Port of Tacoma Car Shipping Company, WA

Shipping Cars To or From the Port of Tacoma

Tacoma -popularly known as the city of destiny -is home to one of Washington’s biggest economic engines- the Port of Tacoma. It has grown in leaps and bounds since the first ship docked at its shore in 1921. As it stands, the Port handles close to 25$ billion worth of cargo every year with a huge portion attributed to shipment.

Here are key factors you ought to consider when moving.

Pricing & Time For Shipments

*Prices and times are estimated. They can vary depending on the season and what type of vehicle you are moving.

Find Reliable Movers

Kick off the process by identifying a top-of-the-line company that operates there. You want one that offers reasonable quotes and has all the necessary equipment for loading and discharge with an excellent customer care team to boot. Note that many companies will talk a big game but end up falling short of their promises. The only way to figure out the exact nature of a firm is by reading true-to-life customer experiences. Leading companies will have nothing short of raving reviews.

Word to the wise, some of these agencies only move via Tacoma to or from Hawaii and Alaska, while others scale the global waters. Choose the carrier that best fits your needs.

Inspection Before and After Delivery

It is common practice for auto movers to inspect your car before they take it off your hands. Any pre-existing damage should be jotted down to the last scratch and dent. This is a very sensitive process that warrants your physical presence or that of a trusted representative. Here at A1-AT, we encourage our clients to take detailed photos from every angle just before departure. You also ought to pen down the odometer reading too.

Upon delivery, reconcile your findings with the photos taken. If there are any dents, scratches or a significant rise in the odometer reading you have good authority to file an insurance claim.

Preparing It

Moving calls for adequate preparation. For your vehicle to be deemed safe and operable for loading and discharge, the following should be met:

• Your tank should be no more than half and no less than a quarter. This minimizes any unwarranted gas leaks while still leaving enough gas for loading on a Ro-Ro vessel.
• Removal of all exterior add-ons such as spare tires, covers, and grills.
• Deep cleaning of the interior and exterior of the car to get rid of any plants and insects. This requirement was set by the USDA.

In addition to this, you ought to adequately prepare your car for its new destination. This may range anywhere from investing in snow tyres to purchasing an engine coolant depending on the weather of the destination.

Moving options

You are accorded two main modes of shipment when hauling: Ro-Ro and Container. The latter is useful for delivering exotic cars while the former is a cheaper alternative that fits the bill for all other scenarios.

Kindly reach out to us if you need any assistance.

Neighborhood Areas We Serve

Our services are proud to help with your move in any of the neighborhoods you see below. And if you don't see your neighborhood listed here, don't worry because we can most likely service it.

Includes ZIP codes:

98421