Port of Honolulu Car Shipping Company, HI

Shipping Cars To or From the Port of Honolulu

The Boatyard of the Area, one of Hawaii's finest harbors, transformed a dull little fishing village into a booming economic hub for the government. Honolulu is a tourist's favorite, thanks to being dominated by an eye-catching waterfront coupled with a striking backdrop of the bare Ko'lau Mountains. The harbor has the pulse of the entire island at its fingertips, with large ships loading and discharging cargo around the clock. Although household goods are the leading revenue earners at this harbor, shipments of vehicles also make a noteworthy contribution.

Hawaii is an island, and there are only a handful of auto movers are capable of shipping cars to or from the harbor of the Area. For this reason, some may choose to be lax with the quality offered. So, it calls for vigilance on your end to find a suitable transporter when shipping your vehicle. Look for a trusted and reliable auto shipper by reading online testimonials and ascertaining they are adequately insured, licensed, and bonded.

Also, consider the following:

Port Of Honolulu Auto Transport Pricing & Time To Ship Your Car Examples

*Prices and times are estimated. They can vary depending on the season and the type of vehicle you are shipping.

Mode of shipment

When moving vehicles to or from the harbor of the Area, you have two primary options. You can use the standard shipping method of roll-on roll-off. With this service, your automobile will be shipped alongside several other vehicles in a vessel that allows for easy loading and offloading.

The other option is container cargo, in which the vehicle is transported in a fully enclosed 20-ft. container with a roof and sides. Your automobile will have sufficient protection from all weather and sea elements. Owners of exotic, high-end classic, and luxury models often utilize this mode of transport.

Port charges

You will bear the cost of four types of fees when shipping cars to or from the port of Honolulu, either directly or indirectly. This includes

• Boatyard entry fees: Any ship entering Honolulu harbor must incur port entry fees. The amount is often based on the ship's length; the longer the charge, the steeper.
• Wharfage charges: A wharf is an area at the harbor where ships can dock, unload, and offload their cargo. The shipping line is charged this cost based on four categories: inter-island shipment, incoming domestic overseas for ships from the mainland of the US, outgoing overseas, and incoming foreign overseas.
• Demurrage: This is a charge payable to the owner of a chartered ship regarding failure to load or discharge the ship within the agreed time. This charge should not trickle down to you unless you caused the delay at the wharf, terminal, or pier. If your preferred delivery method is port-to-port, ensure that your cargo is delivered or taken in due time lest you incur this charge.
• Dockage charges: Any vessel utilizing the dock of Honolulu harbor will have to bear this cost. This is, therefore, an indirect payment on your part to your auto shipper. Note that those vessels using dolphins, artificial structures that aid in anchoring a ship, will only bear half the cost.

Kindly reach out to us if you need any assistance moving vehicles to or from the dockage of the Area.

Includes ZIP codes:

96813