DE • International Shipping

Car Shipping &
Vehicle Export to Germany

Professional shipping services for cars, SUVs, heavy equipment, boats, and marine vessels to Germany. Expert customs clearance, comprehensive insurance, and door-to-door logistics solutions.

Vehicles
Heavy Equipment
Marine Vessels
Professional Shipping Services

Complete Export Solutions to Germany

Comprehensive shipping services for vehicles, heavy equipment, and marine vessels to Germany. Our expert team handles everything from documentation to final delivery with full customs clearance support.

Fully Insured Transport
On-Time Delivery
Expert Handling

Vehicle & Automotive Shipping

Cars, SUVs, trucks, motorcycles, and all automotive exports

Sedans & Coupes
SUVs & Crossovers
Pickup Trucks
Luxury & Classic Cars
Motorcycles & ATVs

Specialized handling for Germany regulations and port requirements

Heavy Equipment & Machinery

Construction, industrial, and agricultural equipment transport

Construction Equipment
Industrial Machinery
Farm Equipment
Mining Equipment
Manufacturing Tools

Specialized handling for Germany regulations and port requirements

Marine & Boat Shipping

Boats, yachts, and marine vessel transportation services

Sailboats & Yachts
Powerboats & Speedboats
Fishing Boats
Personal Watercraft
Commercial Vessels

Specialized handling for Germany regulations and port requirements

Why Choose Our Germany Shipping Services?

Expert Customs Clearance:Complete documentation and regulatory compliance for Germany
Comprehensive Insurance:Full coverage protection for your valuable cargo
Door-to-Door Service:Complete logistics from pickup to final destination

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Major Ports & Infrastructure

Extensive rail network, automotive processing facilities, specialized heavy machinery terminals

Primary Ports

Port of Hamburg

Germany's largest port, 8.8M TEU, major automotive hub

Auto Hub

Port of Bremen/Bremerhaven

Automotive capital of Europe, BMW & Mercedes export hub

Auto Hub

Port of Wilhelmshaven

Germany's deepest port, container and automotive facilities

Auto Hub

Secondary Ports

Port of Duisburg

World's largest inland port, rail connections to China

Port of Lübeck

Baltic Sea gateway, Scandinavian connections

Port Specialties

Automotive exports, heavy machinery, precision equipment, chemical transport

Transit Times & Services

Comprehensive shipping options to Germany

Ocean Freight (US West Coast)

Container shipping from LA/Long Beach, Houston to Hamburg, Bremen

$$

22-28 days

Ocean Freight (US East Coast)

Container shipping from NY/NJ, Savannah to Hamburg, Bremen

$$

12-16 days

Automotive Shipping

Container vehicle shipping to Hamburg automotive terminal

$$$

14-21 days

Boat & Marine Vessel Shipping

Yacht and boat transport to German marina facilities

$$$

18-28 days

Heavy Machinery Shipping

Specialized equipment transport to German ports

$$$

18-25 days

Air Freight

Express cargo to Frankfurt, Munich airports

$$$$

2-4 days

Transit Time Factors

Seasonal weather, Rhine River conditions, EU customs procedures, Atlantic routing

Routing & Connections

Direct Atlantic services from US East Coast, transatlantic container lines

Service Levels
$ Economy
$$ Standard
$$$ Premium
$$$$ Express

Required Documentation

Complete documentation requirements for Germany

General Requirements

EUR.1 Movement Certificate
Commercial Invoice (German/English)
Packing List (Detailed)
Transport Document (CMR/AWB/B/L)
CE Marking Certificate
REACH Registration (Chemicals)
EORI Number Registration

Automotive Exports

EC Type Approval Certificate
Certificate of Conformity (CoC)
End-of-Life Vehicle Certificate
Registration Document
Insurance Certificate
Emissions Certificate (Euro 6)

Heavy Machinery & Equipment

CE Marking Declaration
Technical File Documentation
User Manual (German)
Risk Assessment Report
Machinery Directive Compliance
Noise Emission Declaration

Important Tips

All machinery must comply with EU Machinery Directive. REACH registration mandatory for chemicals. German language documentation preferred for technical equipment.

Processing Time

1-3 business days within EU, 3-7 days for third countries

Customs & Duties Information

Complete customs procedures for Germany

Customs Procedures

1
EORI Registration
2
Entry Summary Declaration (ENS)
3
Import Declaration (SAD)
4
VAT and Duty Payment
5
Release from Customs

Duty Rates by Category

Automotive10% (EU rate, varies by origin)
Heavy Machinery0% - 8% (depending on classification)
General Cargo0% - 17% (based on HS code)

VAT/Sales Tax

19% VAT on CIF value plus duties

Special Requirements

CE marking for machinery, REACH compliance for chemicals, energy labeling for appliances

Clearance Time

1-2 days within EU, 2-5 days for third countries

Broker Requirements

Customs representative recommended for complex shipments

Shipping Solutions for Germany

Automotive export hub with specialized handling
Heavy machinery transport with technical expertise
EU customs clearance and distribution
Intermodal rail connections throughout Europe
Chemical and hazardous cargo certified handling
Precision equipment transport with climate control

Inland Transportation & Distribution

Extensive European distribution network with rail, road, and barge connections. Specialized heavy-haul transport for industrial machinery, automotive carrier services for vehicle distribution, and connections to major industrial centers including the Ruhr Valley, Bavaria, and automotive manufacturing hubs.

Specialized Services

  • • Heavy-haul transport for oversized equipment
  • • Automotive carrier services
  • • Temperature-controlled transport
  • • Real-time GPS tracking and updates

Pricing & Cost Considerations

EU-competitive pricing with no hidden fees. Container shipping from $1800-4200 per TEU depending on routing. Automotive transport from €1200-3800 per vehicle. Project cargo and heavy machinery quoted individually. INCO terms flexibility with DDP, DAP, and FOB options.

What's Included

  • • Ocean/air freight charges
  • • Terminal handling charges
  • • Documentation and customs support
  • • Basic cargo insurance

Additional Services

  • • Inland transportation
  • • Warehouse storage
  • • Cargo inspection services
  • • Extended insurance coverage

Why Choose Seaway Export & Import for Germany

Expert Knowledge

Deep understanding of Germany regulations, customs procedures, and market requirements

Local Partnerships

Established network of trusted agents and partners throughout Germany

Specialized Services

Tailored solutions for automotive, heavy machinery, and specialized cargo requirements

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Get a customized quote for your shipment to Germany with detailed pricing and transit options.

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