Military Shipping to Puerto Rico

Getting your next deployment letter to a relocation station in Puerto Rico can be exciting and stressful all at the same time. No matter where you are located currently in the USA, we can get your car and belongings to any port in Puerto Rico in time to check in for your next assignment. Depend on Direct Express Inc. as your proven military POV container shipping provider, whereby we will walk you through the process of shipping your car and personal effects from the mainland USA to Puerto Rico. 

Rest assured, we frequently accommodate service members and specialize in shipping privately owned vehicles to any relocation station within Puerto Rico. Active members of one of the military branches of the USA who need to ship a personal vehicle to Puerto Rico often find that it makes more sense to ship it instead of buying a second vehicle once there. Puerto Rico happens to be one of the most popular destinations we ship to in the USA. 

Military Privately Owned Vehicles Shipping

Our global shipping solutions for military/government service members going to Puerto Rico is unparalleled. We have many years of experience in handling military shipping POV services even though you probably know us best for our expertise in classic car and new vehicle transportation. We offer regular car collection services in all 50 states, including Puerto Rico.

We will collect and handle all logistics of the transport for any vehicle, in any condition, and in any location, via open carrier, enclosed trailer, flat bed, and low boy trailers.

Loading Facilities

We have many locations throughout the mainland USA to provide you with the most affordable option for your needs when shipping a car to Puerto Rico for military needs. We have loading facilities located in the following ports: 

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

We provide military POV shipping to Puerto Rico in any condition. Our team will let you know what documents are needed to ship your vehicle overseas and what you can expect from the customs clearance process once we have more info from you. 

Start off with a free quote by calling us at +001.310.324.2100 or filling out our online form. We would be happy to handle your military container shipping requests to Puerto Rico. 

Why Choose DEI For Military Shipping to Puerto Rico?

We proudly serve the Active Military community. Military members choose to ship their cars from the USA and back with us for many reasons. For one, we are a reliable provider of international car shipping services with more than three decades of experience as a freight forwarder. 

When shipping your car and belongings for military use, you will generally need to provide:

  • 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 Puerto Rico Cost?

The price you pay will depend on many factors. We will need more info about the nature, size and dimensions of your goods, which is why calling us for a free quote is the best course of action. Then, we can provide you with a more accurate price.

The factors to consider when military shipping from the mainland USA to Puerto Rico include:

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

Military Shipping Destination Ports in Puerto Rico

We service main destination ports for all major countries throughout the world, including Puerto Rico, for our service member customers. 

In general, Direct Express Inc. ships to these top cities/ports in Puerto Rico: 

  • San Juan
  • Guayanilla
  • Guanica
  • Yabucoa
  • Ponce
  • Mayaguez
  • Guayama 

How Long Does it Take to Ship to Puerto Rico For the Military?

It all depends on how much you’re shipping, what you’re shipping, and which method you are choosing. Once we know that, we will give you an accurate transit time when you book with us. Your transit time will depend on the location of your chosen departure and destination ports.

Why Choose Direct Express Inc. For Military Shipping?

From household goods to your car, we have you covered when relocating for the military to Puerto Rico. Because we have so many years of military shipping behind us, we know what it takes to ship a container overseas for military purposes. We work with the military frequently, so you know you’re in good hands with us. As such, we know the documents and processes that are expected with military shipping, taking the guesswork out of the process. You have enough to worry about with your upcoming deployment. Let us handle this for you!

Searching for a free quote on military shipping to Puerto Rico? Get one now when you complete our online form or call us at +1.310.324.2100.