Ship Your Car Home from Bring a Trailer

The cost to ship a Bring a Trailer vehicle internationally varies based on departure location, vehicle size, shipping method, and seasonal demand. East Coast departures (New Jersey, Florida) typically offer shorter transit times and more competitive rates to certain destinations compared to West Coast routes.

Most auction vehicles are shipped via container (shared or dedicated) or RoRo service for operational cars. Final costs include ocean freight, inland transport to port, and destination charges. Destination fees—including port handling, customs clearance, import duties, VAT, and local delivery—are typically paid upon arrival and calculated separately from the ocean freight quote.

Our team provides transparent estimates for total landed costs so there are no surprises. We break down ocean freight, routing options, and estimated destination charges based on your specific country's import requirements.

• 20ft container: 1-2 vehicles plus cargo
• 40ft container: Up to 4-6 vehicles
• RoRo shipping available at competitive rates for operational vehicles

Our regular container consolidation service allows multiple Bring-a-Trailer buyers to share space, reducing total shipping costs by up to 50%. We offer flexible departure schedules from East and West Coast ports for optimized international routing.

Optional Cargo Damage Protection is available.

RoRo (Roll-On/Roll-Off) shipping is designed for oversized vehicles, commercial trucks, buses, RVs, and heavy construction or agricultural machinery that exceed standard container dimensions. If your Bring-a-Trailer auction purchase is too large for a 20ft or 40ft container or requires specialized loading equipment, RoRo provides a practical and cost-effective international shipping solution.

For large or heavy Bring-a-Trailer shipments, our RoRo shipping calculator provides transparent pricing based on your equipment specifications, dimensions, weight, and US departure port. We coordinate direct RoRo shipping to major international ports with onward transport to final destination.

Important: RoRo shipping requires your vehicle or equipment to be in operational condition and able to be driven on and off the vessel. Non-running units require container shipping instead.

RoRo is ideal for:

• Heavy machinery (excavators, loaders, tractors)
• Oversized vehicles and commercial trucks
• Buses, RVs, and motorhomes
• Units that can be driven onto the vessel

Shipping a Bring a Trailer vehicle internationally requires U.S. export clearance documentation plus destination country customs import paperwork. To confirm ownership and complete required export filing for your vehicle, you'll typically need:

• Bill of Sale for the vehicle
• Original Vehicle Title (If there is a lien on the car, a lien release letter is also required)
• Power of Attorney form for international residents
• Power of Attorney form for US citizens
• Copy of Passport (if you are an international resident)
• Copy of EIN Letter (if you are a US citizen)
• Completed Online Shipping Form
• Import declaration for destination customs

For Classic & Vintage Bring-a-Trailer Vehicles: Title rules vary by state, especially for vehicles over 25 years old. Some states use alternative ownership documents like Certificate of Origin, Bill of Sale, or registration documents instead of standard titles.
Our export team specializes in classic and vintage vehicle documentation and will guide you through state-specific requirements and destination import regulations.