Ship a Car to France

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If you would like to know more about shipping a car from the USA to France, you will appreciate this in-depth guide. We will cover:

Shipping Car from USA to France

Because Ship Overseas, Inc. has been shipping cars back and forth between the USA and France for 40 years, you can rest assured we know a thing or two about the industry. Don’t worry about the process. It may seem daunting at first, but we will hold your hand throughout. We are here to answer all your questions regarding the shipping process to France, including Pricing, Documents, Departure, and Arrival Ports.

To receive accurate pricing, we will need the Year/Make/Model of your car, Pickup Zip Code or Departure Port, and Destination Country (in this case France).

Pick Up

Most people pay us a bit extra to pick up their vehicle from their residence rather than getting it to the port themselves. When you get a quote to ship your car to France, you will see an optional charge for us to pick up your car for you and transport it to the shipping port. This option is easiest for you because you don’t have to incur the costs of gas and food, time off work, getting back home, and possibly spending a couple of nights in hotels. Letting us do it for you will only cost you a couple of hundred dollars extra and we’ll take the car to the nearest port in France.

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Departure Shipping Ports

The departure shipping ports located throughout the United States that ship to France include:

Newark, NJ
Baltimore, MD
Newport News, VA
Charleston, SC
Brunswick, GA
Galveston, TX
Long Beach, CA

Remember, you can take the car to one of these ports or we can pick up your car for you at your doorstep and do it for you.

Arrival At Shipping Terminal in France

All shipping lines arrive in Le Havre, the port authority of the French city of Le Havre. The second-largest commercial port in France in tonnage, it’s also the country’s largest container port featuring three sets of terminals. This is where your designated person will pick up the car, bringing cash to pay in person for Tax or Duty. See the section below for Vehicle Import Tax & Duty.

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Very smooth and easy transaction for shipping the car to France. Great price. Recommend this company to arrange shipment. Would use them again. Car was damaged during transport and they contacted the new owner in France when I informed them of damage. Great support so far.

Murray W.

01:39 03 Jun 21

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

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

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 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 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

This Company’s dedicated professionals helped me sort through the all of paperwork and I had my vehicle within the timeframe promised.

Loren C.

03:08 19 Sep 22

Very professional when it comes to shipping my vehicle to Central America

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19:39 12 Aug 22

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Dorcas E.

16:17 27 Jun 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

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

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.

Alekjendra L.

11:53 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 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 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

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

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

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

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 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

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!"

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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,

Clarissa F

05:33 15 Mar 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

Timely service and my car arrived in the same condition I dropped it off in. Great job!

Johnnie V

18:42 22 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

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

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

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

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

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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Ramabale Mdeeh N.

05:32 02 Nov 21

Shipped my vehicle to Germany. Excellent service and a low cost to ship my Acura. Zero issues!

Jose O

09:04 25 Aug 21

The communication was fantastic. I shipped my sons car to Germany and they made the process incredibly easy. I was told exactly where to drop the car off. How I could track its progress and they even helped arrange for delivery on the Germany side. If I ever have to ship a car again I would definitely use them.

Brian P.

16:15 29 Jul 21

I had a great experience with this company. I was insane enough to buy a car in Spain, sight unseen, in the middle of a pandemic. Paul and the team made the shipping part of the equation as easy as if had been shipped from a few towns away. Excellent communication, very professional work. Will definitely use again.

Ike C.

18:57 16 Jun 21

Outstanding service! Ricardo was so helpful with the whole process. Will definitely use ship overseas for shipping future vehicles.

tarek M.

18:34 08 Jun 21

Two years ago I used ShipOverseas to ship a vehicle to Cameroon by Ro-Ro and very recently to Ghana by container. The staff, especially Gary and Jack, in both occasions were very responsive and professional. Shipment to Ghana was unduly delayed but that was beyond their control - ports were congested because of the COVID-19 pandemic - so I don’t hold anything against them especially that they kept me updated. I will not hesitate recommending them to prospective clients.

Augustine L.

04:11 02 Jun 21

Excellent customer service!! two years ago I sent with them a cargo van to Nigeria yesterday sent a car , easy transaction, clear instructions , great company , the best I ever seen, will be back soon and recommend to all my friends, Miron and Kendra are very kind.

Benjamin “Texas Cowhide” S.

01:52 21 May 21

5 stars for service, expertise and friendliness! Paul was extremely great to work with. Overall a very positive experience!! I would always recommend and transport my car with Ship Overseas again!Sabine

Sabine Dworak-de V.

