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Shipping Car From Germany to the USA
Are you thinking of shipping a car from Germany to the USA? Well, let Ship Overseas handle the logistics for you. We make it easy and affordable to ship any kind of vehicle from Germany to anywhere in the USA. We have compiled this guide to let you know what’s involved in the process.
For a free, no-obligation quote, we will need the Year/Make/Model of your car, Pickup Zip Code or Departure Port in Germany, and Destination Country, in this case, USA. Ship Overseas offers weekly sailings from one port in Germany to six in the USA.
What to Know When Shipping a Car to the USA From Germany
First of all, you will need to provide this documentation and possibly more:
- Bill of Lading
- Bill of Sale
- Registration from country of origin
- Proof of ownership
- EPA Form 3520-1 showing emissions compliance
- DOT Form HS-7 showing safety compliance
- Manufacturer’s label on engine showing emission requirements have been me
In addition: Temporary auto imports into the USA are available for other vehicles for up to one year. Non-residents can no longer import a private use vehicle into the USA for up to 1 year WITHOUT pre-approval from the EPA in advance of arrival. The vehicle must have less than ¼ tank of gas.
Vehicles must pass United States EPA & DOT standards so it can pass U.S. Customs. Motor vehicles less than 25 years old must comply with all applicable Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS) in order to be imported permanently into the United States
I sent two classic VW from the port of Texas to Bremerhaven in Germany. Everything worked out smooth, I received all paperwork in advance, got all answers to my questions and safely picked up my cars.
The only thing that was missing, was one cars front light that was probably stolen at port parking warehouse.
The only thing that was missing, was one cars front light that was probably stolen at port parking warehouse.
Alexander R.
13:06 10 Dec 16
Shipped my vehicle to Germany. Excellent service and a low cost to ship my Acura. Zero issues!
Jose O
09:04 25 Aug 21
Ship Overseas has great rates and staff! After using them to ship my car to Germany I knew I would use them when returning to the US as well. I did get quotes both times from numerous companies but no one could beat Ship Overseas. Shipping is a breeze with them and their staff are great at getting back to you in a timely manner!
Hallie Q.
17:41 10 Feb 22
I have worked with this company for many years. We started shipping cars overseas in 2004. They are the BEST! They take a serious interest in making sure your car gets where it needs to go and will walk you through all the steps to make it a smooth move! We have shipped many cars to the UK and Germany as well as several to Bahrain, I cannot imagine using anyone else. Jack, Paul, Miron and April all made my job a lot easier for over 18 years
Joanie D.
18:26 17 Feb 22
Myron took great care of me on shipping 2 vehicles to Germany. Accurate quotes and great communications.
Michael B.
11:42 22 Feb 22
I shipped two cars from Savannah to Germany. Super easy process and the rates were better than anyone elses that i was getting for the same route. Would recommend them to anyone for their shipping needs. They helped along the way to get the documents needed and explained the process clearly so i knew exactly what needed to be done to have my cars on the boat that I needed them to be on. Pickup on the other side was easy as well with who shipoverseas was partnered with where my vehicles arrived. They were in contact with me often so i knew that the vehicles were on time and when to have everything ready. I will certainly be in touch again when it's time to return from my oversea travels. Thanks for the smooth process!
B H.
20:06 24 Feb 22
We have been very happy with the transports booked through your company
Pricewise and service wise. Surely we will us you again to ship to Germany,
Pricewise and service wise. Surely we will us you again to ship to Germany,
Clarissa F
05:33 15 Mar 22
Great service. Quick Response to an unanswered call and the car was picked up and delivered nicely to europe
Jean T.
05:36 15 Mar 22
Great customer service, the Kendra was highly responsive and easy to communicate with. I really happy with the service to Germany. She worked very fast and got us a great driver for our vehicle. I would definitely use this company again.
Adam A.
05:40 15 Mar 22
Good Price, Good Pick-Up, Quick Delivery... all as PROMISED! THANK YOU!! Would use Ship Overseas again when coming back from Germany.
Marti L.
05:51 15 Mar 22
They were able to accommodate my exact date for pick up and good with communication. Would ship Overseas with them again! Delivery was to Bremerhaven in Germany
James H.
