Ship your Car to Australia from the USA
Are you looking for an experienced auto shipping company to transport your car from the U.S to Australia? Ship DEI has been doing it for decades. Our goal is to ensure that your vehicle arrives at its destination with a minimum amount of hassle. To get started, use the button for an instant quote.
How Does the Process Work?
When you need a car shipped overseas, you want to choose a company that has the most experience handling this type of job. For peace of mind, we do all that and more. From customs clearance to transport, we are your trusted and affordable vehicle importer/exporter for shipping cars to Australia from the USA.
Many Australians prefer to buy cars in the United States and ship them to their home country. Whether that describes you, or whether you’re moving to Australia and want to bring your car with you, we’ve got your back.
We have a network of ground auto transporters who are on standby to collect your car from anywhere in the United States. We even collect from Hawaii and Alaska. Your car will then be delivered to one of four departure ports in the USA, bound for one of nine arrival ports in Australia.
Direct Express Inc., in business since 1988, can provide you with a free quote on car shipping to Australia when you call or click. We can be reached at +001.310.324.2100.
Top Destinations We Service in Australia
Direct Express Inc. ships to these top cities/ports in Australia:
- Sydney
- Melbourne
- Gold Coast
- Perth
- Newcastle
- Adelaide
- Canberra
- Fremantle
- Brisbane
Outside of Australia, we also ship to other countries such as the UK, New Zealand, and Japan.
Top Departure Ports to Australia in the USA
We ship cars to Australia from the following U.S. ports:
- Los Angeles, CA
- Houston, TX
- Savannah, GA
- New Jersey, NJ
On top of car shipments to Australia, we also do the following:
- Export/import
- Flat racks
- Air freight
- Ocean freight
- Moving of household goods and personal effects
- Commercial cargo
- Roll on/roll-off
- Oversize cargo
- Commodities
Vehicles We Ship to Australia
We also ship other types of vehicles to Australia such as:
- Jet skis
- SUVs
- Pick-up trucks
- ATVs
- Yachts
- Snowmobiles
- Minivans
- Convertibles
- Motorcycles
- Boats
- Classic, luxury, sports, vintage, and restoration project cars
- Vans
- RVs
How Long Does it Take to Ship a Car to Australia?
It takes between 30 and 50 days for your car to travel by ship from the U.S to Australia. Transit times are determined by the port from which your vehicle will be shipped. Turnover times will be different depending on whether your vehicle is being shipped from the East Coast or from the West Coast.
Offering low prices on car shipping costs to Australia from the four ports in the USA is made possible due to the fact that we maximize container space whenever possible. This consolidation leads to lower costs for you.
It’s our pleasure to ship your cars and related vehicles to Australia, the largest country by area in Oceania and the sixth-largest country in the world. Known for its vast Outback, venomous creatures, Aboriginal culture, and the Great Barrier Reef, it’s no wonder people love to live and drive here.
When calling us for a free quote, we will want to know the vehicle type, year/make/model, if the vehicle can be driven or not, the departure port and the destination port. Once we know those things, we can begin the process of shipping your vehicle to Australia.
The shipping method determines the timing, too. In terms of shipping options, we offer:
RORO Shipping
RoRo shipping: This is for operable vehicles that can make it onto the ship under their own power. This is a mid-range cost option that is popular with many people.
Air Freight
Air freight: Your car will arrive in Australia in just a few hours rather than a month or two, but you will pay a lot more for this option than the above options.
Container Shipping
Container shipping: If the vehicle is unable to make it onto the ship of its own power, choose this shared space option, which happens to be our least expensive. Your car will share a container with up to five others.
What Do You Need to Ship a Car to Australia?
Before we can export your car to Australia from the U.S., the below documents will be needed. Once you have provided these items to us, we will handle everything on your behalf, keeping you in the loop during the whole process.
Vehicle documents
- Vehicle title
- Bill of sale
- Australia import approval
Documents required by international residents
- A copy of your passport
- Power of attorney (international residents)
Documents required by U.S citizens
- EIN letter
- Power of attorney form for US citizens
The Process of Shipping a Car to Australia
Take a look at the general process we go through to ship your car to Australia. Here’s a look:
- You or a designated person drops off the car at one of our convenient terminals in the U.S. Don’t live close to one of the above ports? No problem: our drivers will pick up your car and bring it for you, at an extra cost.
- At the departure terminal, our team will secure your vehicle inside the container, documenting the loading process with photos that are viewable online.
- Your vehicle is moved to the port of export, where it will be sent on its way to the destination terminal in Australia. Online tracking of your shipment is available.
- Upon arrival at the destination terminal, you or a designated person will pick up the car. Again, if you can’t do it yourself, our drivers can be hired to pick it up and deliver it to your door, also at an extra cost.
How Much Does it Cost to Ship a Car to Australia?
Prices for shipping a car from the USA to Australia start at USD $1200. You will pay much more if you choose air freight, which is what many auto dealerships and those shipping cars for auto shows will choose. Please note, this is only the cost of hiring a berth on the ship, and there are other costs associated with shipping your car to Australia.
These include the cost of having your car picked up from your home to the port, the size of your car, duty payments, port clearance charges, taxes, and other charges. Another consideration is the distance to the departure port and whether or not you have chosen to drive your car there yourself.
Our Promise to You
Thousands of cars leave our ports on a monthly basis to foreign ports all over the world, including Australia. Our stress-free auto shipping means you don’t have to worry about a thing, as we promise to take good care of your car.
Rest easy knowing it will get there on time and in the same condition as you left it with us.
Our quotes are quick, easy, and FREE! To get your quote for car shipping to Australia, call us at +001.310.324.2100 or complete our online form now.