02:53 26 Feb 21

They take care of you and answer any questions you have. The staff was friendly and guided me through the crazy process of moving my cars overseas.

Francisco S.

08:16 25 Feb 21

Excellent service.

Mohsen V.

14:50 24 Feb 21

Great service, no problems shipping car from Tacoma WA to the UK, would use again

Lian W.

10:09 24 Feb 21

I used Ship Overseas Inc. to ship my vehicle from Texas to Costa Rica. It was the 1st time I had every shipped a vehicle overseas. Ship Overseas guided me through the process and were extremely professional and so very helpful. I will use them again and have the utmost trust and confidence in them. My vehicle arrived in Costa Rica in fine shape.

Tom J.

01:32 24 Feb 21

Miron was great. The trucking company that picked up my truck was also great. Thanks for the great work.

Dan E

00:14 24 Feb 21

Excellent service! Very professional Extremely helpful! I recommend to all my friends! Thank you very much keep the great work!

Margaret V.

23:19 23 Feb 21

Great service at reasonable price.

papo V.

23:13 23 Feb 21

I have been shipping multiple cars every month to Africa with ship Overseas and I haven’t thought about switching since then, I have always been satisfied with their professionalism. I’ll recommend them anytime anyday.

Tochy E.

17:47 22 Jun 20

I've been using Ship Overseas for well over 12 years.Everything is professional and on time. We've had some vehicles that had to be picked up in semi remote locations and there has never been any problems.I recommend Ship Overseas to anyone that need vehicles shipped here to Qatar

Terry R.

19:55 19 Jun 20

great experience !! professional support all the way from usa to uaethank you so much

Maiky R.

07:46 29 May 20

My car was shipped on time and arrived in the same condition that it left. I can not thank the team at shipoverseas enough! They made the whole process seamless. I was initially worried about shipping my car, but this company is the best. Shipping to Germany was an absolute breeze.

Jenna F.

20:14 29 Jan 20

This was my first time ever shipping a vehicle and I was nervous because I'm stationed overseas and I brought the car from a dealer on the states. But with this company it seemed so easy and the rates were lower than any other company I got a quote from. My car was shipped on the 29th ig may I picked it up on 18 June. It traveled from GA to Belgium. I will be using them again to ship my car back to the states upon my departure.

Christian H.

05:30 19 Jun 18

Paul and Gary could not have been more professional and helpful. Paul was always super informative, gave me great advice and always replied to my emails by days end. Gary got all my Customs, EPA, and DOT paperwork in order and sent them as soon as he got them. I also got quotes from other shipping companies that typically were 30%-50% higher. Thank you

Hossein

19:50 11 Jun 18

Always great. Shipped my car with them multiple times, and have never had a problem. Not sure how others have, but I like to be very communicative, and be updated, which Jack, and everyone in ShipOverseas respond to well.

UPDATE: Shipped my 5th car with them, no problems whatsoever. I've so far shipped 5 cars back and fourth, totaling to 6 shipments (USA -> Europe, Europe -> USA, USA -> Eurpoe, etc.)

Emil H.

14:44 09 Jul 17

I received my 1972 Chrysler Newport Royal in PERFECT condition. Holy cow!!!! These people are super awesome. They went above and beyond to make sure everything was perfect. First time I shipped with them. Awesome experience!!!! Rodrigo Tamayo you are the man. The communication level was unbeatable.. I will definitely ship with you guys again and again and again. Thank you sooooo much. Keep up the good work.

Daniel P.

00:12 15 Feb 17

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.

Alexander R.

13:06 10 Dec 16

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Cost to Ship a Car to France

So, how much will it cost you to ship a car to France? It’s more affordable than you first assumed.

The cost to ship a car to France start at $1055 from Baltimore, MD.

The cost to ship a car to France will also depend on these factors:

You will pay more if you want us to pick up your car at your house.
Compact cars are more affordable to ship vs. large SUVs.
You will save money if you personally drop off the car and meet us at the departure shipping port (remember, you’ll have to make travel arrangements for getting back home).
If you’re shipping from the East Coast USA, it’s cheaper than shipping from the West Coast.

Departure & Arrival Ports, Starting Costs, & How Long Shipping Takes

The Estimated Time in Transit only includes the time from when your car arrives at the shipping terminal; it does not include the transit time from when the trucker picks up your car. In general, it takes five weeks to get a car from East Coast and West Coast USA to the French port.

