International Shipment
We offer our international auto shipping services to and from most countries and can arrange for vehicle pickups throughout the USA, Canada and the rest of the world. Contact one of our auto transport reps easily by phone or email for your free quote. Our company and our professional agents offer, quick and cheap international auto shipping quotes and we are experts in what we do. Your vehicle will be safe and secure inside your own container, securely blocked and tied down ensuring your vehicles security during it’s shipment.
RORO SHIPPING SERVICES
Roll-on/roll-off (RORO or ro-ro) Ships are vessels designed to carry wheeled cargo such as automobiles, trucks, semi-trailer trucks, trailers or railroad cars that are driven on and off the ship on their own wheels. This is in contrast to lo-lo (lift on-lift off) vessels which use a crane to load and unload cargo.
RORO vessels have built-in ramps which allow the cargo to be efficiently “rolled on” and “rolled off” the vessel when in port. While smaller ferries that operate across rivers and other short distances often have built-in ramps, the term RORO is generally reserverd for larger ocean-going vessels. The ramps and doors may be stern-only, or bow and stern for quick loading.
CONTAINER SHIPPING SERVICES
Container Shipping Size Capacity-
Ultra Large Container Vessel (ULCV) 14,501 and higher With a length of 397 m, a width of 56 m, draft of 15.5 m, and a capacity of over 15,000 TEU.
New panamax 10,000–14,500 With a beam of 43 m, ships of the COSCO Guangzhouclass are much too big to fit through the Panama Canal’s old locks, but could easily fit through the new expansion.
Post panamax 5,101–10,000
Panamax 3,001 – 5,100 Ships of the Bay-class are at the upper limit of the Panamax class, with an overall length of 292.15 m, beam of 32.2m, and maximum depth of 21.2 m.[23]
Feedermax 2,001–3,000 Container ships under 3,000 TEU are typically called feeders, and are most likely to have cargo cranes.
Feeder 1,001–2,000 Small feeder Up to 1,000
INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING CHECKLIST
- Make sure that you have a complete set of keys for the auto shipping company, and a full extra set for yourself.
- If you are transporting a classic, custom, rare, exotic, or otherwise expensive vehicle, go for the enclosed transport if you can… it will be worth the extra cost!
- Clean your vehicle before drop off to ensure a proper inspection and clear documentation of your cars physical condition.
- Check your battery to make sure it’s fully charged and securely mounted.
- Check the obvious places for fluid leaks; oil, transmission fluid, etc.
- Disable and or disconnect your car alarm.
- Prepare your vehicle for it’s new climate; you might consider changing the oil, coolant, and possibly other fluids.
- Remove and/or retract you car antennas.
- Remove rear spoilers, grill covers, exterior spare tire and all car covers.
- Remove all personal items from your automobile.
- Drive your gas tank down to a maximum of ¼ tank for auto transport.
- Provide a complete set of keys to your auto shipper; ignition, door, etc.
- Remove any audio equipment, car phones,and garage door openers that aren’t built in.
DOES THE INTERNATIONAL CAR SHIPPING PROCESS ATTRACT INTERNATIONAL PORT AND CLEARANCE CHARGES?
Yes, there are different rules for different countries for overseas car shipping. There may be off loading fees, document fees in the country of the destination of car shipping international for shipping a car overseas. The international automobile shipping company for international shipping cars takes care of these charges and also informs you about them. In some cases you may also be liable for taxes and import duties if you ship a car overseas.
IS MY CAR INSURED WHILE IN SHIPPING A CAR OVERSEAS?
According to the law of the Maritime international car shipping companies are liable for only of a maximum of $500 per car shipping overseas; so international automobile shipping company recommends you for purchasing an additional insurance policy while shipping a car overseas. The additional insurance policy for shipping a car overseas offers full coverage. This full coverage means all the damages and shipping expenses incurred to ship a car overseas. There is another policy which offers total loss that is only the value of the vehicle in case of international shipping cars.
HOW MUCH GAS SHOULD I LEAVE IN MY AUTO WHEN SHIPPING A CAR OVERSEAS?
While shipping a car overseas care should be taken not to fill the tank more than 1/4 of its capacity.
HOW WILL MY CAR BE SHIPPED WHILE OVERSEAS CAR SHIPPING?
When shipping cars overseas, your car shipping international company has different options depending on your budget. They can offer you roll on, roll off, container-shipping, and exclusive container shipping for your overseas car shipping.
TO SHIP CAR OVERSEAS CAN PERSONAL ITEMS BE STORED IN MY CAR?
Yes, in most cases the international car shipping companies allow you to store your personal belongings in your car. But this depends on the method of shipping a car overseas. This is because your personal belongings may not be insured. If you are shipping a car overseas in an exclusive container your items can be insured and hence, can be sent along with the car. In other cases you are not permitted or rather advised not to send your personal belongings in a car which is used for shipping a car overseas. For this it is better to ask your international automobile shipping company.
WILL I NEED TO HAVE MY VEHICLE DELIVERED TO A TERMINAL?
It is not necessary to deliver the car required to be shipped overseas to a terminal. In most of the cases the car will be taken on a truck from your home or office. You are only required to deliver the vehicle to the terminal if there is not enough room for a truck to come to your home or office.
WHAT FORMS OF PAYMENT IS ACCEPTED BY INTERNATIONAL AUTOMOBILE SHIPPING COMPANIES?
International automobile shipping accepts cashier and certified checks as well as cash and credit cards for their payments. You need not pay the full value. The balance is due upon delivery is accepted only by cash or certified checks.
CAN INOPERABLE CAR USED FOR OVERSEAS CAR SHIPPING?
The car can still be shipped but extra cost will be levied on it for the extra labor and equipment required to ship a car overseas