Anywhere in the USA
We collect from Copart, IAAI, Manheim, other yards, dealers and private addresses. Main US departure ports:
SeattleLos AngelesHoustonMiamiSavannahNew York
WEST MATTERHORN · UNITED STATES
Vehicle shipping to and from the USA
We arrange exports of already purchased vehicles from the USA and inbound shipping to the USA on an agreed route. We coordinate seller collection, inland transport, documents and international delivery.
We ship vehicles that have already been purchased. The client arranges the purchase separately; we manage release, inland transport, export and international shipping.
6US departure ports
RoRo / FCLcore ocean options
To the doorfinal-mile delivery
ROUTES FROM THE USA
From a US yard to the destination port or address
We collect an already purchased vehicle from an auction, dealer or private seller. We select the departure port based on the vehicle location and condition, available carrier services and destination rather than using a fixed template.
Estimate shipping from the USADESTINATION MARKET
Port and final address
Europe, the Caucasus, Central Asia, the UAE and selected African ports. By request, we also arrange delivery into the USA from other markets.
Europe
Antwerp · Zeebrugge · Rotterdam · Bremerhaven · Gdańsk · Klaipėda · Trieste
We compare North American and European ports, RoRo or container availability and onward delivery.
Caucasus and Central Asia
Poti · Baku · Yerevan · Almaty · Astana
We plan the ocean leg to a suitable port, then coordinate transit and final road delivery separately.
UAE
Jebel Ali · Dubai
We confirm the carrier service, arrival port, consignee documents and release or onward delivery.
Africa
Tema · Lagos · Cotonou · Lomé · Mombasa · Durban
We check vehicle age, condition, steering configuration, inspection rules and other country-specific requirements.
US inland transport, yard storage and document waiting time can materially change the total budget and schedule. We check these before booking the ocean leg.
BEFORE BOOKING
What we check before selecting a port and shipping method
A US shipment depends on more than the port and ocean rate. We first review the title, vehicle condition, release terms and actual cost of delivery to port.
Copart, IAAI, Manheim, dealer or private location and release conditions
VIN, title, bill of sale and other available vehicle documents
condition, type of damage, ability to move and safe loading options
distance to a suitable port, inland rate and possible storage
carrier rules for the vehicle, EV or hybrid and selected shipping method
consignee, destination country and agreed post-arrival scope
How we select the shipping method
RoRo
Roadworthy vehiclesCore destinations include Rotterdam, Bremerhaven and Zeebrugge.
Full Container Load
Complex routesFor damaged, non-running and sensitive vehicles; availability is confirmed for the specific carrier service, port and destination.
Consolidated container
Selected routesUseful for one vehicle where consolidation is available on the specific route.
Air freight
Urgent or high-value vehiclesConsidered for urgent or high-value shipments when a suitable air route is available.
In practice
Real West Matterhorn projects
Completed US projects include Can-Am equipment to Rotterdam, three RAM RHO pickups to Bishkek and a BMW X5 Hybrid on a multimodal route to Poti.
BRP Can-Am powersports vehicles
- Route
- Upper Darby, Pennsylvania → Rotterdam
- Method
- Container shipping with road collection and final delivery
- Timing
- 39 days door to door
Three new RAM RHO pickups, 2026
- Route
- Miami → Poti → Bishkek
- Method
- Multimodal shipping
- Timing
- 64 days
BMW X5 Hybrid, 2022
- Route
- San Diego → Los Angeles → Ambarli → Poti
- Method
- Multimodal shipping
- Timing
- 61 days
TRANSIT TIMES
Ocean transit examples and completed routes
Savannah → Antwerp17 days
Miami → Poti25–35 days
New York → Klaipėdaabout 25 days
Los Angeles → Jebel Ali49–55 days
Timing examples refer to the port-to-port ocean leg. Sailing schedules, port operations, documents and final-mile delivery affect the total transit time.
Check timing for my routeWhat to prepare before export
The document set depends on the state, seller, title and destination. Before collection, we review what is available and identify which tasks are included in our scope.
vehicle title and proof of ownership
export documents for the origin country
transport documents for sea, air and road legs
recipient details and destination-country requirements
customs-support documents when included in the agreed scope
How the shipment works
- 01
We collect the yard, vehicle and destination details.
- 02
We check the title, condition, release terms and inland options to port.
- 03
We agree the port, shipping method, timing and scope.
- 04
We coordinate collection, export and terminal operations, loading and dispatch.
- 05
We coordinate arrival and the agreed final-mile delivery.
Who coordinates the route
West Matterhorn coordinates US collection, inland transport to port, export and terminal operations, the international leg and agreed delivery after arrival.
Company and documentsQuestions about shipping from the USA
Can you collect a vehicle from Copart, IAAI or Manheim?
Yes. We collect purchased vehicles from major auctions, other yards, dealers and private locations across the USA.
Can you deliver a vehicle into the USA, not only from the USA?
Yes. By request, we plan delivery into the USA from other markets through a suitable port and final road leg. Before departure, we check export and import formalities, port, shipping method and handover address.
Which US departure ports do you use?
We work through Seattle, Los Angeles, Houston, Miami, Savannah and New York. The port depends on the vehicle location, shipping method and sailing schedule.
Should I choose RoRo or a container?
RoRo often suits roadworthy vehicles and routes with an appropriate service. FCL is considered for complex routes, damaged, non-running and sensitive vehicles.
Can you ship a non-running vehicle, EV or hybrid?
Yes, after checking its condition, safe loading options, port requirements and the selected carrier's rules. A container route is often considered for these shipments.
Are duties and customs charges included?
No. The customer pays duties and charges. We coordinate customs declarations and communication with representatives at origin and destination.
Can you deliver from the port to the final address?
Yes. We can arrange final-mile delivery to an agreed address when it is available within the selected route and scope.
WEST MATTERHORN
Get a quote for shipping to or from the USA
Provide the origin and destination countries and cities, VIN, make, model, year and vehicle condition. For auction collection, add the yard, ZIP code and listing link or lot number.
We check documents, import or export requirements and available carrier services. The quote separates road transport, ocean freight and terminal charges.