International Car Shipping to West Africa

Looking to ship your car to West Africa and trying to decide who can offer you the best pricing and international shipping services to ship your vehicle? One of K International Transport's specialties is overseas car transport to West Africa. Our international shipping services are among the best when compared to other international shipping companies. Shipping a car to West Africa from the USA should be given to a trusted freight forwarding company such as K International. Our shipping to West Africa services include: door pick-up of your vehicle, documentation handling and overseas vehicle shipping to the port of destination in West Africa.

International car transport to West Africa can be simple if you ship with one of the leading overseas shipping companies and freight forwarders such as K International. Let's take a look at what you should consider when deciding to ship your car to West Africa:

You can ship your auto overseas to West Africa using the following methods: roll-on / roll-off (ro/ro) service, container shipping and air shipping. Ro/Ro shipping is the most affordable and popular method of overseas car shipping to West Africa while air shipping is the most expensive way to send your car to Africa.

Low-cost inexpensive direct roll-on/roll-off (ro/ro) international automobile shipping service from the United States is available to the following West African countries: Dakar, Senegal; Cotonou, Benin; Lagos, Nigeria; Lome, Togo and Tema, Ghana.

Indirect ro/ro overseas car shipping service is also available from the USA to: Banjul, Gambia; Conarky, Guinea; Freetown, Sierra Leone; Monrovia, Liberia; Boma, Democratic Republic of Congo; Douala, Cameroon; Libreville, Gabon; Pointe Noire, Congo; Luanda, Angola; and Takoradi, Ghana.

Vehicles that are shipped internationally to West Africa from the USA via ro/ro service must follow the below guidelines:

• Vehicle must be free of all personal effects

• Vehicle must be clean and have no more than ¼ tank of gas upon pick-up at door or delivery to port.

• Vehicle must have the original title or MSO to clear USA customs

Looking to ship multiple cars to West Africa or have other items you will need to ship? International container shipping is also available from the USA to most West African ports including: Tin Can Island, Nigeria; Onne, Nigeria; Matadi, Democratic Republic of Congo; Lobito, Angola; Walvis Bay, Namibia; Malabo, Equitorial Guinea and more!

Car shipping overseas to West Africa also has a number of requirements to keep in mind:

• Check to see if there is an overseas auto shipping age restriction for the destination country as some West African countries do not allow international automobile shipments for cars older than 2-10 years.

• Some countries in West Africa require a cargo loading certificate for all incoming international car shipments.

• Check to see if your country also requires a pre-shipping inspection prior to international car transport to the destination country.

K International Transport, Co., Inc. provides overseas car transport to several worldwide destinations including West Africa. Visit our rates request page to submit your international shipping rates request and to receive car shipping quotes. We will respond to all shipping quotes within 1-2 business days. Also, visit our Tema, Ghana and Tin Can Island / Lagos, Nigeria port pages for more information on international car transport and international overseas shipping from the USA to these popular West African ports.

Avoiding Scams and Choosing a Reliable International Shipping Company

At K International we understand that customers put their trust in us to provide the best international shipping services. When dealing with overseas car shipping, international boat shipping or construction equipment shipping you want to deal with not only the most affordable but also the best among all the overseas shipping companies. K International is among the top in customer service when compared to other international shipping companies. Do not only look at who has the cheapest car shipping quotes but make sure to check the following criteria when trying to pick a reliable international transport company:

- Is the company licensed by the Federal Maritime Commission (FMC)? Reliable international shipping companies should be registered with the FMC, fully-insured and bonded. The overseas transport company should be able to provide you with their license number and if not than they are operating illegally.

- Does the international car shipping company have a physical address and a reliable telephone number? Scam overseas shipping companies can quote you by email but only have a 1-800 number making it impossible to reach them. A dependable freight forwarder shipping from the USA should have a physical office location and should have this information provided on their website or on their quote.

