Ship Car To Lae

Car Shipping Lae

Lae is one of the largest cities in Papua New Guinea and is located on the delta of Rover Markham and on the trade routes between coast and Highlands. It is the biggest cargo port and is known as the industrial hub of the nation. If you are moving for a few months or a few years, it will be a help to have your own vehicle to drive around in the city.

However, it is important that the imports meet the government laws and regulations and to do that professional assistance of trusted international shipping service will be required. And at A1 Auto Transport service, we are happy to assist you with all your shipping requirements to Papua New Guinea. As an independent island nation of Oceania, there are ecological and motor vehicle regulations to adhere to when you shipping to Lae. However due to tropical weather conditions of strong winds, excessive rainfall and humidity can make maintaining the vehicle more difficult.

Cost & Time Examples For Shipping a Car to Lae

*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.

Exemptions on custom duties.

There is a provision of importing your vehicle import duty-free by Papua New Guinea Customs Department, if you meet the following requirements.

• You intend staying in Lae for over 12 months from the date of arrival.
• You owned and used the vehicle in USA for over a year before coming to Lae or any city in Papua New Guinea.
• Produce proof by submitting ownership documents.
• Inspections can collaborate that it is a used vehicle and has cleared roadworthiness tests.

Irrespective of whether you are on a residence permit or a work visa, the fact is that there are associated documents that have to be submitted:

• registration certificate.
• invoice/proper purchase receipt.
• insurance certificate.
• passport.
• Title deed.
• Driving license.

Associated cost of shipping.

You need to know about the associated costs of shipping your vehicle to Papua New Guinea. Apart from the insurance and freight charges, you are required to pay import duties which depend upon the size of the engine. They range from 40% to 110% while there is an additional 10% GST when the custom clearances are given. Additionally, you can build in the cost of port handling fees, car safety inspection and licensing fee which can enhance the cost of imported vehicles.

Methods of Shipping to Lae, Papua New Guinea.

Vehicle shipping is convenient because there are many ports to choose from. On the other hand, you'll have to decide between RORO and container transportation. The cost would then be set. RORO shipping is more affordable but slower. No extras or personal items are to be left in the vehicle at any time. Since the vehicle and its cargo are enclosed in a waterproof container (either 20 or 40 feet in length), container shipping provides safe transit.

To get the latest updates on the procedures, regulations and laws pertaining to import of vehicles, contact the Embassy of Papua New Guinea in USA.