Ocean Container Sizes

 Long Beach, CA   21.8L x 8’ W X 7’H

 Oakland, CA        21.8L x 8’ W X 7’H

 

 Seattle, WA        20L x 6.5W x 7’H   
 (smaller containers)

 

 

 Prepare Your Vehicle
  Need a complete set of keys:
 (Ignition, doors, trunk, etc.)


 Vehicle must be in running condition, with
 working brakes.

 All vehicles must be licensed or qualified to
 be licensed for public street and highways.

 

 Wash Vehicle
 All vehicles must have a clean exterior
 for inspection. Dirty vehicles will not 
 be accepted.

 

 Remove All Personal Belongings
 The only items accepted are those
 normally attached to the vehicle or 
 permanently installed in the dash, doors,  rear deck, or console.

 

 If not bolted in, the following items need to
 be removed.
 Loose Radios, or CBs
 Radar scanners
 CD or MP3 Players (Ipod)
 Tape Player and Tapes
 Portable Telephones
 Non-Standard Stereo Equipment
 (Speakers, Amplifiers, etc.)
 Decorative ornaments, auto covers &
 bras, truck tailgate nets, auto racks, and
 theft alarms systems.

 

 Gas and Antifreeze
 ¼ tank of gas or less
  Antifreeze during the winter months


 Fire Extinguishers and Propane Tanks
 Fire Extinguishers must be removed.

  Vehicles with Propane tank must be empty
 of all liquid, Empty tank needs to be
 tagged and certified as gas free.

 

 Hawaii Current Vehicle Shipping Laws:
 Needs proof of ownership, current
 title, and current registration, notarized
 letter of authorization from any non-
 present party listed on the title
 (Lien holder, or spouse, etc.)

 If registered owner is in active military,
 and is out of the state –Notarized letter
 requirement is waived.

 Must register you vehicle within 30 days
 after arrival in Hawaii.

 Effective 8/8/2007, an invasive species
 fee imposed by the State of Hawaii will be
 assessed on all shipments to Hawaii at a
 rate of $.50 for every 1,000 pounds.

 Westbound Port Storage Fees

  Honolulu and Nawiliwili:
 4 Business Days Free
 $6.25 on day 5
 $8.75 on days 6-10
 $17.50 for each day thereafter

  Kahului
 2 Business Days Free
 $6.25 on day 3-5
 $8.75 on day 6-10
 $17.50 for each day thereafter

  Hilo
 3 Business Days Free
 $6.25 on day 4-5
 $8.75 on day 6-10
 $17.50 for each day thereafter
 Eastbound Port Storage Fees

  Long Beach CA, Richmond CA, Seattle WA
 4 Business Days Free
 $15.00 for each day thereafter







TRANSPORTER AUTO SERVICES INC
 
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We have been providing Hawaii auto shipping services for over twelve years. Shipping your vehicle between Hawaii and the mainland is simple.  Transport Hawaii is delighted to offer you the most dependable service in the trade.   If you are moving to Hawaii, relocating to Hawaii, or just need to ship your car to Hawaii, we will tailor our services to meet your needs. We offer door-to port and port-to-port services in open and enclosed containers. We have weekly ocean Hawaii auto shipping services.  Vehicles shipping to Hawaii are shipped from the following West Coast Ports only: Long Beach, CA., Oakland, CA., and Seattle, WA. 

We can transport your vehicle from any location to the closest port of departure.  We will provide you with an affordable auto shipping rate for either an open or enclosed auto transport service.  Our trucks can pick up your vehicle within three to five days in most cases.

                                   Hawaii Shipping Relocation Specialist

We move individuals, military personal, private corporations, moving and relocation companies, and numerous car dealers nationwide. Shipping vehicles to Hawaii generally entails loading and shipping your vehicle in an enclosed container. However, when all available containers have been filled, remaining vehicles are placed on lower and upper decks of the vessel. Loading is based on first-come first-serve basis after check-in of your vehicle at the port of departure.
 

Ports of Departure / Ports of Call

U.S. West Coast Ports

Hawaii Ports

Hawaii Islands

  

          1. Oakland, California
           2. Long Beach, California
              3. Seattle, Washington 

 

 


        1. Honolulu
        2. Hilo
        3. Kahului
        4. Nawiliwili

 

 

       Oahu        Kauai
       Hawaii      Molokai
       Maui         Lahani
         Kauai, Lihue, Kalapaki

 

 

 

 

 

 


Shipping Check list

Pickup Check list

 

1.

 All booking to Hawaii are pre-paid prior to the            
 shipping.

 

2.

 Vehicle must be in running condition, with a working
 emergency brake.

 

3.

 All vehicles must be clean (interior & exterior), prior
 to delivery to the port.

 

4.

 Remove personal items, any questions see our FAQs.

 

5.

 Make sure no cracks are in the windshield or other  
 windows.

 

6.

 Gas tank less than ¼ full

 

 

1.

 Make sure you vehicle is available for pick up 
 prior to going to the destination port.

 

 

2.

 Find the port location/address of where to pick
 up your vehicle.

 

 

3.

 Bring valid ID and shipping number.

 

 

4.

 If someone other than the shipper is picking up
 the vehicle please note that a letter of
 authorization is required.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


hawaii vehicle transportWe offer full container services for your vehicle and household items. Upon booking your container, the container is first delivered to you for loading of your vehicle and household items. We will go over the shipping checklist, ocean times, and available departures for what port you want to ship your vehicle to. 

The Island of Oahu is the busiest island than any other island in Hawaii for auto and freight shipping.  All freight and vehicles  shipping to Hawaii will be delivered to the port in Honolulu, HI. All shipments going to the other islands, such as the Big Island, Kauai, Lanai, Maui, and Molokai, will be barged over. This will take an additional 5 days on the water.

 

Listed below are the typical services we provide. 


1.  Less Than Full Container Service
2.  Full Container Load Service
3.  Pickup and Deliver Container to Port
4.  Insurance
5.  Documentation
6.  Customer Assistance

 Our Ship and Containers

 


  Ocean Times on the Water

Hawaii auto shippingOcean time is 5 days on the water if departing from Long Beach, CA. The port in Oakland, CA departments twice a month and the port in Seattle, WA departs twice a week.  If the vessels in Seattle or Oakland are not full, the vessel will continue to the next port of call to continue loading of cargo prior to departing to Hawaii.*


* Departure schedules are subject to change based upon scheduling of the port facilities.