- Did you receive your quote in writing? Always make sure to receive an international shipping quote in writing. A good overseas transport company will not only provide the quote in writing but will also list all their terms and conditions and should verify there are no other hidden fees. Always remember to read the fine print! Scam international shipping companies will quote you a very low rate and then come with a long list of very expensive additional charges when your cargo reaches overseas. Overseas shipping companies can then keep your cargo hostage until you agree to pay them the additional charges that were not originally quoted.

International car transport and heavy equipment shipping can be a relatively easy process if you hire a trustworthy international shipping company such as K International Transport. Contact us if you are looking for a car shipping quote or rates for construction equipment shipping from the USA. Also feel free to contact us if you any additional questions.

How to Ship Dump Trucks from the United States

International construction equipment shipping includes the overseas transport of an extensive variety of cargo including trucks, bulldozers, concrete mixers, cranes, dump trucks, earth movers, excavators, forklifts, generators, log loaders, motor graders, tractors, travel trailers, RV’s, wheel loaders, semi trucks, tractor trailer shipping from the USA. However, one commodity that is in high demand is the international shipping of dump trucks.

One of the international shipping services K International Transport Co offers is the overseas shipping of all types of dump trucks including: standard dump trucks, articulated dump trucks, transfer dump trucks, truck and pup, superdump trucks, semi trailer end dump trucks, semi trailer bottom dump trucks, double and triple trailer bottom dump trucks, side dump truck, and off road dump truck from the United States. We offer heavy equipment shipping of dump trucks from all major ports in the United States to most worldwide destinations in Europe, West Africa, North Africa, Middle East, South America, Asia and more! We specialize in the construction equipment shipping of dump trucks from the United States to popular ports including Lagos, Nigeria; Tema, Ghana; Antwerp, Belgium; Alexandria, Egypt; Mombasa, Kenya; and Cartagena, Colombia.

Customers who purchase dump trucks at heavy machinery auctions, online auction sites such as Ritchie Brothers and Ebay, and from heavy machinery dealers oftentimes need the professional services one of the leading overseas shipping companies. K International Transport is here to help you ship that oversized Caterpillar off road dump truck or articulated and standard dump trucks from Volvo, John Deere, and Moxy from the United States to your overseas destinations. Here we offer a few insider tips for construction equipment shipping of dump trucks:

- When buying a dump truck at an auction that you want to ship overseas make sure the truck is in good operating condition and is drivable, has no leaks and working breaks

- Part of the international shipping services we offer customers when shipping their dump trucks internationally is to make sure the truck is free of excess dirt. K International Transport will make sure your construction equipment is cleaned before it reaches the port saving you the headache of your truck being denied by the port or paying expensive fees to have the truck washed at the port.

- Make sure to properly indicate what type of dump truck you are shipping overseas. Standard dump trucks and articulated dump trucks are frequently priced differently!

The above are just a few insider tips we offer as one of the premier international shipping companies in the USA. Visit our construction equipment shipping information page to see what other shipping services we offer. You can also submit your international heavy equipment shipping rate requests on our rate request page.

Shipping your Motor Home, Recreational Vehicle (RV) and Travel Trailers from the United States

K International not only offers international automobile shipping and heavy equipment shipping but we can also handle the international transport of motor homes, recreational vehicles and travel trailers. Found a Winnebago or vintage VW camper on eBay or from a RV dealer that you would like to ship overseas? One of the many international shipping services we offer is the overseas vehicle shipping of motor homes, campers, travel trailers, 5th wheels, pop up trailers and camping trailers from such makers as Fleetwood, Airstream, Coachmen, Keystone, Gulfstream and more. K International can assist with shipping travel trailers, motor homes and RV's via roll-on/ roll-off service from the USA to several global ports in Europe, Africa, Middle East, South and Central America, the Caribbean, Australia, and Asia.

K International is one of the leading international shipping companies and we offer years of expertise and affordable rates in international rv shipping. We try to make shipping travel trailers and shipping recreational vehicles a smooth and worry-free process. The international recreational vehicle (RV), motor home and trailer shipping process follows the below steps:

• In order to receive the best international shipping quote to ship your recreational vehicle overseas from the USA you must first provide the length, width, height and weight of your motor home, RV or travel trailer

• Indicate if you will need us to pick-up your recreational vehicle, motor home or travel trailer and deliver to the port. We offer tow away services for RV's, motor homes and travel trailers to the closest available port for international shipping. Tow-away inland shipping is the cheapest method to ship your RV, motor home or travel trailer but first you must make sure all brakes and brake lights are properly functioning and the wheels are in good condition and can be pulled over the road.

