How to Ship Your Car Globally: Expert Tips You Need to Know

[@TheRoadChoseMe]

Don't hesitate to ask any questions about the whole process - I want to help others do what I'm doing! Be the first to see the Iceland adventure videos - sign up now on Patreon for early access! - patreon.com/theroadchoseme

[@rjkerne7662]

@theroadchoseme which tire inflater are you using?

[@polepole9066]

Im so happy to see Iceland again through your eyes. Your jeep will be amongst the best our there. Hurry up to do some F roads before they close for Winter! Question, what other container size are available for larger vehicles ? Thanks

[@classicvwride7520]

You are my hero when it comes to overlanding, I have done 11 countries in Africa and 15 in Europe since I started watching your videos way back. Thank u Dan.

[@TheRoadChoseMe]

You are very welcome! I hope we bump into each other someday

[@classicvwride7520]

@@TheRoadChoseMe ... Probably, just applied for my carnet in the UK for my Lagos to London trip.

[@reiddickson]

"Iceland starts now." Music to my ears. Build has been really fun to watch but it's nothing compared to the videos of the adventure. Hope you've been having a lot of fun so far.

[@TheRoadChoseMe]

Thankyou! It is mind blowing here

[@DB-yj3qc]

I had already guessed what country you were going to. Glad to hear your Jeep and that all made it. When I shipped my jeep I had to pull the radio out going and on return trip. Unfortunately a RORO ship. I had to leave it at 1/4 tank of fuel or less. But fortunately it was close to 1/4 tank. On way out it was from E. St. Lewis IL. side then back to N. Carolina. My only choice if or when doing that again is in shipping container. The saltwater spray covered everything with a corrosive film. Best wishes for you and family.

[@tronaboron_99]

I rented an off-road rig in Iceland to overland...it was awesome! The people were so friendly...

[@IanPayne]

11:07 that Suzuki Jimny is excatly like my one!

[@scotttaylor8006]

So awesome to see you overland....through Halifax lol. Welcome back to the Maritimes man & enjoy your adventure!

[@TheRoadChoseMe]

Yes! Thank you!

[@christopherstone1510]

Having done this with the help of an agent in Cartagena, I think you glossed over how hard it can be to get that paperwork done in the destination country when you don't speak the language and are not part of their culture. I understand on a limited budget that your way is desirable, but I recommend one uses a quality agent like Overland Embassy when the budget constraints aren't tight.

[@TheRoadChoseMe]

I did it myself in Cartegena. Yes, it took a bit of effort, but it was worth it for the money I saved. I paid $777 USD final price to ship from Colon to Cartengena. (though that was a while ago). You're right though, every port and destination and shipping deal around the world is different. Some are very easy, some not.

[@jYarmo]

Iceland!

[@AlpeshPatel-jh5ti]

You are just such and inspiration. Make it so calm. After reading your two books on The Road Chose me I built my car and got going in Africa. Yet to do the shipping bit.

[@TheRoadChoseMe]

Thanks very much! I wish you all the best on your African adventure, you are going to have an incredible experience!

[@classicvwride7520]

Did u have a Carnet for Iceland and what insurance company did u use pls?

[@steinjohansen3142]

A friendly tip till next time you strap a vehicle. Cross the straps: (from the right side of the vehicle to the left side of the container, and vice versa.) Also use the hooks on the straps direcktly to the strappoints to prevent the straps to chafe and break. I´ve been a sivilian supervisor for US Forces when strapping military equipment on ships.

[@TheRoadChoseMe]

Thanks, will do! I didn't put the hooks on directly because they felt like they would rattle off...

[@DB-yj3qc]

Uggg, you're one of them. I've got to do that so many times plus rail and air.

[@conchscooter]

My Promaster van fits in a 40 foot high cube with the rooftop a/c removed. I did not enjoy driving it in either from the bed of a tow truck. My shipping agent cleared my van for the TIP and insurance which saved me hassles. Good video.

[@dmeddah]

You may make an episode on the vehicle insurance abroad

[@TheRoadChoseMe]

I have done - kzbin.info/www/bejne/rH64eGZnZ7ymbq8

[@alberttu8120]

I get your sense of nostalgia. Thanks for the info!

