International Vehicle Transport

Vehicle transport companies offer services that cover shipping for all types of vehicles internationally. The vehicles can be sent to or received from another country anywhere in the world. The vehicles that can be shipped internationally include motorcycles, cars, trucks, trailers, RV’s, buses, mobile homes, watercraft, aircraft, helicopters, airplanes, jets, heavy equipment, tractor/trailer rigs and all other wheeled machinery. The shipping company normally works with a network of dependable partner companies around the world to book, dispatch and deliver the vehicles. Shipping overseas is more complex that shipping domestically, due to laws imposed by foreign countries on this type of activity. The quote parameters are affected by variables such as the size and type of vehicle being shipped, the origin and destination f the vehicle, and any special handling that would be required.

A domestic vehicle transport company works in partnership with accredited and trustworthy overseas shippers that will provide the same superior standard of service and care. The most efficient methods of transportation and shipping routes are used internationally to ensure a high quality of service and reasonable cost. These companies also handle the transport of vehicles in the most appropriate manner depending on the unique circumstances involved in each individual shipment. These partners will also correctly handle the transfer of documentation for export or inbound customs clearance. Prior to shipping a vehicle internationally, all commercial invoices must be provided to the shipper by the customer and the customer must sign the export instructions.

Foreign governments have laws that can affect various aspects of international vehicle transport. Cargo shipments are subject to duty in all countries. The customer must be prepared to provide receipts for purchases made in foreign countries and accurately pay the required duty. All destination and importation charges and fees are made the responsibility of the cargo owner. The cargo owner is advised to investigate via the consulate of the foreign government to which they are shipping cargo or from which they are receiving cargo to accurately learn of levies or restrictions that would apply to the shipment. The shipping company will always provide the best information possible to the customer, but since the onus lies with the cargo owner (customer) to correctly pay fees and produce documentation, it is wise to be directly informed by the appropriate consulates. The transport of vehicles will go smoothly when all documentation is provided with the correct information and all fees and charges are paid as required.