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International transport process: How it works
  
   Ok, now that you're ready to proceed with overseas shipping here's how it works: first of all, contact the shipping company or freight forwarder & obtain the shipping rate quote in writing. Then cargo must be booked with the carrier to make sure that space is reserved on the vessel and pick up / loading arrangements are completed.

   If you made the agreement with the shipping company to pick up your vehicle then the trucking or drive-away company will arrive to your door within 3-10 days. Afterwards the vehicle will be delivered directly to the port (if it's being shipped on a RO/RO vessel) or to a loading warehouse where it will be loaded inside the ocean container (warehouse will deliver the loaded container to the port).

   At this time US Customs will clear the cargo for export based on the documents you provided. It is possible that Customs physically inspects the container (although it doesn't happen very often). Unfortunately, the cost of Customs inspection will be added to your bill. After the cargo is cleared for Export - it will be loaded on the next vessel sailing from the port.

   After the sailing the Shipping Company will provide you with Ocean Bill of Lading (official transport document) and will advise you the estimated time of arrival to the port of destination. Also at this time the ownership documents will be returned to you.

Part 1: Customs Regulations             Part 2: Freight Documents 

Part 3: Transport Options                  Part 4: Shipping Process 

Part 5: Shipment Arrival                   Part 6: Cargo Insurance

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