Shipping Car to Hawaii Port Requirements upon Delivery of your Vehicle
Keys - You must provide the Hawaii vehicle shipping company with keys to the ignition, trunk, gas cap and any locked compartment. Please have copies of your keys made and leave only the copies (keep your original set of keys) after you have checked to ensure that the copies fit all devices/compartments.
Original Vehicle Registration and Title - You must have the title and registration in the glove compartment. Make sure the Hawaii auto transport company knows it’s there, so that he can inform the port.
Creditor/Lesser notarized statement - If your vehicle is currently financed/leased, bring a notarized statement from your creditor/lesser that the creditor/lesser is aware your vehicle is being shipped. Or if you are have door to door service then make sure the form is in the glove compartment with the registration and title. Ask your transporter for the forms.
Non-Owner of vehicle - If the person shipping/receiving the vehicle is other than the owner, the port requires a notarized letter of authorization from the owner(s). If the vehicle is co-owned, both registered owners must sign the consent form. Ask your transporter for the forms. Auto Transport
Photo ID - In order to pick up the car from the port, you (or anyone you designate) must furnish a photo ID.
For Vehicles shipped from Hawaii - If you are shipping your vehicle from Hawaii and there is co-ownership of the vehicle, both owners must be present when vehicle is delivered to the port. If only one owner is present, a notarized letter is required from the absent co-owner authorizing the shipment.
Delayed Shipments - All vehicles are subject to delayed shipment in the event of a full ship environment and could be assigned to a ship leaving later than the requested sailing date.
Preparing your vehicle for shipping car to Hawaii
Winter Protection - If you are shipping your vehicle from northern ports, radiators and batteries must be adequately protected from freezing.
Don’t Fill Your Tank - Since gasoline is flammable, we require that your tank be no more than one-fourth full. Leave only enough gas in your tank to drive to a service station at destination. Vehicles with propane tanks require special handling! contact Hawaii vehicle Shipping company for details. If you have diesel fuel, please contact your Hawaii auto transport company.
Don’t Pack Anything in Your Vehicle - No personal items, luggage or boxes may be shipped inside the passenger area or trunk. An infant car seat and spare tire with jack are considered to be integral parts of the vehicle, so they may be included. You will be asked to remove anything that is not permanently mounted or bolted to the vehicle. If a transporter is delivering your car to the port make sure that you have no items in the vehicle that are not permitted. We have seen the port trash personal items left in the vehicle.
Don’t Pack Firearms or Fire Extinguishers - No firearms, ammunition of any type or fire extinguishers may be in the vehicle when shipping car to hawaii.
Disconnect Alarm Systems - Vehicle alarm systems must be disconnected before shipping car to Hawaii.
No Disabled Vehicles - Your vehicle must be in safe operating condition with inflated tires, fully operational brakes, transmission and steering. All vehicles will be inspected upon delivery to port. If a vehicle is not in safe operating condition, it will not be accepted for shipment. And if your vehicle stop working before they load it on the ship they will charge you daily for every day it sits. SO MAKE SURE YOU VEHICLE RUNS GOOD!!!
Required Ground Clearance - All vehicles must have six inches of ground clearance when shipping car to hawaii.
Hawaii Auto Shipping Insurance
It is recommended that ‘Marine Shipping Insurance’ is taken out on any car that you ship or transport to or from Hawaii. In most cases the company shipping your car will not be liable for any damage that occurs to your car over the amount of $500. ‘Shipping Insurance’ is typically purchased from the shipping agents before the exportation of your vehicle.
Ports of Call for Shipping Car to Hawaii
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Oakland, California |
Tacoma, Washington |
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| Hawaii Car Shipping Ports |
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Honolulu, Oahu |
Hilo, Hawaii |
Kahului, Maui |
Kawaihae, Hawaii |
Nawiliwili, Kauai |
Kaunakakai, Molokai |
Kaumalapau, Lanai |
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Most Asked Questions When Shipping Car To Hawaii
How long does it take for my vehicle to get to Hawaii?
Once loaded onto the vessel the ocean time is approximately five days. Once the vessel arrives in Hawaii, the port takes an additional 7-10 days to unload all of the containers. All vehicles shipping to Hawaii go to the Port of Honolulu. If your vehicle is going to another island, then your vehicle will be barged over to the destination port. This can take up to an additional five days. Auto Transport Customer service at the destination port will call you when your vehicle is ready for pickup.
How do I get my vehicle to one of the ocean ports to ship to Hawaii?
You can deliver the vehicle yourself, or have one of our auto transporters pick up your vehicle in the city and state where the vehicle is located in. Can I pay
for my car when it arrives?
No. Payment must be made before the car is shipped. If payment is not received in advance of shipment, the vehicle will be held until such time as all requirements have been met and space is available on a vessel. My vehicle is larger than typical vehicles.
Is there going to be an additional charge? In order to determine exact cost, you will need to contact your Hawaii auto transport company with the actual dimensions of your vehicle in order to determine any additional oversized vehicle charges.
What if I am not able to pick up my vehicle the day it arrives at its destination?
You have a specified time period to pick up your vehicle once the vessel arrives at the destination port. After that time, it is placed into storage and is subject to storage fees.
