{"id":8483,"date":"2026-03-19T14:05:31","date_gmt":"2026-03-19T14:05:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aeon-shipping.com\/blog\/?p=8483"},"modified":"2026-03-19T14:05:52","modified_gmt":"2026-03-19T14:05:52","slug":"what-are-the-different-methods-used-to-ship-your-car","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aeon-shipping.com\/blog\/what-are-the-different-methods-used-to-ship-your-car\/","title":{"rendered":"What are the different methods used to ship your car?"},"content":{"rendered":"

If you are leaving Dubai, you may be wondering what to do with your car. You are not the only one. Every year, countless folks are in the same boat. Some <\/span>people tour countries<\/span> such as the USA, the UK, and Australia. Others take up jobs in Riyadh or Muscat. And there’s always that group that sees shipping cars as a business opportunity.<\/span><\/p>\n

Look, moving a car internationally isn’t like calling Uber Eats. You may ask: What are my sea freight, air cargo, and overland trucking options? And with each comes its own set of intricacies working to your cost, timeline, and yet potential future headache savings.<\/span><\/p>\n

The tricky bit? Figuring out which method suits you best. You may be on a tight budget. Or perhaps your vintage Mustang needs VIP treatment. It could be you’re in an enormous hurry.<\/span><\/p>\n

Stick around. We’re about to walk through every shipping option so you can actually make sense of this whole process.<\/span><\/p>\n

Ocean Transport<\/span><\/h2>\n

Right, let’s talk about the most common way people ship cars\u2014by sea. Most vehicles crossing continents end up on cargo ships at some point. It’s the workhorse of international vehicle shipping.<\/span><\/p>\n

Why? Well, it’s reliable, relatively affordable, and Dubai’s Jebel Ali Port connects everywhere. Los Angeles, Southampton, Sydney\u2014you name it. The thing is, ocean shipping isn’t just one thing. You’ve got three different ways to do it, and honestly, they’re pretty different from each other.<\/span><\/p>\n

Enclosed Container<\/span><\/h3>\n

This is the premium option. You will get a metal box at your disposal, either 20 feet or 40 feet, for your car carriage. Isn’t that fabulous? Think of it as booking a private room for your car’s ocean voyage.<\/span><\/p>\n

Who uses this? People with exotic cars and classic car collectors. Anyone who’d have a meltdown if their vehicle got a scratch. A standard 20-footer fits one car comfortably, whilst the 40-foot version can take two cars or a big SUV.<\/span><\/p>\n

Bonus point<\/b>: you can pack <\/span>stuff inside<\/span> t<\/span>he remaining space of the container<\/span>,<\/span> including clothes, boxes, and personal belongings. Most companies let you use the space, though there are limits. Check first, obviously.<\/span><\/p>\n

Pros:<\/b><\/p>\n