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Car shipping USA as a complete package with GLG
Shipping a car to the USA with Global Logistic Group means a comprehensive package that extends from the collection of your vehicle to its handover at the destination in North America. You receive a dedicated contact person, a calculable cost structure, and do not have to worry about port agents, customs formalities, or cargo space bookings yourself. This eliminates the biggest stress factor in international vehicle shipping.
Shipping is carried out either in a container according to FCL or LCL standard, or via RoRo directly on a car carrier ship. In a full container (FCL), your car travels exclusively and well-protected; in a consolidated container (LCL), it shares the cargo space with other shipments, thus reducing costs. RoRo is particularly suitable for roadworthy, heavier, or taller vehicles that do not fit into a standard container.
This complete solution is particularly useful for US car imports, for rare collector’s items, or for privately taking a vehicle with you during an international move. GLG handles all export and import documents, preliminary clarification with US freight forwarders, and final delivery to your door in the destination country. This way, you receive a predictable logistics chain from a single source.
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From the Port of Bremerhaven to the Destination in the USA
From our own warehouse directly at the Port of Bremerhaven, the routes for your shipment to the USA are particularly short, as the loading points for overseas containers and RoRo ships are only a few kilometers away. This proximity saves intermediate transports, reduces the risk of damage during transshipment, and makes the transition from the warehouse to the ship predictable in terms of time.
Bremerhaven is home to Europe’s largest car transshipment terminal, from where liner ships depart weekly for the US East Coast, US Gulf Coast, and US West Coast. Depending on the target region in the United States, different ports are suitable for delivery. The choice influences transit time, price, and possible onward logistics by truck or rail. An overview of the most common destination ports helps with the initial assessment.
| US-Hafen | Region | Geeignet für |
|---|---|---|
| New York / Newark | Ostküste | Container und RoRo |
| Baltimore | Ostküste | RoRo, schwere Fracht |
| Savannah | Südosten | Container |
| Houston / Galveston | Golfküste | Container und RoRo |
| Los Angeles / Long Beach | Westküste | Container, längere Laufzeit |
For sea freight, GLG selects the route based on cost-effectiveness and transit time. For untaxed goods or transit shipments, a customs warehouse is also available at the location, so you do not have to clear customs under time pressure and can plan supply chains flexibly. GLG also handles the port agency in Bremerhaven, which significantly speeds up coordination with shipping companies when shipping cars to the USA.
Shipping a car to the USA with or without accompanying cargo is possible
Shipping a car to the USA can also be combined with private items in the vehicle or in the same container. This so-called accompanying cargo is particularly practical if you are emigrating anyway or want to use your vehicle in North America for a longer period. This way, you save a separate shipment and make optimal use of the cargo space. An exact inventory list, which GLG will create with you before loading, is important.
Tools, spare parts, personal clothing, or garage equipment are generally permitted, provided they are properly declared. Bulky furniture or an entire household usually do not fit into the car but can be stored in the same FCL container next to the vehicle. This significantly reduces the freight price per cubic meter compared to two separate bookings.
Those who ship without accompanying cargo benefit from simpler customs clearance, as contents do not have to be listed separately. Collectors and dealers prefer this option, for example, when importing a muscle car or when customers import a classic car from the USA and the vehicle should remain untouched during transit. GLG will advise you on the suitable option based on your specific situation.
Stress-free car shipping to or from America
At Global Logistic Group, every car shipment to or from America follows a clear three-step process, so you always know what’s happening next. Both car import and car export USA can be handled according to this scheme, without you as a customer having to coordinate multiple service providers.
In the first step, employees pick up the car, or you can deliver the vehicle to the warehouse in Geestland. In the second step, GLG takes over the transport to the port, the booking of the ship, and the complete customs clearance for export and import. In the third step, the handover takes place at the destination, either directly at the receiving port or as a door-to-door delivery to the desired address.
This structured process reduces queries and makes the process predictable for private customers as well as for dealers and workshops. Those who regularly move vehicles in both directions receive fixed conditions and a dedicated contact person for the entire process. Auction vehicles or special transports for car shipping to the USA also fit seamlessly into this process.
Good reasons to work with GLG Global Logistic Group
high quality standards
Long-standing experience & expertise
Close & direct contact
Trust and reliability
Process & Handling
1. Delivery to us / pickup by us
Our warehouse is in Bremerhaven not far from the port. You can have your items delivered to us or we will pick them up from you throughout Germany.
2. Transport with customs clearance in destination country
We pack everything professionally and create both a parts list and all necessary customs documents in accordance with export and import regulations.
3. Complete handling with fees & delivery to destination address
Our service naturally also includes handling at the destination port from receipt through interim storage to delivery to the final destination.
Personal Support for Car Shipping to the USA
Shipping a car to the USA becomes easier when an experienced logistics provider personally accompanies the process, rather than guiding you through an anonymous online portal. At Global Logistic Group, Managing Director Markus Freiknecht himself is your point of contact and is available for questions by phone and WhatsApp.
This short communication chain saves time because decisions are made directly, and there is no ticket system in between. Sensitive topics such as insurance values, auction processing via Copart or Adesa, payment via escrow service, and special transports for race cars are also discussed directly with the person managing the order. Even a switch from RoRo to container during an ongoing order remains open for discussion at any time.
GLG has been working on the route between Germany and the USA for many years and knows the typical pitfalls regarding Title, Bill of Lading, EPA, and DOT. This experience is incorporated into every booking, ensuring that your vehicle begins its journey without delays and that you can pick it up on time at its destination.