14:23 15 Mar 22
The team was awesome to work with! Thanks so much! The service and communication was top notch! My car was delivered without issue and on schedule to Germany. I will definitely recommend and/or use their services again!
Zoe S.
14:46 15 Mar 22
Used to ship from NY to Germany. Process was easy and straightforward. Saved money versus buying a second vehicle overseas. Would use again.Good communication throughout. Thank you.
John W.
19:19 15 Mar 22
ShipOverseas was a great partner in shipping a Chevy Bolt EV to Helsinki Finland. The representatives provided easily understood descriptions of the roll on-roll off process, required paperwork, payments, etc. We drove the car onto the Galveston, TX dock with an accompanying guide. It was 100% smoothly accomplished. The car was transferred in Germany without problems (it is an electric vehicle with some unique starting characteristics) and offloaded near Helsinki, Finland. The photo shows incredibly clean conditions at the destination despite weeks at sea. I can highly recommend ShipOverseas for safe, economical, and successful vehicle shipping.
Leora E.
20:05 15 Mar 22
Great and fast service. I ship my car from Baltimore to Wiesbaden Germany only took 5 weeks and the process was fast and easy
Carlos P.
00:18 19 Mar 22
After using it to send my car to Germany, I knew I would use it when I returned to the United States. We've shipped a lot of cars to the UK and Germany as well as several to Belgium, no one else can even imagine using.
Eliza E.
10:16 24 Jun 22
After using it to send my car to Germany, I knew I would use it when I returned to the United States. Twice I have received offers from many companies, but no one has beaten Ship Overseas. Shipping is a breeze with them and their staff is great for getting back to you on time!
Stiven M.
13:47 24 Jun 22
I have worked with this company for many years. We started shipping cars abroad in 2009. These are the best! They have a real interest in getting your car to where it needs to go and will guide you through every step of the way. We have shipped many cars to UK and Germany and several to France.
Josefin J.
06:22 25 Jun 22
I contacted Switzerland to go to Germany. Nice to meet you. They are very friendly. Good communication with them. That's why we chose Ship Overseas from offers from other companies. Good service, good price, these are our criteria of choice, we do not regret it at all. Thanks again.
Isabella E.
08:25 25 Jun 22
I sent some of my freight cars from Italy to Germany. I have talked to them in a very short time. I trusted him very much. In exchange for that belief, I was sent to Germany in my car in a very short time. How can I follow their progress and they even helped to arrange the delivery from the German side. If I had to send a car again, I would definitely use them.
Luis W.
14:00 26 Jun 22
I feel bad as I see a lot of people writing bad comments about this company. I've NEVER had a problem with them. NEVER.(Regarding the negative reviews..)Ship overseas is not an insurance provider, but rather a shipping company -- you must make sure to get insurance when shipping your vehicle so that no damages occur to it. They don't own the ship, nor workers, and of course as a result cannot guarantee the people on the ship won't damage your car.ShipOverseas is my go-to when I have to ship my cars. Which sounds funny to say, but I've actually shipped my car multiple times with them.Jack, one of the agents and owner is always very helpful, and does a great job of putting in trust in clients by making sure you understand the process in detail.I've transported my CLA45 AMG from the US to Belgium, without a problem, and have shipped it back, and am now buying a new car and shipping it back!You could say I'm somewhat of a (very happy) repeat customer – Photos for reference!
Emil H.
19:31 27 Jan 23
Thank you Miron and Ship Overseas Team for helping me ship my car to Finland. I appreciate your response when I needed answers. Also many thanks for helping me find an agent in Kotka, Finland.I will definitely refer your company to my friends and colleagues.
Yacine M.
08:01 14 Oct 22
This Company’s dedicated professionals helped me sort through the all of paperwork and I had my vehicle within the timeframe promised.
L. C.
03:08 19 Sep 22
Very professional when it comes to shipping my vehicle to Central America
Kendra G.
19:39 12 Aug 22
I sent a '69 Land Rover Defender from Italy to the United States, they took care of all the paperwork and after about 60 days the car was in port Virginia. I will definitely use them again in the future. Thanks for the smooth process!
