subject: The Important Requirements Of Auto Shipping [print this page] From time to time we want to transport our vehicles, rather than drive them to their destination. As Europeans within the European Union we can travel quite freely and may choose to live in other countries covered by the agreement, some of which are quite a long way from our starting point.
Some of us may be planning a fortnight's holiday in sunny Italy or Spain and decide that we want to take our own car, but do not relish the thought of driving there and back. On the other end of the spectrum, we might have a competition car of some kind and intend to participate in a race or a rally in another country.
Auto shipping does not have to be as complicated as it sounds, especially if you choose the correct shipping partner to help you. As could be expected there are procedures to follow and paperwork to complete and you also have to take into account the amount of time that the vehicle will be effectively out of your hands while travelling.
Few of us are fortunate enough to be able to afford the luxury of vehicle shipping by air, which is the ultimate means of transportation if time is of the essence. For many of us, we have to consider shipping in either a container or on a "roll on, roll off" ferry of some kind.
Shipping involves a number of preparatory items as you get ready. You should make sure that the vehicle is roadworthy, although sometimes you can make arrangements with the shipper, especially if it is a valuable or vintage vehicle, by paying additional fees. A vehicle that originates from the UK needs the V5 log book and also the MOT certificate to show that it's roadworthy.
The company that you choose to help you facilitate the move will be able to set up arrangements with a remote clearing agent and customs broker, who can handle the arrival of your vehicle at the destination port. It's possible to do this yourself, of course, but it just adds another layer of complexity to what is almost certain to be a rather stressful period of time, anyway!
When your vehicle is shipped in a container, in most cases it is possible to include other items that you need shipped within the vehicle. Do remember that someone will need access to the controls of the vehicle itself, in order to manoeuvre it into and out of position, however, so don't go overboard.
It's highly recommended that you take out an insurance policy to cover the value of the vehicle when in transit. The premium amount tends to be based on the value of the vehicle that you declare and the best insurance policies will not only cover damage, but shipping expenses as well under most circumstances.
It seems that the world is a very small place these days and we're all a lot more mobile than we used to be!
by: Nick Morgan
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