The time has come to ship my 370 over to the island! There are so many legalities involved and it sure is a headache... I've shipped my 350 via MATSON and with military orders but this time it's out of my pocket.
My question is, have any of you guys shipped your 370 over? I know the Hawaii section isn't as active as others but I'm hoping someone might chime in on this. Most likely a military guy who shipped their car over.
I'm currently going to use HORIZON LINES to ship my car but in the rules it states:
[I]6. Turn-key ignitions only: Horizon Lines cannot ship vehicles with ignitions that require an unusual starting procedure (must be turn key only).
Our cars have push button starts
I'm sure it would be no problem, but just wondering if any of you guys ran into this. The lady I talked to on the phone "wasn't sure" and couldn't really give me a direct answer. I would have easily gone to the port in Los Angeles and ask a shipper myself but I can't easily do that from Hawaii
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HOW TO PREPARE A VEHICLE FOR SHIPMENT ON A HORIZON LINES VESSEL
1. Don’t fill the gas tank: The U.S. Coast Guard classifies gasoline as a flammable substance, so they require that your gas tank be no more than one-fourth full when on a vessel.
2. Don’t pack anything in your vehicle: No personal items, luggage or boxes may be shipped inside the passenger area or the trunk. An infant car seat and spare tire with jack are permitted to remain in the vehicle.
3. Don’t pack fire arms or fire extinguishers: No firearms or ammunition of any type or fire extinguishers may be stored in a vehicle during shipment.
4. After-market alarm systems: Alarm systems installed in your vehicle (other than manufacturer’s installation) must be disconnected prior to vehicle being shipped. If not disconnected, Horizon Lines accepts no liability for mechanical or electrical damage as a result.
5. Vehicles must meet following conditions: Your vehicle must be in safe operating condition, including but not limited to inflated tires and fully operational brakes, transmission and steering. If a vehicle is not in safe operating condition, it will not be accepted for a container freight station shipment. If you wish to ship a vehicle that does not meet these conditions, we can accept on an exclusive container use only and customer is responsible for loading vehicle into container.
6. Turn-key ignitions only: Horizon Lines cannot ship vehicles with ignitions that require an unusual starting procedure (must be turn key only).
7. Ground clearance: Horizon Lines requires that all vehicles being shipped have a minimum of 6 inches ground clearance.
8. Size restrictions: For vehicles wider than 7 feet or a height of more than 8 feet, please call 877-512-2227 for a rate quote.
9. Vehicle cabin must be enclosed: Horizon Lines cannot ship autos that do not have an enclosed cabin to protect the vehicle from the elements (must have a roof).
10. No cracked or chipped windshields: If your vehicle has cracks/chips on the windshield, it will not be accepted for shipment.
REQUIREMENTS WHEN DELIVERING A VEHICLE FOR SHIPMENT
1. Keys: You must provide Horizon Lines with keys to the ignition, trunk, gas cap and any locked compartment (electronic door openers cannot be used). Please leave copies of your keys (keep your original set of keys) after you have checked to ensure that the copies fit all devices/compartments.
2. Registration/Title: When shipping your vehicle please present the title and registration (original or copy) of your vehicle. If you are not in possession of the title, you may present the original registration containing the lienholder’s information. Horizon Lines will make copies and return the originals to you immediately.
3. Owner must authorize: If the person shipping or receiving the vehicle is other than the owner(s), Horizon Lines requires a notarized letter of authorization from the owner(s). Vehicles destined for Guam and Saipan must be shipped by the owner(s) only (please see Guam and Saipan instructions for detailed information).
4. Photo ID required: You (or anyone you designate) must furnish a photo ID (i.e., driver’s license).
5. Inspection Report: An inspection report will be completed in your presence. Retain your copy for the reinspection at destination port. If you cannot be present for the inspection, you must sign a waiver. If you do not have an inspection report due to waiver, you will sign a statement of any discrepancies on your delivery receipt.
HAWAII PICKUP INSTRUCTIONS
1. Call to schedule pickup: Call Horizon Lines at 808-842-5333 to check on the arrival of your vehicle and to schedule pickup before you visit the terminal. Allow enough time at the terminal for the release process of your vehicle. It could take up to one hour.
2. Owner must authorize: Horizon Lines will only release vehicles to the person named on the bill of lading. If you choose to have someone other than that person pick up the vehicle, they must have a notarized letter of authorization from the individual named on the bill of lading allowing them to receive the vehicle.
3. Inspection: Please have your vehicle inspection report available in Hawaii. If you cannot be present for this inspection, you must sign a waiver. If you do not have an inspection report due to waiver, you will sign a statement of any discrepancies on your delivery receipt.
4. Booking number required: The Horizon Lines booking number must be presented when picking up the vehicle at destination.
VEHICLES LEFT PAST SPECIFIED TIME ARE SUBJECT TO STORAGE FEES
You have a specified time period to pick up your vehicle once the vessel arrives at the destination port. After that time, the vehicle is placed into storage and is subject to storage fees as follows:
Location Free Time
Hawaii (all locations) .............................5 days
HAWAII STORAGE FEES
A storage fee of $15 per day, per vehicle will be charged (including weekends and holidays) after 5 working days of free storage (free time excludes weekends and holidays).
-Owned Vehicles
HAWAII PICKUP LOCATIONS
HONOLULU VEHICLE PICKUP LOCATION
Honolulu – Vehicle Processing Center, Horizon Lines Terminal
Address: Pier 51-A, Sand Island, Honolulu, HI 96819
Telephone: 808-842-5333
Hours of operation: Call for availability — Mon–Fri
Open 7:00 A.M. – 3:30 P.M., Closed 11:30 A.M. – 1:00 P.M.
DRIVING DIRECTIONS (from Airport):
■ Travel east on H1 to Highway 92 (Nimitz Highway)
■ Turn right onto Sand Island Access Road
■ Go over bridge (about one mile), and Horizon Lines is
located on the left at Pier 51-A
Other islands/ports:
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I know a lot of guys have questions about shipping their cars and since more owners (especially military) are driving Zs, I'd like to post this up here for all of us. As for my process of shipping the car over, I'll provide updates and what actually "happens".
Mods, can you possibly sticky this?
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