Edwin R.
08:51 27 Jun 22
I sent my car from Sweden to Italy. Their service was very nice. It's easy and fast. After all, they take care of most of the work. Very simple and I'll definitely check them out. I am really happy for their best service.
Jaisa J.
07:03 27 Jun 22
I sent my car from the Netherlands to the United States (via Belgium), everything was fine. Everything was relatively pain free. The learning vehicles arrived in a very short time. The service was very good.
Adam G.
06:12 27 Jun 22
Some companies may send helipads abroad to Belgium if they refuse to carry the corona virus. Thank you for your professionalism. Very good service to them. I am really happy for their punctuality and behavior.
Hafsa A.
14:03 26 Jun 22
It only took me 5 weeks to send my car from Belgium to the Netherlands and the process was quick and easy. Their behavior was very nice and friendly. I love their service.
Lamia J.
11:04 26 Jun 22
We shipped our car from California to Sweden and the service was exceptional, the regular feedback and updates were great and comfortable. I am really happy for their best service.
Alani C.
09:47 26 Jun 22
Words cannot express how grateful I am for my experience with ships abroad. Staying and working abroad can be difficult but when I called they knew exactly what to do. I was driving from Switzerland to an Italian port. Tarama's cars reached very easily. Other shipping companies have a long list of things you need, paperwork, questions and costs The stranger called me. It was awesome !! Many thanks for their service.
Anders A.
07:56 26 Jun 22
I sent five cars to Greece from an Italian port. Reached the destination within a very short time but the process was simple and straightforward. It saves money compared to buying a second car abroad. I will be using it again.
Good communication at all times. Thank you very much.
Good communication at all times. Thank you very much.
Alekjendra L.
11:53 25 Jun 22
I have to go to different places at different times for company work. I sent my car from France to Switzerland. After a while my car arrived. I would recommend this company to 100% everyone. No problem and it does what it promises. If we decide to go back to America we will definitely use them! Thank you for their excellent service and love you.
Gbnjh L.
11:51 25 Jun 22
The company and team were extremely professional and also the cheapest company I found. I did a lot of research before choosing Ship Overseas. I was able to drive my own car in England for a few weeks after moving to the United States. I would recommend!
Ylenia O.
10:51 25 Jun 22
I shipped my car safely and quickly from Vadilla to Switzerland, Southampton, UK. All the complex documents were clearly defined for me to understand the process. For a few weeks after moving to the United States I was able to drive my own car in England. I would recommend! I am satisfied with your prompt service.
Michael C.
15:06 24 Jun 22
Very helpful, quick answer to the question. I sent my car to Sweden, no problem. I have shipped cars with other companies before but Ship Overseas helped me with the best solution which was RORO for my needs. Will definitely ship with them again, send thanks again abroad.
Adriana E.
12:14 24 Jun 22
I shipped my car safely and quickly from New York, NJ to Southampton, UK. Arrived there on time very quickly. Their demeanor is very friendly and helpful, quick answers to questions. Then I sent my car to Italy without any problem.
Selim A.
10:59 24 Jun 22
Buying my car and sending it to the Middle East was full of challenges and complexities, but the only thing that was 100% easy was that the part was operated by Italian ships from abroad. Excellent service and communication from start to finish. Highly recommended. Thank you for your best service !!!
Anders P.
13:38 23 Jun 22
I shipped my car safely and quickly from New York, NJ to Southampton, UK. All the complex documents were clearly defined for me to understand the process. A few weeks after it was released in the United States, I was able to drive my own car in England. Will definitely ship with them again, send thanks again abroad.
Juli A.
11:50 23 Jun 22
I sent my car from France to the UK. They arranged to take my car from the UK to the port of FL and then from FL to PR by boat. Staff responded very quickly to any communication I sent, especially when my car was running. I appreciate your excellent service and love overseas ships.
Eric S.
09:29 23 Jun 22
I first heard the shipoverseas name from a close friend of mine in the Foreign Service. I first went to Italy from Belgium. Since then I really appreciate your service. Using this service has saved me a lot of time. Some of my friends from England, Belgium and Switzerland are currently using this service. This is a very good service all over the world. Thank you for your excellent service.
