Shipping goods to another country consists of settling the shipping costs in the UK, and any other charges applicable at your chosen destination. These fees are taxes on goods that cross borders and are collected by the government to protect local industries. As these goods exit one country and enter another via the various ports, these fees must be settled before the cargo can be retrieved. As shipping agents, we strongly advise that before shipping with us, you check the customs duties, laws, and requirements in your country of destination as this will indicate the overall cost.
When shipping overseas you will be required to pay charges to have your goods cleared through customs, you will also have to pay for DTHC (Destination Terminal Handling Charge), unloading (devanning), wharfage, duties, and taxes (if you are a returning resident, then duties and taxes may not be applicable).
Below are helpful links to Customs Duties and Excise information for a few countries. Please note that when shipping your vehicle anywhere overseas from the UK, import duties, taxes or customs and duties restrictions are your responsibility and are not included in any shipping costs we provide.
There are reputable agents in many countries (they will charge you a nominal fee for their services).
That can offer further advice and handle customs clearance and all documentation on your behalf.
When shipping cars, trucks, vans, or motorhomes to Australia, we require copies of the following documents
Vehicle Registration Certificate (V5C): Or equivalent title document.
Consignee’s Passport: A photocopy of the passport page containing personal details.
Purchase/Sales Invoice: A detailed invoice for the vehicle.
Roll-on/Roll-off (RoRo): This is a cost-effective option for vehicles. RoRo vessels are specifically designed to transport rolling cargo. Our weekly sailings from Southampton offer competitive transit times to Brisbane, Fremantle, Melbourne, and Sydney.
Container Shipping: We offer container shipping from Southampton. You can either arrange for delivery to our loading premises or deliver your vehicle yourself. We accommodate both operational and non-operational vehicles and load them into containers. Most container sailings to Australia occur weekly.
To comply with Australian Quarantine Inspection Service (AQIS) regulations, your vehicle must be thoroughly cleaned inside and out. Ensure it is free of all quarantine risk material (QRM), including seeds, soil, mud, clay, animal material, insects, and plant material. The importer is responsible for meeting these standards.
Teks offers reliable roll-on/roll-off car shipping services to Canada. We provide weekly sailings from Southampton and Liverpool to Halifax, Nova Scotia. For destinations on the West Coast or inland areas, we offer container shipping to the port or rail ramp.
To import a used vehicle into Canada, it must comply with Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Act (MVSA) standards. Not all vehicles are eligible for permanent importation. Please research the specific regulations and requirements to avoid fines or potential return of your vehicle.
To ship your car to Canada, please provide the following documents:
For more information or a quotation, please contact our experienced team.
Teks offers reliable and affordable car shipping services to Hong Kong. Our services include both roll-on/roll-off (RoRo) and container options, departing from the UK.
For more information or a quotation, please contact our team or complete our quick quote form.
Teks offers reliable and affordable car shipping services to India. Our services include both roll-on/roll-off (RoRo) and container options, departing from Southampton.
To ship your vehicle, please provide the following:
For more information or a quotation, please contact our experienced team. We are committed to providing you with a safe and efficient shipping experience.
Teks offers reliable and affordable car shipping services to Italy. Our services include both roll-on/roll-off (RoRo) and container options, departing from Southampton, Portbury, and Bristol.
The cost of shipping depends on the vehicle type. We offer competitive rates for both RoRo and container services to various Italian ports, including Salerno, Savona, Palermo, Livorno, Genoa, and Civitavecchia.
To ship your car to Italy, please provide the following:
For more information or a quotation, please contact our knowledgeable team.
Teks offers reliable and affordable car shipping services to Japan. Our services include both roll-on/roll-off (RoRo) and container options, departing from Southampton.
The cost of shipping depends on the destination port. Kawasaki, Hitchinaka are generally cheaper than Yokohama and Toyohashi. RoRo shipping is typically more cost-effective than containers.
For more information or a quotation, please contact our team or complete our quick quote form.
Teks offers reliable and affordable car shipping services to New Zealand. Our services include both roll-on/roll-off (RoRo) and container options, departing from the UK.
Rates vary based on vehicle dimensions. Please provide details for an accurate quote.
For more information or a quotation, please contact our team.
Teks offers reliable and affordable car shipping services to Spain. Our roll-on/roll-off (RoRo) services depart weekly from Southampton or Bristol.
The cost of shipping depends on the vehicle type and destination port. Larger vehicles may incur additional charges.
For more information or a quotation, please contact our team.
Teks shipping services limited is a shipping and freight forwarding company in the UK that offers services in car shipping, commercial shipping and personal effects shipping.
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