Had no idea it would cost that much, it is officially not worth it. Just thought some would like to know.

* From: Los Angeles, CA
* To:.Doha, Qatar
* Service: PORT TO PORT
* Commodity: 1 x Automobile infiniti
* Mode: Containerized
* Approximate Transit Time: 42 DAYS SAILING
* Frequency: WEEKLY
* Rate: $ 3250.00

 

damn thats expensive! so your car wont reach your destination till 42 days? wow

 

damn, 42 days? check this out - can cross the pacific in 4!

https://g35driver.com/forums/lounge-off-topic/214305-i-present-you-emma-maersk.html

 

Dang that thing is huge, bet it comes with a huge price also. I was thinking 10k max maybe a little more. I would be willing to do that.

But 20, something not gonna happen

 

what are you reading? Look at the OP,

Rate : $3250.00

 

wow, why so long? 42 days!?

 

though 3k is a lot, i think its fair... Think of the gas prices especially for a big Tanker sized ship sailing ACROSS the OCEAN..... that, then the container being moved to the boat then off.... Plus they aren't going to route a trip just for your car, it has be what ever route they are planning and the days they were planning to move.... So yea, 3k and 42days isn't as bad when you think of the actual process.... Though i wish it would be quicker, not to sure how long it takes to sail across the pacific then to Qatar (middle eastern country right?)

 

sound bout right.


If you can find somebody to share the container with you could split the cost with the person.

 

Yeah....$3250 isn't bad at all. The last person I knew who did this (Phillipines to US) paid just over $10,000. That was several years ago, but I wouldn't have expected it to be that cheap.

 

Am I reading something wrong!! I read it as 3250.00 per week in a 42 day transit. 6 weeks in 42 days = 19500. Or did I get that all wrong..

 

Weekly is how often they can get your car on a boat (no waiting). So the $3250 is total for shipping. I checked 2 other places and they were $3375 and $3500.

Now duty is another matter..... I know in Dubai it's 5% of market value. No idea in Qatar.

 

Thanks, I was totally confused on that. Boy do I feel stupid!!

Well anyway I guess my G is coming with me once I get in paid off in 6 months or lees.

 

Be careful though. There are lots of fees they don't tell you about. Usually the price you are quoted just covers shipping....not them doing all the paper work (which there is tons of), insurance (since maritime law covers some ridiculously low amount), loading / unloading fees, duty, etc. Hopefully they've improved over the years, but that price seems low, so I'd ask lots of questions.

 

Thx for the responses.

 

That's not bad at all. It cost $6500 to ship(via Air) a horse from Germany and only takes a few days even with Quarantine.