Sea freight
Shipment by container (FCL/LCL), RoRo or breakbulk. We organise the best loading method for the vehicle type, condition and destination port, including professional load securing and container loading.
International
Classic car sea and air freight
& customs clearance
International vehicle transport by sea and air, with complete customs clearance. From Stuttgart to Scottsdale, from Munich to Monaco.
★★★★★ 4.9 / 5TISAXISO 27001 · 9001 · 14001Since 1991
The challenge
International transport is complex
Your classic car needs to be shipped from Germany to the USA, or a rare collector vehicle must travel from Dubai to Europe. It sounds simple, but it is not. Export documents, customs tariffs, import regulations, historic-vehicle rules, container loading and insurance all have to be handled correctly.
With Classic Car Service, you do not need to manage any of it. We handle the entire process from collection at your home to delivery at the destination, including all documents and formalities.
Scope of services
Everything from a single source
From sea and air freight to complete customs clearance, we cover every stage of your international vehicle transport.
Air freight
Air cargo for urgent and high-value vehicles. Express transfers within 2 to 5 days, ideal for trade fairs, events, VIP vehicles or time-critical overseas transport.
Customs clearance
Complete customs documentation for export and import, including export declarations, commercial invoices, certificates of origin and CARNET ATA/TIR. We understand each destination country’s requirements and prepare every document.
Import duties & clearance
Calculation and handling of import duties and import VAT. Temporary admission for trade fairs and events. Special provisions for historic vehicles imported into the EU.
Door-to-door service
From collection at your door to delivery at the destination. We coordinate pre-carriage and onward carriage, port logistics, loading and the final mile. One contact for the entire route.
Insurance & documentation
Marine cargo insurance for the complete journey. Condition reports at collection and delivery, photographic documentation and end-to-end tracking.
Transport options
Sea freight or air freight?
Both options offer advantages. We advise you which is right for your situation.
Sea freight
- Cost-effective over long distances
- Ideal for overseas routes to the USA, Middle East and Asia
- Container or RoRo available
- Transit time: 2 to 6 weeks depending on the route
Ideal for: Transport planned well in advance, collector vehicles and relocations
Air freight
- Fastest method of transport
- Ideal for urgent transfers
- Maximum security
- International transit time: 2 to 5 days
Ideal for: Urgent transport, trade fairs, events and VIP vehicles
Customs expertise
Customs clearance without the headache
Export documentation
Export declaration, commercial invoice and certificate of origin - we prepare all documents.
Import clearance
Calculation of duties and import VAT, with processing through the main customs office.
Country-specific regulations
Every country has its own rules. We know the requirements from the USA to the UAE.
Historic-vehicle status
Special import provisions for historic vehicles - we advise you.
Our strength
Reliable.
Reliability is a top priority at Classic Car Service. We treat every vehicle as if it were our own: on time, discreetly and with the utmost care - for more than 25 years.
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Contact
Request international transport - professionally managed
Whether sea freight to the USA or air freight to Dubai, we prepare an individual quote with every cost shown transparently.
Certifications
Verified quality and security
24-hour service
Emergency service
Immediate help with breakdowns, urgent transports or unexpected situations. Available around the clock, 365 days a year.