• Due to the size most motor homes and recreational vehicles must ship with roll-on/roll-off service from the USA. Keep in mind that motor homes, RV's and fifth wheel trailers shipped with roll-on/roll-off service cannot have any personal effects inside and the gas tank must be disconnected.

As a leading international RV shipper from the USA we are able to offer first-class inexpensive overseas motor home and travel trailer transport. When it comes to picking

K International Transport over other overseas shipping companies rest assured you will get the best international shipping services possible. Interested in shipping your RV, motor home or travel trailer overseas? Don't forget to visit our rate requests page and submit your request to receive a shipping quote within 24 hours.

Moving Abroad? Take your Car and Household Goods with You - International Car and Household Goods Shipping

Moving abroad and not sure if you should take your automobile and household goods with you? K International Transport is able to assist with international automobile shipping from the United States to your new home. Overseas vehicle shipping and household goods shipping to Europe and other worldwide destinations can be a daunting task. There are a number of international car transport issues our customers have dealt with when they have relocated to another country.

First, if you are shipping your car from the United States to Europe most European countries require at the time of importation that you have residence in the country. In order to import your car and household goods without paying any taxes or VAT, some European countries will require ownership of at least six (6) months prior to shipping. To find out the laws and regulations of that country you can visit the local foreign consulate or foreign chamber of commerce in the United States.

The next issue you must deal with when considering international car shipping is local car insurance. Before you can register and drive your car, your new home country may require that you fully insure the car beforehand. You should utilize a European insurance company. You should also check that your car meets the local emissions standards or if you will need to reconfigure your automobile to meet the requirements.
Planning to ship your household goods and your automobile overseas? Consider international container shipping so you can pack your household goods and car together and deal with import customs clearance only once.

Professional international shipping companies such as K International will assist you in your international move and make sure your overseas car transport goes as smoothly as possible. If planning to move abroad avoid unlicensed moving companies who may offer a cheap price in the beginning and then hit you with very expensive fees when your car or household goods arrive at the destination. If interested in learning about our international shipping services contact us – we can provide car shipping quotes and household goods shipping quotes within 24 hours.

Want to Ship a Caterpillar or Komatsu Overseas? – Construction and Oversized Heavy Equipment International Shipping Explained

Overseas machinery transport from the USA is a popular and thriving business. International machinery shipping is available to several worldwide ports in West Africa, Europe, East Africa, South Africa, Asia, Middle East, South America, the Far East and more! As one of the best international shipping companies specializing in international transport of heavy and oversized cargo, K International offers affordable heavy machinery transport quotes to Tema, Ghana; Lagos, Nigeria; Casablanca, Morocco; Cartagena, Colombia; Vietnam, Iraq, Chile and all other available worldwide shipping destinations.

Heavy Equipment Shipping includes the international overseas transport of construction machinery, agricultural equipment, industrial equipment, operational machinery, hauling equipment and mining machinery.

Looking to ship bulldozers, scrapers, excavators, pavers, cranes, dump trucks, wheel loaders, tractor trailers, graders, compacters, concrete mixers, forklifts, generators, motor graders, semi trucks, tanks, travel trailers, 

 RV's, water trucks, oversized cargo and other heavy machinery?

Need to understand how international shipping of oversized cargo works?
 

K International Transport is here to offer our professional international shipping services and expertise in international construction equipment shipping. Continue reading below to receive some insider tips on international heavy machinery shipping.

Need international shipping rate quotes for your oversized machinery?
 

