The full-scale invasion and blockade of Ukrainian ports forced the reorganization of the usual logistics routes. Car imports were temporarily suspended, but logistics companies quickly adapted by setting up new delivery routes. In this article we will tell you how car delivery to Ukraine is organized now and what key changes have taken place in this sphere.
New logistics routes
Cars are delivered through the ports of European countries, after which they cross the Ukrainian border by land transport.
The main routes:
- Ports of departure: USA (Los Angeles, New York), China (Shanghai, Guangzhou, Shenzhen), Korea (Incheon), UAE (Jebel Ali).
- Ports of arrival: Poland (Gdansk, Gdynia), Slovenia (Koper), Germany (Bremerhaven), Belgium (Antwerp, Zeebrugge), Lithuania (Klaipeda), Romania (Constanta).
These routes ensure uninterrupted delivery even in wartime conditions.
What has changed in logistics?
The transition to alternative routes has led to the following changes:
- Shortened working hours of European ports (until 16:00).
- Longer delivery times in Ukraine due to curfew and queues at the border.
- Additional checks of international payments, which affects the speed of clearance.
However, due to competent planning these difficulties are practically unnoticeable for clients.
Documents for customs clearance of a car
To import a car into Ukraine you need:
- Invoice for purchase;
- Certificate of origin (for new cars);
- Document of deregistration (for used cars);
- Contract, specification, packing list (for legal entities);
- MSDS-certificate (for electric cars).
Delivery time
- Sea transportation: 1,5-3 months.
- Registration at the port: 2-5 days.
- Land delivery to Ukraine: 2-6 days depending on the port of arrival and queues at the border.
What about the price?
New routes have affected the cost of delivery:
- Forwarding rates in European ports have increased due to high demand.
- Ground shipping has become more expensive due to the increased distance.
- Additional paperwork costs (e.g. T1 transit declaration).
Benefits for wholesale customers
Large consignments of vehicles receive significant benefits:
- Prioritized loading and dispatch.
- Quick formation of containers without waiting for other autos.
- Reduced shipping and forwarding rates.
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