jdmvip's updated guide for RO/RO customs clearance & WWL

[Surfman]

Hey man, I am new to the forum, having my car shipped soon to Vancouver. I am not local there, I live in Saskatchewan. However, I am willing to do clear customs myself. Can you share with me some information regarding the process you've experienced either here or PM me? I just have a couple of questions about the things I am not sure of.

[janyyc]

Well, I think I'll have an interesting data point to add to this thread fairly soon... I'll be importing from Australia, which means container by default, and I still want to do things by myself. Container poses a huge layer of complication, and for one car it's pretty expensive. Insurance is significantly more, too, some companies were only offering a minimum payment of 1500!
The process works like so: one agent ships for you from the origin, and you pay them for loading, shipping, etc., but then at the destination you must pay Handling Fee for unloading and get the container to a bonded warehouse... Most brokers charge 300+ for this service, plus 620 drayage (moving to warehouse), and $250 for unloading. But I think I have found a solution, one company will do drayage and unloading for much less, and directly. I will post back the full rundown of the numbers once I'm done. Car still hasn't left down under... and the journey will be 37 days +!

[ALPORTE]

Hi all,

just received the arrival notice and pickup procedure from WWS.
Pls see important changes below:
• All vehicles must be picked up by a towing company or car carrier.
• No pickup(s) by the public will be permitted.

[jdmvip]

Alporte thanks so much for letting us know this. I assume it is because of COVID and did they mention why? Personally I will miss being able to go there myself as there is one layer where if there's any theft or damage I would want the pictures taken there. Perhaps we can find towing companies that are reputable and that can take some basic pics and videos.

I'm sure it's for safety but since it is outdoors and spread out I don't think there's any danger there (aside from entering the office and I really wish they would finally accept some sort of online payment as it could save everyone time and also keep their staff safer!). I assume since you can no longer pickup the car they must offer this?

[ALPORTE]

Hello Moderator,
yes it's because of Covid.
I got my tow trucker towed it out last friday (i don't see any difference picking it up by myself / towed by tow truck ).

[jdmvip]

Thanks Alporte and was there anything special you had to do to arrange the tow truck and were there extra fees? So for example was the towing company familiar with the process?

[ALPORTE]

Tow truck arrangement was simple and without any issues. All the arrangement was made by email and price was reasonable . ( Richmond to Richmond)

[jdmvip]

Cool Al, well I updated the OP and gave you credit. I really appreciate all of our members who keep this thread updated!