• 🚢 Ro/Ro & Container Shipping Options

  📅 Weekly Sailings from major U.S. ports to Acajutla and Puerto La Unión

  🛡️ Fully Licensed, Bonded & Insured for secure transport

  🧾 Complete Customs Documentation Assistance

  📍 Real-Time Shipment Tracking for peace of mind

  🚚 Door-to-Port & Inland Delivery – pickup available anywhere in the USA with delivery to Nejapa, San Salvador, San Bartolo or other inland destinations in El Salvador

  💰 Affordable Rates with transparent pricing and no hidden fees

  Whether you’re shipping to El Salvador for the first time or you’re a frequent exporter, our team ensures a smooth, reliable, and stress-free shipping experience every step of the way.

Royal Shipping Lines is:

✅ FMC Licensed & Bonded
✅ A U.S.-based company
✅ Experienced with Copart, IAAI, Adesa & Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers (RB Auctions)
✅ Compliant with Salvadoran Customs regulations

Let our team guide you through each step — from pickup in the USA to customs clearance at the Ports of Acajutla and Puerto La Unión, or bonded warehouses in Nejapa, San Salvador, and San Bartolo.

Whether you’re moving abroad permanently, studying, or relocating for work, Royal Shipping Lines provides secure and affordable shipping services for personal effects and household goods from the USA to El Salvador. With regular sailings to Acajutla and Puerto La Unión, plus bonded warehouse clearance in Nejapa, San Salvador, and San Bartolo, we make international moving simple, efficient, and stress-free.

📦 Household Goods & Personal Effects Shipping
We handle a wide variety of items essential for your move, including:

• Furniture (beds, sofas, tables, cabinets)

• Appliances (refrigerators, washers, dryers, stoves)

• Electronics (TVs, computers, sound systems)

• Kitchenware & everyday household essentials

• Clothing, books, and personal belongings

• Packed boxes or full household shipments

🚛 Relocation Services & Options
Our team ensures your belongings arrive safely and on time with flexible shipping methods:

• FCL (Full Container Load): A private 20ft or 40ft container for entire household moves

• LCL (Less-than-Container Load): Shared containers for smaller shipments or partial moves

• Door-to-Port & Bonded Warehouse Delivery: Pickup anywhere in the USA with delivery to your selected Salvadoran port or bonded facility

• Customs Clearance Support: Guidance on required documentation and smooth processing with Salvadoran Customs

At Royal Shipping Lines, we specialize in shipping all types of vehicles from the USA to El Salvador’s main ports — Acajutla and Puerto La Unión, with bonded warehouse clearance available in Nejapa, San Salvador, and San Bartolo. We ensure safe, reliable, and cost-efficient transport for every shipment, fully compliant with Salvadoran customs regulations.

🚗 Passenger Cars
🚙 SUVs and Crossovers
🚐 Pickup Trucks and Vans
🏍️ Motorcycles and Scooters
🚛 Commercial Trucks and Fleets
🚐 Motorhomes & RVs
🏌️ Golf Carts – ideal for resorts, hotels, and private communities
🏎️ Luxury, Classic & Collector Vehicles

At Royal Shipping Lines, we specialize in shipping boats, jet skis, and other watercraft from the USA to El Salvador’s main ports — Acajutla and Puerto La Unión, with bonded warehouse clearance in Nejapa, San Salvador, and San Bartolo. Whether you’re transporting a personal boat, a fleet of jet skis, or larger recreational vessels, our team ensures safe, reliable, and cost-effective delivery, fully compliant with Salvadoran customs regulations.

⚓ Types of Boats & Watercraft We Ship to El Salvador

🛶 Small Boats & Dinghies – shipped in containers or crated for protection
🚤 Jet Skis & Personal Watercraft – shipped on trailers or secured in containers
🛥️ Yachts & Luxury Boats – transported via specialized carriers for maximum safety
⛵ Sailboats – shipped with cradles or flat-rack containers
🚢 Commercial & Fishing Boats – oversized shipping options available

El Salvador continues to expand its construction, agriculture, and commercial industries, creating strong demand for importing heavy equipment and machinery. At Royal Shipping Lines, we provide reliable shipping solutions for oversized and specialized cargo from the USA to El Salvador’s main ports — Acajutla and Puerto La Unión.

🚜 Agricultural Machinery Shipping

We handle all types of farm equipment imports, including:

• Tractors

• Harvesters & Combines

• Planters & Seeders

• Sprayers & Cultivators

• Other essential farming machinery and equipment

🏗 Construction & Industrial Equipment Shipping

Our logistics team is experienced in shipping large-scale machinery for construction and industrial use, such as:

• Excavators, Bulldozers & Loaders

• Cranes, Graders & Forklifts

• Heavy Trucks, Mixers & Earthmoving Equipment

• Specialized Industrial Machinery

• At Royal Shipping Lines, we provide international shipping to El Salvador’s busiest ports and offer bonded warehouse solutions near San Salvador, ensuring smooth customs clearance, secure storage, and efficient distribution of vehicles, containers, and machinery.