The base cost to ship a car from the USA to France is as follows:

$1190 Newark, NJ
$1055 from Baltimore, MD
$1195 from Newport News, VA
$1670 from Tacoma, WA
$1670 from Long Beach, CA

The final price tag to you will depend on the year/make/model of your car, the departure shipping port, and whether you need us to pick up your car or you decide to drop it off yourself.

Vehicle Import Tax & Duty & Destination Handling Charge

To ship a car from the USA to France, it will cost you 20% Import Tax and 9% VAT (Value Added Tax). Please contact us so we can give you our Clearing Agent’s information. There is a destination handling charge of approximately $300.

If you are in the USA, contact the French Embassy by phone if you need the latest information.

French Embassy

4101 Reservoir Rd NW

Washington, DC 20007

(202) 944-6000

Please note that Ship Overseas does NOT collect the import duty. It must be paid at the time the car is being picked up.

US Military

We are authorized shippers for the US military to France. Usually, you can expect the payment for the shipment of your car to France to be covered by the military. If you are shipping a second car (such as when your spouse also wants to ship their car at the same time), you will be responsible for paying for the shipment.

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POV Transfer Requirements for Military

The car must have four wheels or more, with exceptions for mopeds and motorcycles.
The car must be owned or being leased by a member of the military or a dependent
The car must be self-propelled and legal on public highways
If the car is leased, written consent for transport must be included from the third party

Travelers (Temporary Imports)

Anyone traveling to the EU will be able to bring their car for up to six months, which qualifies as a temporary import. Leave a deposit for the temporary import upon arrival, due upfront. It will be refunded when you leave.

Relocating

If you are an EU citizen and have lived outside the EU for 6 months, you can bring your car back without having to pay import fees.

New/Used Car Purchase

If the car is owned for less than 1 year and if the final destination is an EU member country, you will pay 20% Import Tax; 9% VAT (Value Added Tax). Salvage titles are accepted and there are no limits on the vehicle age.

Classic Car Purchase

Duty for importing classic cars is 7%, while duty for all other cars is 20%.

Storage Fees

Sometimes you can’t arrange for pickup at the same time the car arrives at port. In this case, the Le Havre port will charge you storage fees. Contact us for the latest storage fee amounts.

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Optional Marine Insurance

It’s wise to buy optional marine insurance. We offer full coverage of Marine Insurance against Loss or Damage, which lasts from the time your car is loaded onto the ship until you take possession. The cost is 1.75% of the value you want the car insured for. We recommend this option if you cannot afford out-of-pocket cash for repairs or losses, which can be high. However, rest assured, we have never lost a vehicle unless in hurricane conditions, and that is rare. Note, that hurricane season is from June 1 to November 30. Please learn more about Marine Insurance here.

Shipping Car to France Military, Government Contractors

The only ones who can ship a car overseas and still carry a lien on the car are members of the US Military and Government employees (or contractors). You will need authorization from the lender, and that will be needed to pass US Customs. If not, the car could be considered stolen.

US Military and Dependants

At the French port, you will be asked to pay a destination offloading fee of $300 for sedans and SUVs. These prices are subject to change. To get a release of your vehicle, visit the Officer at your Base in charge of Transport. They will give you a document to complete for Military Tags, which will allow you to drive to your base. You will then have to provide proper identification.

Want your vehicle delivered to your Base? Simply request delivery service from us, and we will arrange the forwarding for you at an extra fee.

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Government Contractors

Government contractors follow a similar procedure as US military active-duty personnel.

Documents Required to Ship Car to France

If you want to ship a car to France, you’ll need to gather the Original Title and Valid Identification.

US Military

A1. If there is a Lien recorded on the vehicle, and you are in the Military, Government, or State service, the Lien Holder must provide permission to export the vehicle, in the form of an Original Letter from the Lienholder. You will also need three certified copies of the Certificate of Title and will have to present your Military orders or a letter from the Government or State authority. Bring a copy of the Title Record History obtainable from the Department of Motor Vehicles in the State in which the vehicle is registered.

EU Citizens

A2. You must provide Everything in (A) The original Certificate of Title of Ownership of the vehicle without a Lien recorded on the Title.

Non-EU Citizens

A3. You will need the following:

Copy of Passport
Power of Attorney Form for international residents.

Vehicle Registration in France

Get your International Driver’s License from the AAA Automobile Association in your area. Your American Driver’s License will cover this throughout Europe. Are you a tourist or a temporary resident? You may drive with your American license plates in a foreign country until your registration expires for that year.