[@TheRoadChoseMe]

No problem!

[@laurentp1089]

Iceland is just magnificient! I've seen these beautiful landscapes and will be rejoyce to see it again in your videos. It really looks like the begining times of the world. The diesel is very expensive but at 90 km/h top speed on the main roads you don't burn too much either.

[@TheRoadChoseMe]

Main roads? I've barely touched them! The good stuff is in the middle as far away from those roads as possible!

[@laurentp1089]

@@TheRoadChoseMe I had a Fiat sedan on rental, I couldn't go there with a car like this. The most 'off track' I did was the 939 raod from Berufjordur to Egilsstadir. 🤩 It was epic!

[@brianbarnes2909]

I was really hoping this was building up to being Iceland! Can’t wait to see the series. Happy days 😊

[@TheRoadChoseMe]

It is blowing my mind every day! I have so much footage to show you

[@maxvanrunkle1052]

Much respect for your endeavors Dan..........very happy to see you are on your way at last!! Take care!!, Max

[@TheRoadChoseMe]

Thanks Max!

[@tristvn6]

Looking forward to seeing your Iceland adventures!

[@TheRoadChoseMe]

Thanks very much, we are loving it!

[@cliffmorgan31]

Iceland. Sounds like a good spot for an ice cream vendor…. Lol

[@TheRoadChoseMe]

Gotta hustle!

[@Kristian_Saile]

Fantastic Dan. Congrats. You definitely have the most real channel in regards to vehicle travel. Appreciated your content and have been following along since your early days in the TJ going down the Pan American highway. Good stuff. Looking forward to this. 👍

[@TheRoadChoseMe]

Awesome, thanks for being part of the adventure for so long!

[@gregmacd2829]

Dan, the overly exiting subject of paperwork would be great, insurance, customs, international licensing and so on….It is something that everyone needs, but few ever talk about.

[@TheRoadChoseMe]

Don't need any of that. As the video said, I got an EU insurance policy for 70 Euros and nothing else. Done.

[@mack86523]

I had always heard shipping to Iceland was super expensive, but that seems pretty reasonable! Have fun!

[@MarkRose1337]

I miss those blue northern skies so much!

[@Zzyyzzxx7]

3:34 I remember a MightyCarMods episode they got a vehicle shipped in from Japan and it had one leaf in the trunk so they got charged some crazy amount by customs

[@TheRoadChoseMe]

Yep, Australia is SERIOUS about quarantine.

[@jamesmazurstudios]

Sweet! Iceland starts now. I'm in.

[@GATORADDAM]

Great info. We're ready for the adventure!

[@Stonemanoverland]

DUDE!!!!!! Amazing, a lot of work getting to where are at but Iceland is going to be out of this work!!!! I’m excited to follow along until I’m able to do it myself!!!!!!

[@TheRoadChoseMe]

Thankyou!

[@derekhart944]

Welcome to halifax! Watched the entire Jeep build. Been living in Dartmouth for 25 years. Driving a 2017 jk 2 door in Gobi like your jk.

[@TheRoadChoseMe]

Unreal! I just passed through, but given how much I love exploring hte world, I'm sure I'll be back again sometime

[@VintageWanderer]

Excellent video. I wanted to ship to Iceland too then you can take a ferry to Europe! Cheers.

[@TheRoadChoseMe]

Yep, we will catch that ferry when we're done here

[@foggie]

@11:07 is that a Jimny? Looks sick as heck! The bits about having to shimmy around the sides of the jeep inside the narrow container gave me anxiety

[@TheRoadChoseMe]

Yep, there's plenty of them getting around here!

[@raulbustamante8337]

Adventure begins

[@TheRoadChoseMe]

I can't believe it's global trip number 4!

[@Swoop142]

I have loaded hundreds of vehicles Into containers over the years and recommend using a 20 foot high cube loading the vehicle onto a skid which is on an angle so you drive onto it have the vehicle then strapped down to the skid and that then is lifted at the front by forklift and slide into the container, when unloading it is simple as using forklift and sliding the cradle back out unlash the vehicle and drive away.

[@TheRoadChoseMe]

Does that cost more than just driving it into a regular 20 footer?