  📍 Port of Acajutla – El Salvador’s largest and busiest seaport, handling most vehicle, container, and bulk cargo imports

  
  📍 Port of La Unión (Puerto de La Unión Centroamericana) – modern deep-water port serving international trade, vehicles, and general cargo

  🏢 Bonded Warehouses in El Salvador

  
  📍 Nejapa – bonded warehouse facilities supporting cargo storage and logistics near San Salvador

  
  📍 San Bartolo – customs-bonded warehouse zone offering secure storage and clearance for vehicles, containers, and commercial goods

  
  📍 San Salvador (Inland Customs Zone) – central location for customs clearance, bonded storage, and distribution

• 🛳️ East Coast USA (Miami, Jacksonville, Savannah → Acajutla / La Unión): 5–7 days 🚀 Fastest Route
  🛳️ Gulf Coast USA (Houston, New Orleans → Acajutla / La Unión): 7–10 days
  🛳️ West Coast USA (Los Angeles, Oakland, Seattle → Acajutla / La Unión): 12–15 days

  ⚠️ Transit times are approximate and may vary depending on the shipping line, chosen port, route, seasonal conditions, and whether you select RoRo, Lo/Lo, or container shipping.

  👉 Fastest Route: Shipping from the U.S. East Coast to El Salvador (Port of Acajutla) typically takes only 5–7 days, making it the most efficient choice for vehicles, machinery, and containerized cargo.

🚗 Ro/Ro (Roll-On/Roll-Off)
Your vehicle is driven directly onto the ship and secured in a weather-protected cargo deck. This method is ideal for operable cars, SUVs, trucks, vans, buses, and machinery, offering a fast and cost-effective solution to El Salvador’s main ports — Acajutla and La Unión.

📦 Container Shipping
Best for non-running vehicles, motorcycles, golf carts, boats, or high-value cars. Containers are available in 20ft and 40ft sizes, with the option of shared containers (LCL) to reduce costs or full container loads (FCL) for maximum security. This option provides extra protection against weather, theft, and damage, making it ideal for luxury, classic, and collector vehicles, as well as household goods and commercial cargo.

To ensure smooth customs clearance when shipping personal effects or household goods from the USA to El Salvador, you will typically need the following documents:

• Valid Passport – copy of the consignee’s identification page

• Bill of Lading (BOL) – issued by the carrier with shipment details

• Packing List / Inventory – detailed list of all items included in the shipment

• Commercial Invoice or Valuation – if required for customs purposes

• Proof of Residence in El Salvador – such as a lease agreement, work permit, or residency card (for those relocating)

• Import Permit or Authorization – for restricted or regulated items

⚠️ Important: Salvadoran Customs may request additional documentation depending on the nature of the shipment. Our team at Royal Shipping Lines will assist you throughout the process to ensure compliance and avoid delays.

✅ Original Vehicle Title (clear of liens)
✅ Bill of Sale or Purchase Invoice
✅ Valid Passport or Driver’s License
✅ Consignee’s Salvadoran Tax ID (NIT – Número de Identificación Tributaria)

Shipping a boat from the USA to El Salvador’s ports — Acajutla and Puerto La Unión — is a straightforward process with Royal Shipping Lines. Our team manages every step to ensure your vessel arrives safely and in full compliance with Salvadoran customs regulations.

Steps to Ship a Boat to El Salvador:

1. Prepare Documentation – Original vessel title, registration, bill of sale, and a valid passport for the consignee.

2. Select Shipping Method – Choose between RoRo (for trailer-ready boats) or container/flat-rack shipping for smaller boats, jet skis, or sailboats.

3. Boat Preparation – Drain fuel and water tanks, disconnect batteries, and secure all loose items.

4. Transport to U.S. Port – We arrange pickup anywhere in the USA and deliver your boat to the nearest port of departure.

5. Loading & Shipping – Your boat is professionally secured for ocean transport and shipped to your selected Salvadoran port.

6. Customs Clearance in El Salvador – Our agents assist with clearance, duties, and delivery arrangements.

⚠️ Important: Certain items (hazardous materials, firearms, or restricted equipment) cannot be shipped with boats. Our team will guide you through Salvadoran regulations to ensure a smooth process.

When shipping heavy machinery or industrial equipment from the USA to El Salvador, the following documents are typically required for smooth customs clearance:

• Commercial Invoice – with full description and value of the equipment

• Packing List – detailed breakdown of machinery, parts, and accessories

• Bill of Lading (BOL) – issued by the carrier with shipment details

• Certificate of Origin – confirming where the machinery was manufactured

• Import Permit or Authorization – if required for specific machinery types

• Valid Passport or Company Registration Documents – for the consignee in El Salvador

⚠️ Important Requirements for Equipment:

• Machinery and equipment with tracks must be thoroughly cleaned prior to delivery to prevent soil contamination and avoid customs delays.

• All equipment must be fully operable, with no major issues or leaks, to be accepted for shipping.

• Salvadoran Customs may request additional paperwork depending on the equipment type, condition (new or used), and intended use.

Our experts at Royal Shipping Lines will guide you through every step to ensure compliance and avoid delays or extra charges.

• Abortion-related medications or medical devices

• Opium (under 9% morphine), opium ash, and paraphernalia

• Machines for manufacturing coins or counterfeit money

• Unstamped paper for cigarettes

• Counterfeit coins and currency

• Plain silver coins below .900 purity

• Metal tokens that imitate legal tender

As of 2025, El Salvador enforces the following age limits for imported used vehicles

• Passenger Vehicles: Must be no older than 8 years from the date of manufacture.

• Buses: Limited to 10 years old.

• Trucks: Permitted up to 15 years old.

• Salvage or rebuilt titles❌ Salvaged, flood-damaged, or rebuilt vehicles are not allowed

• Classic cars✅ Possible Exemptions for antique/classic cars over 25 years old may apply (must be verifiable)

These restrictions aim to ensure that imported vehicles meet safety and environmental standards.