Specialty Services

Here at Direct Express Inc., we offer a variety of specialty services. Those services range from remote purchase assistance to commercial cargo shipping. Specialty services are essentially services that go above and beyond standard services such as car shipping or moving from the USA.

Not all shipping providers offer these specialty services, which is another factor that sets us apart from everyone else. For 30 years, we have been offering exceptional shipping services to our valued customers, and we continue to be defined by our strong reputation for customer service. 

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

What Are Specialty Services?

Our specialty services include: 

  • Car finder
  • Remote purchase assistance 
  • Commercial cargo shipping
  • Importing
  • Air freight

Let’s go into more detail about each here. 

Car Finder

We are happy to assist you with the purchase of any vehicle, thanks to a large network of car dealers across the country. Perhaps you’ve been seeking that hard to find classic or that eluding luxury sports car. Well, we can put you in direct contact with sellers that have your dream car.

Our team can collect any vehicle in any location in the USA and ship it to Europe, Australia, or New Zealand, as well as many other destinations upon request.

Remote Purchase Assistance

Let us help you purchase your dream car in America, thanks to Safer Pay Transactions. Safer Pay Transactions help the local seller because they feel more comfortable dealing with a company that is based in the USA. We provide secure and professional assistance to facilitate the acquisition of your dream vehicle. Whether you are purchasing a classic car, luxury sports vehicle, boat, RV, or motorcycle, we can help you find the vehicle you’ve been dreaming about. We help with all aspects of the process, such as assistance in the purchase, transportation, and international shipping via consolidated container or air freight.

Commercial Cargo Shipping

We also specialize in the containerized transportation of commercial cargo, backed by custom loading methods that allow us to maximize available space and ensure the safe transport of your freight.

We can collect any commercial cargo, in any location in the USA, and ship it to Europe, Australia, New Zealand, and other destinations. Thanks to a network of truckers throughout the United States, our team can collect cargo even in remote areas. We are also able to collect oversized machinery in Alaska and Hawaii for weekly sailings overseas.

Transit times for ocean voyage vary, depending on where it sails from. The shortest transit time is from the East Coast: New York, Savannah, and Houston. This usually takes about 11-17 days to arrive to Europe after the vessel has sailed; from Los Angeles, transit times take around 31 days after sailing.

Importing

Our car import services include:

  • CLEARING ATA CARNET
  • CLEARING U.S. CUSTOMS
  • UNLOADING AT ONE OF OUR WAREHOUSES
  • STORAGE FOR SHORT-TERM & LONG-TERM
  • DELIVERY TO ANYWHERE IN THE U.S.
  • TEMPORARY AND PERMANENT IMPORTS
  • REIMPORTS

MANDATORY IMPORT CHECKLIST:

  • EXPORT BILL OF LADING
  • BILL OF SALE
  • REGISTRATION FROM COUNTRY OF ORIGIN
  • PROOF OF OWNERSHIP
  • EPA FORM 3520-1, SHOWING EMISSIONS COMPLIANCE
  • DOT FORM HS-7, SHOWING SAFETY COMPLIANCE
  • MANUFACTURERS LABEL ON ENGINE, SHOWING EMISSION REQUIREMENTS HAVE BEEN MET

Air Freight

Transit times with air freight are a fraction of those with ocean freight. For example, a plane leaving the United States will reach Europe in about 10 hours. A ship, on the other hand, needs between three and six weeks to travel the same distance. 

However, shipping anything by air tends to be more expensive. That’s particularly the case for large shipments that weigh more. For shipments less than 100kgs, air freight makes sense since there is little difference with ocean freight in terms of cost. 

Why Choose Direct Express Inc. For Specialty Shipping?

Our team not only knows how to handle basic requests such as moving overseas and shipping cars, we also handle specialty requests with ease. From car finding services to importing services, you can rely on our three decades of experience in this industry to address your needs quickly and efficiently. Get started with a free quote, and we will oversee the specialty shipping process from beginning to end. 

Complete our online form or call us at +1.310.324.2100.