Ship Car To Ecuador

Ship Car To Or From Ecuador

Typical Shipping Prices – How Much Does It Cost?

• Though it depends on where you’re shipping from in the U.S. and what type of vehicle it is, most shipping costs to Ecuador cost in the range of $1,600 to $3,900.

• Import taxes are rather high in Ecuador so keep in mind that there are additional costs beyond just the price of shipping.

Cost & Time Examples For Shipping a Car to Ecuador

*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.

There are two main ways to have your vehicle shipped to Ecuador aboard an ocean-going vessel. The first of these is known as RORO, which means Roll-on/Roll-off, and indicates a method of shipping wherein a vehicle is driven on and off the ship by means of a ramp. This is the least expensive shipping method because the vehicle is not enclosed or protected as it would be in the other shipping method.

Container shipping calls for your vehicle to be hoisted on and off the ship while in port by a crane that carefully moves it from the dock to ship and ship to dock. These containers are either 20 ft. containers or 40 ft., depending on the size of your car. This is the more expensive option, owing to the protection it provides.

In either of these two cases, the vehicle must first be somehow taken to the port of departure, which means you’ll have to arrange either to drive it there yourself or to have the transport company pick it up at your door and transport it to the terminal (for an additional fee). Just which port of departure this is will depend on your geographic location in the U.S.

The U.S. has major ports on both coasts like Norfolk in the east and Seattle in the west, as well as Miami and Houston in the south. The destination port in Ecuador could be one of the several ports that border the Pacific Ocean on the country’s west coast, but Guayaquil City is both the largest city and the largest port in Ecuador and would be a likely possibility.

Popular Shipping Destinations

• Ambato
• Cuenca
• Duran
• Esmeraldas
• Guayaquil
• Machala
• Manta
• Portoviejo
• Quito
• Santo Domingo de los Colorados

International Shipping Requirements

Before you can ship your vehicle internationally, you must provide proof that it is eligible for shipping, i.e. that there are no liens against it, or if there are liens, you must have approval of the lienholder. You must also have a valid driver’s license, the original bill of sale for the vehicle, and your passport, all of which will need to be presented at Ecuador Customs.

Ecuador also requires that any vehicle being imported in to the country be newer than 5 years old, so as to be equipped with the most modern emission standards, and not be harmful to the country’s environment.

U.S. Customs will require that you supply documentation to them about the proposed shipment at least three days in advance, but you should have this taken care of long before then, so it doesn’t become something that holds up your vehicle in port.

Whomever you choose as your international vehicle shipper will probably be aware of these and all other relevant shipping regulations, but it is wise to educate yourself about the basics so that nothing slips through the cracks. Any missing piece of documentation or any requirement left unhandled can mean days or weeks of your vehicle being frozen in port until the situation is resolved.

Process of registering a vehicle in Ecuador.

Required Documents For Shipping A Vehicle To Ecuador

1. Import license.
2. Vehicle inspection certificate.
3. Original invoice.
4. Import permit from Ministry of Finance.

In the majority of cases, vehicles brought into Ecuador from another country must be brand new or very close to it. Vehicles may be up to one year old, providing that the odometer does not have more than 600 miles on it.

Other Cost Considerations

Your chosen transport company will be able to provide you with an accurate quote after many of the decisions already mentioned above have been made. The factors influencing cost are how the car will reach the departure port, the shipping method, the dimensions of the car (because it will take up that much space either on the deck or in a container), shipping insurance, and any taxes and import levies imposed by sending or receiving ports. Once these are all known, you should have a very good idea of the total cost of exporting your car to Ecuador.

Shipping Of Heavy Equipment & Oversized Cargo To Ecuador

There’s no greater way to have heavy equipment or oversized cargo shipped outside of the United States than by hiring experienced international transporters. When you hire a reliable shipping company such as A1 Auto Transport, you can expect that your cargo will arrive in Ecuador safe and sound with very little hassle and very little cost to you. With access to the highest quality shipping equipment and most current shipping technologies, we are confident that we can ship your oversized cargo to another nation successfully.

If you are curious as to what types of heavy equipment and oversized cargo we’re able to transport overseas, here is a list of examples…

• Bulldozers
• Combines
• Forklifts
• Harvesters
• Pontoon Boats
• Yachts
• RVs
• Motorhomes
• Tractors
• Agricultural Equipment
• Air Drills
• Cold Planers
• Cranes
• Log Loaders
• Pneumatic Rollers
• Skid Steer Loaders
• Skidder
• Asphalt Pavers
• Excavators
• Backhoes
• Boom Lifts
• Construction Equipments
• Crawler Loaders
• Farm Equipment
• Heavy Trucks
• Industrial Plant Equipment
• Motor Graders
• Mowers
• Scissor Lifts
• Trenchers and more…

Overseas Transport Methods for Heavy Equipment and Oversized Cargo

The methods offered to you through A1 depend greatly on what type of heavy or oversized cargo you have to ship to Ecuador. Since each shipping method is priced accordingly, our customer service representatives will help you decide which is best for your future transport. Here are the four shipping options we have to offer...

• Flat Rack Shipping
• Container Shipping
• Roll On/Roll Off Shipping
• Lift On/Lift Off Shipping

Three of the services we offer (RoRo, LoLo and Flat Rack) are open air shipping methods. Although your cargo is left open to outside elements during its transport, we do add on free insurance protection to each of our customers’ shipping service packages. If our coverage doesn’t protect the full value of your cargo, we do offer extra insurance protection at an additional cost. You may also take advantage of container shipping for extra protection if your cargo can fit into a 40ft shipping container for its transport overseas. Container shipping does cost a little more than the open air transport methods available.

Other Services

• Overseas Moving Services to Ecuador

Related Information & FAQs

• How can I safely ship my car to Ecuador?
• What do transport services cost to ship a car to Ecuador?
• Is there anything I should know about shipping a car to Ecuador?
• Shipping a car to Ecuador through RORO transport is worth the cost
• What will import taxes cost if I ship a car from the US to Ecuador?
• Why shipping your car to Ecuador through a qualified transporter is the only way

Written By:Joe Webster

Joe Webster began his journey in the auto transport field by attending the University of Southern California (USC), where he graduated with a Bachelor of Business Marketing. 

After college, he started his career in the auto transport industry from the bottom up and has done virtually every job there is to do at A-1 Auto Transport, including but not limited to: Truck Driver, Dispatch, Sales, PR, Bookkeeping, Transport Planner, Transport Manager, International Transport Manager, Brokering, Customer Service, and Marketing. Working with his mentor Tony Taylor, Joe Webster has learned the ins and outs of this industry which is largely misunderstood. 

With over 30 years experience in the industry, we've been helping people ship their vehicles, motorcycles, RV's, heavy equipment, household goods and more across the country or overseas without a hitch. Ask us anything.