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Vehicle shipping · USA to the Middle East

Car shipping from the USA to Dubai, Saudi Arabia and the Gulf

Cars, SUVs, pickups and equipment shipped by container or RoRo to the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Jordan and Iraq. We file the US Customs title paperwork and the export filing before the vehicle sails, and keep you posted until it arrives.

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Before you buy

Import rules for used vehicles differ by country and by vehicle age, and they change. If you are buying a car in the US to ship to the Gulf, call (908) 440-0999 first and we will check the current rules for your destination.

Two ways to ship

Container or RoRo

Which one is right depends on the vehicle, the destination port and what is sailing. We price the options that run on your route and tell you the trade-offs.

  • In a container

    The vehicle is loaded into a 20' or 40' container and secured inside, then sails as a sealed box.

    • Enclosed and protected for the whole voyage
    • Works for vehicles that do not run
    • A larger container can take more than one vehicle, depending on size
    • More destination ports to choose from

  • By RoRo (roll-on, roll-off)

    The vehicle is driven onto a specialized vehicle ship and parked on its car decks for the voyage.

    • Suits cars, SUVs, trucks and plant that run and drive
    • No container to load or unload
    • Depends on RoRo sailings to your destination port
    • Carriers set their own rules on what can stay in the vehicle

Where we ship vehicles

Destinations for your vehicle

While the Strait of Hormuz is restricted, we plan each vehicle shipment around ports outside the strait wherever we can, with onward trucking to the buyer.

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US export, done properlyTitle paperwork filed before the vehicle sails

US export paperwork

The title paperwork US Customs asks for.

A vehicle leaving the US has to clear US Customs at the port before it sails. US Customs checks the title documents, and the export information is filed electronically (AES / EEI). We prepare the filing and present the paperwork for you.

A title that arrives late or has a problem can make a vehicle miss its sailing. Send it to us early, and tell us up front about any loan, lien or recent change of ownership.

  • The original certificate of title, or a certified copy if we confirm that will do
  • The lienholder's written permission to export, if there is a loan on the vehicle
  • The bill of sale, if you bought the vehicle recently
  • The VIN, year, make and model
  • The consignee's name and address at the destination
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How it works

From your driveway to the destination port

One coordinator handles your vehicle from the first quote until it arrives.

  1. Step 1

    Quote and booking

    You tell us the vehicle, the pickup point and the destination. We come back with container and RoRo options where both are running, and book the one you choose.

  2. Step 2

    Title and documents

    You send us the title and the other documents. We check them and tell you right away if anything is missing.

  3. Step 3

    To the port

    You deliver the vehicle to the port or warehouse we name, or we arrange the trucking from your address.

  4. Step 4

    US Customs and sailing

    We file the export information, clear the vehicle with US Customs and load it on the booked sailing.

  5. Step 5

    Arrival

    We send the shipping documents to you or your consignee and keep you posted until the vehicle is ready for collection at the destination.

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Getting a price

What to send us for a car shipping quote

Every quote is priced by our team against current carrier rates. Send these details through the form or call us, and we will come back with the options running on your route.

  • Year, make and model, and whether it runs and drives
  • The pickup address or ZIP in the US
  • The destination city and country
  • Container or RoRo, if you have a preference
  • Whether the title is in hand and whether there is a loan on the vehicle
  • Any other vehicles or cargo shipping with it
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Questions

Car shipping to the Middle East: common questions

Can you ship my car to the UAE or Saudi Arabia?
Yes. We ship vehicles in containers or by RoRo and handle the US export paperwork, including the title documents US Customs requires before export. Import rules differ by country and by vehicle age, so check with us before you buy.
Should I ship by container or RoRo?
RoRo suits vehicles that run and drive, and it is a simple option when a sailing goes to your port. A container keeps the car enclosed and secured, works for vehicles that do not run, and can carry more than one vehicle depending on size. We price both when both are available on your route.
What does US Customs need before my car can be exported?
US Customs checks the vehicle's title documents at the port before export, and the export information is filed electronically (AES / EEI). We file it and present the paperwork for you. Send us the title early, because the vehicle cannot sail until US Customs has cleared it.
Can I ship a car that still has a loan on it?
Usually only with the lienholder's written permission to export the vehicle. Tell us about any loan or lien when you ask for a quote, and we will tell you what US Customs will need to see.
Are there age limits for importing a used car?
Each country sets its own rules for used vehicle imports, and they can depend on the vehicle's age, type and specification. The rules change, so check with us before you buy a car for export and we will confirm the current position for your destination.
How long does shipping a car to Dubai take?
It depends on whether it goes by container or RoRo, the sailing and the current routing. With the Strait of Hormuz restricted, Gulf routings are taking longer than usual. We confirm the expected transit time for your booking before you commit.
Can I put personal belongings in the car?
Ask us before you pack anything. Carriers set their own rules, and anything inside the vehicle has to be declared. A container booking usually gives you more options than RoRo.

Still have a question? Call (908) 440-0999 or email info@vipcargoservices.com.

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Shipping a vehicle to the Gulf?

Tell us the vehicle, the pickup point and the destination, and we will come back with the options and a price.

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