When you have a need to ship a trailer from the USA overseas, don’t worry: Direct Express, Inc. provides containerized and RoRo transportation of all kinds of trailers, backed by custom loading methods to maximize available space to ensure the safest transport of your trailer. We will collect your trailer from anywhere in the USA and offer service to most ports. 

So, whether you have a flatbed, dry van, side kit, or lowboy, we can ship it overseas. Rely on Direct Express Inc.’s far-reaching experience as the premier overseas trailer shipper around the world. Rest assured, we handle trailer shipping from the USA to many other countries on a weekly basis.

Serving you with affordable rates since 1988, we have become a leader in the trailer shipping industry, handling all the logistics to take the stress of shipping a trailer overseas off your shoulders. Whether you’re planning to transport your own personal trailer in a house move or you have recently bought a trailer in the United States and need it shipped overseas, we are here for you. 

Get a free quote on trailer shipping when you call us at +1.310.324.2100 or fill out our online form. 

Trailers We Ship From the USA

Our mission is to simplify the shipping process and provide innovative logistical solutions to our clients worldwide who have a passion for all types of trailers. We ship the following types of trailers from the USA:

• Low boy
• Flat bed
• Reefer
• Caravan
• Car carrier
• Open car
• Dump
• Horse 
• Tanker
• Semi
• Gooseneck
• Side kit
• Specialized

Taking the utmost care and attention to detail with your trailer, you will appreciate that our trained employees specialize in the safe loading and international transport of trailers of all kinds. We understand how much you care about your trailer, which is why we will treat it like it was our own. 

In addition to properly and securely transporting your trailer, we also help with all the logistics, documentation and Customs clearances required to get your trailer from the USA to any overseas port.

Top USA Ports

Your ship may set sail from one of these major U.S. ports: 

✓ Los Angeles, CA
✓ Houston, TX
✓ Savannah, GA
✓ New Jersey, NJ
✓ Miami, FL
✓ Jacksonville, FL
✓ New York 

How Long Does it Take to Ship a Trailer?

When sailing to another country, transit times differ based on whether the departure port is on the West Coast or on the East Coast. It will also depend on how large your trailer is and which shipping method you choose. We can tighten up your estimated time frame once we get more specific information from you. 

What Do You Need to Ship a Trailer?

We are not responsible for duty, VAT and tax payments on the trailers that we handle. These payments are solely the responsibility of the owner. Having said that, trailers that are manufactured in the U.S. usually do not have to pay duty in the destination if they have a certificate of origin. The following are the requirements when making your shipment:

• Permit for the trailer (needed before it arrives at destination port) 
• Certificate of origin
• Title/ownership documents
• Bill of sale
• Photo ID

Shipping a Trailer: A Look at the Process

Trailer enthusiasts often like to buy their trailers in the United States where the selection is more diverse than in other countries. If this describes you, you will now want to ship your trailer back home to from the U.S. Sometimes we also cater to dealerships who need to get their vehicles and trailers overseas for sale. Here’s a look at how the process works: 

• Get a quote from us. 
• Notify us of the type of trailer you have and the dimensions.
• We will then arrange for the trailer to be picked up for delivery at the port. 
• We will load the trailer onto the ship, depending on the shipping and loading options chosen. 
• Once it is secured, your trailer will set sail. 
• At the arrival port, it will be safely unloaded.
• You Trailer will then be delivered to its final destination.

Trailer Shipping Options

Here are the three types of shipping options we offer to get your trailer from the USA to another country.

Containerized Shipping

Trailers measuring less than 28′ by 8.6’ can benefit from containerized shipping when going from the U.S. Your trailer will be fully secured in the container for safe transport. 

RORO Shipping

RORO (roll on, roll off) is ideal for trailers. Your trailer will be towed onto the ship and then towed off the ship once at its destination. 

Lift on, Lift off

Because many of the trailers that we ship are too big for RORO and containerized shipping, we offer LOLO shipping. This is when your trailer is loaded onto the ship using a crane. The trailer is then strapped into position on the deck of the ship. At the destination port, another crane will get your trailer off the ship. 

How Much Does it Cost to Ship a Trailer?

From the trailer’s dimensions to the shipping option you choose, there are a multitude of factors that contribute to price. Please call us for a free quote to get a more accurate price quote for shipping a trailer overseas. 

Here are some generalizations to consider: 

• Usually, bigger trailers cost more to ship. 
• The location of the trailer also contributes to cost. We will need to arrange for it to be delivered to the departure port. 
• The loading option also contributes to cost. There are additional charges where the lift on, lift off method is used. 
• Another factor contributing to cost is the distance between the departure and destination ports. 

You can get a quote on shipping your trailer using the button on this page. 

Why USE Direct Express Inc.?

We have a depth and breadth of knowledge when it comes to the process of shipping trailers from the U.S. to anywhere overseas. When going it alone, this can be stressful. Fortunately, you have us on your side. Because trailers come in all shapes and sizes, they can be difficult to load and secure on ships. But with our more than three decades of experience, we have streamlined the process to ensure that this is done with minimal hassle. Our shipping process focuses on safety for your trailer at all times.

We are also one of the most affordable and most reliable trailer shipping companies that you will find anywhere. Get a quote today to start the process of shipping your trailer overseas from the U.S. 

To get an instant quote on trailer shipping, fill out our online form now or call us anytime at +1.310.324.2100.