USAG, Bavaria Auto Shipping Services by Us
Bavaria is home to the United States Army Garrison, Bavaria. The headquarters of the garrison is in Grafenwoehr, Germany.
The garrison is made up of four communities. Those communities used to be independent garrisons. They are the Grafenwoehr (Tower Barracks), Vilseck (Rose Barracks), Hohenfels (Hohenfels Training Area) and Garmisch (George C. Marshall Center and NATO School). All make up the current USAG, Bavaria.
If you have been ordered to report to this garrison from the United States, you know that importing your POV will involve a couple of steps. Let us help you figure those steps out.
Shipping to a Base in the OCONUS Area
USAG, Bavaria is outside the continental United States, so, this means that the government takes the cost of moving a single POV for you. You won’t have to bear the cost of the move.
However, this is the military and there isn’t room for assumptions. You should, with your PCS, visit your transportation officer and know the process of actually getting financial assistance from the government. Also, find out if there is a backlog of such benefits.
After getting the information you need, you should contact a verified third-party military mover that ships vehicles to the destination base.
Full List of Military Hauling Services We Offer
Although the military base is in Germany, we offer full military hauling services there. We can ship your
- Car
- SUV
- ATV
- Motorcycle
- And your household goods.
Military Car Transport
Shipping a vehicle to USAG Bavaria will be stressful but with a little planning and proper execution, it can be a smooth process.
The first thing to note is that you shouldn’t bear the cost of hauling your vehicle to the USAG, Bavaria because it is outside the continental area of the United States. The government will do that. However, verify your legibility for this benefit.
As you TO questions on the rules on POV at USAG, Bavaria. This will inform you on what you should or shouldn’t bring to the base. For example, propane tanks are prohibited on most bases.
In addition, there are certain documents that you will have to process. They include:
- Proof of benefit. This will be on your PCS.
- Proof of ownership if you own the vehicle you want to ship.
- Valid identification as a military officer of the United States.
- Poof of permission to export vehicle by the owner if it is a lease.
Preparing Your Automobile for Shipment
There are a few things you need to do for a vehicle you want to ship to a different country. They are:
- Get a mechanic to check for any serious faults. You should either fix the faults or document their existence
- Take out the battery or disconnect it to reduce the discharge rate.
Military Motorcycle Hauling
You will be eligible to ship a single vehicle under the sponsorship of the US government. This means that you ship either a vehicle or a motorcycle and not both. If your motorcycle is your only vehicle, then you are eligible for assistance.
If you want to ship a car and a motorcycle, you will have to bear the cost of shipping one of them. If it is the motorcycle, know that you can make separate arrangements to get the bike to the garrison.
For a motorcycle that is yours, you will need proof of ownership. If it is leased, you will need a written and signed permit stating that the owner is alright with you taking the bike to Bavaria.
Preparing your motorbike for Shipment
Before you submit your bike at the port and head to the airport, take a good look at the motorbike.
- Document any faults or damage currently on the bike. Including marks, scratches, and dings.
- Take the petrol out of the motorcycle to reduce the chances of starting a fire.
Contact Us
Don’t sit and wait for suggestions on how to ship your motorcycle. Call us on 1-888-230-9116 and get professional advice. We will also get your bike to your station.