Sarah R G.
06:17 23 Jun 22
I have benefited a lot from using this service because it has saved me a lot of time. I used this service from Italy. I never thought I would get such a good service in such a short time. Some of my friends from Belgium, France, Greece and many more have gladly used your service. Thank you so much ship overseas.
Kasey R W.
04:45 23 Jun 22
He sent several cars to England with this company.
An exceptional service. The downside is that car transport was unreliable. Granted through no fault of foreign ship.
International shipping is my shipping option. Thanks for the smooth process!"
An exceptional service. The downside is that car transport was unreliable. Granted through no fault of foreign ship.
International shipping is my shipping option. Thanks for the smooth process!"
Elli B.
20:26 22 Jun 22
We got a really good services. Jack always answers your so many questions with a short delay , for sure in the day , most of the time in the hour ( and in the minute too ). Really good communication. That's why we choose Ship Over Seas from the other company quotes we received. Good services , good prices , that's the criteria for our choice we don't regret at all. Thanks again.
JF G.
18:10 03 Jun 22
Great rates, and trust worthy performance! You can depend on Shippo for your shipping needs.
Madison B.
14:39 18 Apr 22
Easy to use, reasonably priced and keeps track of what you sent and who you sent it to. Great product.
Jayne G.
14:37 18 Apr 22
Easy to use. Great online shipping program.
Debra H.
14:35 18 Apr 22
very easy to use with many great features and the best shipping rates I could find. We are very happy customers!
Beverly W.
14:33 18 Apr 22
provided excellent service! Prompt delivery at a good price. Many thanks!
Jesse D.
14:27 18 Apr 22
All the times I have used this service everything went well.
Philip S.
14:26 18 Apr 22
Easy and reliable. Great support team
Catherine H.
14:25 18 Apr 22
Makes things easy to ship items and it’s easy to use.
Pamela J.
14:22 18 Apr 22
It has integrated smoothly with our online order platform and has made the entire shipping process easy.
Nathan J.
14:18 18 Apr 22
I bought shipping labels,when i needed them thank you
Brandon S.
14:17 18 Apr 22
Super easy to use.Fast reaction time. Impressive
Bruce H.
14:14 18 Apr 22
I am very pleased . It's ease of use and user friendly functions make it a pleasure when shipping our product is needed.
Evelyn M.
14:13 18 Apr 22
Amazing company. So helpful and they keep you informed of what’s happening.
Staff are so professional and friendly.
Nothing is too much trouble.
Would recommend them as the best in the business
Keep up the good work
Staff are so professional and friendly.
Nothing is too much trouble.
Would recommend them as the best in the business
Keep up the good work
Jason C.
13:22 18 Apr 22
I am every happy with the service I have receive from shipcars and I would definitely recommend there services to anyone.
Zoe S.
13:20 18 Apr 22
Excellent service. Alec was extremely courteous and helpful. Always kept us informed at every stage.
Tiffany W.
13:18 18 Apr 22
Great service, kept us informed about the whole process from first contact to vehicle arrival at destination port.
Would use again, definitely recommend
Would use again, definitely recommend
Jonathan W.
13:17 18 Apr 22
Highly recommended. Excellent service from Nikki and Alex. They expedited my first car shipment to Belgium with comfort and assurance. Many thanks guys.
Elizabeth R.
13:16 18 Apr 22
Thank you very much ship car uk..nikky you are the best
13.I apprechiate to work with your company and I will recomend you. Thanks
13.I apprechiate to work with your company and I will recomend you. Thanks
Cheryl M.
13:14 18 Apr 22
Amazing service and information throughout the shipment process.
All questions answered promtly and the shipment went very smooth.
All questions answered promtly and the shipment went very smooth.
Grace T.
13:13 18 Apr 22
Excellent service from start to finish. I would certainly recommend them to anyone
William W.
12:09 18 Apr 22
Great company and very easy to work with.
Absolutely would recommend.
Absolutely would recommend.
Kathie M.
