- Car Shipping Durres
- Cost & Time Examples For Shipping A Car To Durres
- Transportation Of Vehicle
- Procedures To Follow

Car Shipping Durres
The panoramic city of Durres is the second largest city, in Albania. Located nearly 33 km from Tirana, it is one of the hubs of stable economy and is home to Albania’s main port, Port of Durres. After withdrawing from communism, the country is on a path of promising growth. With rapid development and opportunities of new employment, there are a growing number of expatriates moving to Durres.
However import of vehicles has increased over the years and whether for commercial or personal use, proper paperwork is required while shipping any vehicle to the city. This is one of the reasons that collaborating with an internationally licensed and insured auto transporter such as A-1 Auto Transport Service becomes important. There are numerous aspects that need to be considered like custom duties and tariff and specifications lay down by the Albanian government. To have better clarity on these aspects, browse the Embassy of Albania.
Cost & Time Examples For Shipping a Car to Durres
To/From | Ground | Ocean | Estimated Time |
---|---|---|---|
New York, NY to (New York port) to Durres | $275 | $2800 | 5+42 days |
Durres to (California port) to Los Angeles | $350 | $3400 | 5+58 days |
Boston, MA to (New York port) to Durres | $400 | $2800 | 5+42 days |
Durres to (California port) to Las Vegas, NV | $450 | $3400 | 5+58 days |
Seattle, WA to (California port) to Durres | $550 | $3400 | 6+58 days |
Detroit, MI to (New York port) to Durres | $575 | $2800 | 6+42 days |
Chicago, IL to (New York port) to Durres | $675 | $2800 | 6+42 days |
Durres to (California port) to Denver, CO | $775 | $3400 | 7+58 days |
Memphis, TN to (New York port) to Durres | $800 | $2800 | 6+42 days |
Durres to (California port) to Dallas, TX | $1,025 | $3400 | 7+58 days |
*Prices and times are estimated. They can vary depending on the season and the type of vehicle.
*Save the ground transport cost by delivering the vehicle to the nearest port.
*Allow an additional 10 days to process the documents.
*Prices are for 1 car in a dedicated 20ft container. This is the safest and most reliable way to transport a vehicle internationally. Other items may be included in the container to help save you money when moving.
*Using the RoRo (roll on, roll off) method is less expensive and shipments can be completed in fewer days. Contact us now for a free RoRo quote.

Transportation of vehicle
Shipping your car during the dry summers is preferable because of the rainy winters that could cause it to be delayed. However, due to Durres's status as a busy port city, we can get the car to you much more quickly. There is a mountain of documentation that must be filed. But we will see to it that all of this is completed and that you avoid any delays at customs. We'll help you out at every turn to make sure shipment goes off without a hitch. Before the delivery process can begin, you must file the proper paperwork and pay any applicable duties. It includes the tariffs from Title 189. Here are some examples of well-written papers:
- Owner’s passport and registration deed
- Permit of the residence
- Ownership proof of the vehicle
- Invoice associated with purchase of vehicle
- Bill of Lading
- Vehicle insurance
Procedures to follow
There are two basic methods through which vehicles are shipped abroad namely, Roll-on/Roll-off or RORO method. This is the more affordable method and you can opt for it after adhering to the terms and conditions of it. These are:
- Steam clean your car to avoid Albanian government’s quarantine
- Air conditioning gas removal
- Car accessories/spare part remove
- Personal items need to be removed from within the interiors
However, it is a rule that you need to have spare tire, floor mats and jack when you choose RORO shipping. The vehicle will be harnessed for limited movement and secured so that it reaches safely. On reaching the port, it will be rolled off the ship.

The more personalized and expensive method is container shipping herein the car along with personal goods that need to be shipped will be enclosed and locked within 20 feet or 40 feet containers and loaded onto the ship. To cut costs, you can share it with someone else. However, this is more secure way of transporting though more expensive. Irrespective of the chosen procedure, the vehicle will reach the Port of Durres safely when A1 Auto Transport service is with you. Emission tests and custom duties in Albania need to be cleared before the vehicle will be handed over only to the owners as listed with the Albanian government and transport authorities. Contact the Embassy of Albania for more information.