Seafreight Shipping Of Cars - import & export.

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Importing Your Car

With our carefully selected overseas agents we can arrange the collection of your vehicle from a loading point of your choice and prepare your vehicle in the correct manner before shipment to the UK. We will attend to the relevant formalities at point of origin and arrange for the correct documents to be submitted to the authorities to allow export.

UK CUSTOM CLEARANCE

On arrival in the UK, we arrange the Customs Clearance, ensuring your vehicle is declared to HM Customs & Excise in the correct manner and with relevant taxes and duties being paid. Or in certain circumstances ensuring import tax relief is granted for the vehicle.

It is only with our many years of experience of importing vehicles that we are able to ensure that the correct procedures are followed and the appropriate taxes or reliefs are applied, eliminating any delays in clearing the vehicle.

IMPORT DUTY & VAT

The rate of import duty can vary for motor vehicles depending on their function and place of manufacture. Passenger vehicles have a different duty rate to commercial vehicles for example. VAT at 17.5 % is normally applied to all imported vehicles, based on the purchase price.

TAX RELIEF

In certain circumstances we can apply for relief from duty on the basis of the vehicles place of manufacture. Cars of a certain age or with a special history can sometimes secure tax relief. Vehicles imported as part of change of residence can be imported without paying duty or VAT. Temporary imports can also be free from taxes. The importer must however, meet with required criteria.

CORRECT DOCUMENTATION

Each imported vehicle requires a special declaration to UK Customs and must be accompanied by correct documentation. This is where our knowledge and experience are invaluable. We are always available to discuss and advise you on your import requirements in detail should you wish.

FIRST CLASS DELIVERY

Once the vehicle is cleared of customs we will arrange for the unloading of the vehicle from the container directly into our nominated warehouse where you will be able to collect it, or if you prefer we will deliver your vehicle by our first class UK & European delivery service to your doorstep on an agreed time and date.

CONTAINER SHIPMENT

Normally the best way for shipment of cars and vehicles is by container. The vehicle is loaded and secured to our set standards inside a steel shipping container at our designated loading warehouse. With the doors closed the steel container is completely tight and sealed from the elements. A security seal is fixed to the doors and no one will have access to the vehicle until it reaches its destination in the UK apart from the local Customs authorities, should they wish to inspect the container. We then move the container from the warehouse to the overseas export terminal where the container is loaded onto the container vessel destine for the UK. On arrival in the UK the container is moved to our local warehouse and made ready for delivery.

RO-RO SHIPMENT

Alternative to shipping the vehicle inside a container is by shipping with a RoRo (Roll on - Roll off) vessel. Shipment by RoRo vessel can offer a cost advantage over container shipments. RoRo vessels are designed solely to carry cars and vehicles and do not carry any general cargo or bulk commodities. All vehicles are secured in their respective bays and are isolated from the elements during the sea passage. All vehicles must be in a drivable condition with working brakes as they are driven on-board at the port of loading and then driven off at port of arrival.

Exporting Your Car

Our export service offers shipments to world wide destinations by either steel container or RoRo ( Roll-on/Roll off) vessels. Although, we are based in Felixstowe, the largest container port in the UK we offer export services from ports across the UK such as Bristol, Goole, Grangemouth, Harwich, Hull, Immingham, Southampton, Thamesport and Tilbury.

You can either deliver your vehicle to our nominated warehouse or request us to pick-up your vehicle from your front door. We will arrange for all necessary export customs clearance formalities and all shipping documentation in the correct manner. On departure of the vessel we will send you shipping documents and Bill of Lading by e-mail and post. At the same time we will confirm vessel scheduled arrival date at destination and provide you with details of our entrusted local handling agent. Upon arrival at destination the vehicle needs to be import customs cleared and you must arrange for payment of any local taxes and duty. Our local agent can assist you with this. You can then collect your vehicle from the warehouse or request delivery of the vehicle to your front door.
We will keep you informed of the progress of your shipment at all stages.

CONTAINER SHIPMENT

Normally the best way for shipment of cars and vehicles is by container. The vehicle is loaded and secured to our set standards inside a steel shipping container at our designated loading warehouse. With the doors closed the steel container is completely tight and sealed from the elements. A security seal is fixed to the doors and no one will have access to the vehicle until it reaches its overseas destination apart from the local Customs authorities, should they wish to inspect the container. We then move the container from the warehouse to the export terminal where the container is loaded onto the container vessel destine for the port of discharge. On arrival at destination the container is moved to our nominated warehouse and your vehicle is made ready for either pick-up by you or delivery to your front door.

RO-RO SHIPMENT

Alternative to shipping the vehicle inside a container is by shipping with a RoRo (Roll on - Roll off) vessel. Shipment by RoRo vessel can offer a cost advantage over container shipments. RoRo vessels are designed solely to carry cars and vehicles and do not carry any general cargo or bulk commodities. All vehicles are secured in their respective bays and are isolated from the elements during the sea passage. All vehicles must be in a drivable condition with working brakes as they are driven on-board at the port of loading and then driven off at port of arrival.

CORRECT DOCUMENTATION

Each exported vehicle requires a special declaration to the UK Customs and must be accompanied by correct documentation. This is where our knowledge and experience are invaluable. We are always available to discuss and advice you on your export requirements in detail should you wish.

CUSTOM CLEARANCE & REGISTRATION OVERSEAS

Before you decide to export your vehicle to any country you must ascertain what local regulations are in force and the cost to get your vehicle successfully customs cleared and registered overseas. For example in some countries the vehicle will need to have a noise and or an emission test done. You should start this process in good time before the actual date you want your vehicle to be physically shipped, as this process can take many weeks.

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FIRST CLASS DELIVERY

Once the vehicle is cleared of customs we arrange for the unloading of the vehicle from the container directly into our nominated warehouse where you will be able to collect it, or if you prefer we will deliver your vehicle by our first class delivery service to your doorstep on an agreed time and date.