[@Swoop142]

Depending on the company you hire from is normally around $ 200 extra

[@JoeBowser]

That's definitely a thousand less than I paid for vehicle rental when I was in Iceland. I definitely don't miss those absolutely ridiculous Iceland gas prices. I'm thinking of returning to Iceland in 2026 with my Rivian and a CCS1 to CCS2 adapter because the last time I did the math, I estimated a savings of at least a couple thousand dollars.

[@paachi]

@theroadchoseme can you pls talk about a bit on what prep you did for vehicle insurance, road tax and your personal health insurance in these foreign countries?

[@TheRoadChoseMe]

The only insurance you need is EU liability insurance for your vehicle to be legally driven. 70 Euros a month, nothing else. Health insurance is not mandatory, but we got a policy for $1,500 for the three of us for a year.

[@paachi]

@@TheRoadChoseMe thank you!! That’s very helpful to know

[@MatthewLowryUSA]

Looking forward to what's next.

[@TheRoadChoseMe]

I have a LOT of footage to edit!

[@brettcarlton6997]

Dunnage bags would be good too.

[@Onward4x4]

I paid $7/Gal on the Dempster Highway!! But those were special places.

[@BilTheGalacticHero]

Nice. Lots of good information. I know you're trying to be mysterious until the next video but Iceland Air on the winglet kinda gave it away for anyone who didn't already work it out. Eimskip is a giveaway too if you've been there. Driving there is chill, even in the one big city and out in the country it's great. You're gonna love it.

[@TheRoadChoseMe]

I can tell you have not watched the last couple of videos to the very end :)

[@1FiftyOverland]

This is awesome!!

[@patrickh9112]

@Dan - we wanted to see u climb in and out 😂 In all seriousness - it was great information - thanks for that! What would be interesting to know more about is the insurance situation - I presume u have Canadian rego - what kind of insurance u have for this trip and how difficult was it to find an insurer for going abroad? Ta! Greetings from Australia

[@TheRoadChoseMe]

All I had to get was EU liability insurance for the Jeep to be legally driven in all of Europe. 70 Euros a month. Nothing else

[@Eddie_-_]

Great video. Soon hoping to do the same

[@G_336]

so good, thank you Dan x... fuel and insurance was also interests covered x, ... um, are you driving right or left? wow, so keen to ear from beginning travelling aboard with your home xxx i did by my little truck (inspired by you xxx) to fit in a 20footer xXx am soo excited for this x injoy brother, bless, bliss thankx

[@GATORADDAM]

IDK. Haven't heard a thing from Dan since he got to Iceland.. I'm thinking maybe that glued together box fell off of the Jeep and he froze to death!

[@TheRoadChoseMe]

I'm working on it! Well over a terrabyte of 4k footage from adventures over here. It's coming!

[@Dechkaon]

Oh man I am so glad I found your channel. I am planning to do a Europe road trip from Montreal and then landing in France on Lx570. Which shipping company do you recommend ? Thanks a lot.

[@TheRoadChoseMe]

Depends entirely on where you are going. I specifically wanted to go to Iceland, so I used the shipping line of Iceland, Eimskip.

[@matthewg.5940]

What happened to the Geolandar X-AT? I had been thinking of those for my next tire, and was looking forward to you using them on the road and getting feedback.

[@TheRoadChoseMe]

I upgraded to the new A/T4 because they are snow rated :)

[@romp39]

Do you have a list of people you've used in the past, or some general recommendations on what companies have been good/bad based on your experience or friends experiences?

[@TheRoadChoseMe]

It depends entirely on where you are shipping to/from - different parts of the world are served by different shipping lines, agents and brokers.

[@gylfithorisson]

Welcome to my home country

[@TheRoadChoseMe]

Thankyou, it is incredible!

[@ul3wq]

Dan, were you not present for the opening of the container by Customs? Also, the front chocks had been taken off and the front straps removed in the shot when Jakob opened the container doors. Was this all done in your presence off camera, or did customs cut the lock and open before you got there? Weren’t the customs officials interested in looking inside the vehicle? Thanks, and looking forward to more on your next round of adventuring…

[@TheRoadChoseMe]

They had been inside the container before I got there. Jakob tried to get it out, but couldn't find the keys (I had them). Often when vehicles are shipped the keys are just in the car.

