Ship a car, container, or heavy equipment from the USA — clear answers, real prices

The cost to ship a car from the USA overseas depends on the destination port, the container type (shared, sole-use, or enclosed), the origin location within the USA, and whether pickup and towing are required. There is no single fixed price. As a licensed NVOCC dealing directly with the carrier, Cassandra Logistics keeps the chain short and the pricing transparent — no freight-broker markups in the middle. Request a free quote and we will reply with a real, competitive number within 24 to 48 hours.

The cheapest way to ship a container to Ghana (Tema port) from the USA is to work directly with a licensed NVOCC, not a freight broker. Cassandra Logistics is FMC licensed (OTI No. 025125NF) and quotes rates directly, so you skip the middleman markup. We ship containers, cars, and heavy equipment to Tema regularly and can also arrange nationwide vehicle pickup and towing to get your cargo to our loading warehouse. Get a quote in 24 to 48 hours.

Nigeria is one of our most active lanes. To ship a car to Nigeria (Lagos or Tin Can Island) for the best rate, share a container with multiple vehicles or ship a full container of your own. As a direct NVOCC we quote you the true carrier rate plus a fair handling fee, without the broker layer that inflates prices. Nationwide vehicle pickup and towing available across the USA. See our guide to auction car export for more.

We ship containers to Cotonou (Port de Cotonou) from all our US loading warehouses. For the best rate on Benin, consolidate multiple vehicles into one 40ft container or, for smaller shipments, use shared-container space. Cassandra Logistics is a direct licensed NVOCC and handles the full US export process, so you are not paying broker markups on top of the carrier rate.

Lomé (Port Autonome de Lomé) is a well-established West African destination we ship to regularly. Affordable shipping to Togo comes from using shared-container space when your cargo is small, or filling a full container when it is large. Because we operate as a direct FMC-licensed NVOCC, our rates reflect real carrier pricing, not marked-up broker quotes. Free quote in 24 to 48 hours.

Douala is a common destination for cars and equipment heading into Central Africa. The cheapest route depends on whether you are shipping one vehicle (best in shared-container space) or several (best in a full 40ft container of your own). As a licensed NVOCC we quote you directly and can arrange nationwide vehicle pickup and towing across the USA to bring your car to our loading warehouse.

We ship cars and containers to Dakar, Senegal on a regular basis. The best price comes from using our direct NVOCC status (no broker layer) and choosing the right container type for your cargo. Whether you are shipping one auction-won car or a full container of vehicles, request a free quote and we will reply with a clear, honest price within 24 to 48 hours.

Abidjan (Port of Abidjan) is one of West Africa's largest gateways and a lane we run regularly. Cost-effective shipping to Côte d'Ivoire starts with choosing the right container option and skipping unnecessary intermediaries. As a direct licensed NVOCC, Cassandra Logistics quotes you the true rate. Nationwide vehicle pickup and towing available across the USA.

We handle shipments to Conakry, Guinea and can quote the most cost-effective option based on your cargo size and origin location in the USA. As a licensed NVOCC we work directly with the carrier and pass fair, transparent pricing to you. Request a quote for a real number, no obligation.

The cheapest way to ship a container from the USA to Africa is to work directly with a licensed NVOCC (like Cassandra Logistics) rather than through a freight broker, and to fill the container as fully as possible. Consolidating multiple vehicles or mixing cars and machinery in one container gets you the best cost per unit. We ship to Ghana, Nigeria, Benin, Togo, Cameroon, Senegal, Côte d'Ivoire, Guinea, and beyond.

The best rate for shipping a vehicle from the USA to Europe comes from booking directly with a licensed NVOCC on our most active European lanes (Antwerp, Rotterdam, Bremerhaven, Hamburg, Genoa, Le Havre). We focus on premium European destinations including Germany, France, Italy, the Netherlands, and Scandinavia. Read our guide or request a free quote.

A shared container is generally cheaper per car because the container cost is split across multiple vehicles. A sole-use container costs more but is standard for high-value classic and collector cars where isolation and protection matter more than saving a few hundred dollars. We advise you honestly on which option fits your cargo and budget.

Yes. A standard 40ft container typically holds two to four cars, depending on their size, and shipping several vehicles in one container is far cheaper per car than shipping them individually. This is one of the best ways to save when exporting auction-won cars from the USA to Africa or the Gulf. Ask us to quote a full-container option.

For used excavators, loaders, dozers and other heavy machinery, the most affordable shipping method depends on the size. Smaller equipment fits inside a 40ft container. Larger equipment ships on flat-rack, sometimes partially dismantled to reduce cubic dimensions and cut cost. Our team decides the cheapest safe method for each machine. See our equipment guide.

