Important Information about Shipping Your Car Internationally
Important Information about Shipping Your Car Internationally People move overseas for many reasons whether it is because their career has taken an international seat, they’ve transferred to new post, or a family has just simply decided that living in a foreign country would be more cost effective and fun. Whatever the case might be for a group or a certain individual, if they are considering taking a domestic vehicle with them then there is some much needed advice to be given on the topic of transporting that vehicle. The Advice When transporting a car to international shores of course, the first logical move to make is to research the company for the service. Contracting an auto shipper that hopefully has some experience under its belt is probably the best way to go. Professional shipping contractors are licensed specifically for the transporting of not only autos but other goods as well, which will ensure your property has arrived at its appointed destination safely. There will be lots of paperwork when hiring the services of a shipping contractor. Some of the document you be asked to provide will include; • The title to your car • A Declaration of Dangerous Goods Statement • Overseas Auto Insurance • Shipper Export Declaration Statement All of the major costal ports will have a selection of professional auto shippers you can look up for a comparison on the services being offered and the prices they charge. Prices may vary from company to company, so try to get a clear idea of what it will cost before you commit to one or the other. Plane vs. Ship By far, the use of water transport is more cost effective than if you were to have your car sent overseas via airplane. In most cases, a shipping contractor will charge according to the distance being traveled in relation to the size of the vehicle, which can range anywhere between about $800.00 to 4,000.00. Whereas if you were to fly your car overseas you would end up paying a total of $75,000.00/1,000 miles covered. Some Advantages to Auto Overseas Transport Obviously, there are pros and cons to every type of situation that requires much thought before a plan is executed, so without further ado, here are some of them. PROS: Professional service from trained individuals who know how important personal property is to people An extensive examination of vehicle being transported to make sure there is nothing damaged while the car is in shipping Cost effective when compared to air transport Price comparing different contractors for discounts and special offers CONS: Transport could be costly according to where the vehicle is being sent Quite a bit of “Red Tape” (paperwork) involved in the preliminary set-up of getting your car transported internationally While the contactor you have chosen is responsible for the safe arrival of your vehicle, they are not obliged to protect any loose belongings that might remain in the vehicle as it is being transported This last bit of advice is something that only the individual consumer can make a decision on.