How to Ship a Car from Germany to Uruguay (Overland Uruguay Ep. 1)

We shipped our Land Rover Defender from Germany to Uruguay in a container. Four weeks later, we took a flight to Montevideo. We expected to have five days there before collecting her, but the car was ready sooner than normal, so we had just one. Then came the nerve-racking moment: the container doors opened after a month at sea. Will she start? We are Laura and Alexander, and we have left everything behind to travel around the world. This is the start of Part 1 of our world expedition: driving the Pan-American, starting in Uruguay. 📖 Planning to ship your own vehicle? Read our full guide with every step, document, and the real costs: https://lostbetweenoceans.com/shippin... 🛠 Want to see every part and upgrade we put on the Defender? Get our free Overland Build List here: https://lost-between-oceans-overland-... 💶 WHAT IT COST US Ocean freight, shared 40ft high-cube: €1,750 (US$2,030) Marine insurance (optional): €160 (US$186) Mercosur third-party insurance: €190 (US$218) Montevideo customs clearance and local charges: €948 (US$1,100) Total: €3,048 (US$3,534) ⏱ CHAPTERS 00:00 We shipped our car halfway around the world 00:25 Preparing a car for container shipping 01:37 Loading day at the port of Hamburg 03:30 Documents you need to ship a car to South America 04:16 Flying to Uruguay, four weeks later 06:11 Customs clearance with our agent in Montevideo 07:26 Opening the container: will she start? 09:32 Next week: One day in Montevideo Next week: A full day in Montevideo. What to expect from this colonial city? 🌍 FOLLOW THE JOURNEY Pan-American Expedition: https://lostbetweenoceans.com/pan-ame... Blog & travel guides: https://lostbetweenoceans.com Instagram:   / lostbetweenoceans   ☕ SUPPORT OUR TRAVELS Our gear on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/shop/lostbetwe... Fill our tank: https://buymeacoffee.com/lostbtwnoceans As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases, at no extra cost to you. #shippingacar #overlanding #landroverdefender