Spain and Portugal are strong European markets for American classic cars, muscle cars, and modern vehicles. Both countries have active buyers who source from US auctions and private sellers, and both value the same thing: a direct, accountable carrier who ships their cargo cheaply and safely. That means booking directly with a licensed NVOCC — Cassandra Logistics — and skipping the freight-broker markup that inflates most online quotes.
Why book with a direct NVOCC for Iberia
Most cheap online quotes to Spain or Portugal come from freight brokers who take a rate from an NVOCC or ocean carrier, mark it up, and pass it along. 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 Iberian port without a broker 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 Iberian destination.
🇪🇸Ship a car to Spain
Spain has one of Europe's most established car import cultures. Barcelona and Valencia handle heavy container volume on the Mediterranean side; Algeciras is a strategic southern hub; Vigo serves the north-west. We ship classic cars, modern vehicles, and auction-won cars from the USA to all four regularly.
Spanish ports we ship to
Barcelona
One of the largest Mediterranean container ports. Serves Catalonia and eastern Spain.
Valencia
Spain's busiest container port. Central-eastern coast, wide connectivity inland.
Algeciras
Deep-water southern hub near Gibraltar. Popular for Andalusia and southern Spain.
Vigo
North-west Atlantic port. Serves Galicia and northern Spain.
Classic cars to Spain: for muscle cars, hot rods, and restored American classics destined for Spanish buyers, we recommend an enclosed or sole-use container. It costs more than shared space but protects the value of the vehicle. See our classic car export guide.
Auction cars to Spain: we regularly export cars won at Copart, IAA, Manheim, and eBay Motors to Barcelona, Valencia, Algeciras, and Vigo. Nationwide vehicle pickup and towing from any auction yard included. See the auction car export guide.
🇵🇹Ship a car to Portugal
Portugal is a smaller but consistent European market for American cars. Lisbon serves central and southern Portugal; Leixões, near Porto, serves the north; Sines is a large deep-water port south of Lisbon and a common transshipment hub for Atlantic routes.
Portuguese ports we ship to
Lisbon
The Port of Lisbon serves central and southern Portugal. Well-connected for onward delivery.
Leixões
Serves Porto and northern Portugal. A common destination for cars destined to the north.
Sines
Deep-water port south of Lisbon. Important transshipment hub for Atlantic and West Africa routes.
Common cargo
Classic cars in enclosed containers, modern cars in shared containers, and auction-won vehicles.
Classic cars to Portugal: Portuguese collectors appreciate American classics. We recommend enclosed containers for anything with real value. Read the classic car guide.
Auction cars to Portugal: auction-won vehicles from Copart, IAA, Manheim, and eBay Motors ship regularly to Lisbon, Leixões, and Sines. Nationwide vehicle pickup and towing included.
Get a real Spain or Portugal quote in 24 to 48 hours
Tell us the vehicle, the US pickup location, and your Iberian destination port. Direct NVOCC, no broker markup.
Get a free quoteHow the process works
- 1. Request a quote — tell us the vehicle, US origin, and destination port in Spain or Portugal.
- 2. Nationwide vehicle pickup and towing — we collect your car from anywhere in the USA.
- 3. Container loading & export filing — we load in the right container (enclosed or shared) and file the US export documentation (AES/EEI).
- 4. Ocean transit — your container sails to Barcelona, Valencia, Algeciras, Vigo, Lisbon, Leixões, or Sines.
- 5. Arrival — the car is ready for collection at the Iberian port.
How can I ship a car to Spain for cheap from the USA?
The cheapest way to ship a car to Spain (Barcelona, Valencia, Algeciras, Vigo) 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 is standard. Quote in 24 to 48 hours.
Which Spanish port should I ship my car to?
Barcelona is one of Spain's largest container ports and popular for cars destined to Catalonia and eastern Spain. Valencia serves central and eastern Spain. Algeciras is a key southern port near Gibraltar and Andalusia. Vigo covers north-western Spain. Which fits best depends on your final delivery location.
How much does it cost to ship a classic car to Spain?
Classic car shipping cost to Spain depends on container type (enclosed or sole-use is standard for valuable classics), US origin, and pickup requirements. As a direct NVOCC we quote you the real rate without broker markup.
Can I ship an auction car from Copart or IAA to Spain?
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 Barcelona, Valencia, Algeciras, or Vigo.
How can I ship a car to Portugal for cheap from the USA?
The cheapest way to ship a car to Portugal (Lisbon, Leixões, Sines) 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 is standard. Quote in 24 to 48 hours.
Which Portuguese port should I ship my car to?
Lisbon (Port of Lisbon) serves central and southern Portugal. Leixões, near Porto, serves the north. Sines is a large deep-water port south of Lisbon and a common transshipment hub. Which fits best depends on your final delivery location in Portugal.
How much does it cost to ship a classic car to Portugal?
Classic car shipping cost to Portugal depends on container type (enclosed or sole-use is standard for classics), US origin, and pickup. As a direct NVOCC we quote the real rate. Ports covered: Lisbon, Leixões, Sines.
Can I ship an auction car from Copart or IAA to Portugal?
Yes. Our nationwide vehicle pickup and towing service collects vehicles from Copart, IAA, Manheim, and eBay Motors yards anywhere in the USA and ships them to Lisbon, Leixões, or Sines.
How long does it take to ship a car from the USA to Spain or Portugal?
Ocean transit time from the US East Coast to Iberian 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 Spain and Portugal shipments?
Yes. We offer nationwide vehicle pickup and towing from any state in the USA. Whether your car is at a Copart yard, dealership, or private seller, we collect it and bring it to our loading warehouse in New Jersey, Savannah, Houston, or Baltimore for shipment to Spain or Portugal.
Is Cassandra Logistics cheaper than a freight broker for Spain and Portugal?
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.