Delivery times
Delivery Times by Cargo Terminal
Estimated delivery windows for cars purchased through auctions and shipped via New York, Savannah, Houston, Los Angeles, and Rotterdam terminals.
Overall expected range
24-58 days
Last updated: March 2026
- 011-2 days
Auction Processing
Payment confirmation and release request.
- 023-7 days
Domestic Transport
Pickup from yard and transport to export port.
- 033-6 weeks
Ocean Freight
Sailing time to EU ports.
- 041-3 weeks
Customs & Final Delivery
Customs clearance and delivery to destination.
Delivery Timeline and Risks
Step-by-step shipment flow and factors that can shift the final delivery date.
| Delivery Timeline Steps | Typical Process Window |
|---|---|
| Auction Release | 1-5 days |
| Port processing | 16-45 days |
| Ocean transit | 16-45 days |
| Customs, Local | 4-9 days |
| Total estimate | 24-58 days |
Times are estimates and may vary based on route and port conditions.
What Can Change Delivery Time
Most common factors affecting shipment duration.
- Port congestion and vessel schedule adjustments
- Inland pickup delays from auction storage yards
- Additional customs inspection or document corrections
- Weather and seasonal shipping volume spikes
Delivery Notes
We keep you updated as each milestone is completed.
Delays can happen because of port congestion, vessel schedules, or customs inspections.
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