Your Trusted Partner for Equipment Transport to Zeebrugge. For over 30 years, Ship Overseas has specialized in shipping heavy machinery from the USA to Belgium. We serve construction firms, agricultural businesses, and industrial suppliers with reliable RoRo shipping solutions tailored to European logistics.
Machinery We Ship Weekly to Belgium:
- Construction Equipment: Excavators, Bulldozers, Loaders, Cranes
- Agricultural Machinery: Tractors, Harvesters, Sprayers
- Material Handling: Forklifts, Bobcats, Crawlers
- Specialty Items: Industrial presses, generators
Why clients trust us for Belgium shipments:
✅ Nationwide US pickup – From remote farms to industrial sites
✅ Weekly RoRo departures to Zeebrugge Port
✅ Dismantling services available (reduces EU import duties)
✅ Transparent pricing – No hidden fees
Get your personalized quote today:
📞 Call (858) 547-0840
✉️ Online Quote Form Available 24/7
- 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
- Departure Ports (USA)
- East Coast: Newark, NJ | Baltimore, MD | Savannah, GA
- Gulf Coast: Houston, TX
- West Coast: Long Beach, CA
- Arrival Port
- All shipments arrive at Zeebrugge Port – Belgium’s largest vehicle handling port and major European logistics hub.
Transit Time: 15-20 days
Belgium Customs & Import Process
- Required Documents
- Bill of Sale (primary requirement)
- Commercial Invoice
- CE Certification (for certain machinery)
Duty & Tax Considerations
- EU Import VAT: 21% standard rate
- Customs Duty: 1.7-4.5% for construction equipment
- Potential CE Mark Compliance Fees
Pro Tip: Dismantled machinery often qualifies for lower duty rates.
- Service Advantages
- RoRo Exclusive: Equipment must be operable (driven on/off vessels)
- No Age Restrictions: All machinery years accepted
- Insurance Options:
– Full Coverage: 1.75% value ($500 deductible)
– Partial Coverage: 50-75% value available
Important Note:
✓ Machinery must be clean to avoid €250+ wash fees
✓ All movable parts (e.g., excavator arms) must be secured
- Why Choose Us for Belgian Shipments?
- 30+ Years Experience in transatlantic heavy equipment transport
- Zeebrugge Port Specialists – Europe’s premier RoRo hub
- EU Compliance Experts – We navigate CE marking requirements
- Real-Time Tracking for complete shipment visibility
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📞 Call (888) 805-4994 / (858) 547-0840
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Belgium’s most experienced heavy machinery shipper – delivering reliability since 1993.
Key Features:
- Zeebrugge Port expertise – Europe’s top RoRo facility
- Highlighted dismantling option for duty savings
- Clear CE certification guidance
- Direct customs broker assignment
- Multiple contact options for convenience
Need specialized equipment transport or have oversize loads? Our European logistics team is standing by.
We operate scheduled Roll-on/Roll-off (RoRo) and specialized container loading services out of major modern shipping hubs along the US East, Gulf, and West Coasts straight to Belgium.
Baltimore, MD
The leading US heavy machinery export hub. Provides high-frequency weekly RoRo departures directly to Belgium with optimal ocean transit times.
New York / New Jersey
Ideal for high-value industrial assets, secure container consolidation, and specialized construction equipment accessing global logistics lines.
Jacksonville, FL
Our primary Southeastern machinery loading terminal. Perfectly situated for convenient southern equipment tracking collections and reliable Atlantic routes.
Galveston, TX
Serving the Southwest and Gulf regions. Handles large commercial machinery, heavy industrial mining equipment, and agricultural fleets seamlessly.
Newport News, VA
A critical Mid-Atlantic shipping terminal specializing in reliable, high-volume heavy machinery RoRo loading and seamless terminal scheduling.
Charleston, SC
A highly modern South Atlantic port offering rapid processing times, safe flatrack stowing, and regular transit lines to major European hubs.
Brunswick, GA
One of the busiest roll-on/roll-off industrial loading facilities on the Eastern Seaboard, designed exclusively for optimal equipment logistics.
Long Beach, CA
Our primary Pacific Gateway terminal, handling West Coast machinery departures traveling through the Panama Canal to reach Belgium.
The best method to ship heavy machinery to Belgium from the USA depends on the size and weight of your equipment. Ship Overseas offers RoRo services for wheeled machinery and containerized shipping for larger, non-wheeled machinery. Our team will recommend the most efficient solution for your shipment.
The shipping duration for heavy machinery from the USA to Belgium typically takes between 15 to 30 days, depending on the port of departure and arrival, as well as customs processing times. Ship Overseas ensures timely updates throughout the journey.
To ship heavy machinery to Belgium, you’ll need a commercial invoice, proof of ownership, export declarations, and any applicable customs forms. Ship Overseas provides comprehensive guidance on the documentation required to ensure smooth customs clearance.
Yes, Ship Overseas can ship oversized heavy machinery to Belgium from the USA. We specialize in handling large, bulky equipment and will arrange for special permits and transport solutions to accommodate oversized shipments.
The cost to ship heavy machinery from the USA to Belgium varies based on factors such as the size, weight, and shipping method (RoRo or containerized). For an accurate quote, Ship Overseas provides tailored pricing based on your specific requirements.
Yes, before shipping heavy machinery to Belgium, you will need to ensure it is properly cleaned, free of any hazardous materials, and ready for shipping. Ship Overseas provides assistance with the preparation, including disassembly or crating if necessary.
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