Ship Car To Messina

Car Shipping Messina

Moving to Messina can be an industrious undertaking when you not only need to move your personal belongings but need to move your car as well. Moving can seem confusing as there are thousands of companies around the world popping up every other day. When you need to have your automobile moved, you need a reliable professional firm that has the knowledge and background to ship internationally. Not all haulers have the ability to move. A1-AT is your go-to source when it comes to moving internationally. When you’re ready to move your vehicle from the United States to Messina, Italy you want to go with the best to ensure safe, reliable, and quality services.

Cost & Time For Shipments

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

*Save the ground cost by delivering 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 haul 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.

Steps to Move.

When you first contact an agent you will need to give them the specific details of your automobile including the make, model, and year of manufacture. Carriers come in various sizes and the specs need to be accurate so the correct carrier will be used when delivering to or from the seaport. You will also need to work with the agent to determine the type that you want to use. There are a couple of ways to haul overseas to Messina from the United States and those ways are:

Roll On Roll Off- Also called RORO by most who use this type, it is the most widely used way to move across the world and has been very popular since the mid-1970s due to the fast delivery and affordable rates. Motor vehicles are rolled onto the ship at the exit port in the United States and rolled off the ship at the entry port in Messina. RORO is exceptional for all types of vehicles and will provide a safe way to deliver overseas.

Container- The container method, while not used as often as RORO is a common way to deliver that may need to be fully protected from the elements during shipment. Cars like classic or exotic are often moved this way. Large containers that are sealed with protective material are used to haul motor vehicles inside. This way will cost more than RORO but it will guarantee total protection.

Once the type has been decided, you will be informed of schedules, insurance coverage, and the total cost. You will also be given a time frame for delivery. Another added benefit of moving internationally is that you will often be able to GPS track during the entire process so you will know where it is at all times. For information, you can check with the Federal Maritime Convention (FMC) for detailed specifics

Import Regulations

Moving is fairly simple when you follow the motor vehicle regulations set by the Italian Government. You will need to immediately apply for an individual tax code number as all residents are required to pay taxes. You will also have to pay taxes and import duties however, you can be exempted from the duty fees with proof of ownership for a year or longer. You will also need to apply for a T2119 registration for used cars or an NP2B registration for new cars with the Auto Club of Italy to register the car and obtain Italian license plates to drive. Both customs officials at the port and the officials at the registration office will need a valid license. If the license is not Italian you will need to have a statement translating it in Italian. You’ll also have to have your original registration as well as a copy to give to customs agents and you must show proof of residency. If the car is owned by a corporation or business, the name of the official driver must be accompanied by the Certificate of Commerce that will be given to the company for the car registration.