When it comes to shipping high-value luxury cars & supercars like a Lamborghini Aventador, finding a reliable international car shipping company is the key to ensuring your prized automobile arrives safely at its destination.
For “Mr D”, who was looking to ship his supercar from the UK to the USA, Autoshippers was the perfect solution. We have various options on offer when it comes to shipping vehicles to the USA, including RO/RO (Roll-on Roll off) but after discussing the requirements with Mr D, he decided on the FCL (Full Container Load) dedicated container option.
Our team of experts guided him through every step of the FCL shipping process, from initial quote to final delivery. We assisted with preparing all necessary documentation, collected the Lamborghini from his home and transported it to our secure container loading facility.
At our secure container loading facility, the high value vehicle was carefully loaded into a dedicated shipping container. The vehicle was properly secured in place to prevent any movement, shifting or damage during transit. All loose items inside the car were also secured, including any personal belongings, spare tires, tools, and other objects that could cause harm if left unsecured during shipping.
Securing the Vehicle Inside the Container
When it comes a supercar or luxary vehicle like a Lamborghini Aventador inside a shipping container, meticulous care and attention to detail is key. Our experienced loading team take great care to properly secure vehicles using a combination of soft tie-down straps and hard braces.
The soft straps, made from durable woven material, are threaded through the wheels and connected to hard points on the container floor. These help restrict lateral movement from front to back. Hard braces are also placed snugly against the tires, absorbing shock and preventing the vehicle from shifting from side to side.
Additional straps are secured around the chassis and suspension components for extra stability. The straps are tightened to be taut but not so tight that they could damage or indent the vehicle. Foam blocks are sometimes placed between the straps and vehicle surfaces for added scratch protection.
For maximum security, the wheels are chocked and the parking brake engaged. The vehicle is inspected multiple times from all angles to ensure proper stability with no room for movement. Any loose items inside are also secured so nothing can slide around and cause damage.
Our loading team has extensive experience properly securing a wide range of vehicles from exotic supercars to vintage classics. No matter the make or model, we take the utmost care to load and secure your prized automobile safely.
Sealing the Container for Security
Once the Lamborghini Aventador is expertly loaded and secured inside the shipping container, the next vital step is sealing the container. This is done for both security and customs purposes.
Our team installs a high-security custom numbered bolt seal on the container doors. This specially designed seal can only be removed by destroying it, ensuring the container doors cannot be opened until the seal is broken at the destination by authorised personnel. This prevents unauthorised access and helps customs officials confirm the container has not been tampered with.
In addition to the bolt seal, we also document the container number sequence and seal number, providing an exact record of the secure container housing the vehicle. The customer can request documentation showing this seal record for added peace of mind.
Transit from UK to USA
Once the Lamborghini was loaded and the container sealed, the next step was transportation to the departure port in the UK. Our team transported the secured container via specialised haulier truck to London Gateway Port, one of the major shipping hubs in the UK.
At the port, the container was loaded onto a commercial container vessel destined for the USA. The massive container ship embarked on its transatlantic journey across the North Atlantic Ocean, subject to potential conditions like fluctuating temperatures, rough seas, salt air and more.
The Aventador remained protected in its dedicated steel container, completely shielded from any outside elements or environmental factors. The stable, insulated interior of the container kept the vehicle in pristine condition throughout its 35-day ocean journey to the West Coast of the USA.
Arriving at US Port & Unloading
The container vessel arrived at the destination port US West coast; its cargo hold filled with thousands of containers from around the world. Once offloaded from the ship, the container housing the Aventador was loaded onto a truck and transported to our partnered vehicle processing facility located nearby.
There, professionals carefully unlocked the container and unloaded the Lamborghini, following strict protocols to avoid any damage. The condition of the vehicle was inspected and documented as part of our standard operating procedures.
