Expert Auto

When it comes to the safe and secure transport of your vehicle(s), no one takes better care than Sea Star Line. We combine the most experienced personnel in the trade with the most efficient drop-off and pick-up facilities, best ship design, and the most convenient tracking capabilities.

Sea Star Line’s port facilities are designed for easy access, taking the stress out of drop-off and pick-up. All of our ships include a water-tight garage, with space dedicated solely to vehicles, and we are the only carrier that extends Roll-On Roll-Off service beyond Puerto Rico and into the Caribbean. While your vehicle is in our care, we provide continual access to its status and progress through our online tracking system. We value your time, and the ability to track your vehicle allows you to manage your time efficiently.

The end result is a seamless experience that combines safety and security with ease and speed. So whether you are an individual looking for the ultimate in secure transport for your personal vehicle, or an experienced professional, seeking an efficient and flexible partner to serve multiple markets, you can be completely confident in Sea Star Line – the expert in automotive transport.

To get a booking confirmation please fill in the information below.

* Items marked with an asterisk (*) are required
  Shipper Name: *
  Shipper Address: *
  Shipper Telephone: *
  Shipper Fax:
  Shipper Email:
 
 
  Consignee Name:
(The consignee is the person receiving the vehicle at destination) 		*
  Consignee Address: *
  Consignee Telephone: *
  Consignee Fax:
  Consignee Email:
 
  Port of Load: *
  Destination: *
 
  Last 6 digits of VIN: *
  Year: *
  Make: *
  Model: *
  Color: *
 
  Value of Vehicle:
(You can provide an Invoice or Bill of Sale for the vehicles value)
Kelly Blue Book 		*
 
  Tax ID/EIN#:
(For your security, please do not use your Social Security Number here, To obtain an EIN, please use the IRS link below)
Internal Revenue Service
(An EIN is only required if your vehicle value exceeds $2500.00. If your vehicle value is less than $2500.00 please enter N/A in the EIN field.) 		*
 
  Sail Date:
 
 

FOR BOOKINGS OR INQUIRIES, PLEASE CALL 1-877-SSL-SHIP

FOR ALL CUSTOMERS, NORTHBOUND AND SOUTHBOUND:

  1. Booking # (Reservation # with Customer Service Department).
  2. Copy of Title (or authorization from the Financial Institution, if financed).
  3. Pre-payment (Certified Check, Money Order, Visa or Master Card).
  4. Driver License (owner), if owner is not present a notarized letter of authorization must also be provided.
  5. Non running vehicles will pay an additional $150.00.

  6. No additional items may be left inside the vehicle or there will be a minimum additional cost of $350 depending on the cargo. Sea Star Line will not be held responsible for any missing items. Notify Sea Star Line at time of booking for rate publication.

    Northbound From San Juan also require the following:

  7. Vehicle registration.
  8. Certificate from Dept. of Motor Vehicles indicating vehicle is free of fines (valid for 2 days).
  9. $10.00 voucher from Internal Revenue Department (Colecturia). We do not accept stamps.
  10. Receipt from pressure washing vehicle (motor, undercarriage, exterior).
  11. If owner is not present, a Notarized letter of Authorization from a PR Lawyer or Power of Attorney is needed. Notary Public Underwriter from the US will not be accepted.
  12. Motor Vehicle Exportation Certificate from Division of Stolen Vehicles.
  13. There may be an additional charge of $50.00 if USDA inspects and requires re-washing of the vehicle.

Please call the contacts below to schedule an appointment to pick up or drop off personal vehicles.

For Jacksonville Shipments:

Southbound Drop off: Waleska Rivera ‐ 904‐751‐2110, ext 5110
Northbound Pick up: Linda Kellogg ‐ 904‐751‐2110, ext 5154

For Philadelphia Shipments:

Gail Coleman ‐ 908‐965‐0600, ext 2410

Pickup Vehicles in the Jacksonville, FL; Port Everglades, FL; and Philadelphia, PA
Upon arrival in the USA vehicles are subject to USDA inspection. Upon release, Sea Star Line will contact customer to pickup vehicles. (Customer should ensure that they are contacted prior to making arrangements to pick up the vehicle).

Pickup Vehicles in San Juan , PR
Please contact Customer Service to verify release of your vehicle (approximate release time frame is one day after arrival).

Before Sea Star Line can release any vehicle in San Juan, PR the Tax Office (Arbitrios) requires payment of all import duties. Arbitrios will require payment in the form of cash, money order, certified check, or ATH Card.

The free time to pick up vehicles is seven calendar days.



Receipt of vehicles in Jacksonville is only: MONDAY thru FRIDAY — 8:00am–4:30pm

Receipt of vehicles in Port Everglades is only: MONDAY thru FRIDAY — 8:00am–12:00pm & 1:00pm–4:30pm

Receipt of vehicles in Philadelphia is only: MONDAY thru FRIDAY - 8:00am - 12:00pm & 1:00pm - 4:30pm

Receipt of vehicles in San Juan is only: MONDAY thru FRIDAY — 7:00am–11:00am & 1:00pm–3:00pm

** Any units received in San Juan on a sail day will NOT be shipped until the next available vessel for that destination port.

New Rule in Tariff-500 & Tariff-467

Effective July 10, 2005

All shipments that require the use of an In Bond Driver, regardless if customer prepares their own customs validation and/or have completed the Form 7512, will be subject to a $30.00 fee.

RATES APPLY ON: Cars NEW OR USED — NOT TO EXCEED 700 CUFT
From: To: Departure: Arrival: Rate:
Jacksonville, FL San Juan, PR Tuesday / Friday Friday / Monday $1,196.00
Port Everglades, FL San Juan, PR Monday Friday $1,294.00
San Juan, PR Jacksonville, FL Monday / Friday Thursday / Tuesday $736.50
San Juan, PR Port Everglades, FL Friday Monday $836.50
Philadelphia, PA San Juan, PR Friday Tuesday $1196.00
San Juan, PR Philadelphia, PA Monday Friday $736.50
RATES APPLY ON: Pickup Trucks, SUVs, Vans, Mini-vans NEW OR USED — NOT TO EXCEED 900 CUFT
From: To: Departure: Arrival: Rate:
Jacksonville, FL San Juan, PR Tuesday / Friday Friday / Monday $1,196.00
Port Everglades, FL San Juan, PR Monday Friday $1,294.00
San Juan, PR Jacksonville, FL Monday / Friday Thursday / Tuesday $736.50
San Juan, PR Port Everglades, FL Friday Monday $836.50
Philadelphia, PA San Juan, PR Friday Tuesday $1196.00
San Juan, PR Philadelphia, PA Monday Friday $736.50

In Jacksonville and Port Everglades there are five calendar days of free time to pick up vehicle. In San Juan there are seven calendar days of free time to pick up vehicle.

The following Accessorial Charges from all Ports are included in the amounts listed above but will be shown separately on the Bill of Lading:

Accessorial Charges:

  • TAC — $33
  • Bunker Surcharge — $145
  • SED Filing — $25

ADDITIONALS: ** Insurance: $25 for each $1,000 declared. Vehicle must be no more than seven years old.
(If you wish to purchase, please advise at time of booking).

Use our shipment discharge tracking tool.