A slight mistake in handling an auto export process could bring several challenges or even money loss in most cases. Some hurdles are your vehicle entering demurrage or correcting the bill of ladings details. In the worst-case scenarios, they may even lead to the consignment being unable to release by the customs.
The Best Way To Handle The Auto Export Process In 2021 and 2022
A car export, also called a vehicle import from the side of an importer, is a service that enables you to ship your foreign-made car from one country to another. For your client’s vehicle to be exported from Germany to Africa, it has to meet specific requirements that we do not cover here, but we can explain it in a one-on-one session with logged-in members. If you have not created an account, please try to do so below.
9 Basic Steps For Auto Export To Africa
An auto export process can have many steps. These nine steps are essential and the basics for automotive export to Africa. They are these:
- Put the cars’ documents together
- Get a quotation for shipment
- Take the auto to your chosen agent
- Give copies of the vehicle’s document to the shipper
- Check document after booking
- Ensure the agent enters car details correctly
- Wait for your bill of lading to come out
- Once it does, send it to your clearing agent
- Clear your car at the destination seaport
Now that you have the basic steps, we may dive deeper into how you can make the best out of your auto-export process.
How To Save Money On Auto Transport Service By Using A Bigger Truck
The article discusses the importance of adequately researching auto transport services before deciding who transports your vehicles.
We recommend calling at least five car transport companies to estimate the cost of their services. Ask for information about,
- their location
- regular route
- whether or not any additional insurance is required
- what type of transportation they do
- ask if you can go with them on a transport journey
If the company you choose has no establishment in Germany, it is recommended to follow them on their journey to pick your vehicles.
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You Do Not Want Your Car Stranded In Germany, Avoid This!
When a car becomes stranded, it gives the owner a hopeless feeling in most cases if they are not in control of rescuing their vehicles. And that is the case when you are an importer. You bought a car, but you are unable to export it out of Germany for one reason or the other.
Now the easiest and fastest way for you to rescue your car is to contact us, so we talk with you about how we can assist you.
WhatsApp us below directly.
We will need the following information:
1) The location of the vehicle in Germany, Belgium, or the Netherlands
2) The destination to which you want to ship the vehicle.
3) Your preferred shipping line: Grimaldi or Sallaum.
4) Register to give us details for the shipment.
5) A proof showing that you are the owner of the vehicle like its certificate and the contract you or your representative signed when buying the vehicle.
6) Let us know why your vehicle is stranded.
Is there a way to tackle this situation? Sure, we wrote an article about the challenge.
Check it here -> Rescuing Stranded Cars In Germany For African Importers