Car/Vehicle Shipping Cost from Singapore to Bucharest

Singapore's "10-year car law" centers on the Certificate of Entitlement (COE), granting vehicle ownership for 10 years, after which owners must renew (for 5 or 10 more years) by paying the Prevailing Quota Premium (PQP), sell, or deregister/scrap the vehicle, as the COE effectively controls the vehicle population on the island. This system, designed to manage congestion, requires owners to pay significant costs for the right to own and use a car, with renewal options tied to the vehicle's age and statutory lifespan.

First and foremost, Romania allows the import of used cars that meet at least Euro 4 emission standards. While Euro 4 is the minimum, vehicles meeting higher standards (Euro 5, Euro 6) are increasingly preferred and may face lower taxes. All imported vehicles must be right-hand drive to be road-legal in Romania.

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.