SHIPPING TO THE BAHAMAS

• 🚢 RO/RO & Container Shipping Options

• 📅 Weekly Sailings from major U.S. ports

• 🛡️ Fully Licensed, Bonded & Insured

• 🧾 Full Customs Documentation Assistance

• 📍 Real-Time Tracking for Your Shipment

• 🚚 Door-to-Port Pickup Available Across the USA

• 💰Affordable Rates: Competitive pricing with no hidden fees.

• Whether it’s your first time or you’re a frequent exporter, our team guides you every step of the way.

Royal Shipping Lines is:

• ✅ FMC Licensed & Bonded

• ✅ A U.S.-based company

• ✅ Experienced with Copart, IAAI & Adesa vehicle auctions

• ✅ Compliant with Argentine Customs regulations

Let our team guide you through each step—from pickup to port clearance.

• Andros

• Cat Island

• Exuma

• Freeport

• Marsh Harbour

• Nassau

• New Providence

• 🛳️ 01-05 days depending on departure port and shipping method

🚗 RoRO (Roll-On/Roll-Off)

Your car is driven onto the ship and secured in a protected cargo deck. Ideal for operable vehicles.

📦 Container Shipping

Perfect for non-running, high-value, or multiple vehicles. Available in 20ft or 40ft containers. Shared container options available to reduce cost.

Royal Shipping Lines helps you gather and complete all necessary documentation:

• ✅ Original vehicle title (clear of liens)

• ✅ Bill of sale or invoice

• ✅ Valid passport or ID

• ✅ Foreign TAX ID for consignee

When shipping goods to The Bahamas, certain items are strictly prohibited and cannot enter the country:

• ❌ Unfit food products – Any food items intended for but unfit for human consumption.

• 📚 Obscene materials – Indecent or obscene prints, books, paintings, photographs, cards, engravings, or similar items.

• 🔫 Underwater guns – Except for the Hawaiian Sling, no underwater guns capable of discharging projectiles are allowed.

• 💵 Currency imitations – Any item designed to imitate currency, banknotes, or coins in The Bahamas or elsewhere.

• © Copyrighted works – Copies of works under protection if the owner has filed a Copyright Act notice with the Comptroller.

• ❌ Older vehicles – Importation of cars older than 10 years is restricted unless special approval is obtained.

• ❌ Salvage or non-repairable vehicles – Vehicles with salvage, flood-damaged, or scrap titles are not permitted.

• ⚠️ Left-hand vs. right-hand drive – Both left-hand and right-hand drive vehicles are allowed, but vehicles must meet road safety standards.

• ⚠️ Environmental and emissions compliance – Vehicles must pass inspection for emissions and roadworthiness before registration.

• ⚠️ Import permits & documentation – An Import Permit from the Bahamas Customs Department is required.

• ⚠️ Duties and taxes – Vehicles are subject to customs duties, VAT (12%), and environmental surcharges, which vary based on engine size and vehicle type.

Some items may be imported but require special permits or authorization:

• 🎆 Firecrackers & fireworks – Allowed only with authorization from the Commissioner of Police (unless deemed safe by the Comptroller).

• 🔫 Firearms – Import requires official approval.

• 🚐 Trailers & caravans – For living quarters, offices, or workshops require Ministerial authorization.

• 🎮 Mechanical games & devices – Restricted if operated by coin or token insertion.

• 🚘 Motor vehicles – Non-rebuildable titled vehicles or motorcycles over 10 years old are restricted.

• ⛽ Liquid or Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) – Allowed only with a certificate confirming safe transportation and storage.