Delivery Times by Cargo Terminal

Estimated delivery windows for cars purchased through auctions and shipped via New York, Savannah, Houston, Los Angeles, and Rotterdam terminals.

Last updated: March 2026
Typical Process Window
Purchase to local release in most standard shipments.

Overall expected range

24-58 days

Auction Release

1-5 days

Port, Ocean

16-45 days

Customs, Local

4-9 days

Inland Transfer

Pickup from auction yard and move to export-ready terminal.

Ocean Shipping

Container or RoRo sailing time based on origin terminal and destination route.

Port Handling

Unloading, gate release, and document checks at arrival.

Final Delivery

Domestic trucking from destination terminal to your selected address.

Terminal Estimates

Choose a region to compare expected windows and route details.

New York Terminal

East Coast USA
Most stable weekly sailings with strong container availability.

Inland transfer1-10 business days

Ocean transit16-24 days

Total estimate35-50 days

Savannah Terminal

East Coast USA
Fast processing but can fluctuate during seasonal peak periods.

Inland transfer2-14 business days

Ocean transit20-35 days

Total estimate25-60 days

Houston Terminal

Gulf Coast USA
Good option for central and southern lots with predictable departures.

Inland transfer2-14 business days

Ocean transit22-30 days

Total estimate30-60 days

Delivery Timeline and Risks

Step-by-step shipment flow and factors that can shift the final delivery date.

Delivery Timeline Steps
Standard flow after winning an auction lot.

Auction and service payments are completed, then the lot is released for domestic transport to terminal.

What Can Change Delivery Time
Most common factors affecting shipment duration.
  • Port congestion and vessel schedule adjustments
  • Inland pickup delays from auction storage yards
  • Additional customs inspection or document corrections
  • Weather and seasonal shipping volume spikes

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