12:08 18 Apr 22
An amazing service! Everything was made so easy. It took to worry out of shipping my car.
Reba L.
12:05 18 Apr 22
The was extremely helpful and very friendly. She explained everything very clearly, and everything went smoothly with minimum surprises as a result
Melissa G.
12:04 18 Apr 22
This was my very first time shipping a vehicle. This company and their staff are phenomenal at what they do. I am absolutely blown away by their level of engagement and professionalism.
Carol B.
12:01 18 Apr 22
Very helpful and made the process of shipping my car easy and stress free. Thank you
Harvey O.
12:00 18 Apr 22
The service was very good. They even collected the vehicle from the dealer, had it inspected and took it to the port for shipping. It was really convenient for me.
Pamela W.
11:59 18 Apr 22
Everything about ship cars service was excellent, from the first contact to the actual shipping.
Ashley F.
11:57 18 Apr 22
The was extremely professional, he answered every email quickly and was very helpful throughout the whole process. We thoroughly recommend this company
Grady F.
11:54 18 Apr 22
The company made it easy to ship my car overseas. No fuss and no problems!
Abe R.
08:40 18 Apr 22
Shipped my car to Nigeria . It was fast and easy . Best part they handles majority of the work . Very convenient and definitely will go through them again .
Heather :.
14:24 12 Apr 22
Very reliable agents. Thanks for being there for us!
BRAND VIEW (BVL AGENCY L.
18:07 21 Mar 22
Shipped my car from NC to Puerto Rico. They took care of the transport of my car from NC to the port in FL, and then on the ship from FL to PR. The staff was very responsive to all communications I sent, especially while my car was in transit. I always knew exactly where my vehicle was. Very kind and helpful staff, especially when I was just calling to inquire in the beginning. Will use them again if I ever need to ship my car back stateside.
Brittany B.
01:51 18 Mar 22
Nigeria. Thanks
Humphrey Osazee O.
08:51 17 Mar 22
Very helpful, quick response to questions. Shipped my car to Costa Rica, no issues what so ever. I had shipped cars previously with other companies but Ship Overseas helped with the best solution which for my needs was RORO. I will definitely ship with them again, thanks again SHIP Overseas..
Robert M.
00:03 17 Mar 22
Super business partner, fast and correct shipment of my car.ThanksDany
dany L.
19:14 16 Mar 22
Shipped my vehicle from Newark, NJ to Southampton, United Kingdom safely and quickly. All the complicated paperwork was laid out clearly for me to figure out the process. I was able to drive my own car in England a few weeks after dropping it off in the US. Would recommend!
Cai Y.
14:11 16 Mar 22
Very good service. I was shipping for the first time and they helped me with everything that needed to be done.
Luka B.
06:53 16 Mar 22
Thank you for shipping my car
hareb A.
04:34 16 Mar 22
We shipped our car to Uganda from California and the services were exceptionally good 👍, regular feedback and updates were excellent and provided a peace of mind.
Fred K.
01:34 16 Mar 22
I used Ship Overseas back in 2019 to ship my 2008 Harley Softtail from Galveston Texas to Belgium. I forget exactly how long it took, perhaps in the two month range. However, the bike did eventually arrive and was completely ready for me at pickup. They even handled all the import paperwork etc. My only complaint would be that somehow the bike had accumulated almost 100 extra miles on it from when I dropped in off, and picking it up. Perhaps they needed to run it around the boat a few 1000 times. Also, there were a couple of parts missing from my saddle bags. Lesson: NEVER leave anything that can't be bolted to the object you are shipping. Otherwise, great service and a very good shipping experience.
Vincent P.
22:41 15 Mar 22
Shipped my car from the Netherlands to the US(via Belgium), everything went smoothly. The whole thing was relatively painless.
Daniel S.
22:12 15 Mar 22
Everything was ok. Thanks!
Carlos Paz S.
20:24 15 Mar 22
Our company, Jackson Creek Mfg., Inc. has used Ship Overseas, Inc. numerous times to ship vehicles overseas and have always received excellent service. Great company to work with!
Warren B.
