Newport News Shipyard Car Shipping

Newport News Shipyard Auto Shipping Services by A-1 Auto Transport

The Newport News Shipyard is also called Newport News Shipbuilding and is a division of Huntington Ingalls Industries.

It is the biggest industrial employer in Virginia. It is the sole designer, builder, and refueler of the United States Navy aircraft carriers. It is also only the second maker of United States submarines. It was founded in 1886 and since then has built more than 800 ships.

An officer posted to the shipyard might be excited because of all the possibilities. Moving your vehicle to the shipyard can reduce the excitement. However, we at A-1 Auto Transport ship to Newport News Shipyard. Let us tell you what you need to know about it.

Shipping to a Base in the CONUS Area

The NNS is on Continental American soil. The military rule for postings to such a location is that officers will have to sponsor the transportation of their vehicles to the location themselves. There will be no military sponsorship.

This rule has a few exceptions which might be of great benefit to anyone who is posted to the shipyard. It will be a good idea to discuss eligibility for sponsorship with a transportation officer.

While you get the information you need from your transportation officer, think of getting quotes and estimates from shipping companies for your vehicle.

Full List of Military Shipping Services We Offer

The NNS is a location where we can ship anything you need like:

• Cars
• SUVs
• Trucks
• Motorcycles
• ATVs

Military Car Shipping

It will be a very stressful process to drive to the shipyard. There is even the risk of arriving late and getting punished for it. If you are more than a few hours away from the shipyard, you should consider hiring a third-party shipping company to take your vehicle.

Once you are sure you won’t be getting government sponsorship, you should quickly get quotes from third-party shipping companies. This should still be done if you will be getting the sponsorship. It will help you draw an accurate budget.

There might be specific rules about vehicles on the shipyard. It will be good to get familiar with them and ensure you aren’t breaking any. The best place for such information is with your transportation officer.

Certain documents are needed for the shipping of your vehicle. They are:

• Proof of ownership or permit of lease
• Government Issued identification
• PCS

Preparing your car for Shipment

A few things should be done before you drop the car for shipping. They include:

• Get a mechanic to check the engine bay and be sure that everything is fastened correctly.
• Remove all personal items and effects from the car like ID cards.

Military Motorcycle Shipping

Since the shipyard is in the continental United States, there won’t be government sponsorship for shipping your motorcycle. This means that it falls on you to get your motorbike to the shipyard if you want to use it there.

If you are shipping more than one vehicle, ask for a quote. It might not be as expensive as you expect. Many companies offer military discounts and also discounts for shipping more than a single vehicle.

There are a few documents that will be required. Your military identification will be required as well as proof that you own the bike.

Preparing your motorcycle for Shipment

Just before you submit the bike, carry out the following checks:

• Check the pouches and pockets in the bike for personal effects and take them away.
• Check the mechanical functions of the bike and fix anything wrong.

Contact Us

Hiring us at A-1 Auto Transport is the best option for shipping your vehicle anywhere. Simply dial 1-888-230-9116 and we will give you a free quote.