[@Travedalineobsession]

Can you put the name of the shipping company that you used ? Very interested in your trip!!

[@TheRoadChoseMe]

Eimskip goes from Halifax, NS or Portland, ME to Reykjavik, Iceland weekly. You'll need a different one to go to other parts of the world.

[@thomasmullinsiii7759]

That fuel price is insane! If I ever world travel with my own vehicle, I'll have to diesel swap my tahoe first 😂

[@TheRoadChoseMe]

Now you know why I always harp on about mileage!

[@thomasmullinsiii7759]

@@TheRoadChoseMe yeah I can tell 😂

[@thomasmullinsiii7759]

@@TheRoadChoseMe yup 😂

[@UnplugToRecharge]

No one talks about anti moisture packs? Highly recommend to control mold during transport

[@TheRoadChoseMe]

I've never had a problem and didn't know that was a thing when going in a container

[@YaMbutaM]

I'm curious, you did not mention the time it took to ship it from Halifax, Canada to where you are. Care to share?

[@TheRoadChoseMe]

7 days from Halifax to Iceland.

[@YaMbutaM]

@TheRoadChoseMe thank I'm so excited to see your new journey. I'm thinking of shipping my 2013 gx460 from USA to DRC

[@topsyproducts627]

I would like to know what you packed in the Jeep before you shipped it? What did you bring for clothes, food, tools and amenities to keep you going while on the road in the new country.

[@TheRoadChoseMe]

I've done videos in the past about all of that kind of stuff - have a look through this playlist kzbin.info/www/bejne/aZayd4yZdsaqjMU

[@topsyproducts627]

@@TheRoadChoseMe Yes, I saw that one but was looking to see how you change it up for traveling in the new location. Any changes you made from past packing. Thanks.

[@TheRoadChoseMe]

I'm expecting Iceland to be a lot colder than Africa and Australia, so a lot more wool and cold weather gear. Nothing any travel website can't tell you.

[@CounterT007]

I want to ship from Baltimore to Liverpool, then Morocco. Is there an international driver’s license or registration requirements that I need to worry about?

[@TheRoadChoseMe]

You may as well get an IDP because why not. Just keep it registered in it's home state and it's legal basically everywhere.

[@ESUSAMEX]

Do they always make the owner drive the truck into the shipping container? I hope not because I would not be able to climb out of any windows or under the truck.

[@TheRoadChoseMe]

No, they normally do all that for you, I'm just crazy

[@MartinGotz-jm8pd]

what do you do for insurance in different countries ?

[@TheRoadChoseMe]

I had to get EU liability insurance for 70 euros a month. I go into details here kzbin.info/www/bejne/rH64eGZnZ7ymbq8

[@mozkotze6415]

What are the implications of vehicle insurance, road tax, and annual road safety tests etc cheers

[@TheRoadChoseMe]

None. I cover all of that here kzbin.info/www/bejne/rYHKfIpme5idfKM

[@craigharrington4731]

how much does your Jeep weigh when its fully loaded? p.s thanks for the tips on shipping oversea

[@c_hanley]

Bet Sandy is real jealous to miss out on Iceland

[@TheRoadChoseMe]

Haha, no doubt! She was built for hot climates, that setup would be miserable here now

[@max4wd]

hey dan i wonder if lots of woolwax/lanolin or other fat based undercoatings for rust prevention are a problem for shipping and customs? Any experience with that? Best Regards Max from the Austrian Alps ( we get lots of Salt on the roads)

[@TheRoadChoseMe]

No, they couldn't care less. My Jeep has Canadian rust-proofing applied which is hyper nasty stuff. Nobody asked a thing.

[@Walking_Bear]

I've heard there are issues with having personal items and stuff inside a shipped vehicle, but it seems like you didn't have any restrictions at all on that?

[@TheRoadChoseMe]

Inside a container it doesn't matter because it's all locked in there. When you ship RORO it's different, it will all get stolen

[@nic6625]

@@TheRoadChoseMe Could you take your lithium phosphate battery in the truck? All the companies I contacted told me I could not.

