Understanding the Puerto Rico Car Shipping Process

Southbound from USA to Puerto Rico

1.  Get a Booking # by calling Customer Service Department (800-779-3329)
2.  Copy of Title (or authorization from the Financial institution, or Lien Holder)
3.  Pre-payment (Money Wire Transfer, Visa or Master Card)
4.  Driver License (owner), if owner is not present a notarized letter of authorization must also be
     provided.
5.  Non running vehicles will pay an additional $150.00
6.  No additional items may be left inside the vehicle or there will be a minimum additional cost
     of $300 depending on the cargo. Transporter Auto Service will not be held responsible for
     any missing items.

Northbound From Puerto Rico to USA

7.  Vehicle Registration.
8.  Certificate from Department of Motor Vehicles indicating vehicles if free of fines (valid for 2 days).
9.  $10.00 voucher from Internal Revenue Department (Colecturia). We do not accept stamps.
10. Receipt from pressure washing vehicle (motor, undercarriage, exterior).
11. If owner is not present, a Notarized letter of Authorization from a PR Lawyer or Power of Attorney
      is needed. Notary Public Underwriter from the US will not be accepted.
12. Motor Vehicle Exportation Certificate from Division of Stolen Vehicles.
13. There may be an additional charge of $50.00 if USDA inspects and requires re-washing of the vehicle.

Receipt of vehicles in Jacksonville is only: MONDAY thru FRIDAY - 8:00AM - 4:30PM
Receipt of vehicles in Port Everglades is only: MONDAY thru FRIDAY - 8:00AM - 12:00PM and 1:00PM - 4:30PM
Receipt of Vehicles in Philadelphia is only: MONDAY thru FRIDAY - 8:00AM - 12:00PM and 1:00PM - 4:30PM
Receipt of Vehicles in San Juan is only: MONDAY thru FRIDAY - 7:00AM - 11:00AM and 1:00PM - 3:00PM

** Any units received in San Juan on a sail day will NOT be shipped until the next available vessel for that destination port.

New Rule in Tariff-500 & Tariff-467:

All shipments that require the uses of an In Bond Driver, regardless if customer prepares their own customs validation and/or have completed the Form 7512, will be subject to a $30.00 fee.

Puerto Rico Car Rates  (Port-to-Port rates effective 8/1/2010 for Cars NEW or USED -  NOT exceeding 700 CU FT.)
From:	To:	Departure:	Arrival:	Rate:
Jacksonville, FL	San Juan, PR	Tuesday/Friday	Friday/Monday	$1495.00
Port Everglades, FL	San Juan, PR	Monday	Friday	$1595.00
San Juan, PR	Jacksonville, FL	Monday/Friday	Thursday/Tuesday	$1045.00
San Juan, PR	Port Everglades, FL	Friday	Monday	$1595.00
Philadelphia, PA	San Juan, PR	Friday	Tuesday	$1495.00
San Juan, PR	Philadelphia, PA	Monday	Friday	$1495.00
Puerto Rico Truck/SUV/Van/Minivan Rates (Port-to-Port rates effective 8/1/2010 for Pickup Trucks, SUVs, Vans, Mini-vans NEW or USED -  NOT exceeding 900 CU FT.) From: To:  Departure:  Arrival:    Rate:   Jacksonville, FL San Juan, PR  Tuesday/Friday Friday/Monday      $1495.00 Port Everglades, FL San Juan, PR Monday Friday  $1595.00 San Juan, PR Jacksonville, FL  Monday/Friday Thursday/Tuesday $1045.00 San Juan, PR  Port Everglades, FL  Friday Monday $1595.00 Philadelphia, PA San Juan, PR  Friday Tuesday $1495.00 San Juan, PR Philadelphia, PA  Monday  Friday $1495.00 In Jacksonville and Port Everglades there are five calendar days of free storage. In San Juan there are seven calendar days of free storage. The following Accessorial Charges from all Ports are included in the amounts listed above but will be shown separately on the Bill of Lading: Accessorial Charges: * TAC - $33.00 * Bunker Surcharge - $145 * SED Filing - $25.00 Additionals: ** Marine Insurance: $25 for each $1000 declared.  Vehicle must be no more than seven years old. (If you wish to purchase, please advise at time of booking).

We offer convenient pick-up service from your location, and we provide shipping methods that safely and efficiently deliver your vehicle to the international port in the most efficient manner. We ship to almost any port in any country in the world.

Major countries that we ship cars to include: UK, Europe, Eastern Europe, Australia, New Zealand, South Pacific, Middle and east Asia, and South and Central America. We offer 20 ft. and 40 ft. exclusive or shared containers as well as flat racks.

Shipping methods overseas we offer include door to port, and port to port shipping services. One of our experts will inform you what shipping method will suit your needs and be the most efficient method possible.  If car shipping overseas is what you need, look no further.

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To Place an Order, We Need the Following Information:

1.  Year, make and model of vehicle.

2.  License plate and VIN number.

3.  Original Title. If there is a lien against the vehicle(s), a notarized letter from the lien holder, on their letterhead authorizing the export of the vehicle must also accompany the car. We need a notarized copy of the title front and back.

4.  Bill of Sale of the vehicle.

5.  Name, mailing address, and telephone numbers in the United States.

6. Name, mailing address, and telephone numbers of the consignee in the country to where the vehicle is shipping.

7.  Full payment, prior to the pickup of the vehicle.

8.  Click here to see a list of Major Ports that we ship to and from...

Ships depart approximately every week, delivery times vary depending on the port of arrival. For more information, including scheduling and price structures please contact one of our experienced agents by calling our toll free number: 800-779-3329