Transparent Delivery Times, From US Auction to Your Door
Every TOP CARS import follows the same predictable path — auction win, inland haul, ocean crossing, customs clearance, and final delivery. Here is what to expect at each stage, and how long it typically takes to reach your country.
40+
Destination Countries
4
Major US Export Terminals
25–55
Typical Days, Door to Door
100%
Milestone-Tracked Shipments
The Shipping Timeline
Six milestones carry your vehicle from the auction lot to your doorstep. The durations below are typical planning ranges for each step.
Estimates only. Every duration on this page is an indicative planning range, not a guaranteed delivery date. Actual timelines vary with customs clearance, carrier schedules, port congestion, weather, and your final destination. Your account manager will confirm a tighter estimate once your sailing is booked.
Auction Win & Pickup
Once your winning bid is settled and paid, we schedule collection of the vehicle from the auction facility and confirm the release paperwork.
Inland Transport to Terminal
A licensed carrier hauls your vehicle by road from the auction yard to the assigned US export terminal, timed to the next available sailing.
Container Loading & Departure
Your vehicle is inspected, securely loaded, and consolidated into an ocean container. Export customs clearance is filed before the ship departs.
Ocean Transit
The container sails to your destination port. Transit time depends on region, routing, and carrier schedules across the shipping lane.
Port Arrival & Customs
On arrival, the container is discharged and your vehicle clears destination customs. Duties, taxes, and inspection timelines vary by country.
Final Delivery
After release, your vehicle is prepared and dispatched for last-mile delivery to your yard, dealership, or doorstep.
Four Major Export Terminals
We route each vehicle through the terminal that balances distance from the auction with sailing frequency to your region.
Newark, NJ
East CoastOur primary Atlantic gateway. Ideal for vehicles won at Northeast and Midwest auctions heading to European and West African ports.
Best Serves
Europe, West & North Africa, Mediterranean
Savannah, GA
SoutheastA high-volume Southeast hub with frequent sailings, well suited to vehicles sourced across Georgia, Florida, and the Carolinas.
Best Serves
West Africa, Caribbean, South America
Houston, TX
Gulf CoastOur Gulf terminal serves buyers in the Middle East and East Africa, connecting central and southern US auction yards to global lanes.
Best Serves
Middle East, East Africa, Central America
Los Angeles / Long Beach, CA
West CoastThe Pacific gateway for West Coast auction wins, routing vehicles toward the Gulf, South Asia, and East African destinations.
Best Serves
Gulf, South Asia, East Africa, Oceania
Delivery Times by Destination
Approximate door-to-door windows by region, covering everything from auction pickup to final delivery. All figures are estimates.
Gulf & Arabian Peninsula
UAE, Oman, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain
East Africa
Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Ethiopia, Rwanda
West Africa
Nigeria, Ghana, Benin, Togo, Ivory Coast
Europe
Germany, Netherlands, Poland, Belgium, Lithuania
Caribbean
Dominican Republic, Trinidad, Jamaica, Haiti
South Asia
Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka
Ranges reflect complete door-to-door delivery and assume prompt payment and standard customs processing. Individual shipments may fall outside these windows.
Answers on Timelines
The details buyers most often ask about before their vehicle sets sail.
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