Car Shipping from Dubai to Germany
Ship your car from Dubai to Germany inside a sealed, dedicated container — the secure choice for expats relocating to the EU and collectors importing a vehicle. Delta Global loads 1–6 cars per container from Jebel Ali to Hamburg and Bremerhaven and handles the full UAE export. We’ll also point you to what you’ll need to register in Germany (Certificate of Conformity, TÜV) and any Transfer-of-Residence duty relief you qualify for.
How Long Does Car Shipping from Dubai to Germany Take?
37–46 days
Jebel Ali → Hamburg, port-to-port.
39–48 days
Jebel Ali → Bremerhaven, port-to-port.
Weekly
Departures from Jebel Ali.
Why Ship Your Car in a Container
Enclosed container
- Fully sealed — protected from salt air, weather and deck damage
- No third-party drivers; sealed at Jebel Ali, opened at destination
- Non-running, project and modified cars welcome (winched in)
- Load spare parts & declared personal effects around the car
- Reaches any container port worldwide
RoRo (drive-on deck)
- Car sits exposed on an open vehicle deck
- Handled and driven by port staff
- Running cars only
- No personal items inside
- Limited to RoRo terminals
Container shipping is a premium, secure service — dearer and slightly slower to arrange than RoRo. For any car you value, that trade-off is worth it.
How Many of Your Cars Fit in One Container?
Every shipment is your own dedicated container — we don’t share your box with other owners. Cars are driven or winched in, then chocked and lashed to the securing points. Switch the tabs to see capacity by container size.
20ft — 1 car
A single vehicle, floor-loaded and lashed to the container’s securing rings. The most secure option for one high-value or classic car.
40ft — 2–4 cars
Two cars loaded flat nose-to-tail, or three to four using purpose-built steel racking — strong economics for dealers.
45ft High-Cube — up to 6 cars
With racking, a 45ft HC carries up to six vehicles depending on their size — the lowest cost per car for bulk movements. The real limit is payload weight, so sedans stack better than large SUVs.
What You Need to Import a Car into Germany
What Delta Global Handles, and What Happens at Germany
Clear scope, no surprises. We move the car out of Dubai and across the water; a licensed agent at the destination clears it in.
We handle
- RTA Vehicle Export Certificate & de-registration
- Clearing fines, Salik and bank-finance blocks
- Dubai Customs export declaration
- Professional loading, chocking & lashing in the container
- Ocean freight from Jebel Ali + the Bill of Lading
- Optional all-risk marine cargo insurance
Handled at destination
- German import customs, duty (~10%) & VAT (19%)
- Certificate of Conformity / TÜV approval
- Zulassung (registration)
- Collection or delivery from the port
Why Ship to Germany with Delta Global
Enclosed & Sealed
A dedicated container from Jebel Ali — no open decks, no third-party drivers, no salt-air damage to paint or chrome.
UAE Export Done For You
RTA export certificate, de-registration, bank-finance clearance and Dubai Customs export — handled in-house.
Dealer & Bulk Rates
Racking for up to six cars per 45ft HC, trade pricing and a dedicated account contact for regular volume.
COC & SOC Options
Carrier-owned (COC) or shipper-owned (SOC) containers — we arrange whichever suits the carrier and your route.
13+ Years on the Lane
An established Dubai freight forwarder — documentation done right so your car clears smoothly at the other end.
Insured in Transit
Optional all-risk marine cargo cover and a condition report at loading protect your car’s agreed value.
Car Shipping Dubai to Germany — FAQ
How long does it take to ship a car from Dubai to Germany?
Around 37–46 days port-to-port from Jebel Ali to Hamburg or Bremerhaven, depending on sailing. We confirm the current transit when you book.
Do you offer shared containers to Germany?
No — every shipment is your own dedicated container; your car is never loaded with other owners’ vehicles.
Do I pay German import duty and VAT?
A standard import is roughly 10% customs duty plus 19% German VAT on the car’s value, paid at destination. If you’re relocating and qualify for EU Transfer-of-Residence relief, those can be waived — we’ll flag the deadlines.
What is a Certificate of Conformity (CoC)?
A CoC confirms the car meets EU type-approval and is needed to register in Germany. If the car doesn’t have one it can usually be obtained, or a TÜV individual approval arranged.
Can you ship my household belongings with the car?
Yes — in a dedicated container we can load declared personal effects around the vehicle, common on relocation moves and impossible with RoRo.
Ship Your Car from Dubai to Germany
Tell us the car and your timeline — we’ll advise container type, transit and any Transfer-of-Residence relief, same business day.