Ship Heavy Machinery to Kuwait

How to Ship Heavy Machinery From USA to Kuwait

If you’ve been interested in shipping heavy machinery to Kuwait from the USA, we have you covered here at Ship Overseas. Check out our helpful guide on how to ship heavy machinery to Kuwait such as construction vehicles and tractors. It will give you all the info you need as a construction company, manufacturer, retailer, or private owner.

To secure your free quote, please give us the Year/Make/Model, Pickup Zip Code or Departure Port, and Destination Country, in this case, Kuwait.

For an extra fee, we offer professional dismantling services so your machinery can more easily fit inside the containers. This likely saves you on import duty fees, as this involves shipping parts rather than fully assembled machinery.

Get Shipping Quote USA to Kuwait

Departure and Arrival Ports

The seven departure ports from the USA to Kuwait include:

There is one arrival port Kuwait City that we use, and that is Shuwaikh port. This is the main commercial port, situated west of Kuwait City overlooking the South Gulf of Kuwait. Your designated person will show up at this port and pay in cash for tax and duty at the time of signing.

How Much Does it Cost to Ship Heavy Machinery to Kuwait?

We ask that you call us for a custom quote. Because heavy equipment doesn’t come in set sizes like cars do (i.e., compact, mid-sized, full-sized, small SUV, large SUV), it’s not easy to give across-the-board prices.

Get Shipping Quote USA to Kuwait

Estimated Transit Time

It takes two months from the West Coast USA through the Panama Canal, and seven to eight weeks from the East Coast to ship heavy machinery to Kuwait.

Documents Required to Ship Heavy Machinery to Kuwait

You’ll need to provide a bill of sale for shipments of heavy machinery from USA to Kuwait.

Customs Broker Information

We will provide you the name of your customs broker at the time of booking, which will be listed on the Doc Receipt.

How Much is Import Tax?

The Customs Clearance broker will give you this information because they handle all import taxes when applicable.

Destination Handling Charge

This charge will be included in the Customs Clearance broker’s fee.

Vehicle Age Limits

There are no age limits on heavy machinery shipments to Kuwait from USA.

Get Shipping Quote USA to Kuwait

Shipping Method for Shipping Heavy Machinery to Kuwait

Our RoRo (roll on/roll off) ships depart each week from all seven U.S. seaports listed above to the port in Kuwait City.

RoRo Shipping (Roll On/Roll Off)

This is the ideal way to cost efficiently ship heavy machinery, construction vehicles, boats, motorcycles, motorhomes, campers, trailers. Because the interior of the ship is similar to that of a parking garage, the vehicles have to make their way up and down the ramps. And with set departure and arrival dates, this method is very reliable.

Do You Need Marine Insurance?

While not required, it is strongly suggested. If you don’t get it, you will have to pay out of pocket for any damages that occur to your shipment while in transit. If you find 100% coverage to be too expensive, you may choose to cover your machinery for 50% or 75% of the equipment’s value instead. We offer:

1.75% of the value of the machinery for FULL coverage, theft, vandalism, total loss, damage with $500 deductible. Total Loss for 1.25% charge for the value of the machinery. Coverage begins at the time the machinery is brought onto the ship until the time it is collected at the arrival port.  

It’s a no-brainer to have Ship Overseas handle your heavy machinery shipment to Kuwait. We would be happy to answer more of your questions when you call us toll free at 888-805-4994 or 858-547-0840 to ask questions or get a free quote.