Customers interested in international machinery shipping services oftentimes buy used, affordable construction equipment from local and online construction equipment auctions. Found the perfect Caterpillar, Bobcat or Komatsu? Looking to buy and ship overseas Mack, GMC, International, Freightliner, Volvo, Peterbilt, or Sterling trucks and tractor trailers? In order to provide international transport quotes you should take note of the following information first:

1). Is this construction equipment unit drivable, towable or static?

Heavy machinery items that are drivable are simply driven onto roll-on/roll-off overseas shipping vessels and firmly secured for international transport. Towable units are pulled onto roll-on / roll-off (roro) international shipping vessels. Static construction equipment is loaded to steamship line provided flatracks and mafis and secured onto the vessel. Static heavy machinery must have secure lifting points so the unit can be safely lifted with either a forklift or a crane.

2). Does your heavy machinery have rubber wheels / tires or is this unit on tracks?

International transport quotes vary depending on whether the oversized construction equipment unit has wheels (for example: tractor trailers and dump trucks) or is on tracks (for example: bulldozers).

3). Do you know the full dimensions of your equipment including the length, width, height and weight?

Full cargo dimensions are needed to provide accurate and the most affordable International cargo transport quotes for oversized machinery. International heavy equipment shipping quotes are based on the weight or the measure (volume) of the machine, whichever is greater.

Insider Tip! - International shipping customers will remove the blade of a bulldozer before overseas international transport to reduce the size and weight of the unit. Removing the blade of a bulldozer also makes inland transport to the USA port of departure easier and cheaper. Also consider removing the cab, ripper, arm, bucket and all other detachable parts of your construction equipment before international heavy machinery transport.

4). Is your high heavy equipment small enough to fit inside a container? Have you considered construction equipment dismantling for international shipping?

Construction equipment that is small enough or very easy to dismantle can ship in an international ocean cargo container. Need a reliable international shipping company to dismantle your heavy equipment? As the leading overseas machinery shipping company K International Transport offers construction equipment dismantling service at several major USA ports of export including New York, Baltimore, Savannah and more!

5). Can you deliver your construction equipment to the USA port of export?
 

Customers who are unable to deliver their unit to the nearest international shipping port can trust K International to provide secure and timely inland transport. We utilize the best fully-insured heavy machinery haulers in the industry specializing in heavy machinery transport. Does your oversized machinery exceed USA road limits? All USA states have legal road weight and size restrictions. K International Transport will make sure all necessary permits and escorts are confirmed prior to inland heavy haul transport to the port. Have a Caterpillar dump truck or similar oversized vehicle? We oftentimes simply remove the wheels of the dump truck in order to accommodate USA road requirements and once the truck reaches port we will put the wheels back on so it can load on a ro/ro vessel – this is just one of many examples of our several years of international shipping experience and expertise!

Preparing Your Construction Equipment for International Shipping

After you receive your free international shipping quote from K International Transport you should follow the below steps to help prepare your construction equipment for USA inland transportation to the port and heavy machinery overseas transport from the USA:

-Remove any detachable parts of your construction equipment including the blade, cab, and bucket for easier and cheaper inland transportation to the port of export.

-Check that your heavy machinery unit is clean, free of excess dirt, in operating condition and has no leaks. High heavy equipment that has excess dirt must be cleaned for acceptance at the port of export and you will be subject to additional costly cleaning expenses.

-Towable construction equipment and oversized cargo on a trailer must have a secure hook-up before trailer shipping to the port of export. Make sure to check the roadworthiness of towable units.

-Non self-propelled units and static heavy machinery will require proper loading equipment at the pick-up location. Confirm prior to inland heavy haul pickup that all necessary loading equipment including forklifts, cranes and additional loading personnel are available when your construction equipment is picked up for overseas transport.

-Have the original bill of sale available so your construction equipment / heavy machinery can properly clear USA customs prior to export

No other international machinery shipping company can offer first-class service such as K International Transport. Trust K International Transport with your heavy equipment shipping needs. As one of the leading overseas shipping companies we have service contracts with some of the top international shipping lines in the world. Contact us for more information on construction equipment shipping, visit our High-Heavy / Construction Equipment rate request page to receive a quote and check out our high heavy / construction equipment shipping page for more information.