Car Shipping To Barbados
Car freight shipping offers you the best car shipping service to the Barbados Island
About Barbados
Barbados is an eastern Caribbean island and an independent British Commonwealth nation. The capital and largest town is Bridgetown, which is also the main seaport.
This island is popularly known as the ‘Jewel of the Caribbean’ and is one of the most sought after holiday destinations for its beaches ,culture, food, natural scenic beauty, a warm climate and the sea that merges with the blue skies in the distant horizon.
MORE FACTS
About Barbados
- The geographic position of Barbados has profoundly influenced the island’s history and culture and aspects of its economic life.
- The government places high priority on education, to which it allocates a significant proportion of its budget. All education in public institutions is free.
- The island has excellent telecommunications systems.
- Barbados has pure drinking water.
Shipping Process
1. Prior to delivery, make sure your car is in good working order and free of major damage or leaks
2. Collect the following documents:
- Certificate of Title and Registration
- Insurance certificate
- Commercial/ Purchase Invoice determining vehicle type, make, weight.
- Owner ID
3. DROP OFF VEHICLE: Car freight shipping can pick up your vehicle on a licensed and insured motor carrier and transport it to the port .
- Wash your vehicle.
- The customer may drop off the vehicle only with ¼ fuel tank
- Remove all personal belongings from your vehicle
4. Maritime transit : All vehicles are transported RORO (rolling them on and off a ship) for this reason these must be in good functioning order.
5. Customs Clearance: When importing a car to Barbados is required to get a customs clearance , you must submit the appropriate documentation and pay the applicable taxes and fees. It is important to know that the customs clearance procedure might take several days,so prepare ahead of time for this stage.
RELEVANT INFORMATION
Used Vehicles: Only vehicles four years old or newer with an odometer reading under 50,000 km are generally eligible. Exceptions exist for returning nationals and diplomats. Right-Hand Drive: Barbados drives on the left side of the road. Your vehicle must be right-hand drive unless specific exemptions apply. Consider not just shipping fees but also taxes, insurance, and any required modifications for driving in Barbados. Regulations and tax rates can change. Check with the Barbados Customs and Excise Department for the latest updates.
FAQ´s Barbados
On average, it takes around 4-6 weeks to ship a car to Barbados.