Italy is a premium destination for American classic cars, muscle cars, and modern collectibles. Italian buyers pay serious money for the right vehicle, and they expect it to arrive in the same condition it left. Getting cargo from the USA to Genoa, Livorno, La Spezia, or Civitavecchia at a fair price starts with the right shipping choice: an enclosed container for anything valuable, booked directly with a licensed NVOCC to skip the broker markup.
Why book with a direct NVOCC for Italy
Most cheap online quotes to Italy come from freight brokers who take a rate from an NVOCC or ocean carrier, mark it up, and pass it to you. Cassandra Logistics is the NVOCC. FMC-licensed (OTI No. 025125NF), we deal with the ocean carrier ourselves, so you get a true, transparent price to any Italian port without an extra markup layer.
Combined with nationwide vehicle pickup and towing from any state in the USA, we cover the full journey from the seller's driveway or auction yard all the way to your Italian destination port.
Italian ports we ship to
Genoa (Genova)
Italy's largest container port and our most common Italian destination. Serves northern and central Italy.
Livorno
A strong Tuscan gateway, popular for cars destined to Florence and central-northern Italy.
La Spezia
Another key northern container port on the Ligurian coast. Widely used for European car imports.
Civitavecchia
The port of Rome. Convenient for delivery in Lazio and central Italy.
Classic and collector cars to Italy
Italy has a genuine culture of appreciation for American cars — classic muscle, hot rods, restored trucks, modern collectibles. For any car with real value, we strongly recommend an enclosed container to Genoa, Livorno, La Spezia, or Civitavecchia. Read our full classic car export guide.
Modern and auction cars to Italy
We also ship modern cars, SUVs, and auction-won vehicles from Copart, IAA, Manheim, and eBay Motors to Italy. Our nationwide vehicle pickup and towing service collects the car directly from the auction yard and brings it to our warehouse for loading. Read the auction car export guide.
Get a real Italy quote in 24 to 48 hours
Tell us the vehicle, the US pickup location, and your Italian destination port. Direct NVOCC, no broker markup, enclosed containers available for classics.
Get a free quoteHow the process works
- 1. Request a quote — tell us the vehicle, US origin, and Italian destination port.
- 2. Nationwide vehicle pickup and towing — we collect your car from anywhere in the USA.
- 3. Container loading & export filing — we load the car in the right container (enclosed or shared), secure it, and file the US export documentation (AES/EEI).
- 4. Ocean transit — your container sails to Genoa, Livorno, La Spezia, or Civitavecchia.
- 5. Arrival — the car is ready for collection at the Italian port.
How can I ship a car to Italy for cheap from the USA?
The cheapest way to ship a car to Italy (Genoa, Livorno, La Spezia, Civitavecchia) from the USA is to book directly with a licensed NVOCC and skip the freight-broker markup. Cassandra Logistics is FMC-licensed (OTI No. 025125NF) and quotes real carrier rates. For classic and collector cars, an enclosed container costs more but is standard for the protection they deserve. Quote in 24 to 48 hours.
How much does it cost to ship a classic car to Italy?
Classic car shipping cost to Italy depends on the container type (enclosed or sole-use is standard for valuable classics), the US origin, and pickup requirements. As a direct NVOCC we quote you the real rate. Italy is one of our specialty European lanes for classic car export from the USA.
Which Italian port should I ship my car to?
Genoa is Italy's largest container port and the most common destination for cars from the USA. Livorno and La Spezia are strong Tuscan alternatives. Civitavecchia serves the Rome area. Which port fits best depends on your final delivery location in Italy.
Do you ship classic cars in an enclosed container to Italy?
Yes. High-value classic and collector cars destined for Italian buyers typically ship in an enclosed or sole-use container for protection from weather and handling. This is the standard we recommend for anything with real collector value.
Can I ship an American muscle car or hot rod to Italy?
Yes. Italian buyers are active on the US market for muscle cars, hot rods, and modern American classics. We ship these regularly in enclosed containers to Genoa and other Italian ports.
Can I ship a Copart or IAA auction car to Italy?
Yes. We collect auction-won vehicles from Copart, IAA, Manheim, and eBay Motors yards anywhere in the USA using our nationwide vehicle pickup and towing service, and ship them to Genoa, Livorno, La Spezia, or Civitavecchia.
How long does it take to ship a car from the USA to Italy?
Ocean transit time from the US East Coast to Italian Mediterranean ports depends on the carrier's schedule and any transshipment. We give you a concrete timeline with every quote.
Do you offer nationwide vehicle pickup and towing for Italy shipments?
Yes. We offer nationwide vehicle pickup and towing from any state in the USA. Whether your car is at a Copart yard, a dealership, or a private seller, we collect it and bring it to our loading warehouse in New Jersey, Savannah, Houston, or Baltimore for shipping to Italy.
Is Cassandra Logistics cheaper than a freight broker for Italy?
Generally yes. Freight brokers take a rate from an NVOCC or ocean carrier and mark it up. Cassandra Logistics IS the NVOCC, FMC-licensed OTI No. 025125NF, so you deal directly with the carrier and skip the broker markup layer.