Ship a Car from the USA Overseas | West Coast Shipping

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An International Car Shipping Company with Its Own US Warehouses

We are an international car shipping company with our own warehouses in California, Florida and New Jersey, covering all of the US for imports and exports. Dealerships, auctions, museums and event organizers ship cars, motorcycles and special projects with us by ocean and air, and our own team loads every car and handles every document.

Overseas Shipping

Instant Sea Freight Rates

US Car Imports

Car Import Duty Calculator

Air Freight

Ship Cars & Bikes by Air

Motorcycle Shipping

Ship Motorcycles Via Ocean & Air

Wholesale Car Import & Export Solutions

We provide high volume dealers, auctions, wholesalers and event organizers turn-key shipping solutions for their vehicles.

End-to-End solutions between the US and the world
Vehicle collection & export clearance
Private warehouses in CA, FL, NJ
Vehicle and parts consolidation
Use our carrier bookings or your own
Ability to choose your own import agent when shipping dedicated containers
Expedited Air Freight options

Overseas Car Shipping by Container and Air

We ship cars door to door around the world by ocean and air, from our own warehouses in Oakland, Miami and Newark. Our shipping team is ready to get your dream car home. We handle collector cars and project cars, and run the logistics for overseas car rallies, auctions and other events. Rates, transit times and documents for exports are on our ship a car from the USA page; buying abroad is covered on import a car to the USA.

Why Choose Us to Ship Your Car Overseas?

We run the US side in-house. From documentation to loading your vehicle, our own employees handle every step in our own warehouses. Instant rates are available for container and air freight shipping using our car shipping calculator. Our import agents in Europe, the Middle East, Asia, Australasia and Africa clear the car and deliver it at destination.

We Make it More Affordable to Ship in Containers

Shipping a car overseas costs less in a shared container. We have a steady stream of containers departing worldwide, so a single car can be consolidated with others quickly and you pay for one car's space rather than a whole container.

Sample shared-container rates from the USA

One car, port to port, from our live rate table in November 2026:

Destination	Route	Ocean rate	Days at sea
Germany	New Jersey → Bremerhaven	$1,100	30-33
Netherlands	New Jersey → Rotterdam	$1,100	17-20
United Kingdom	New Jersey → Southampton	$1,200	14-16
UAE	New Jersey → Jebel Ali	$1,350	65-70
Australia	New Jersey → Sydney	$2,150	39

Pickup in the US, destination charges and duties come on top. See the full cost breakdown on our international car shipping page, or get your exact rate in the calculator at the top of this page.

Shipping a car from the USA: common questions

Where do you ship cars from?

From our own warehouses in California, Florida and New Jersey, plus a partner facility in Texas for the Gulf and Southwest. We collect cars anywhere in the US and bring them to the nearest one, or you can drop the car off yourself.

Are you a broker?

No. Our own employees load, secure and document every car at our California, Florida and New Jersey warehouses. Texas departures load at our partner facility.

How long has West Coast Shipping been shipping cars?

Since 2007. We ship cars, motorcycles and boats between the US and the rest of the world for private buyers, collectors, dealers, auctions and event organizers.

Do you ship cars within the US?

No. We specialize in overseas transport: we collect a car anywhere in the US to ship it abroad, or deliver it in the US after an import.

Can you ship a car I bought at a US auction or dealer?

Yes. We collect cars from US auctions, dealers and private sellers and ship them straight to export. For a private seller, our car escrow service holds your payment until the car, title and VIN are checked.

Who handles customs?

For exports, our own team files the US export documents. At destination, our import agent clears the car. For imports to the US, a licensed customs broker files the entry and our team prepares the paperwork.

How do I get a price?

Use the calculator at the top of this page for an instant door-to-port rate with destination charges. Our international car shipping page breaks down every cost line.

What customers say

Highly Recommended. Alex looked after my 1946 Delage sportscar which had once come 2nd at Le Mans. It is a bit unusual and not something I wanted damaged. He picked up the car, trailered it, stored it while we sorted paperwork, answered all my dumb questions, calmed my neurosis and then shipped it safe and sound. Couldn't be happier.

Mark B. 2024 · on Google
I had the best shipping transaction I could of hoped for via this company! They delivered my 66' mustang without a single problem from their NJ facility to Le Havre, France, including terrestrial transport in the US. They have an amazing team who were very helpful every step of the way with paperwork and such, and were always ready to reply to any of my questions. They are super competitvely priced for the quality of service they offer!! I would 100% recommend to ANYONE looking to ship a vehicle overseas.

Nathan W. 2019 · on Google
Great company to work with, having shipped many high value classic and performance vehicles. Their warehousing facilities and service are second to none, which is ideal when buying cars from auction or remotely.

Will S. 2022 · on Google
Their handling of classic cars is quite unique because they don't allow forklift to unload off the truck. Even though the process takes longer, it's always safer for the vehicle transported. Especially if it's fragile, old restoration project car. Highly recommended.

Whitestock Transport 2023 · on Google
West Coast Shipping has consistently demonstrated reliability, efficiency, and excellent customer service in my interactions with them. I’ve been trusting them with my classic cars for years. … Shipping classic cars overseas is not a light operation, but these guys know what they’re doing.

Serge V. (Oregon-Classics) 2024 · on Google
If you want your car shipped and not worry about the logistics? West Coast shipping are the ones to choose, they got my car from the auction across the USA then across the Atlantic and delivered safely in France. Will definitely use this company again.

William d. 2019 · on Google