[@TheRoadChoseMe]

My vehicle was shipped as hazardous cargo (some shipping lines just demand that for vehicles), so it was fine.

[@DannyK1992]

By the license plates of the cars in the beginning, I think you're in Iceland

[@andrewjones-productions]

I'm always befuddled as to why there isn't a regular car ferry service between Iceland and Canada. Iceland is not really any further from Canada than it is from mainland Europe (the ferry typically is between Denmark and Iceland), yet there are car ferries to Iceland (mostly via the Faroe Islands I think). Most likely a car ferry service that would island hop between Iceland-Greenland-Canada would be the most logical route, I suppose it all comes down to customer demand. The geographical location also means that the Northern Atlantic ocean is not very friendly for much of the year, but neither is the North Sea for that matter. For me here in Japan, I would have loved to have driven my car across the Siberian Highway all the way to the family home in Wales and have the vehicle shipped back to Japan. Unfortunately, a little matter of a war in Ukraine and the consequent ostracisation of Russia from the rest of the world has prevented that from happening.

[@ROUTES_SAUVAGES]

The 4400$ CAD is only to go there or it’s including the comeback?!

[@TheRoadChoseMe]

One way.

[@flysoutbackadventures]

I'm glad I'm not paying that price for diesel. I'm in Pt Hedland atm and just paid $1.90/litre AUD ( Perth is ranging from $1.60 to $1.80/litre AUD ). Your shipping price is real cheap. I looked into it about a yr ago to ship my ute from the east coast of Australia to North America. Price came in at $13,500AUD one way. Way too expensive for me. So I might have to look at buying a car in the USA then re-selling it when I leave. Similar to what u did when u came back here.

[@Spoonfed78]

That's crazy expensive, which isn't uncommon for most things in and out of Aus. I won't even bother checking what a 20ft high cube would be then (4x4 SWB Canter Camper) would be.

[@explor360]

Hey Dan when you had to pay the additional fees of about $150 did you use a credit card or did you have to pay in the local currency? Thanks.

[@TheRoadChoseMe]

Paid on credit card. Iceland is VERY developed.

[@simonpacardo2590]

What shipping company did you use to ship to Iceland ? I want to ship my jeep as well! And how much did it cost in Canadian. Additionally what paperwork’s do I need?

[@TheRoadChoseMe]

I used Eimskip. It was $3,350 USD total one way. No paperwork at all, just bought EU insurance for 70 euros a month. Literally nothing else

[@classicvwride7520]

Hello Dan, pls what website or insurance company did U get European insurance for 70euro monthly from pls?

[@TheRoadChoseMe]

I went with www.dfim.dk

[@kdietz65]

Someday, perhaps centuries from now, all of the major land masses of the world will be connected by roads, bridges, islands, causeways, or easy-access ferry services.

[@davemangle6448]

How come you didn’t ship straight to Iceland?

[@TheRoadChoseMe]

I did! Halifax to Reykjavik direct

[@davemangle6448]

@@TheRoadChoseMe thanks !

[@chadlloyd6247]

Did you drive it from Vancouver to Halifax?

[@TheRoadChoseMe]

Yep. 5 Canadian provinces and 10 US states. It was a good start to the adventure.

[@willinterest]

Katie not coming along?

[@TheRoadChoseMe]

Katie and baby Aurora are on board!

[@grahamfry8254]

Wow $70 / month insurance seems pretty cheap! Can you share which insurance company?

[@TheRoadChoseMe]

Sure, it was from www.dfim.dk/garantifonde/garantifond-motorkoeretoejer/vaerd-at-vide-naar-du-skal-koere-til-udlandet/graenseforsikring/ These guys do it too, slightly more expensive for me alessie.com/

[@our_roadtrip]

You might be too late for Iceland. All of the off-road tracks will be unusable in the beginning of October due to snow. The highlands will be closed off.

[@SteelWolf13]

Those extra fees..."Bribes." But how much in total did you spend? (Now to read comments) Ah he does mentions it 4 seconds after I type this 16:55ish $4,458CA.

[@susanhenderson2322]

Hmm, my motorhome doesnt fit in a c can.

