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Ship Car To Cape Town

Published by Joe Webster.

South Africa (ZAF)

Ship Car To Cape Town

Car Transit Cape Town

When you need to have your motor shipped to this destination from the United States, there are many things that you need to acknowledge before making shifting arrangements. The area has specific motor import regulations that must be adhered to strictly. You will also want to learn the weather conditions to ensure that you know when the hotter months may be. During extremely hot months, ensure that all vehicle fluids are maintained to ensure optimal performance.This location is overall a scenically beautiful and safe place to be able to drive your motor.

You will need to know where the major hauling port is located and where your vehicle will ship from the United States. The motor transport agent will be able to help you locate the closest ports. If the port is too far for you to drive or you will already be out of the country when it is time to ship then you will need to make arrangements to have your vehicle delivered to the exit port by the auto transport company.

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Cost & Time Examples For Hauling an Automobile

To/FromGroundOceanEstimated
Time
New York, NY to (New York port)
to the Area
$275$32005+32 days
Los Angeles to (California hub)
to Cape Town
$350$40005+41 days
City Limits to (California terminal)
to Las Vegas, NV
$450$40005+41 days
Local Delivery to (California port)
to Portland, OR
$475$40006+41 days
Seattle, WA to (California terminal)
to the Area
$550$40006+41 days
Local Delivery to (New York port)
to Columbus, OH
$550$32005+32 days
Cape Town to (New York dork)
to Charlotte, NC
$575$32006+32 days
Atlanta, GA to (New York port)
to the Area
$700$32006+32 days
City Limits to (California dork)
to Denver, CO
$775$40007+41 days
Local Delivery to (New York terminal)
to Houston, TX
$1,075$32007+32 days

*Prices and times are estimated. They can vary depending on the season and the type of four-wheeler.

*Save the ground transport cost by delivering the vehicle to the nearest port.

*Allow an additional 10 days to process the documents.

*Prices are for 1 car in a dedicated 20ft container. This is the safest and most reliable way to transport a vehicle internationally. Other items may be included in the container to help save you money when moving.

*Using the RoRo (roll on, roll off) method is less expensive and shipments can be completed in fewer days. Contact us now for a free RoRo quote.

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Regulations on Relocating a Vehicle to the Region

The region has several regulations that you will have to go by when transporting your motor into the State in South Africa. You can only import right-hand drive cars into this area. Each family is allowed to import only one vehicle and the driver must have owned the auto for at least one year before importation. You must obtain a Special trade-in Permit from the South African Embassy while still in the United States before shipping. If you are an immigrant, you cannot sell the auto for at least two years once it is inthe region. If you are a returning resident of this region you will need to pay full taxes and bring-in duties when importing the vehicle. You must have owned the four-wheeler for a minimum of 12 months as well as have been out of the country for at least 12 months before importation. Temporary residents must pay full trade-in duties and taxes to the South African Customs agent and must have a valid temporary trade-in permit. Foreign Diplomats will need to provide a Diplomatic Certificate when importing and will not need to pay duties or taxes.

You can gather more information on necessary paperwork and fees that must be paid to import your automobiles by contacting the South African Embassy in Washington, DC.

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Documents that are required

You will be required to have certain documents to provide to customs when your four-wheeler reaches its destination. The documents are:

  • Temporary License
  • Original Bill of Sale
  • Passport
  • Import Permit
  • Original four-wheeler Registration
  • Forms D.A. 304A and P1.160 (three copies of each)
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Before Transit

Before the date of automobile hauling, you need to make sure that you have a finalized quote for the cost of shifting the vehicle as well as pick-up and delivery if required. There are two major ports in the area, the Transnet National Ports Authority and the Transnet Port Terminal for container transit, which are capable of receiving motors imported to their destination. You will also want to speak to the agent before pick-up delivery and shipping to see if you must have your vehicle steam-cleaned or cleared of any personal items or paperwork before being loaded onto the cargo ship. Your agent will give you all the details needed for the delivery of your car internationally.

Types and Costs of Dispatching

The price of dispatch will depend on the type that you choose. There are only two ways to convey a vehicle into the area and that is either Ro-Ro (Roll-On Roll-Off) or Container delivery. The cost will also vary according to the weight of the four-wheeler and the distance from the port of exit in the United States to the port of entry to South Africa.

The two types of shipping a car to the region are:

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  • Roll On Roll-Off Convey (Also known as Ro-Ro Shipping): Ro-Ro Conveying is the most efficient way to dispatch a vehicle to Cape Town. With Ro-Ro Shipping, automobiles are driven right onto the cargo ship in the United States and driven off when they reach the destination. Ro-Ro Convey is not only the quickest way to shift overseas, but it is also the least expensive way to deliver.
  • Container automobiles Delivery: When you use Container Delivery your motor will be hauled inside a container on a cargo ship from the United States to the area. Container Dispatching can cost a little more than Ro-Ro Convey but it is a great value for people who may have personal items that need to be shipped along with their vehicles.

For extended information on export laws in the United States for cars as well as personal or household goods, you can speak to a staff member at the U.S. Customs and Border Protection Agency.

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Joe was born in Santa Cruz, California. During high school, Joe worked as a mechanic; a job continued to work part-time during his bachelor's degree.

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