To save money when exporting an auction-won car: act fast to avoid storage fees at the auction yard, combine your car with others in a shared container, and use a direct NVOCC to skip broker markups. Cassandra Logistics offers nationwide vehicle pickup and towing from any Copart, IAA, or Manheim yard in the USA, so you save on transport too. Request a quote for the best rate.

Yes. Cassandra Logistics offers nationwide vehicle pickup and towing from anywhere in the United States. Whether your car is at a Copart, IAA, or Manheim auction yard, a private seller, or your own driveway, our transport network collects it and brings it to our export warehouse in New Jersey, Savannah, Houston, or Baltimore for loading and international shipping.

Yes. We offer nationwide automobile towing from any state in the USA as a full end-to-end service. Our vehicle transport network moves cars from any auction yard, seller, or private location to our loading warehouses on the East Coast, Gulf Coast, and Mid-Atlantic. You never have to arrange trucking yourself.

Yes. This is one of our specialties. We regularly collect vehicles directly from Copart, IAA, Manheim, and eBay Motors auction yards nationwide and transport them to our export warehouses in New Jersey, Savannah, Houston, and Baltimore. Give us the auction buyer number and lot or VIN, and we handle the pickup and delivery to the container.

We can typically book container space quickly once documents and cargo are ready. Sailing dates depend on the carrier's schedule to your destination port. We quote every request within 24 to 48 hours and move fast on booking once you approve.

Yes, generally. Cassandra Logistics is a direct licensed NVOCC (FMC OTI No. 025125NF), meaning we deal with the ocean carrier ourselves. Freight brokers add a markup on top of an NVOCC's rate for the same shipment. By booking with us directly you skip that extra layer and get a fair, transparent quote.

Every quote request is answered within 24 to 48 hours, and often faster. Fill out our online quote form with your cargo details, origin, and destination. There is no obligation to book after receiving the quote.

Cassandra Logistics is a US-based, federally licensed NVOCC (Non-Vessel Operating Common Carrier) and Ocean Transportation Intermediary, FMC license OTI No. 025125NF. We specialize in the containerized export of vehicles and heavy equipment from the United States to destinations worldwide — including classic and collector cars, auction-won vehicles, and used construction machinery. We also offer nationwide vehicle pickup and towing across the USA.

An NVOCC is a licensed ocean carrier that handles your shipment directly rather than passing it down a chain of brokers. Working with a licensed NVOCC like Cassandra Logistics means one accountable party manages your export from origin to destination port, at a fairer price. Freight brokers add a markup layer that NVOCC bookings avoid.

Yes. Cassandra Logistics is a federally licensed and bonded Ocean Transportation Intermediary, operating as an NVOCC under FMC license OTI No. 025125NF. Every shipment we handle is protected by that direct-carrier accountability.

High-value classic and collector cars are best shipped in an enclosed or sole-use container to protect them in transit. The process: we collect the vehicle with our nationwide pickup and towing service, load and secure it at our warehouse, handle the US export filing (AES/EEI), and ship to your chosen European port. We focus on premium European lanes including Germany, France, Italy, the Netherlands and Scandinavia. Read our full guide.

Yes. We regularly export vehicles won at Copart, IAA, Manheim and eBay Motors. Our nationwide vehicle towing service collects the car directly from the auction yard, brings it to our warehouse, and handles the full export to your destination overseas. This is one of our most active service lines to Africa and the Gulf. See the auction car guide.

Yes. We export used heavy and construction equipment purchased at auctions such as Ritchie Bros., IronPlanet and Purple Wave. Depending on size, machinery ships containerized, on flat-rack, or by heavy haulage, with expert dismantling and securing where needed. Africa is one of our strongest lanes for equipment. Read our equipment guide.

Standard cars and trucks typically ship in 20ft or 40ft containers, often several per container as a full container load. High-value classics ship enclosed or in a sole-use container. Oversized or tall equipment ships on flat-rack or open-top equipment. You can compare exact container dimensions and capacities on our Shipping Tools page.

We ship worldwide, with focused lanes in premium Europe (Germany, France, Italy, Austria, Romania, Bulgaria, the Netherlands, Scandinavia), the Gulf (UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Oman), and Africa (Nigeria, Ghana, Benin, Togo, Cameroon, Senegal, Côte d'Ivoire, Guinea, Morocco, Tanzania, Kenya). Ask about your specific destination. You can look up seaports in any country with our seaport lookup tool.

We operate exporting warehouses in New Jersey, Savannah (Georgia), Houston (Texas) and Baltimore (Maryland), with nationwide vehicle pickup and towing to bring cargo from anywhere in the USA to these loading points.

A US Tax ID (SSN or EIN) is normally used for the US export filing through the Automated Export System (AES). Foreign shippers who do not have a US Tax ID can still ship — the supplier's Tax ID can be obtained legally using the official IRS Form W-9, and we guide you through it.