[@TheRoadChoseMe]

You can go flat deck or open top container. I know people who just shipped a full sized school bus from Panama to Colombia to complete the Pan-American Highway. You will find a way

[@citybuswanderlust]

@@TheRoadChoseMe Amazing videos, so helpful! Thanks for doing them! We're planning to ship our School Bus (build in progress) from Panama to Colombia next year. Do you mind hooking me up with your friends that did this? I'd love to pick their brain about the process!

[@TheRoadChoseMe]

Ask on the FB group "Pan American Travellers Association" And talk to the Overland Embassy in Panama - they organize shipping for basically everyone doing it now

[@citybuswanderlust]

@@TheRoadChoseMe Awesome! Thanks!

[@bnawoods]

So very happy you did this!! I’m looking to do the same thing with my Jeep next summer (2025). I’m coming from Florida, would I still need to drive it to Halifax? Also what about licensing and insurance?

[@TheRoadChoseMe]

The shipping line also goes to Portland, ME. I bought liability insurance for the EU, and that is all I needed. The vehicle just stays registered in it's home location and that it perfectly legal.

[@99Isopropyl]

Is car insurance private in the Yukon and allows for coverage around the world? I was just looking at my ICBC plan the other day and it specifically states the insurance is only valid in Canada and the US. ​ Great video!

[@questioner1596]

@@99Isopropyl Like he mentioned, he bought liability insurance for the EU, since the North American insurance doesn't apply.

[@TheRoadChoseMe]

No, it doesn't cover me here. I had to get EU Liability insurance for 70 Euros a month, that is it. I cover all of that here kzbin.info/www/bejne/rYHKfIpme5idfKM

[@eshingansho]

That's pretty neat though I wonder how much life that sucks out of springs being compressed for a week at a time, probably not a heck of a lot but has to be some.

[@jasonb6570]

It makes zero difference.

[@Lolerstomp]

3 months seems like a long time for Iceland.

[@TheRoadChoseMe]

It is. No rush

[@brmmotorsport]

He will sill miss a lot of places !

[@TheRoadChoseMe]

@brmmotorsport In less than a week we knew we would need to come back. Again and again probably!

[@TheOutsidePerks]

Traffic? In Nova Scotia? lol

[@TheRoadChoseMe]

At 8:30 on a Monday morning trying to get into Dartmouth? Yep!

[@correfe]

Is the shipping cost one way or with return back to Canada?

[@TheRoadChoseMe]

That was one way. Return was a little less than double that price. I'm not coming back that way tho, I'll take the ferry through the Faroe Islands and onto mainland Europe in Denmark

[@mcw0261]

Super underrated Channel. Thank you for sharing the information! I am sure God saved you many times in your Life. Give thanks to the Creator! Jesus loves you!

[@NebraskaGonvilleJones]

Get that religion nonsense out of the comment section. This is a video about shipping a car not mortgageing your soul

[@mcw0261]

@@NebraskaGonvilleJones Jesus is not a religion. He's a person. And it's a relationship. He loves you too ..but Why are you mad at him?

[@NebraskaGonvilleJones]

@@mcw0261 I’m not mad at make believe tales. I am however sick of you lot smugly creeping around the internet attempting to poison otherwise sane minds

[@shannonkohl68]

$9 / gallon? I'm glad I don't have much interest in going to Iceland.

[@TheRoadChoseMe]

You certainly should. Hands down without a question the most breathtaking place I have ever been. It's not even close.

[@jasonb6570]

The price of fuel is all it would take to keep you from visiting another country? Especially one of the most beautiful countries in the world? To each their own I guess.

[@mack86523]

I second that. Been to 30 countries, Iceland being the most beautiful by far.

[@elliottsconstruction2639]

Excellent information, looks like a beautiful place to visit enjoy your time! On to Europe next?

[@Eddie_-_]

Ehm… isn’t Iceland in Europe?

[@elliottsconstruction2639]

@@Eddie_-_ your right, I just assumed the Faroe islands were about the western fridge of Europe but I learned something new today!

[@brettcarlton6997]

Dunnage bags would be good too.

[@TheRoadChoseMe]

Not needed though