Ship Car To Klaipeda

Car Shipping Klaipeda

Situated on the banks of Dane River in Lithuania, Klaipeda is a picturesque city. Its location is exactly at the river mouth from where the water flows into Baltic Sea. The 3rd largest of all the cities in the country, it is capital of Klaipeda County. In spite of a comfortable and well-developed public transport system, there is nothing like having your own car to drive around as you please. Those who want to import their own vehicles need to meet the regulatory requirements besides presenting the relevant documents to the Lithuania Custom Department.

Cost & Time Examples For Shipping a Car to Klaipeda

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

*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.

Consider the weather before shipping.

Fill out the necessary paperwork, send in the required documents, and pay the fees to make everything smooth and successful. Klaipeda enjoys a continental and maritime weather with rainy, cool summers. Winters on the other hand are extremely cold with freezing temperatures. Cloudy skies and rainfalls are a common occurrence in this country. Such weather conditions are more prevalent in the coastal region. As such, shipping your vehicles to Klaipeda is dependent on the vagaries of the weather to a certain extent. You need to consider this in mind when you plan to import your car to the Lithuania.

Steady increase in the presence of imported goods and tourism is improving the economy so this is a great time to settle or work in Klaipeda. There is a requirement to submit documents when you are importing your car. These include:

• vehicle registration from original country.
• title and ownership proof.
• residence permit and passport.
• invoice of vehicle purchase.

Customs page of official website in Lithuania will give you all the necessary details regarding paperwork and everything else. Finally, those who are not sure about the shipping status of their vehicle to Klaipeda, Lithuania may refer to the Title 19 of US Federal Regulations Code. Once your vehicle arrives in Lithuania there are certain procedures that you need to follow before taking the car home.

• pay required customs duty, along with associated fees and taxes.
• apply necessary modifications to the car and make these undergo proper testing.
• apply for identification registration of plate with approval from Lithuanian government.

You need to be there to take possession of your car once it arrives in the country. You may also authorize someone else to take your place in case you are unable to attend. Different transportation methods are available when it comes to shipping vehicles and this includes Roll on-Roll off method and container shipping.

When choosing container shipping, you can pick a container size between 20 and 40 feet in length, depending on your needs. The vehicle is safely restrained and fastened in position before being transported. Along with the vehicle, you can also store any other items you need to transport. Unfortunately, compared to RORO, this option is more pricy. Driving your car up the ramp onto the freight ship, where it will be strapped on the deck and driven off in Klaipeda is what is known as the Roll-on/Roll-off procedure. You are only allowed to keep a little amount of gas, a spare set of keys, a spare tire, and a jack in the car.