Boat Shipping from the US to Germany
Do you plan on shipping your boat from the U.S. to Germany? What you need is to engage the services of a company that focuses on safety and reliability for your precious possession while it is in transit. Ship DEI is one such company. We have been transporting boats to Germany for over 30 years. Get a quote today by clicking on the button below. .
Boat Shipping to Germany
Whether you’re looking to take to the lakes regions of Mecklenburg & Brandenburg near Berlin or you have a smaller lake you want to cruise, the opportunities for boating in Germany are far-reaching. If you recently bought a boat of some kind in the United States and want to get it to Germany, Direct Express Inc. can help.
Because many people prefer to buy boats in the USA because there’s a much bigger selection, we handle hundreds of boat shipping requests monthly. We are your premier overseas boat shipper and have been since 1988.
To get a free, fast quote on boat shipping to Germany, complete our online form now or call us anytime at +001.310.324.2100.
Boats We Ship to Germany From the USA
Whether you are shipping a sailboat or catamaran, we can easily accommodate your request. Our main goal is to oversee the entire boat shipping process and provide reliable logistical solutions to our clients all over the world.
We ship the following types of boats and watercraft from the USA to Germany:
✓ Sail Boats
✓ Houseboats
✓ Inboard boats
✓ Blow up boats
✓ Outboards
✓ Jet skis
✓ Fishing boats
✓ Catamarans
✓ Powerboats
✓ Motor yachts
Because we also love boats, you can rest assured we will take top-notch care and attention to detail with your vessel. Our assistance with the logistics, documentation, and Customs clearance processes will ensure your vessel will get to Germany from the USA seamlessly.
Top Germany Destinations We Service
From Berlin to Hamburg, we have many destination ports we sail into. Here’s the list:
✓ Bremerhaven
✓ Bremen
✓ Berlin
✓ Hamburg
✓ Munich
✓ Cologne
✓ Frankfurt am Main
✓ Stuttgart
✓ Dusseldorf
✓ Essen
✓ Leipzig
Top USA Ports
Your boat will depart from one of these USA ports, and this will depend on where you live and which port you can most easily access:
✓ Los Angeles, CA
✓ Houston, TX
✓ Savannah, GA
✓ New Jersey, NJ
✓ Miami, FL
✓ Jacksonville, FL
✓ New York
Germany is known for its diverse and beautiful waterways such as the Spree in Berlin, the country’s capital. We understand your passion for boats because we love boats too!
How Long Does it Take to Ship a Boat to Germany?
Once you have purchased a boat in the U.S., you will understandably be eager to get it to Germany. But before you can enjoy the country’s many pristine lakes and rivers, you will have to wait for your boat to get there. Transit times from Germany will vary depending on the location of the departure port.
The shortest transit times are from ports on the East Coast such as New York, Savannah, and Houston. From there, it takes between 11-17 days for your boat to get to Germany. Meanwhile, from West Coast ports such as Los Angeles, it can take up to 31 days for your boat to arrive in Germany.
What Do You Need to Ship a Boat to Germany?
There are a few things you will need to provide when shipping a boat to Germany, such as duty and taxes.
Boat imports to Germany go through customs, which means you will need to pay taxes and VAT. Ship DEI is not responsible for these payments. Duty depends on the type and size of the boat that you are shipping. The charges are 1.7 or 2.7% customs duty and 19% import VAT.
The documents you will need include:
✓ Commercial invoice
✓ Certificate of origin (in some instances)
Our team will help you in gathering the necessary documents.
Shipping a Boat to Germany: A Look at the Process
The process of shipping your boat to anywhere in Germany is simple when you have us behind you. This is what you can expect:
✓ Call us or click for a free quote.
✓ Let us know the type of boat and the dimensions.
✓ We can then arrange for the boat to be picked up for delivery at the port.
✓ Your boat is carefully loaded onto the ship.
✓ Once secured, your boat will set sail for Germany.
✓ At the arrival port, it will be safely unloaded and delivered to you.
Boat Shipping Options to Germany
You have a choice of these three main types of shipping options when getting your boat from the USA to Germany.
Containerized Shipping
Only for boats measuring less than 28′ by 8.6’, your boat will be fully secured in the container for safe transport.
RoRo Shipping
RORO (roll on, roll off) is only for boats that are 15 feet and below in height and that are on a trailer or a cradle. As such, the vessel will be towed onto the ship and then towed off the ship once in Germany.
Lift on, Lift off
LOLO shipping is what you would choose when your boat is too big for RORO and containerized shipping. It involves your boat being loaded onto the ship using a crane. The boat is then strapped into position on the deck of the ship. At the destination port, your boat will be taken off the ship via a crane as well.
How Much Does it Cost to Ship a Boat to Germany?
Naturally, you will be concerned with the cost of shipping your boat from the U.S. to Germany. You can rest easy knowing we are one of the most affordable U.S.-based shipping companies. We will let you know the many factors involved in determining how much you are going to pay. The size of your vessel matters, as does the physical location of the boat.
Arranging to have it shipped to the departure port adds to the cost. Also adding to the cost are the chosen shipping method and the distance to the final destination.
Why USE Direct Express Inc.?
As the most affordable and reliable boat shipping company around, you can get peace of mind relying on our deep knowledge of the entire process of shipping boats from the U.S. to Germany. We can make sure the process goes smoothly from start to finish, whether you’re shipping a houseboat or a yacht.
Leaving your boat shipping up to chance is never a good idea, as boats come in all shapes and sizes and are thus difficult to load and secure on ships. Depend on our three decades of experience to streamline the process for minimal hassle and the utmost safety of your vessel.
To get an instant quote on boat shipping to Germany, fill out our online form now or call us anytime at +001.310.324.2100.