Relocation is a time and money consuming process. Personal items to sort out, boxes to fill, car shipping companies to talk to, all these can overwhelm a person.

1. The Cost of Overseas Car Shipping Explained
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2. Relocation is a time and money consuming process. Personal
items to sort out, boxes to fill, car shipping companies to talk to,
all these can overwhelm a person. To add up to the stress, your
auto transport company calls to let you know the price for
shipping your car overseas. Shipping a vehicle overseas can cost
anywhere from $1,500 to $3,000. It is important to understand
the process so that you can properly evaluate the shipping rates.

3. First, it must be noted that when discussing “overseas auto
transport” we refer to Alaska, Hawaii and other U.S territories
and not to international shipping to foreign countries. The rates
for international auto transport are even higher, due of long
distances, storage fees, long customs process, etc. We will not go
into detail as the shipping process in these cases is different and
multiple shipping companies are involved.

4. 1. At least two carriers are used
Unlike standard auto transportation, overseas shipping involves at
least two carriers: the first carrier is the overland transporter
which picks up the car and transports it to the nearest shipping
port. From the port, the car will be shipped via a ship, which is the
overseas transport part. The car will reach its destination port
where it will be picked up by a second carrier, and delivered to a
specified address. Therefore, there are two carriers involved and
one ship involved in one auto transport, each with their own rates.

5. 2. Handling costs
When there are two or three carriers involved, there will also be
some handling costs included. The cars are collected from the
owner's address, shipped to the port, embarked on the ship and
then shipped to the owner's location by a second truck. All these
steps require a lot of organization and time on everyone's part.
They are also reflected in the overall price, so when evaluating a
cost for the overseas auto transport, keep in mind the handling fees
and add them each time a new carrier is added to the equation.

6. 3. Storage costs
Finding carriers which perfectly synchronize with your needs is
a dream for most people who want to ship their cars overseas.
When the overland carrier reaches the port a day or two earlier
than the scheduled ship departure, the vehicle will be parked in
a storage lot. The same goes for the cars which are kept longer
in the destination port before being picked up by the client or by
the carrier to deliver to the specified address.

7. Yet, if you are not ready to pay a huge sum of money for your
car’s relocation, there are a few tricks you can try to use and
save money:
 Drive the car to the port
 Pick up the car from the destination port
 Choose a carrier that arrives in port the same day the ship is
loaded for departure
 Schedule relocation in low season
Before you trust an auto shipping company it is advisable to
check the reviews and reputation of the company. The best way
is to look for their reviews online and hire the company that
meets your needs. Only an experienced car shipping company
will be able to transport your car safely and on time without the
added hassle.

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