Ship a car to Australia
Vehicles from Germany by container to Sydney, Melbourne or Brisbane – with import approval, stink bug season treatment and clean documentation.
Import rules at a glance
- An import approval (ROVER) must be in place before shipping – processing usually takes several weeks.
- Routes include the Personal Import Scheme (relocation, at least 12 months’ ownership), vehicles 25 years and older or approved specialist models.
- The vehicle must be asbestos-free and thoroughly cleaned inside and out (underbody, wheel arches).
- During the stink bug season (BMSB) from 1 September to 30 April vehicles from Germany must be treated before shipping.
Documents we need
- Registration certificate Part I and II (originals)
- Vehicle deregistered or with export plates
- Purchase contract or invoice with VIN, make, model, year, engine size and fuel type
- Copy of the shipper’s ID card or passport; for companies the EORI number
- Name and address of the consignee in the destination country
- Vehicle Import Approval
- BMSB treatment certificate in season, asbestos declaration
We check before booking whether any further documents are needed.
Good to know
Australia drives on the left: left-hand drive vehicles can only be registered with restrictions – please check with the state registration authority in advance.
How the shipment works
Vehicle details, destination port and time frame – you get a quote quickly.
You bring the vehicle to us or we collect it.
Export declaration, loading and professional lashing in the container.
Follow the shipment online and receive the documents for collection.
Will my vehicle fit in the container? Vehicle calculator → · All documents in the document check → · When must the vehicle be ready? → · Container shipping to this country →
As of September 2026. Import rules change frequently – all information without guarantee. Please clarify the import with the consignee or the competent authority in the destination country before buying.
Ship a car to Australia?
We advise you personally and take care of everything – from deregistration to the destination port.