International Car Shipping
Safe, Secure, Efficient International Car Shipping
When planning an international move, choosing the right method for shipping your vehicle is an important part of the process. At Suddath, we make international car shipping simple by working only with trusted global partners and offering solutions tailored to your unique needs. Whether you’re looking for the added protection of containerized shipping or exploring more budget-friendly roll-on/roll-off options, we’ll help you understand the pros and cons of each.
Your dedicated move coordinator will walk you through available services, including cost estimates, required documentation, transit timelines, and insurance options to ensure your vehicle arrives safely and on schedule. With Suddath, you’ll have confidence in every step, from origin to final destination.
We offer a range of international auto transport options to suit different needs and budgets. If you’re looking for maximum protection, containerized shipping keeps your vehicle enclosed and secure throughout the journey. For those looking for a more economical solution, roll-on/roll-off (RoRo) shipping may be the right choice, allowing your car to be driven directly onto and off of the vessel. Not sure which is best? Our team will walk you through the pros and cons of each, taking into account your destination, timeline, vehicle type, and budget.
Every Suddath customer is assigned a dedicated international move coordinator who serves as your single point of contact throughout the entire process. They will guide you through all aspects of international car shipping, including personalized quotes, customs and import documentation, insurance coverage options, port regulations, and transit times. Our experts are here to ensure a seamless experience from start to finish, providing clear communication and support at every step.
When you choose Suddath for your international vehicle shipping needs, you gain access to a wide network of global resources and a team committed to the safe, timely delivery of your car, whether you’re relocating for work, family, or a new adventure overseas. From the moment we pick up your vehicle to the time it arrives at your new destination, you can trust that it’s in capable hands.
Popular International Moving Locations
United Arab Emirates
New Zealand
Singapore
India
Switzerland
Ireland
…and 170 other countries
International Car Shipping Made Easy
Expertly Coordinated International Car Shipping with Suddath
When you choose Suddath as your international moving company, you can proceed with confidence, knowing that we only collaborate with the best partners to ship vehicles. We’ll look at the factors unique to your situation and choose the right company to ship your vehicles internationally on your budget and timetable. When you get a quote with Suddath, we can share specifics with you.
Unloading Times for International Car Shipping: What to Know
In general, this process is an efficient one with workers skilled in unloading cargo, and it’s not unusual for vehicles to be removed from the ship within hours (or at least within a 24-hour period after arrival). That said, the size of the ship, the number of vehicles on the ship, the port size and degree of busyness, the equipment used to unload cars, and weather-related and other delays can affect the timetable.
Your Vehicle’s Safety Is Our Priority in Every International Move
When you work with experienced international movers, overseas vehicle shipping is safe and secure. You can typically choose from a range of options; if transporting by sea, for example, your vehicles will be more protected in shipment containers than if simply secured on the deck. When you contact us for your international move, you can get information about your choices and the pricing associated with each one. We’ll gladly discuss the security of your vehicles from origin point to your destination.
Each person at Suddath, especially Sawsan, were attentive and helpful throughout the entire process.
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Your Ultimate Moving Overseas Checklist
Moving overseas is an exciting event and could mean a new career, opportunity, or adventure. To make sure your international move goes smoothly, it’s important that you have a plan in place so you can enjoy the experience. This ultimate checklist will provide you with a step-by-step plan to help make sure you have a stress-free transition as you make your move across international borders.
7 Special Items You Can’t Trust Just Anyone to Move
When preparing for a move, whether you’re moving locally, across the country or across the world, it is necessary to plan on getting help with items that require special handling, packing, or storage.
Understand what items you own that may need extra attention and care during your overseas move.
International Car Shipping FAQs
Costs range significantly according to the specifics of your situation. The distance in which you’ll be transporting your car; your designation location and its customs and costs; when you’re moving (especially true with transportation by water); your insurance costs; and so forth will each play a factor in your pricing. When you choose Suddath, we guarantee transparent, granular pricing breakdowns and, if a vendor ever charges something not in your original move plan, we will advocate for you. Every time.
Car shipping companies provide insurance while the vehicle is in transit, and we’ll happily talk specifics with you and help you to ensure optimal coverage. It wouldn’t hurt to check with your car insurance company, too, to get the specifics of your personal policy.
Legally speaking, there typically aren’t requirements that the vehicle be empty during shipment. That said, it is safer not to have any loose items in the car during this time, so many shippers require the vehicle to be empty at that time. So, in short, it’s recommended that you empty your car before shipment.
When seeking the right international moving company for your overseas relocation, you don’t have to take our word about our excellent service and cutting-edge innovation because prestigious industry organizations have given numerous awards to Suddath. In fact, in 2024, we won the coveted International Moving Company of the Year Award for the sixth time. These annual Expatriate Management and Mobility Awards by the Forum for Expatriate Management highlight the impact of companies’ contributions to exceptional global relocation management.
Other reasons to choose Suddath include how we are international door to door movers, ensuring that everything from your door in your current home is delivered safely and efficiently to your new door in your new home in your new country. We stay at the helm of your overseas relocation from start to finish to make sure that all progresses in well-coordinated order, collaborating with trustworthy global partners to successfully complete your move. In other words, we never outsource move components to interim third parties.
Available services for international moves include:
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full range of packing and unpacking services
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specialty packing options that include custom crating
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storage solutions when you’re not taking all of your belongings with you
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loading, transporting, and unloading services
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international insurance coverage options
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boat transportation; pet relocations; fine art and wine shipping; and more
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debris removal after unpacking at your new home
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language services, maid procurement, and other settling-in services
Experts at Suddath will strategically select international shipping modes that dovetail with your shipment weight and volume; options available at your origin site and destination location; budget and schedule; and other unique requirements and expectations.
