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Shipping & Transport

Shipping that’s booked, tracked and insured. By us.

We collect your vehicle, choose the right method for its value and the route, and ship it to the UK or abroad. You can follow every leg online.

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Container cranes loading a ship at a busy port
Jargon, explained:Roll-on/roll-off: the car is driven onto a specialist ship, like a floating car park.Your car is strapped inside a steel shipping container, sealed from the weather and other cargo.Hover or tap a term.

What’s included

Everything included in shipping.

  • Collection to port

    We collect from the seller, auction yard or your home and deliver to the port.

  • Container or RoRo

    Shared or sole container for valuable cars; RoRo for cost-effective runners.

  • Air freight

    For urgent moves, race cars and film vehicles. Days, not weeks.

  • Marine insurance

    Cover for the vehicle’s declared value, door to door.

  • Live tracking

    See vessel position, ETA and every handover in your portal.

  • UK delivery

    Enclosed or open transport to your door once the car is road-legal.

The process

How shipping works.

  1. 01

    Choose your method

    We recommend container, RoRo or air based on value, size and timing.

  2. 02

    Collection & loading

    Your car is photographed, collected and loaded by vetted agents.

  3. 03

    At sea

    Track the vessel live. We tell you about any change before you need to ask.

  4. 04

    Arrival & release

    We clear the port, pay charges and move the car on to customs.

Pricing

Pricing guidance

Indicative starting prices. Your instant quote gives the exact figure for your vehicle and route.

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Government fees (DVSA, DVLA, HMRC) are passed on at cost, with no mark-up.

Pricing guidance
ItemFrom
RoRo shipping (standard car)Typical for Europe and major deep-sea routes.On request
Shared containerYour car shares a container with up to three others.On request
Sole containerRecommended for classics and high-value cars.On request
Air freightQuoted per vehicle; depends on size and airport.On request

FAQ

Shipping: common questions.

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Is container or RoRo better?

RoRo is usually cheaper and suits standard cars that run. Container shipping is sealed and better for classics, high-value cars, non-runners or if you want to ship parts with the car.

Can I put personal items in the car?

Not with RoRo. In a container it’s sometimes possible if declared in advance. Ask us and we’ll check the route rules.

Is my vehicle insured in transit?

Yes. We arrange marine insurance for the declared value of the vehicle, from collection to delivery.

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