20:00 15 Mar 22
Vehicle was shipped without any issues, easy process.
Michal D.
19:16 15 Mar 22
If you never had your car shipped before, I can tell you that it can be a very fearful, and stressful event, but I can vouch 1st hand that this agency took all the thought fear and stress away! We moved my XT-5 from DFW to overseas (Bahrain). We didn't have any issues, and it was relatively fast considering it's been shipped across the seas. I will 100% recommend this company to anyone and everyone. Hassle-free and delivers what was promised. I'll definitely be using them whenever we decide to return stateside!
Ehte P.
19:08 15 Mar 22
i shipped an 89' Land Rover Defender from italy to the US without troubles, they took care of all docs and around 60 days later the car was at the port in VA. i'd definitely use them again in the future.
Magnum Opus C.
19:07 15 Mar 22
It was my first time needing to transport a vehicle to EU they were amazing the transportation took place as they said the time they were going to pick it up the time that they delivered and the driver was very nice and very helpful and we really appreciate it, we had just canceled with a previous company because they didn’t do what they said. We were very happy with crystal car shipping and will definitely get them again if we need to transport another vehicle.thanks for service.
Louanne F.
15:16 15 Mar 22
This company was great
Everything they promised in their contract was 100% true and I am o fully satisfied customer.
If you need a transport of a vehicle to Italy I recommend Ship Overseas
Everything they promised in their contract was 100% true and I am o fully satisfied customer.
If you need a transport of a vehicle to Italy I recommend Ship Overseas
Tricia C. H.
15:14 15 Mar 22
ship Overseas got it done right and on time. Appreciate every team member there. I worked with Kendra because she speaks Spanish. Car went to Spain
Elizabeth A.
15:06 15 Mar 22
Working with Ricardo for my vehicle transport was easy and stress free. Ricardo kept me updated on transport availability and pickup times. Vehicle was sent to United Kingdom from Houston in a very timely mann
Oliver J.
15:03 15 Mar 22
Very nice and quick car shipping services to Sweden. Prices is reasonable and great communication with customers. The staff was very helpful and nice agent. I highly recommend them.
Jack A.
14:59 15 Mar 22
Ship Overseas is best. The staff is very knowledgeable about the business and was able to provide great insight for what would happen at each step of the process. Gary is a great communicator and the overall experience was a success.
Noah J.
14:42 15 Mar 22
Great service, they picked up my car earlier than expected which was ok in my instance and delivered as promised w/o any damage, Miron the sale rep kept me updated and f/u appropriately. Very professional company.
Ashley C.
14:29 15 Mar 22
So satisfied with the service, The staff was amazing and had great communication. Ricardo reached out to make sure everything was okay after delivery, an unbeatable price to Spain with excellent service. I would recommend to everyone!!
Ava C.
14:18 15 Mar 22
This was the first time I used such a service. I was very happy with both my broker in UK and the truck driver in IL. Their communication was excellent through the entire process. They answered all my questions and delivered my vehicle to Europe exactly as I had given it to them. If I have need for such service again in future I will definetly use the same company.
Marco B.
05:49 15 Mar 22
Timely service and my car arrived in the same condition I dropped it off in. Great job!
Johnnie V
18:42 22 Feb 22
It was an easy an quick process
Rudolf de J.
09:19 22 Feb 22
Ship overseas helped me ship my car to senegal when some companies refused to do so in the heat of corona virus.thank you for your professionalism.
Kade M.
03:44 22 Feb 22
My car purchase and shipping to the Middle East was full of challenges and complications, however the one thing that was 100% smooth was the part handled by Miron from Ship Overseas. Great service and communication from beginning to end. Highly recommend.
William E.
03:35 22 Feb 22
This company and team were tremendously professional & also the least expensive company I found. I researched quite a few before settling on ShipOverseas. I’m glad I chose them, they were able to deliver my vehicle to my destination port in Korea when others said they could only deliver to one port in Korea and for less money. I will definitely use them again and recommend anyone shipping anyone to consult with ShipOverseas.com. Well done!
Robert Gibson (.
03:06 22 Feb 22
These guys are super, fair priced and very helpful.
