Our business is
focused on speed and reliability. We are
committed to a higher level of customer
service that is the best in the industry.
We ship vehicles from Alaska to Hawaii and
from Hawaii to Alaska, and everywhere in
between. There is no direct service
from Alaska to Hawaii. Instead, vehicles
are transported to the Port of Seattle,
then loaded on the ship to Hawaii. During
the warmer months, the ocean time from
Fairbanks, Alaska to Seattle is
approximately 16 days. From Anchorage to
Seattle is approximately ten days on the
water. The port of Seattle takes
five to seven additional days to unload
all of the vehicles.
During the
winter months, all vehicles are
transported over the road on car carriers
from Alaska to Seattle, not vessels, due
the winter maritime hazards. Approximate
delivery time to the port of Seattle is
7-10 days. Vehicles are then loaded
onto a ship bound for Hawaii. Vessels
departing from the Port of Seattle to
Hawaii depart every other Sunday. If the
ship is not full, the ship will continue
to the next port of call to continue
loading vehicles prior to departing for
Hawaii. The ocean time is approximately
five days on the water. All vehicles
arrive at the Port of Honolulu first. If
your vehicle is going to a neighboring
island, it will be barged over. This
will take an additional five days on the
water.
We offer port-to-port, door-to-port,
and RORO service. The preferred method of
vehicle shipment is either in the vessel
garage or in specialized auto frames.
Containers are not generally loaded with
automobiles. However, at the discretion of
our terminal operations, occasionally
vehicles are loaded into closed
containers.
If you want to
guarantee your own container you have to
order one. The cost of a 20' and 40'
container is determined by miles from the
vehicle location and back to the port.
We have bi-weekly departures out of
Oakland, CA and Seattle, WA, and weekly
departures out of Long Beach, CA. Let our
experienced staff assist you with all of
your shipping needs. For more info, please
see our
home page.
Hawaii Ports and
Cities We Service
Hilo,
Island of Hawaii
Honolulu, Island of Oahu
Kahului, Island of Maui
Nawiliwili, Island of Kauai
Pearl City, Island of Oahu
Lahaina, Island of
Maui
Laie, Island of Oahu
Lihue, Island of
Kauai
Lanai City, Island of Lanai
Kaneohe,
Island of Oahu
Waialua, Island of Oahu
Kihei,
Island of Maui
Hana, Island of Maui
Hawi,
Island of Hawaii
Honokaa, Island of
Hawaii
Kailua, Island of Hawaii
Pahoa,
Island of Hawaii
Pahala, Island of Hawaii
Hanalei, Island of Kauai
Kapaa, Island of
Kauai
Kekaha, Island of Kauai
Ocean
Container Sizes
Long Beach, CA
21.8'L x 8’W X 7’H
Oakland, CA
21.8'L x 8’W X 7’H
Seattle, WA
21.8'L
x 7'W x 6.3’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.
No Damaged Vehicles
We cannot accept damaged
vehicles or vehicles with cracked or broken glass
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 Detectors
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.
Road Flares 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 your vehicle within 30
days after arrival in Hawaii.
Effective 8/8/2007 an invasive species
is imposed by the state of Hawaii on all
shipments at a rate of .50 per 1000 lbs.
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
Long Beach, CA
4
Business Days Free
$15.00 for each day thereafter
Oakland, CA
4
Business Days Free
$15.00 for each day
thereafter
Seattle, WA
4
Business Days Free
$15.00 for each day
thereafter
Aloha from
Transport Hawaii...
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