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Shipping Guides & Resources
Everything you need to know before shipping internationally — from preparing your vehicle to understanding customs regulations in every major destination market.
Vehicle Preparation
How to Prepare Your Car for International Shipping
A step-by-step checklist covering everything from fuel levels to personal belongings, documenting condition and alarm settings.
Read guidePre-Shipping Vehicle Inspection Guide
Understand what our agents check during collection, and how to document existing damage before handover.
Read guideShipping a Non-Running Vehicle: What You Need to Know
Special considerations for cars and bikes that cannot be driven — including loading methods and additional costs.
Read guideCustoms & Regulations
Understanding Import Duties: A Country-by-Country Guide
An overview of import duty rates and calculation methods for the UK, Germany, USA, Canada and UAE.
Read guideCarnet de Passage Explained
Everything you need to know about the international vehicle passport used for temporary import across borders.
Read guideITAC Permits, LOAs and Temporary Import Permits Demystified
Plain-English explanations of the most common import permit types and when each one applies to your shipment.
Read guideCountry Shipping Guides
Shipping a Vehicle to the USA: EPA and DOT Requirements
Detailed breakdown of US federal vehicle compliance requirements and how to ensure your import is approved first time.
Read guideImporting a Car to Dubai: The Complete Guide
Dubai customs procedures, RTA registration, duty rates and the key documents required for a UAE vehicle import.
Read guideShipping to Canada: CBSA and RIV Programme Guide
How the Registrar of Imported Vehicles (RIV) programme works and what CBSA requires for passenger vehicle imports.
Read guideChoosing Your Shipping Method
RoRo vs Container Shipping: Which Is Right for Your Vehicle?
A side-by-side comparison of Roll-On/Roll-Off and container shipping — covering cost, protection, transit time and suitability.
Read guideAir Freight vs Sea Freight: Speed vs Cost
When does air freight make financial sense? We break down the true cost and time comparison for common routes.
Read guideFCL vs LCL: Full Container vs Shared Container Shipping
Understanding the difference between dedicated and shared container shipping, and which is best for your shipment size.
Read guideStill Have Questions?
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