Need to get a car to the Port of New York and New Jersey for an overseas shipment? NIKI Auto Transport picks up your vehicle at a home, dealership, auction or storage lot anywhere in the continental United States and delivers it to the export terminal or your freight forwarder’s warehouse before the cutoff. We arrange the truck transport; your forwarder or ocean carrier handles the sailing.
Get a free quote on our car shipping quote page or call (818) 732-1805. Have your pickup ZIP code, the vehicle and the delivery address from your forwarder ready.
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About the Port of New York and New Jersey
The Port of New York and New Jersey is the busiest port on the East Coast and one of the main gateways for cars leaving the United States. Most vehicle exports move through terminals in Newark, Elizabeth and the surrounding area, and many freight forwarders load cars into containers at warehouses in northern and central New Jersey.
Cars for export are delivered either to a marine terminal for roll-on/roll-off loading or to a forwarder’s warehouse, where they are loaded and secured inside containers. Terminals around Port Newark and Elizabeth handle RoRo and container cargo, and receiving rules, appointment systems and hours differ from one facility to the next. Your forwarder will tell you exactly where the car must go.
Common destinations: Europe (Germany, the Netherlands, Belgium, the UK and Scandinavia), the Mediterranean, the Middle East and West Africa.
Areas we pick up from most often for this port: New York City, Long Island, New Jersey, Connecticut, eastern Pennsylvania, the Hudson Valley and New England. See also New York car shipping, New Jersey car shipping, New York City car shipping.
Cost to ship a car to Port Newark
The price depends mostly on the distance from pickup to the port. Typical 2026 prices for a standard running sedan on an open carrier:
| Pickup city | Approx. miles | Open carrier | Typical transit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia, PA | 85 | $350–$650 | 1–3 days |
| Boston, MA | 225 | $500–$900 | 1–3 days |
| Washington, DC | 225 | $500–$900 | 1–3 days |
| Pittsburgh, PA | 370 | $500–$900 | 1–3 days |
| Chicago, IL | 800 | $700–$1,100 | 2–5 days |
| Atlanta, GA | 870 | $700–$1,100 | 2–5 days |
| Miami, FL | 1,280 | $900–$1,300 | 3–6 days |
| Dallas, TX | 1,550 | $1,000–$1,400 | 4–9 days |
| Los Angeles, CA | 2,800 | $1,400–$1,900 | 7–14 days |
Estimates only. Enclosed transport usually adds about 35% to 45%. SUVs, pickups, inoperable vehicles and rush deadlines cost more. Ocean freight, export filing and destination fees are separate. Your written quote is the final price.
How door-to-port delivery works
- Book the ocean shipment with an FMC-licensed freight forwarder, NVOCC or ocean carrier, and get the delivery instructions.
- Send us the delivery address, booking or dock receipt number, receiving hours and cutoff date.
- We assign a licensed carrier whose schedule fits your cutoff. For marine terminals, we look for drivers who can access the terminal, including a TWIC card where it is required.
- The driver inspects the car with you at pickup and you both sign the bill of lading.
- The car is delivered to the terminal or warehouse, and you or your forwarder receive the delivery receipt.
- Your forwarder files the export information with CBP at least 72 hours before export and loads the car.
Documents to have ready
- The original title, or a salvage certificate or manufacturer’s certificate of origin
- A lienholder letter authorizing export if the car is financed
- The bill of sale if the car was recently purchased
- The owner’s ID, and the EIN or passport details your forwarder requests
- The booking or dock receipt number for the delivery
For the full process, read how to export a car from the USA.
Tips for shipping a car to Port Newark
- Traffic around the port and the New Jersey Turnpike can slow deliveries, so leave a buffer before your cutoff.
- Many forwarder warehouses close early on Fridays; confirm the receiving hours.
- If your car is in Manhattan or another dense area, we may arrange pickup at a nearby garage or wide street where a carrier can load safely.
- Book the truck as soon as you have your sailing date; port cutoffs are firm.
- Leave no more than a quarter tank of fuel and remove personal items unless your forwarder allows them in a container.
- Tell us if the car does not run, so we send a carrier with a winch.
What NIKI handles
NIKI Auto Transport is a licensed and bonded auto transport broker (USDOT 4535689, MC-1799148). We arrange the U.S. truck transport to the port or warehouse with vetted, insured carriers. We do not book ocean freight or file export documents; those are handled by your FMC-licensed forwarder or ocean carrier. New to exporting? Start with our international car shipping guide, compare RoRo and container shipping, or see all U.S. export ports we deliver to.
FAQ: car shipping to Port Newark
How much does it cost to ship a car to Port Newark?
It depends on distance. For a sedan on an open carrier, typical prices run about $350–$650 from Philadelphia, PA and about $1,400–$1,900 from Los Angeles, CA. Ocean freight is separate.
Can you deliver to a forwarder’s warehouse instead of the terminal?
Yes. Many cars are loaded into containers at forwarder warehouses near the port. We deliver to whichever address is on your booking.
How far in advance should I book transport to the port?
As soon as you know your sailing and cutoff dates. One to three weeks ahead is ideal, especially for long distances.
Does NIKI ship the car overseas?
No. NIKI arranges the truck transport within the U.S. The ocean shipment is booked with an FMC-licensed freight forwarder, NVOCC or ocean carrier.
Can you pick up a car from an auction and take it to Port Newark?
Yes. We regularly pick up cars from Copart, IAA and dealer auctions for delivery to export ports. Have your buyer number, lot number and gate pass ready.