From pickup at your doorstep in the U.S. to delivery across the Middle East, we handle every step of the journey. No need to worry about port runs or customs headaches – we manage it all. Regional Expertise That Matters
We’ve successfully shipped vehicles to:
Our team understands the unique import regulations of each country, ensuring smooth customs clearance.
Your Vehicle in Safe Hands
- Comprehensive marine insurance included
- Secure container or RoRo shipping options
- Climate-controlled storage available
- 24/7 shipment tracking
Bahrain: Manama Learn more…
- Only vehicles 8 years and younger can be exported to Bahrain
- No accident vehicles
Iraq: Um Qasar
- No Vehicles older than 2 Years
- No Construction Equipment older than 5 Years
- No Accident damage vehicles allowed
Israel: Ashdod, Haifa
- Taxes are approx. 115%-120% if he is a returning citizen and can import a vehicle not older than 4 years! For new immigrant it is approx. 75%
Jordan: Aqaba
- No vehicles older than 5 Years allowed
- No Trucks older than 10 years
Kuwait: Kuwait
Lebanon: Beirut
- No acceptance of Car/Vans/Bus older than 8 years from year of manufacture
- No Road tractors & trailers older than 5 years from year of manufacture
Oman: Sohar
- Prior permission to import a used auto must be obtained from the Ministry of Commerce and Industry
Qatar: Qatar Learn more…
- No vehicles older than 5 years
- Antique Vehicles not older than 35 Years
- Taxes are 5% of CIF value + Legalization
Saudi Arabia: Dammam, Jeddah, Riyadh Learn more…
- No vehicles older than 5 years
- No high and heavy units older 10 years
- No Salvage Titles or accident damaged vehicles allowed
UAE: Abu Dhabi, Jebel Ali Learn more…
- The importation of motor vehicles is allowed provided the vehicle meets UAE specifications
- Vehicles new or used are subject to 4% duties on CIF value
Your total investment includes:
- Ocean freight charges
- Origin and destination port fees
- Basic marine insurance
- Customs clearance assistance
Important Note: Import duties and taxes vary by country and are typically paid upon arrival. We’ll provide estimates for these costs during quoting. Middle East Import Essentials
Each country has specific requirements:
- UAE: Requires certificate of conformity for most vehicles
- Saudi Arabia: Strict age restrictions on imports
- Qatar: Special regulations for modified vehicles
Our specialists will ensure your vehicle meets all destination country regulations before shipping.
Why Customers Trust Us for Middle East Shipping
✅ Decades of Experience in Middle East auto transport
✅ Local Partners in every major port city
✅ White-Glove Service from quote to delivery
✅ Transparent Communication at every step
Begin Your Middle East Shipping Journey Today
Getting started is simple:
- Request your free Quote online or by phone at (858) 547-0840
- Review your customized shipping plan
- Schedule pickup at your convenience
We handle the complexities of international vehicle shipping so you can focus on your upcoming adventure.
Have questions about shipping to your specific Middle East destination? Our experts are ready to help.
- Most cost-effective option
- Fixed schedules like airlines
- Weather-protected transport
- Split costs with others
- Can include personal items
- Works for non-running vehicles
- Maximum protection
- Private container space
- Ideal for luxury/classic cars
- Getting Started is Easy
- Request your free quote by sharing:
- Vehicle make, model and year
- Your preferred shipping method
- Destination country and city
- Prepare Your Vehicle
- We’ll guide you through:
- Required vehicle preparation
- Document collection (title, registration)
- Customs paperwork preparation
We’ll provide a transparent cost breakdown with no hidden fees.
- Preparing Your Vehicle
- We’ll guide you through:
- Documentation: Title, registration, passport copy
- Mechanical Prep: Battery, fuel level, alarms
- Customs Requirements: Country-specific paperwork
- Secure Transportation
- Your vehicle will:
- Be professionally inspected and photographed
- Be carefully loaded at our secure facility
- Travel via trusted ocean carriers
- Arrival and Delivery
- Upon reaching the Middle East:
- Our local partners handle customs clearance
- You’ll receive arrival notifications
- Final delivery to your specified address
There are two ways to get your car to the departure port of your choosing in the USA.
Open and Enclosed Auto Shipping
When you can’t get your car to the port on your own, we will do it for you,transporting your car via open and enclosed auto shipping. Our drivers will pick up the car from your location and deliver it to the port for shipping to anywhere in the Middle East.
Open Auto Shipping – This is the most popular type of car transportation method, ideal for standard cars, compact cars, sedans and minivans.You pay less overall because the cost is split among all cars.
It’s the most cost effective but your car is loaded on a transport truck with up to nine other cars or as few as five cars. The driver will load and unload the truck of vehicles while making his or her way across the country.
Enclosed Auto Shipping – Your car is shipped together with two other vehicles, driven onto the truck on a special ramp or lift-gate. This will cost you more but you have more protection during transport because the cars are enclosed. Opt for this if you have to transport luxury, exotic, specialty, or vintage cars to the Middle East. For the higher price, you get lower risk due to the fact that your car doesn’t come into contact with the elements.
In a nutshell, yes, as we heavily recommend buying the optional marine insurance because you just don’t know what could happen! Damage or loss is rare, to be sure, but accidents can and do happen, especially when the seas are rough during hurricane season between June and November.
We offer 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.
Now that you have read this guide, we hope you feel confident shipping your car to the Middle East. For answers to additional questions, we welcome you to call us call toll free at 888-805-4994 or 858-547-0840.
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