Delivery Times for Cars from the USA: Purchase and Delivery from US Auctions

Delivery Times for Cars from the USA: Purchase and Delivery from US Auctions

If you want to buy a car from the USA to Ukraine, it’s important to consider the delivery times. Several factors affect these times, including the departure port, chosen route, and stages of transportation. US car auctions like Copart, IAAI, and Manheim often play a key role, as they offer vehicles in various conditions (damaged, salvaged, or whole).

Stages of Delivery from the USA

1. 1Delivery from Auction to Port
   After purchasing a car from a US auction, transportation to the departure port takes between 1 to 7 days, depending on the auction's location relative to the port.
2. 2Packing and Preparing the Car
   Once the car reaches the port, it is packed into a container, which can take up to 3 days.
3. 3Loading onto the Ship
   Loading cars onto the ship depends on the port’s workload and may take between 3 to 10 days.
4. 4Sea Shipping
   The time for sea shipping depends on the departure port. Here are a few examples:
   • Savannah (GA) to Klaipeda: 25–30 days, to Constanta: 30–35 days.
   • New York (NY) to Klaipeda: 20–25 days, to Constanta: 25–30 days.
   • Los Angeles (CA) to Klaipeda: 35–40 days, to Constanta: 40–45 days.
5. 5Delivery to Ukraine
   After the car arrives at Klaipeda or Constanta, the delivery to Ukraine takes:
   • Through Klaipeda: 5–7 days to Lviv, 7–10 days to Kyiv, 10–12 days to Kharkiv.
   • Through Constanta: 2–3 days to Odessa.

Final Delivery Time

In total, buying a car from a US auction and shipping it to Ukraine can take anywhere from 35 to 60 days, depending on the departure port and delivery route. Keep in mind the time required for document processing, customs clearance, and other procedures.

If you need to import a car from the USA turnkey or buy a vehicle from a US auction, it’s important to consider these delivery times. You can use our customs clearance calculator and delivery calculator to calculate the cost and delivery time for your car from the USA to Ukraine in advance.