Car/Vehicle Shipping Cost from Frankfurt to Dubai

Proof of purchase. Blue export number plates. Completed application form. Insurance documents. Original driving license, passport and visa (bring copies too) Customs clearance letter. Residency proof (rental contract or utility bill) along with visa. Vehicle inspection clearance.

Sea freight from Germany to the UAE Delivery can take anywhere from 27 to 33 days. Sea transport remains the best option for products that are not perishable or time-sensitive, like certain consumer goods.

The cheapest way to ship a car internationally is generally Roll-on/Roll-off (RORO), where cars drive onto and off the ship, costing around $900-$2,500+ depending on destination, as it avoids packaging and crane costs. For more protection, Shared Container shipping (grouping cars) is the next cheapest, while booking through platforms like Shiply or using companies with price matching, like SGT Auto Transport or Sherpa, can also find competitive rates.