International Auto Transport

Summary: International auto transport is introduced here as an industry. The details of shipping processes are analyzed and the costs considered.

The business of moving your vehicles is taken care of by International automotive transport or international auto transport. International auto transport is a thriving industry generating revenues in billions and employing thousands and continues to generate jobs. Despite the global recession, it is making a slow and steady recovery showing promise of regaining its previous status of unmatched prosperity…and even outstripping those goals by a fair margin.

Prices for international auto shipping are determined by vehicle size, origin and final destination. The transit time of an ocean shipment depends on the port of departure and the port of arrival. For instance, shipping from the East Coast of the United States to Europe generally takes two weeks, whereas shipping from the West Coast to Europe takes four to five weeks. Vessel sailings are regularly scheduled and international auto transport companies can always provide you with the approximate dates of departure and arrival of our next vessels. However, these dates are estimated and the actual departure or arrival may occur a few days earlier or later than planned. U.S. Customs requires the original title for each vehicle being exported.

The title must either be printed in the name of, or re-allocated to the name of either the shipper or receiver of the vehicle. All of the documents sent to international auto transport firms for US Customs clearing will be returned to you upon completion of the shipment. If a loan is held on the vehicle, a letter from the loan holder is required specifically authorizing the shipment of the vehicle to its destination. The letter must reference the year, make, model and VIN (vehicle identification number) of the vehicle, must be printed on the loan holder's letterhead, and must be signed and dated with contact information. Optional marine insurance provides coverage against both loss and damages during ocean transit. International auto transport organizations will obtain marine insurance coverage for your shipments upon request for which additional charges are applicable. Apart from duties and taxes, there will be port handling charges upon arrival at the destination port. These charges cover terminal handling as well as off-loading and documentation fees for your vehicle.

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