Port of Los Angeles Car Shipping Company, CA

Shipping Cars To or From Port of Los Angeles

Right in the heart of San Pedro Bay lies one of the biggest economic treasures LA has to offer- The Port of Los Angeles. It's been affectionately dubbed America's port seeing as it's the leading sea port in all of North America, in terms of activity and revenue. Thanks to its competitive pricing, world-class infrastructure, and dedicated personnel, its daily cargo turnover stands at $1.2billion. Albeit the biggest revenue earner is furniture, shipping cars to or from Port of Los Angeles comes in at a close second.

Given that this West Coast Port is the busiest and most popular auto destination in United States it is important to educate yourself on a few key issues before diving in head first. Here's what you need to know about shipping cars to or from Port of Los Angeles.

Port of Los Angeles Auto Transport Pricing & Time To Ship Your Car Examples

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

Partner with the right auto shipping company

Finding the right auto transport carriers is half the battle when transporting cars or heavy equipment to or from any port. Ideally, you ought to go for one that offers an array of services at a bargain basement price. Closely look at their insurance policy, adherence to federal laws & guidelines, and of course, testimonials. What kind of delivery service do they offer? Do they keep time?

Beware of cunning auto shipping firms out to make a quick buck that lure you with the promise of cheap shipping only to factor in hidden charges such as separate insurance costs just after signing a contract. You will be better off asking for the total cost beforehand.

We at A-1 Auto Transport pride ourselves as industry leaders by offering safe and reliable auto shipping that is affordable to all.

Decide on mode of shipment

Shipping cars to and from the port of Los Angeles affords you the luxury of choice between two main techniques; Roll on Roll off and Container shipping. Ro Ro is the mainstream option where your car is loaded and unloaded simply by driving it onto and off the ship using loading ramps. It brings the car shipping cost down and it's quicker than its counterpart. The only caveat is that it is not suitable for all kinds of vehicles.

However, shipping containers are the more secure option when transporting luxury motor vehicles. In this area, your car will be securely loaded into a container. The final destination is also a major consideration when deciding on a shipping method. You should know that not all ports can accept Ro-Ro vessels since they lack the necessary infrastructure to unload vehicles.

Preparing for shipping

The most basic requirement for shipping cars to or from Port of Los Angeles is having the appropriate documentation. Note that this varies for new cars, used cars, and junk cars. Click here for extensive review.

Your car also needs to be thoroughly cleaned to allow for a hassle-free inspection at the ports. Also, make sure to rid your automobile of any exterior add-ons. This then makes the loading procedure trouble free. Lastly, to avoid gas-related accidents do not fill up your tank, a quarter-full is ideal.

For more information, kindly contact us and we will be ready to lend a helping hand.

Neighborhood Areas We Serve

Our auto transport services are proud to help with your move in any of the neighborhoods you see below. And if you don't see your neighborhood listed here, don't worry because we can most likely service it.

Includes ZIP codes:

90731