returned upon completion of the US customs export clearance verification.

Optional marine insurance provides coverage against loss during ocean transit. We can arrange total loss or all risk marine shipping insurance on your behalf, or you can consult your insurance company to determine whether marine insurance coverage is included within your existing vehicle policy.

It depends on the destination country, your residence status and employment status. We recommend contacting the embassy commercial office for the country of destination for current rate information.

Yes, there will be applicable port handling charges upon arrival at the destination port. These charges cover terminal handling/off-loading and documentation fees for your vehicle. We can only estimate what these charges might be, as they vary from destination to destination.

Yes, we’ll provide you with full details of the destination agent at the time of sailing. Check shipping costs here