Portugal's Vehicle Tax & Duty-Free Exemptions Explained

By Monica Mena on August 26, 2025 at 10:20 AM

Restored Vintage Car

Importing a vehicle to Portugal involves navigating one of Europe's most complex vehicle tax systems, with significant costs that can dramatically impact your total import investment. Understanding Portugal's Imposto Sobre Veículos (ISV), Value Added Tax (IVA), customs duties, and ava …

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Ship A Car To Turkey: Logistics & Cost From USA

By Dan Burkandt on August 21, 2025 at 10:31 AM

Close-up of a Green and Red Classic American Cars

Shipping a car from the United States to Turkey involves complex logistics and substantial costs that extend far beyond basic ocean freight rates. While container shipping starts at $2,500 per vehicle, the total investment includes Turkey's significant import duties, VAT, and various …

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How Much Does It Cost To Ship A Car To Ghana From US Ports

By Dan Burkandt on August 20, 2025 at 9:24 AM

Close up of Cadillac Eldorado

If you’re wondering how much it costs to ship a car to Ghana, the answer depends largely on your U.S. departure port. Rates vary from about $1,200 in Miami to $1,900 in Los Angeles, with New York averaging $1,600. Understanding how each port affects cost, delivery time, and service fr …

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Shipping a Car to Ghana From the USA: 2026 Tema Guide

By Dan Burkandt on August 13, 2025 at 2:45 PM

Sleek White Sports Car Parked by Waterfront Dock

From October 1, 2026, the build year decides a Ghana import before the freight rate does: a used car more than 15 years old can no longer enter Ghana, whatever it costs to ship. Get the year right, and the lowest rate in our table to Tema is a shared container from New Jersey: $1,500 …

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Military Car Shipping to Japan: PCS Rules and Costs | 2026

By Alex Naumov on August 1, 2025 at 10:23 AM

Army Truck Parked on Grass Field

The government ships one car to Japan on your PCS orders, and for most families that settles it. The money question is the second car: on our rates table on October 24 2026, a car by ocean container from California costs $3,200 to Yokohama, $3,000 to Okinawa and $2,500 to Kobe.

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Ferrari Shipping Overseas: Container, Air and Real Costs | 2026

By Alex Naumov on August 1, 2025 at 10:21 AM

Ferrari 296 GTB

A Ferrari crossing the Atlantic in a container costs $1,100 from New Jersey to Rotterdam on our rates table, and the same car flown to Amsterdam costs $10,900. Neither price buys "premium care" on its own: what protects a six-figure car is a short list of things you can check in writi …

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