Why does the shipment go through Klaipeda instead of directly to Odesa?

Sea freight to Black Sea ports carries elevated war-related risk, which makes vessel and container insurance significantly more expensive, and some shipping lines don't call at Ukrainian ports at all. Klaipeda is a major, reliably operating EU port with direct sea lines from the USA; from there the car is delivered to Ukraine by truck. This route is more reliable and often faster.

How long does shipping take on the USA to Klaipeda to Ukraine route?

The full journey usually takes 45-60 days: 3-7 days to move the car from the auction to a US port, 25-35 days for the ocean crossing, and another 5-10 days for port handling in Klaipeda and truck delivery to Odesa. Exact timing depends on the shipping line's schedule and port congestion.

Do I have to pay EU customs duties while transiting through Klaipeda?

No. The car is processed under a customs transit procedure (a T1 document), which allows the cargo to move through EU territory without paying EU duties or VAT. All customs payments are made once, when the car is cleared in Ukraine.

How does customs clearance work in Ukraine after shipping via Klaipeda?

Once the truck arrives at the Ukrainian border or a bonded warehouse, the car is declared under the standard procedure: an electronic customs declaration is filed, duty, excise tax, and VAT are paid, and the car undergoes conformity certification. Our brokers manage the process from filing the declaration through to handing you the finished documents.

How can I track the car at every stage of the route?

As soon as the car is loaded at the US port, you receive the container number and vessel details, which you can use to track the shipment on the carrier's website. During the truck leg from Klaipeda, our manager gives you an estimated arrival date and keeps you updated at each key stage.

Turnkey Cars from the USA — Delivery to Ukraine

Buying a car from the USA is one of the most popular ways to get a quality vehicle
at a reasonable price. But different companies mean very different things by
"turnkey delivery." Here's what it means with us, and how delivery currently works
given the situation at the Odesa port.

What's included in "turnkey" service

The key thing to understand: choosing the specific vehicle (lot) at auction —
Copart, IAAI, or another — is always up to the client. We don't push or select
a car on your behalf. What we do take on is everything after your choice:

1. Purchasing your chosen lot at auction on your behalf.
2. Handling all documentation required to export the car from the USA.
3. Transporting the vehicle to the departure port in the USA.
4. Sea freight to Europe.
5. Customs clearance in Ukraine.
6. Handing the car over to you, ready for registration.

One contract, one manager, guiding you from the first call to the moment you get
behind the wheel.

How delivery currently works

Due to ongoing shelling, container service at the Odesa port is temporarily
suspended. This is a reality the entire Ukrainian freight industry is dealing with
— and we're no exception. Rather than pausing operations, we restructured our
logistics: we now use alternative routes through neighboring countries' ports,
followed by road transport into Ukraine.

Yes, this adds a few days to the overall delivery time. But it doesn't affect the
safety of the vehicle itself, and it doesn't change the cost agreed in your contract.
We deliberately choose route reliability over speed at any cost.

Why clients choose us

We've been in business since 2006 and work without intermediaries — meaning you
pay for the actual service, not several layers of commission between you and the
provider. Over 20 years, we've navigated various logistics crises and found a
working solution for our clients every time.

To find out the delivery cost for your specific car, contact our manager or use
the calculator on our website.