International Car Shipping

International shipping costs $1,200-$6,000+ depending on destination, method (RoRo vs container), and vehicle size. Europe RoRo starts at $1,200 for a sedan. Container to Europe starts at $1,800. Middle East, Asia, and Australia are higher due to distance.

Ocean transit varies: UK 10-14 days, Western Europe 14-21 days, Middle East 25-35 days, Japan 30-40 days, Australia 35-50 days. Add 5-10 business days for domestic transport to port and export customs, plus 3-7 days for destination customs clearance.

RoRo (Roll-On/Roll-Off) means your car is driven onto the ship and parked in the cargo hold -- cheaper but the vehicle must be running. Container shipping places your car inside a private shipping container -- more expensive but offers maximum protection and allows personal items.

With container shipping, yes -- you can fill the remaining container space with personal items. This is a major advantage of container shipping and can offset the higher cost if you're also moving household goods. With RoRo, no personal items are allowed inside the vehicle.

No. We coordinate with licensed customs brokers at both the US export port and the destination import port. They handle all documentation, duties, and clearance. You provide vehicle documents (title, bill of sale, ID) and we handle the rest.

Import duties vary by country. UK: 6.5% duty + 20% VAT. Australia: 5% duty + 10% GST + luxury car tax on vehicles over AUD $71k. UAE: 5% duty, no VAT. EU: 10% duty + country VAT (19-25%). We provide estimates, but actual amounts are determined by destination customs.

All major US ports: New York/Newark, Baltimore, Savannah, Jacksonville, Houston, Long Beach/LA, Oakland, and Tacoma. We select the closest port to your location that services your destination.

Only via container shipping. RoRo requires the vehicle to be running and driveable since it must be driven on and off the ship. Container shipping can accommodate non-running vehicles since they are loaded by forklift.

Basic carrier liability is included, but we strongly recommend all-risk marine cargo insurance. This covers total loss, partial damage, and theft during the entire ocean transit. Cost is typically 1.5-2.5% of your vehicle's declared value.

Yes. We coordinate inbound international shipping as well. Vehicles must meet EPA emissions and DOT safety standards for US import (generally 25+ year old vehicles are exempt). We handle customs on the US side and domestic delivery to your address.

Same as domestic: wash the car, take photos, remove personal items (unless container), leave 1/4 tank of fuel, disable alarms, fold mirrors. Additionally, check for fluid leaks (some ports reject vehicles with active leaks) and ensure no aftermarket modifications violate destination country regulations.

Yes. Active-duty military on OCONUS (Outside Continental US) PCS orders receive 5-10% discounts on international shipping. We work with TMO offices and understand the documentation requirements for military vehicle exports. Contact our military shipping specialists.