Car export Canada – Land and Ocean Transports
Exporting your car from Canada? Five things to consider.
Planning on shipping your car? Not a problem! Here are some things for you to keep in mind
1: Type of vehicle
There’s many different kinds of cars and vehicles. While many of the same details apply to all types of vehicles, the smaller your vehicle the easier it is to transport. Motorcycles and bikes can be transported from Canada fairly easily. As they do not take up much space or weigh as much, it’s much easier and cheaper to get them to their final destination. Further more, cars and trucks are larger and heavier, which makes exporting from Canada more expensive. There is no one size fits all solution. Whatever your needs may be, there’s always options available to you.
2: Where you’re shipping from
Car export in Canada in landlocked cities might need to be driven to the coast to ship them by boat, while cities on the coast always have that option available to them. Rural areas might not have as many options available to them, which would make it more difficult to transport your car to where it needs to be. Most shipping companies operate our of major cities, but some would be happy to send one of their drivers out to pick up your car for you. While it may be a little more expensive, you can’t deny the convenience of having someone do it for you.
3: Your destination
In other words, the city you’re trying to export your car to is influenced by the same factors as where your starting point. The same circumstances apply – bigger and coastal cities tend to have better or more accessible transportation infrastructure. On top of that, some other factors can come into play. If you’re exporting your car from Canada to a different country, you will be crossing an international border and dealing with customs. Different countries have different laws, and you want to be sure that you’re not breaking any. You will want someone who knows what they are doing to handle this step. But if your destination is in the same country, that isn’t something you have to worry about.
4: Retrieving your vehicle
You will want to make sure you have somewhere to keep your car after it reaches its destination. You may not always be there to pick it up. Further more, some parking lots or storage facilities would be happy to keep an eye on it for you, and charge you a fee to keep it on their property. Be sure to pick a reputable business or lot, reviews can help you find the best option for you. Your car exporting company from Canada may also be able to hold your car for you until you’re ready to pick it up, so be sure to work things out with them in advance.
5: Overseas shipping
Exporting your car from Canada across the ocean involves loading it up into a container and shipping it by boat. The destination we ship your vehicle matter a lot here. For instance, we ship your car from Canada to Germany. And then we ship your car from Canada to Ukraine. Cars might arrive far quicker to Germany then to Ukraine. The farther we ship your vehicle, the longer it will take to arrive. Car shipping overseas is not a do it yourself project. Always educate your self which exporting company you are using. Above All, a reputable export company will always be familiar with the relevant statutes and laws of the destination, country or state. Always know that you’re in the right hands, and be sure to do it right.
With that in mind, getting started should be easier for you. Please view our car export information page, or give us a call we’re always here to help.