Hello Everyone,

I am trying to get a shipping company to ship my vehicle from the Port of Miami to Belize City. The cheapest so far is with T.A.S. which is in a 20' container at a cost of $4,500USD!
I am hoping someone in Belize has used a RORO (roll on roll off) service out of Miami and can help me here.

Thanks,

Brian

Drive it down or buy one here, if you think shipping is bad wait until you pay tax and duty.

Hi Simon,

It seems a bit of a task. I picked up a nice Landrover for 5500USD. I don't mind paying up to 70% duty+tax but the killer is the freight.
What about buying in Mexico and driving across?

A couple of people from the board have driven down without problems and most of the taxis come from Houston. Maybe there's someone out there who can give some input into time required and route.

just what the island needs, a land rover. Buy a golf cart or bikes.

Luvinlife; This is not for Ambergris Caye this is for mainland Belize, thanks

Simon; I hope someone can give some advice, appreciate your help.

I would suggest contacting the following shipping company - http://www.sterlingfreight.com/

And here's a great story on driving to Belize - http://ambergriscaye.com/pages/town/quickdrive.html

Gabby; Thanks for the information. I have sent an email to Dan at Sterling Freight, hopefully they will be cheaper than the quote I received from a Florida shipper.
The story was good, but unfortunately it was 10 yrs ago, so much has changed with Mexico that I would have to hear from someone very recent traveling through there.

We used Hyde Shipping out of Miami, cost us about 1000 US to ship a GMC Suburban. Was shipped on time and with no damage. We also used a company out of Tampa that was cheaper around 800 but they took 3 months to finally ship it. There is another shipper in Louisiana, MCW, who ships reasonably

I have been using Hyde Shipping out of Medley, FL (Miami) For the past few months shipping much stuff to Belize. So far no car but for everything else they seem real good. You can email Benny at btorres@hydeshipping.com I'm sure he can give you a quote. You'll have to get a customs broker in Belize to clear customs and pay the GOB their pound.

They ship out of Port Everglades. I shippped my swimming pool down with them - 15 X 30ft - no problems and reasonably priced.

I have used Hyde no problem and in Feb. I drove down driving thru Mx. is great

Thanks for the information. You guys have been a great help.
I did research the internet but found it was difficult.

Good morning,

Was just reading the posts on your sitation and will say only that driving a vehicle from the US to Belize isn't as bad as many make out. In late July 2008, I drove a 30' motor home down while towing a Chevrolet 3/4 ton pickup. My main peeve/problem was with some of the road signs being lacking or non-existent and the darned speed bumps in the roads of Mexico which can come up unexpectedly to shake your teeth for you. Outside of this, the trip from Brownsville, Texas to Belize City, approximately 1,400 miles took two days and was much less costly than your shipping costs. I drove the Chevrolet back to the US, same route, 1,400 miles and found the highways in superior condition and traffic minimal problem. So, I recommend you do the drive and save yourself a pocket full of change. You can always find a driver to make the trip for you if you don't want to enjoy the drive.

Tim Callanan had a great story about driving down - how about posting it here Tim?????

Sorry Amanda,
Tina is writing a book and this adventure is one whole chapter.We can't decide which title,"What were you thinking" or "Never- ever- again". Yikes what a nightmare

Well, we will just have to wait for book.