Frequently Asked Questions

The transit time of an ocean shipment depends on the port of departure and the port of arrival. While shipments from the West Coast to Europe often take four to five weeks, shipments from

the East Coast typically arrive in Europe in two weeks. Vessel sailings are regularly planned, and we are always able to provide you an approximate time of departure and arrival for our next vessels.

Every car being exported must have its original title, according to U.S. Customs. The vehicle's shipper's name needs to be printed on the title or reassigned to it. After the shipping is completed, you will receive back all of the documentation that were given to us for U.S. Customs clearance. If a lien (loan) is held on the vehicle, a letter expressly authorising the car's shipment to its destination is needed from the lien holder. The letter must be printed on the lien holder's letterhead, reference the car's year, make, model, and VIN (vehicle identifying number), and be signed, dated, and contain contact details.

During ocean transit, optional marine insurance provides coverage against loss and damage. Al Madina Shipping will obtain marine insurance coverage for your shipments only at your written request (additional charges apply). Due to the low cost of marine insurance, Al Madina Shipping always advises obtaining All Risk coverage.

Al Madina Shipping takes great pride in its industry knowledge and meticulous attention to detail. As experts in the national and international shipping of automobiles, we provide our clients with two choices whether they want to ship brand-new, expensive high-end, collector, classic, or antique vehicles.

The alternative to Ro/Ro Service is to transport the vehicle inside a metal shipping container. This practice is most commonly used for vehicles of high value to protect them from surrounding environmental factors during the move.

During transportation, shipping containers reduce theft and robbery. They enable a fully automated shipping process, without the need for them to be opened at every stop. Standardization promotes productivity, and shipping containers eliminate delays at operational ports of entry.

Use shipping containers as they allow a completely automated shipping process, without the requirement of being opened at each stop. You can store your items inside the container to eliminate the need for storage. Shipping containers also offer better protection for your shipped goods as compared to different of crates and cartons.

Use FCL Full-Container-Shipping Load to minimize the costs on variety of storage needs and service requirements for loading and final transportation.