shipping car overseas

Shipping a car overseas from Australia isn’t black magic; it’s paperwork, patience, and picking the right boat.

Roll-on/roll-off is usually the budget pick, while a shared or sole-use container costs more but adds protection for your pride and panel gaps.

As a ballpark, expect roughly AUD 3,000–5,500 for RoRo from major ports and about AUD 4,500–9,000 for container options, plus insurance, quarantine cleaning, and destination fees and taxes.

You’ll need proof of ownership, an export declaration, thorough biosecurity cleaning, and typically less than a quarter tank of fuel; a freight forwarder and customs broker make life far less shouty.

Transit times run roughly 4–10 weeks depending on route and transhipments, and import approvals at the other end can add both time and grey hairs.

Get written quotes that spell out what’s included, because “door-to-port” can mean anything from white-glove service to “here’s your car on the wharf, good luck.”