Car transportation from America to Poti

After you buy a car at the American auction, the most difficult and important process of bringing it to Georgia begins - transportation. While this process often just means waiting for the customer, behind the scenes there is a huge logistical operation going on. This article will explain how your car travels from America to Poti.

Main Ports in America

Automobiles are exported to Georgia mostly from several strategic American ports. The most popular and busy ports are:

Newark, NJ: The largest and busiest hub on the East Coast. Cars from New York, Pennsylvania and surrounding states are shipped here.
Savannah, GA: Serves southeastern states (Florida, Georgia, Carolina).
Houston, TX (Houston, Texas): The main port of the Central States.
Los Angeles, CA (Los Angeles, California): The main port of the West Coast. Transportation from here is the most expensive and takes the longest time.

Consolidation process

After delivery to the port, the car does not directly board the ship. He is waiting for the so-called Consolidation. A standard 40ft (40ft High Cube) container holds 3 or 4 cars (depending on their size). In this process, the experience of the logistics company is of great importance, so that the vehicles can be reliably fixed with wooden structures and chains so that they are not damaged during storms.

Shipping routes and transit times

The route from the port of Newark to Poti usually involves crossing the ocean and entering the Mediterranean Sea. Ships often stop at intermediate ports (so-called Transshipment Ports) in Greece (Piraeus) or Turkey (Istanbul), where containers are reloaded onto other (smaller) ships that enter directly into the Black Sea port of Poti. Transit time:

Shipping from East Coast (Newark, Savannah) takes 45 to 55 days on average.
Shipping from West Coast (Los Angeles) can take 60 to 80 days.

The importance of a reliable logistics partner

Any delay at the port, incorrect loading or incorrect processing of documents results in fines and delays. This is why choosing a reliable partner is critical. Our company offers transparent and safe shipments. Learn more: Auction Logistics and Marketing. Additionally, you can read about costs: How much does it cost to import a car from America.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

1. Can I track the location of my car (Tracking)?

Yes. After the container is loaded onto the ship, you will be given the container number and a tracking link where you can see the real-time movement of the ship on the map.

2. What happens if the car is damaged on the way?

Such cases are rare, but they do happen (for example, a car broke down in a container during a strong storm). If you have purchased marine insurance, the insurance company will reimburse you for the loss.

3. Why is the ship sometimes delayed more than the scheduled time?

Delays can be caused by bad weather on the ocean, overcrowding of ships at transit ports, or customs checks at an American port. It is part of the global logistics process.

4. Is Poti port better or Batumi port?

90% of cars enter Poti port because there is better infrastructure and GEZ (clearance economic zone) specifically for cars.