Your American classic deserves a world-class journey. No Shipping Company understands car enthusiasts like Trans Global Auto Logistics. Experience our hassle-free shipping service from the U.S. to your international location.
Utilizing a variety of classic car transport services, we can create a custom cargo plan that takes into account the location of your car, its final destination, your budget, and your ideal timeline. With over 30 years in the business and 15,000+ vehicles shipped each year, classic car shipping is more than a Trans Global service — it’s our specialty.
We offer both open and enclosed transport options for shipping vehicles within the United States, ensuring flexibility and tailored solutions based on your preferences and needs.
Our experienced professionals conduct thorough inspections of your car, assessing its condition and noting any existing damage before transportation to maintain transparency and ensure the safe handling of your car.
We provide customized loading services to accommodate vehicles of various sizes, shapes, and requirements, ensuring a secure fit and protection during transportation.
We offer comprehensive marine insurance coverage to protect your vehicle against potential risks and damages during overseas shipping, providing you with peace of mind throughout the entire journey.
Our services extend beyond shipping to the destination port, as we arrange for seamless door-to-door delivery of your vehicle overseas, making the process convenient and hassle-free for you.
We capture detailed photographs of your car during pick-up, prior to packing, and after packing, providing visual documentation to ensure transparency and accountability throughout the shipping process.
Every shipment is unique, but our international shipping quote process is designed to capture the specifics of your transport needs and give you the options you want. When you request a quote, please provide as many details as possible, including dimensions, weight, pieces, special handling needs, and the delivery time frame that will be needed. This gives our specialists a good starting point for basing a quote.
Our goal is to have you a detailed quote within 48 business hours but in most cases, you should receive your quote in your inbox within 24 hours. Because it’s not uncommon for these to end up in you spam folder, we’ll send you a text notifying you when it’s been sent so you can keep an eye out for it.
When you receive our quote, it will include a ton of information that can be overwhelming at first glance which is why you’ll want to go over it with one of our Shipping Specialists. It’s best to set up a 15 minute phone call. On this call, we’ll discuss with you what services on the quote are optional and which ones are required to ensure you only spend what you need to, and not a penny more.
We’ll also go over your specific situation and help you determine exactly what documentation will be required for shipping. Since every person’s situation is different, there is no one size fits all, so it’s extremely important that this is clear at the very beginning, such as; “does the car have a title?”, “Is the vehicle title in the name of the seller?”. These make a huge difference on what documentation will be required and so we’ll make sure we get all that straightened out on this call.
We also understand you’ll be receiving quotes from other logistic companies and several of them love to hide fees to make their service seem cheaper. On this call, your Shipping Specialist will go over any questions and discrepancies between our quote and our competitors. We’ll even provide you some questions to ask our competitors so you can flush out any hidden fees in their quotes.
We’ll also go over any questions that you may have and current industry issues you should be aware of, which there still are many post COVID, that affect transit times.
After you speak to your Shipping Specialist, you’ll know exactly what documents will be required. If this is a new purchased vehicle, once we’ve received your signed contract, we’ll contact the seller of the vehicle on your behalf to obtain the required shipping documents and inform them we’ll be arranging the shipping.
You’ll simply click the “Book” link in any of the emails you’ve received from us to access the contract. We’ve created a simple intuitive online portal with clear instructions on what information needs to be entered and sign the contract all online from the comfort of your home from either your computer or phone. You’ll then be emailed a copy of the signed contract and your Shipping Specialist will give you a call to discuss the next steps, which includes preparing your vehicle for shipment and scheduling your shipping dates.
We will send you a comprehensive checklist via email to ensure that you don’t overlook any important details. This includes details such as the maximum ¼ tank fuel requirement, and the necessity for a clean vehicle. If this is a new purchase, then we’ll contact the seller on your behalf and provide them the checklist and walk them through all the requirements.
Trans Global Auto Logistics is an industry leader in customer support. You’ll be able to monitor the process step-by-step as your vehicle progresses.
Use a tracking website to track the status of your shipment, enter the name of the vessel that your vehicle is on (we provide this), and you can easily see where the vessel is in real-time. You’ll receive automated text and email notifications letting you know when your vehicle has sailed and when it arrives at the destination port.
You can also contact our offices in the U.S. and Europe directly (depending on which one you booked your shipment with) or simply send us a quick email requesting a shipment status update. Simply provide us with your name, destination if available, and the order number.
Prior to arrival, you’ll be provided instructions on what documentation you’ll need to collect your vehicle at its destination. Rest assured, we’ll step you through the requirements to ensure nothing is overlooked.
Once your vehicle arrives at its destination, your vehicle will be reinspected to ensure that it has safely made the journey. We will communicate with you on the import clearance and if transport is needed from the port to your pick-up location, we make sure you receive a professional service all the way through your vehicle’s final delivery.
Please contact Trans Global head office at 1-972-602-1670 or email us directly at info@tgal.us.
You can expect to incur various destination fees, including customs clearance, terminal charges, and a local agent handling fee. The fees often vary with each destination. We can provide you with exact fees to expect upon request prior to your shipment.
You’ll want your Classic Car cleaned thoroughly to get rid of all dirt. If the vehicle arrives at destination with any soiling, you can run the risk of the vehicle being quarantined due to biohazard which will require cleaning at destination and can be very expensive.
If your classic car is shipping in a container, you can have auto parts stored in the vehicle but you must be sure to inform us because they’ll have to be noted on the Shipping Bill of Lading to avoid any import issues at destination.
The U.S. Code of Federal Regulations (Title 49, Transportation, Carriage By Vessel, Section 176.905, Para A (2) specifically states: “The fuel tank of a motor vehicle or mechanical equipment powered by liquid fuel may not be more than one-fourth full.”
We’ll provide you a link and detailed instructions on how to track your vehicle during its shipment. We’ll also send you email updates at each milestone of the shipment such as when it’s been delivered to port, when it’s loaded the vessel, and when it has arrived at destination, so you’ll always know where your vehicle is.
There are different requirements for every country. Just before your vehicle arrives, make sure to contact your local agent using the contact details usually provided at the time of booking.
Transit times vary greatly depending on if your vehicle is shipping from the West or East Coast and what country it’s shipping to. From the East Coast to Northern Europe, transit times are roughly around 45 days. You can always ask your Shipping Specialist and they can give you the estimated transit time for your specific shipment.
Ports and Customs Officials require us to act on your behalf. Your Power of Attorney is what enables us our Trans Global representatives to complete the import and export process.
While we work with some of the best quality providers to ensure proper care of your vehicle in transit, nobody can guarantee this. However, to ensure your peace of mind, we offer all-risk Marine insurance cover in the event your vehicle is damaged during transit. You should be aware that steamship lines are only liable for up to $500 in damages regardless of the amount of damage that may be caused. That’s why we recommend having Marine insurance coverage. This cover may already be included in some vehicle insurance policies. Confirm with your insurance provider to check if you’re already covered.
You can contact our Trans Global head office at 1-972-602-1670 or email us directly at info@tgal.us for more information.