Ship Car To La Chorrera

Car Shipping La Chorrera

The capital of the Province of Panama, Oeste is La Chorrera. It is located approximately thirty kilometers South West of Panama City. La Chorrera is located between the District of Capira and the District of Arraijan. The Pacific Coast is a small seven kilometers away.

Whether you are coming to La Chorrera to work or simply to visit and plan to be here a while, you may want to contemplate bringing your own vehicle with you when you arrive. There are a few steps you need to take in order to get your vehicle over to La Chorrera, such as filling out all the paperwork, submitting applications for permits, paying customs duties and taxes in the US as well as Panama. You will need to hire a transporting service such as A1 Auto Transport Service to help you get your car over quickly and easily. A1 Auto Transport Service knows the rules and regulations in shipping and importing to Panama. A1 Auto Transport Service offers ‘door–to–port’ service for convenience and knows what types of documents to submit to both U.S customs and Border Protection and the Panama Customs.

Cost & Time Examples For Shipping a Car to La Chorrera

*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.

Documentation for import to Panama.

The following documentation will need to be submitted to Customs and have them ready when the vehicle reaches the port in Panama.

• Title to Vehicle.
• Vehicle Registration.
• Permit to Import obtained from the Panama Government.
• Vehicle Identification.
• Driver's License and Passport.
• Proof of Insurance.
• Bill of Lading.

You will need to submit these documents as early as possible however at least three to four days before the vehicle ships out. These documents will need to be submitted by way of the shipping service providing the shipment to the Panama Customs. You will be able to pick up your car either at the Port of Cristobal, Port of El Puerto de Bocas del Toro.

Freight charges,

You can determine ahead of time how much the freight charges will come to along with the custom duties and other taxes will be figured in once your vehicle has been cleared at the port. The costs of shipping will be the only cost you will need to get your vehicle aboard the ship. To determine your shipping rate, you will first need to decide which method of shipping you want to use. Roll-on/Roll-Off method is the more affordable means of transporting your vehicle. Another option to evaluate is the container shipping which is more expensive. You will also have to account for Panama custom and excise tax which is approximately 30% of your vehicles CIF value.

If you want to ship over some household goods, you can place them in the shipping container with your vehicle and ship everything at once. Containers come in two sizes; 20 foot or 40 foot. These shipping containers are expensive. Everything is secured and sealed inside the container for the transport. If you select the Roll on, Roll off method, your vehicle will be driven onto the deck of the ship and then harnessed on so it doesn't move during transport.

You cannot place any personal belongings inside the vehicle while it is being transported using the RO/RO method. It must be clean upon arrive, empty, and locked. If you need assistance obtaining the right documentation and understanding transportation procedures so you can prepare for your move, we can help. If you need more information on transporting a vehicle from the US to Panama, you can contact the Embassy of Panama.