Mike C.
00:28 22 Feb 22
I have used them few times and they on point great service and always answer all my request in timely manor.
Moe A.
14:09 21 Feb 22
Hello Tere! Last summer I sent my car to Estonia. I was scared little bit because it was my first time ( maybe even last!) to do this kind of thing. But it went very smoothly - unexpectedly . Most difficult thing was driving myself to the port, but I did it! I could order somebody from Ship Overseas, but it cost money. And paperwork was pretty normal. The same day, I left to the airport, I got phone call that they sent car title to my old address. Wow! I thought that this title goes directly to the Estonian port, but I was wrong. They sent this very important paper over to my son.It arrived on time when I was ready to show car documents to the toll office. Everything ended very well ! Thanks to Ship Overseas. And , by the way, sending my car to Estonia was much, much cheaper than other companies offered. I am thankful !!!
Lydia K.
13:24 21 Feb 22
Ship Overseas did a great job. There's no reason to use anyone else.
Taylor B.
13:22 18 Feb 22
Ship Overseas is a 6 star organization. They have answered all my shipping questions and provided rapid thorough service each and every time. Look no further, Your overseas shipper search is over.
VanniGio V.
08:20 18 Feb 22
Very trustworthy company, they were always available to resolve issues with the correspondant at destination, no surprises, my Boat arrived as promised
HSA
03:51 18 Feb 22
Overseas is the best definitelyNo complaints i received my suv without scratch no missing parts
Donald B.
00:59 18 Feb 22
First time I sent a vehicle with this company, and I will be using them to sent another one, they were very helpful.
Joash E.
00:14 18 Feb 22
Shipped several cars with this company to Nigeria.Exceptional service. Drawback is the vehicle hauling that wasn't reliable. Granted no fault of ship overseas.Ship Overseas is my go to shipper.
sylvanus M.
22:17 17 Feb 22
Great and reliable service. Thank you. Will always use your company.
Ricardo Q.
18:59 17 Feb 22
Used this company 3 times for an overseas PCS. Would do it again if I had to.
Michael M.
18:33 17 Feb 22
Great service at a reasonable cost !!!
Ronald R.
18:28 17 Feb 22
Shipped twice with them. No idea what I was doing, but they were helpful, always available to answer questions, and made it very easy.
J J
18:14 17 Feb 22
It has been a great and exciting experience to have our car being shipped from New Mexico to Spain.
Fernando M.
18:03 17 Feb 22
everything is fine, gladly again
Beat Thomas S.
15:27 11 Feb 22
Om my GOSH! Words can't express how grateful I am for the experience I had with Ship Overseas. Living and working overseas can be a challenge but when I called they knew exactly what to do. Other shipping companies gave a long list of the things I needed, the paperwork, questions, and the costs. Overseas got me situated in one phone call. It was fabulous!!
Vitania Q.
18:21 10 Feb 22
So far, I'm well pleased with the service I've received from Ship Overseas. Whenever I had a question, it was answered quickly and thoroughly. Thanks!
Christopher M.
16:55 10 Feb 22
Everything went very smoothly with no problems!
John O.
15:28 10 Feb 22
They handled my car's transport 100% positive. It was not their fault that my radio was stolen somewhere along the path, port houston, Sirius leader, or port Limon, God only knows.
Tim P.
15:27 10 Feb 22
Excelente experiencia en todos los aspectos
Jorge Luis L.
15:09 10 Feb 22
I've used their service five times. I'm very satisfied. They are very reliable.
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05:32 02 Nov 21
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00:12 15 Feb 17
Departure and Arrival Ports
Your car will leave the Bremerhaven port in Germany, the fourth-largest container port in the world.
It will arrive at one of six ports in the USA:
- New York, NY
- Baltimore, MD
- Charleston, SC
- Brunswick, GA
- Galveston, TX
- Port Hueneme, Ventura County CA
How Long Does it Take?
The on-water voyage time is as follows for each U.S. port, with the number range representing DAYS:
| NewYork | 12-19 |
| Baltimore | 15-21 |
| Charleston | 16-24 |
| Brunswick | 16-25 |
| Galveston | 18-25 |
| Port Hueneme | 27-31 |
How Much Does it Cost to Ship a Car From Germany to the USA?
