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From a personal relocation to New Zealand to a HSV classic destined for Tokyo — we handle Australian customs, port loading, marine insurance and destination broker handover, end-to-end.
Different customs paperwork. Different deregistration rules. Different destination compliance. Different ports, different rate structures. We've been moving vehicles out of Australia for decades — let's make sure yours arrives ready to drive.
full export declarations, EX1 / B957 documentation & lodgement.
cancellation letters from your state RMS — required before shipping.
full-risk cover from origin port to final destination address.
we confirm import rules at the other end before you ship.
partnered customs agents in every major receiving country.
From the rapid trans-Tasman crossing to the long haul to Europe and the Middle East — matched to the cheapest, safest route per vehicle.
Our most popular trans-Tasman route. Frequent sailings ex-Sydney, Brisbane and Melbourne. NZTA compliance handled in Auckland with our partner broker.
Right-hand drive cars enter the UK with no major conversion. NOVA + DVLA registration handled at destination.
Durban & Cape Town discharge. Pre-shipment SABS inspection coordinated in advance.
Yokohama discharge. Strong market for Australian HSV, FPV & classic Holden / Ford performance vehicles.
Jebel Ali, Dubai. RTA-compliant documentation arranged before departure.
Classics 25+ years old enter without major modification. Long Beach / Baltimore discharge.
From the day you call us to the moment your car rolls off the carrier overseas — one team, one quote, no hand-offs.
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Every receiving country has its own rules. We verify whether your vehicle qualifies for import at destination — age, emissions, LHD/RHD, modifications — before any cost is committed.
Not eligible? We tell you upfront and refund any quote deposit.
State RMS deregistration letter, title transfer, export approval declaration, EX1/B957 customs lodgement, certificate of origin, Bill of Lading. We handle every piece.
Inland transport from your location to Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne or Fremantle. Pre-shipment inspection, cleaning, dimension verification, secure storage at the wharf.
RoRo, container or LCL — matched to your vehicle and destination. Full-risk marine cargo insurance covers the vessel until your nominated destination address.
Our partner broker meets the vessel at the destination port, clears customs, arranges inland transport, and hands the vehicle over to you, your buyer or your dealer.
Whether it's a personal possession crossing the Tasman, a rare HSV heading to Japan, or a corporate fleet relocating to the UAE — the process is the same. Only the paperwork changes.
Moving home or abroad with your personal vehicle — concessional treatment may apply in the destination country if you can document ownership history.
HSV, FPV, classic Holdens and Ford Falcons are highly sought after in Japan, NZ, UK and the US. We've shipped hundreds.
Corporate relocations, mining fleet redeployments, dealer-to-dealer transfers and bulk shipments. Volume rates apply.
Heading overseas for a road trip, rally or charity drive? Carnet de Passage handles temporary export and return.
The right method depends on vehicle value, destination, timeline and how much you want to spend.
Drive on, drive off. The most cost-effective method for standard road vehicles. Frequent sailings to all major destinations from all four Australian ports.
Locked, sealed, weather-protected. Best for high-value, modified or low-clearance vehicles. Personal items allowed (with declaration).
Your vehicle shares container space with other shippers. Lower minimum than a sole-use 20ft, longer dwell time as the container fills.
Vehicles can sit at the wharf for weeks — or be turned away at destination — over paperwork that should have been handled before pickup.
With Dazmac, every checkpoint is cleared before the keys are handed over.
Trans-Tasman to New Zealand: 10–14 days port-to-port. To UK or Europe: 35–45 days. To Japan: 14–21 days. To USA: 25–35 days. To the Middle East: 21–30 days. Add 7–14 days for destination customs clearance.
Yes. Your state RMS deregistration letter is mandatory and must be lodged with customs at the export declaration stage. We coordinate this with you and the relevant authority.
If the vehicle was purchased through a GST-registered business and is being exported within 60 days of supply, you may be eligible to recover the GST. We'll point you to the right ATO documentation — check with your accountant for your specific situation.
Every receiving country has its own rules. NZ is easy for RHD Australian cars. The UK accepts RHD without major issue. Japan is excellent for performance classics. The USA generally requires 25+ years for non-modified imports. We pre-check eligibility before you ship.
RoRo is the cheapest method and best for standard vehicles. Use a container for high-value, modified, low-clearance or rare cars, and any time you want to ship personal items with the vehicle. We recommend per-vehicle in your quote.
Full-risk marine cargo insurance covers loss or damage from the moment the vehicle leaves your premises to the moment it arrives at the destination address — including handling at both ports. Premium is around 1.5% of insured value.
Yes. We arrange inland transport from your driveway or yard to the nearest export port. Coastal shipping is also available between Perth, Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Adelaide.
1 Citywest Court,
Gilberton QLD 4208, Australia
Don't hand your vehicle to a freight broker. Work with licensed export specialists who've seen every destination rule, every paperwork glitch and every port hold-up — and built systems to avoid them.
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