Car Shipping to USA

Vehicle Shipping to USA from UK | RoRo & International Automobile Shipping Overseas

Shipping a car to the USA can be quite complex if not handled correctly from the start. With strict import regulations and US customs documentation requirements, this can seem quite a daunting task to some. Ship Cars Ltd, a UK based Vehicle shipping company has over 10 years’ experience with all matters concerning the safe export and import of vehicles in to the United States. Our team of experienced & professional personnel offer guidance from start to finish.

We have exported some beautiful cars over the years to the USA, such as the Bentley Mulsanne, Rolls Royce Silver Shadow and the well-loved MG Midget. We arrange door to port or door to door delivery right across the United States of America. We work closely with the US customs, NHTSA, DOT (Department of Transport), EPA and the DMV to ensure that cars and motorcycles are permitted into the USA. We leave nothing to chance.

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Roll on Roll off Car Shipping to USA

Ideally vehicles should be over 25yrs to be compliant with strict import rules within the USA. If your vehicle is compliant then our RORO Vehicle Shipping services to the United States sail weekly from either Southampton or Liverpool. We cover the ports of Baltimore, Brunswick, Charleston SC, Jacksonville, New York, Galveston, Tacoma and Port Hueneme CA. Transit time by RORO varies depending on which destination you want to ship your vehicle to. For example, Baltimore takes approx. 12 days, New York is 10 days whereas Port Hueneme is approx. 27 days as it is on the West Coast. The East coast offers a quicker transit time than the West Coast. Shipping your car to the USA by RORO is very safe.

RORO Shipping Rates by US Port:

• East Coast ports (New York, Baltimore, Jacksonville): £800 – £1,400
• West Coast ports (Los Angeles, Long Beach): £1,200 – £1,800
• Gulf Coast ports (Houston, New Orleans): £900 – £1,500
• Great Lakes ports (Detroit): £1,000 – £1,600

Container Car Shipping

As an alternative to our Roll on Roll off service, we also offer secure container car shipping to the USA. Your vehicle is loaded into its own dedicated 20ft or 40ft container, giving it maximum protection throughout the journey.

Our UK Container Shipping Services run weekly from major ports including Bristol, Felixstowe, Grangemouth, Liverpool, and the Port of London. With fast and reliable transit times, your vehicle can reach the East Coast in as little as 8 days, Gulf ports in around 14 days, and the West Coast in approximately 22 days.

Enjoy peace of mind knowing your car is safely secured and professionally handled from start to finish.

Shared Container Shipping:

• East Coast to UK: £1,200 – £2,000 per vehicle
• West Coast to UK: £1,600 – £2,400 per vehicle
• Multiple vehicles: Reduced per-vehicle rates when sharing containers

Dedicated Container Shipping:

• 20ft container (1-2 vehicles): £2,000 – £3,500
• 40ft container (2-4 vehicles): £3,000 – £5,000
• 40ft High Cube (larger vehicles): £3,200 – £5,500

Exporting Cars from USA to UK | Vehicle Shipping from Europe to USA 

As well as exporting out to the USA, we also offer a professional service for anyone looking to ship a vehicle from the USA to the UK, as well as Sea Freight from UK to USA. We work closely with reliable haulage companies across the USA, allowing us to collect your vehicle and transport it safely to the port. From there, we handle all customs clearance and securely load your vehicle onto the vessel for safe shipping back to the UK.

Our regular imports into the UK include Ford Mustang’s, Ford F-250’s, and Chevy Corvette’s, to name just a few. With strong experience in the US Market and trusted industry contacts, we ensure every vehicle is collected, handled, and shipped with the highest level of care and professionalism every time.

For further information about exporting your car to the USA or shipping it from the USA back to the UK, please Contact us Today on Tel: 01495 320540.

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