- The cost to ship a car from Germany to the U.S. is $1,498.
- The cost to ship an SUV from Germany to the U.S. is $1,627.
Your final price will be determined by:
- Whether you’re shipping a car or an SUV/truck (it’s cheaper to ship a car than a larger vehicle).
- Whether the car is driven to the Bremerhaven port by yourself or a friend, or if you need one of our truck drivers to get it there for you. Those who live far from the port may not find it worth it to spend money on gas, lodging, time off work, etc. The same goes on the other end when receiving the shipment in the U.S. (it’s more expensive to have a truck driver bring it).
- Whether you’re shipping to the East Coast USA from Germany or the West Coast USA (it’s cheaper to ship a car to the East Coast).
Documents Required to Ship a Car to Germany
The passport of consignee is required when shipping a car from Germany to the USA. The consignee is the one who receives the goods at the destination port.
Salvage Titles
No salvage titles are accepted.
Customs Broker Information
Your customs broker/agent is Paul Alpren. His services will cost you $280.
Destination Handling Charge
The destination handling charge (DHC), or Terminal Handling Charge (THC), for shipping a car from Germany to the USA is $215 to $275.
Do Returning Citizens Have to Pay Import Fees (Terminal Handling Charges)?
Returning citizens pay THC+US Customs Entry (Duty only if applicable).
Duty is applicable only for vehicles entering the USA for the first time, not returning vehicles.
Vehicle Age Limits
For US Spec vehicles, there is no age limit. For non-US Spec vehicle, cars must be a minimum of 25+ years old, generally applying to classic cars.
How Much is Import Tax?
Import tax is 3% (this number includes 2.5% Duty + HMF & MPF fees). HMF is the Harbor Maintenance Fee and MPF is the Merchandise Processing Fee.
Weekly sailings from Bremerhaven Port in Germany to USA
Shipping Method for Shipping a Car to Germany
We only offer RoRo shipping from Germany to the U.S. — not container shipping. Our shipping vessels depart weekly from the Germany port to sail into the United States.
RoRo Shipping (Roll On/Roll Off)
RoRo is for when a vehicle can make it up the ramp and onto the ship on its own power. Our most popular and cost effective option, RoRo is not only efficient but reliable as well. That’s because you can be assured of set departure and arrival dates (just like an airport). You can use RoRo to transport wheeled vehicles such as motorcycles, cars, motorhomes, campers, trailers, buses, construction vehicles and boats.
Your car will be secured to the deck with no exposure to the ocean water and air.
Do You Need Marine Insurance?
We highly recommend you do purchase it, but you don’t have to. We offer 1.75% of the value of the vehicle for FULL coverage of theft, vandalism, damage and total loss with a $500 deductible. Note: coverage starts at the time your car is loaded onto the ship in Germany and lasts until it is collected and signed for at the arrival port in the USA. Total Loss is 1.25% charge for the value of the vehicle.
If paying for 100% coverage is not something you’re willing to do, you may purchase partial coverage of 50% to 75% of the value. But if damage or loss occurs, you would have to pay for any damage that exceeds the covered amount.
When shipping a car from Germany to the USA, you need the professionals at Ship Overseas on your side. Get in touch to learn more when you call toll free at 888-805-4994 or 858-547-0840
Should I purchase Marine Insurance?
We think it’s a wise idea. Ship Overseas offers FULL COVERAGE Marine Insurance against Loss or Damage from the time your car is loaded onto the ship. The cost is 1.75% of the value you wish to insure the car for. You can purchase optional insurance through us that gives you extra protection in the event your car suffers damage or loss.
Keep in mind, the chance of damage or loss while transporting a car from Germany is very slim. The only time this would be a problem would be during hurricane season, lasting from June till November, when the ocean is rougher. Learn more about Marine Insurance by clicking on the link below.
We hope this page put your mind at ease. If you’re ready to get going on the international car shipping process from Germany to USA, give us a call toll free at 888-805-4994 or 858-547-0840.