The Aventador was then kept in secure storage at the facility until the local shipping agent arranged for Customs clearance. The delivery was then arranged via enclosed auto transport truck. By using a dedicated FCL container the vehicle received continuous specialized care with no risks from exposure or unsecured handling.
Benefits of FCL Shipping for Exotics & Luxury Vehicles
For high-value exotic and luxury vehicles like a Lamborghini Aventador, utilizing FCL shipping in a dedicated container offers numerous benefits compared to other shipping methods:
- Total Enclosure – The vehicle is fully enclosed in its own container from start to finish, shielded from outside elements.
- Specialized Securing – Vehicle can be properly braced and secured inside container specifically sized for it.
- Enhanced Security – Container can be sealed for transit, preventing unauthorized access.
- Minimal Handling – Vehicle is handled at origin and destination only, not repeatedly loaded/offloaded.
- Cost Savings – If you have more than one vehicle to ship, the use of a 40-foot shipping container for both being shipped together, spreads the cost between them.
- Faster Shipping Times – Rather than potentially waiting for more vehicles to be ready to ship on a shared container service, if using a dedicated container your shipment is despatched when it is ready and loaded.
However, it isn’t only high value vehicles that can benefit from dedicated container shipping, ask our sales team for a quotation to ship your vehicle via dedicated container and you may find that this is the most cost-effective way of shipping for the routing that you need.
The Legendary Lamborghini Aventador
The Lamborghini Aventador has an illustrious history as one of the pinnacles of exotic supercar design and performance. Its journey began in 2011 when Lamborghini unveiled the Aventador LP 700-4 model at the Geneva Motor Show, aiming to create a new flagship model that would push the boundaries of speed, power, and handling.
The Aventador was named after a legendary bull from 1993 that embodied Lamborghini’s tradition of naming models after fierce bulls. Under the hood, it featured a ferocious 6.5-liter naturally aspirated V12 engine outputting 691 hp and 509 lb-ft of torque, mated to a 7-speed single clutch ISR automated manual transmission. This powertrain enabled the 3,472 lb Aventador to rocket from 0-60 mph in just 2.9 seconds on its way to a top speed of 217 mph.
The Aventador utilized a sleek, aggressive design language with sharp creases and angles for optimized aerodynamics. It incorporated a lightweight carbon fibre monocoque chassis and extensive use of carbon fibre body panels to keep weight low. The signature scissor doors provided a dramatic flair. Through its cutting-edge tech and visceral performance, the Aventador cemented itself as Lamborghini’s new flagship, setting a benchmark for Lambo models to come.
Autoshippers – The Car Shipping Experts
At Autoshippers, we have over 20 years of experience safely shipping high-value exotic vehicles and supercars like Lamborghini Aventadors worldwide. While each make and model has its own specifications, we have shipped countless vehicles to customers globally using tailored FCL solutions, along with other options such as Ro/Ro shared container and Air Freight.
Our familiarity with the unique dimensions and handling requirements for supercars such as Lamborghinis allows us to select the properly sized container and ideal equipment to secure the vehicle. We understand how to carefully navigate the low ground clearance and wide stance when loading. Our focused expertise provides exotic car owners added peace of mind.
Take a look at some of our loading videos, such as Professionally Loading a McLaren & a Land Rover together in a 40ft container or Securely Loading a Jaguar XK150S OTD which gives you an insight on how we securely position and load a car into it’s own dedicated shipping container.
We are proud members of the British International Freight Association (BIFA), demonstrating our commitment to professionalism and service when shipping vehicles internationally. We adhere to stringent standards and procedures while also providing personalized attention to the special needs of exotic car owners.
No matter what make or model exotic or luxury vehicle you need to ship, we have the experience and capabilities to handle every aspect smoothly and securely. Check out our FCL container shipping page or Air Freight shipping page to learn more and . Or contact us today by calling +44 117 982 8123 / 0800 389 0784 or via our contact form, to speak with one of our specialists about arranging tailored FCL or other car shipping services for your prized automobile.
