Ship your Car to from the US to Germany
Do you wish to ship your car from the U.S.A to Germany? Ship DEI is here to help you through every step of the process. We provide an affordable, reliable, and timely vehicle shipping service from the United States to Germany. Ship DEI has been in business for over 2 decades. Need an instant quote? Click on the instant quote button.
How Does the Process Work?
Are you looking to ship a car to Germany from the USA? Did you just buy a classic car and need transportation for it, or are you moving to Germany and want to bring your car with you? Whatever the case, Direct Express Inc. can facilitate the process. That’s because we are the top export and import auto transport experts around, proud of our world-class customer service since 1988.
Whether you want to ship a boat, SUV, historic car, motorcycle, or RV, you will appreciate our affordable rates and seamless logistics that take all the stress out of car shipping to Germany.
To get an instant quote on car shipping to Germany, complete our online form now or call us anytime at +001.310.324.2100.
Top Destinations We Service in Germany
It can be daunting to ship a car to another country. But with Direct Express Inc. behind you, you can be reassured that we will accommodate you with wide coverage and access anywhere in Germany. In fact, we ship to 11 major cities in Germany, and those destination ports include:
- Bremerhaven
- Berlin
- Bremen
- Cologne
- Dusseldorf
- Essen
- Hamburg
- Frankfurt
- Munich
- Stuttgart
- Leipzig
Top Departure Ports to Germany in the USA
We ship cars to Germany from the following ports in the USA:
- Los Angeles, CA
- Houston, TX
- Savannah, GA
- New Jersey, NJ
We have vast experience shipping cars and related vehicles to Germany, a western European country known for its diverse landscape of forests, rivers, mountains, and stunning North Sea beaches. Berlin is the capital and happens to be one of the main ports we service.
You will be happy to note that we also provide the following in addition to car shipping to Germany:
- Flat racks
- Air freight
- Oversize cargo
- Commodities
- Moving of household goods and personal effects
- Ocean freight
- Roll on/roll-off
- Commercial cargo
- Export/import
Vehicles We Ship to Germany
The car shipper you choose should love cars as much as you do. You can bet that we do! Let us simplify the shipping process while providing innovative logistical solutions to ensure your total satisfaction. On top of shipping cars, we also ship:
- Mini vans
- Pick-up trucks
- Motorcycles
- Yachts
- Boats
- Classic, luxury, sports, vintage, and restoration project cars
- Vans
- Convertibles
- SUVs
- RVs
- Jet skis
- ATVs
- Snowmobiles
How Long Does it Take to Ship a Car to Germany?
Transit times will be different depending on a number of factors, including the port of departure. However, based on our experience, it’s possible to estimate how long it will take.
On average, it takes between 11 and 17 days for a RoRo ship sailing from the United States to arrive in Europe. That’s if the departure port is New York, Savannah, or Houston. From Los Angeles, it can take up to 31 days for your car to arrive in Germany from the United States.
With a reliable network of truckers throughout the United States, we can collect all kinds of vehicles at any time – even in remote areas like Alaska and Hawaii.
Don’t worry: we always treat your vehicle as if it were our own. After all, you may have just bought your dream car or you may be starting a new life in Germany and want assurances of your dependable car. Our trained employees specialize in the safe loading and international transport of cars to Germany, taking top-notch care of your vehicle every step of the way.
Not only do we securely transport your car on our ships, we also assist with all the logistics, documentation and Customs clearances necessary to transport your vehicle from the USA to any of the above ports in Germany. Plus, we offer car shipments to other countries such as Australia, New Zealand and Japan. How do we offer such low prices on freight costs? Among other things, we do all we can to maximize container space so that you don’t pay a lot.
Shipping a Car to Germany: Methods We Offer
We offer you three main shipping options when transporting a car transport to Germany. Those are:
RORO Shipping
RoRo shipping: Our most popular option, your car is driven onto a ship and secured for the trip. The vehicle must be drivable.
Air Freight
Air freight: This is the most expensive option, reserved for those who want their car to arrive in Germany within three to 10 days.
Container Shipping
Container shipping: This shared space option is the least expensive, whereby your vehicle shares space in a container with up to five other vehicles.
The Process of Shipping a Car to Germany
Start with a free quote to know which option is right for you. You can secure one instantly by filling out our online form or calling us directly. To give you an accurate quote, we need information, such as vehicle type, year/make/model, whether the vehicle is drivable or not, where it’s coming from, and where it’s going. Once our quote is accepted, we can start the process of shipping your car to Germany.
The process entails:
- Dropping off the vehicle at one of our terminals, or arranging for your vehicle to be picked up by one of our drivers who can deliver it to the local terminal.
- Securing your vehicle inside the container once at the terminal. We document the entire loading process with online photos that you can view.
- Moving your vehicle to the port of export for shipping to the destination terminal in Germany. For your convenience, you get access to online tracking of your shipment.
- Picking up your vehicle once it arrives at the destination terminal, or arranging for our drivers to deliver it to your door.
How Much Does it Cost to Ship a Car to Germany?
The cost of shipping your car from the United States to Germany varies depending on a number of factors. On average, you can expect to pay $850 and $1300 for container shipping; if you choose airfreight, you can expect to pay between $3,000 and $15,000.
There are a number of factors that contribute to this vast difference in costs, including the size of your vehicle. Other costs associated with shipping your car to Germany from the U.S. include:
- Destination fees
- Collection fees
- Import duties
- Insurance
Our Promise to You
From the time your car is in our hands to the time it’s picked up in Germany, you can rest easy knowing we are giving it plenty of TLC. We protect your vehicle so it does not sustain damage. Throughout all phases of the process, we will demonstrate our passion for shipping cars. It’s in our blood!
It’s vitally important to partner with a trusted representative in the USA when it comes to making all of the necessary arrangements. This turns an otherwise stressful process into a hassle-free one. We love cars, too, and it shows!
To get an instant quote on car shipping to Germany, fill out our online form now or call us anytime at +001.310.324.2100.