No Sales Tax is payable to the Seller and proof of export will be given to the Seller if requested.
If the vehicle is used or pre-owned, the existing Certificate of Title can be endorsed by the seller to the new owner.
You will need to provide a Bill of Sale.
Depending on which Port the vehicle sails from, you may need a Bill of Sale or a Notarized Bill of Sale.
When you buy a new vehicle, you will need an original Certificate of Origin from the Dealership that sold you the vehicle so it can get through Customs Clearance.

Vehicle Registration For Military & Government Contractors

This will be taken care of at the military base. Be sure to speak with your Officer in Charge. You will also get your military tags for your base.

Vehicle Registration For EU Citizens

Now that your car has passed French Customs, it should meet all safety standards. Take your car to the local DMV, bringing your:

French Customs Clearance information
Proof of residency
Bill of Sale
Original license plates

Note, Ship Overseas Inc. does not provide any guidance from this step on.

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Shipping Methods

RoRo (Roll On Roll Off)

RoRo shipping is available from these ports:

Jacksonville, FL (RoRo Only);
Newark, NJ;
Baltimore, MD;
Newport News, VA;
Charleston, SC;
Brunswick, GA;
Galveston, TX;
Long Beach, CA.

This type of shipping is for anything with tires that can Roll-On and Off the ship. These ships are made specifically for vehicles such as cars and motorcycles, as well as motorhomes, campers, trailers, buses, construction vehicles, and boats. Most people use RoRo when shipping one vehicle. The inside of a RoRo ship resembles a big parking garage.

Your car has to be able to make it up and down the ramp without assistance. Once loaded on the RoRo vessel, each vehicle is tied down securely in a designated spot.

Highly efficient and cost-effective, this method provides reliable departure and arrival dates, almost like an airline flight schedule.

RoRo shipping is also the preferred shipping method for new car manufacturers who wish to ship their products. All vehicles are tied to the deck and are not exposed to the ocean. You get peace of mind and additional protection against external elements.

Payment Methods / Options

You only have to come up with payment once your vehicle is at the departure shipping port.

Wire Transfer or Cashier’s Check

This is the most common method of paying for your shipment if you are not in the USA. We will send you our bank information once your order has been placed.

Wire Transfer or Cashier’s Check

This is the most common method of paying for your shipment if you are not in the USA. We will send you our bank information once your order has been placed.

Credit Card & Zelle

If you are paying with Zelle, you don’t have to pay service fees (bank-to-bank transfer).

For credit card payments, you will be charged a 3% service fee.

Canceling Your Order

Need to cancel your order? Email us as soon as possible. Payment will be refunded via the same payment method you chose, less a $300 cancellation fee.

Additional Information

For safety reasons, the vehicle cannot have more than a ¼ tank of gas.
The destination handling charge is approximately $300.
If the final destination is an EU member country, you also pay 20% Import Tax; 9% VAT (Value Added Tax) if the car is owned for less than 1 year.
If in transit through an EU country, leave a deposit of 30% of the value of the car which is refunded after the car is registered at the final destination country.
There must be a clear Title of Ownership with no Liens on the Title.
If the vehicle has been sold, then both the Seller and Buyer have to sign the back of the Title in the spaces as outlined on the back of the Title.
If you bought the car new, your name must be listed as the registered owner on the front of the Title.

USA Customs Clearance

Ship Overseas, Inc. will clear US Customs for you. While sometimes US Customs agents will look in your trunk, they usually just look through the car’s window and that’s that.

Preparing Your Car for Shipment to France

Here are some helpful tips for prepping your car for shipment.

Check for leaks in the undercarriage, as the car shipping company may refuse service if one is detected. Get it repaired before transporting it.
Check tire pressure, as under-inflated or over-inflated tires are just as risky in transport as they are on the road. You can increase the risk of damage to the tire during loading and unloading.
Disable the alarm so truck drivers don’t have to hassle with the disturbance.
Because your vehicle is being transported, not driven, you don’t have to fill up prior to loading. In addition, having a full tank of gasoline makes your car heavier, which adds risk to the shipment. Leave as little fuel in the tank as possible.
Lock the car – Once your vehicle is loaded onto the auto transport truck, there’s no reason for it to be opened until the time of delivery.
Remove custom accessories so they don’t break off in transit due to their odd size.

Who Can Pick Up The Vehicle in France

You can choose anyone to pick up the vehicle at the destination port. Tell us their name and contact info a few days prior to the sailing date so that they are listed as the Receiver or Consignee in plenty of time. They will have to provide proof of identification with a picture ID, offering the Title of Ownership, and a letter of permission to pick up the vehicle. If you notify us of any changes after your cargo has been loaded on the vessel, you will be charged by the shipping line.

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