Military Shipping to Germany

We frequently work with all members of the military to ship cars and belongings overseas from the USA to Germany. As such, we are proud to be your #1 military shipping provider. We are Direct Express Inc., known for our world-class customer service and for our attention to the military when it comes to container shipping.

Germany is one of the most popular destinations we ship to in the USA. So, if you are in the military and just received your deployment letter to Berlin or anywhere else, we can accommodate all your shipping needs as your trusted military POV container shipping provider. 

We have been working with branches of the military since 1988, so if you need to ship a personal vehicle to Germany as part of your next deployment, we can help. Many military members prefer to ship their existing car rather than buy a second vehicle, a wise move since deployments may only last a year or two.  

Direct Express Inc. often works with service members and specializes in shipping privately owned vehicles to any relocation station, including Germany.

Military Privately Owned Vehicles Shipping

For military shipping to Germany, we offer open carrier, enclosed trailer, flat bed, and low boy trailers. We will use these methods to relocate any vehicle that you need to transport. 

Known primarily for our expertise in classic car and new vehicle transportation, we also bring extensive experience in handling military shipping POV services, your source for regular car collection services in all 50 states for transport to Germany.

We will seamlessly collect and handle all logistics of the transport for any vehicle, in any condition, and in any location. Rest easy knowing we are an experienced company that provides global shipping solutions for military/government service members going to Germany.

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Your shipment will sail out of one of these USA ports:

  • Los Angeles, California
  • Houston, Texas
  • Savannah, Georgia
  • New York, New York

From there, we will get your shipment to major ports in Germany. Direct Express is fully bonded and licensed as a Non-Vessel Operating Common Carrier and Freight Forwarder (NVOCC). We offer weekly consolidated services to Europe, Australia, and New Zealand, with many other destinations available upon request.

We provide military POV shipping to Germany in any condition. Why not start with a free quote by calling us at +001.310.324.2100 or filling out our online form? We are here for all your military container shipping requests to Germany. 

What Do You Need For Military Shipping to Germany?

We will let you know what you need to provide, but generally, we will need:

  • Identification (military ID, driver’s license)
  • Copy of DD Form 788 (Private Vehicle Shipping Document) or commercial equivalent
  • Complete set of keys
  • Certified copy of members’ Power of Attorney if your spouse or agent picks up the POV.
  • Original Title/MSO
  • Completed SLI & POA form
  • Copy of Passport
  • Commercial Invoice / Bill of Sale (official DMV template available on request)

You may need to provide more documents or fewer documents depending on your individual circumstance, but we can advise you on that when you book service. 

How Much Does Military Shipping to Germany Cost?

We won’t know for sure how much you will pay until you contact us for a free quote. But in general, the following factors will influence the cost of military shipping from the USA:

  • Type of car
  • Shipping option 
  • Size of the container (20 or 40 foot)
  • Destination and departure port locations
  • Insurance and taxes
  • VAT and duty fees
  • Type of goods being shipped and their dimensions and weight

The cost of shipping your car from the United States to Germany varies depending on a number of factors, including the size of your vehicle. 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. 

Military Shipping Destination Ports in Germany

We ship to many of these major cities in Germany: 

  1. Bremerhaven
  2. Berlin
  3. Bremen
  4. Cologne
  5. Dusseldorf
  6. Essen
  7. Hamburg
  8. Frankfurt
  9. Munich
  10. Stuttgart
  11. Leipzig

We are proud to serve your military shipping needs in 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. 

How Long Does it Take to Ship to Germany For the Military?

The duration of shipping your car from the USA to Germany for the military will depend on where it sails out of: East Coast or West Coast. It also depends on your method of shipping. In fact, transit times to Germany 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 from the East Coast and up to 31 days from the West Coast for your car to arrive in Germany from the United States. 

Why Choose Direct Express Inc. For Military Shipping?

From the time your car is in our hands to the time it’s picked up in Germany for your stint in the military, 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 for our beloved service members.  

Get your free quote on military shipping to Germany now when you complete our online form or call us at +1.310.324.2100.