The Port of Charleston, which is the port for all in-bound and
out-bound POV's can be reached at 1-800-747-9223.
You are allowed to ship
one privately owned vehicle at government expense to or from an overseas area
when permitted (some overseas areas restrict shipment of POVs). The entitlement
to ship an otherwise eligible POV from overseas to the United States is not
dependent on whether a POV was shipped to the overseas area. The entitlement to
ship a POV to the overseas area and the entitlement to ship a POV from the
overseas area are separate. For the purpose of this shipment, a POV is a vehicle
owned by the member or a dependent of the member (member must show proof of
ownership/registration or lease agreement) that: Is self-propelled; Is required
to be licensed to travel overland on public highways; Has four or more wheels;
and Is designed to carry passengers or property. At the option of the member
shipping a vehicle overseas, a motorcycle or moped may be considered a POV if
the member does not ship a vehicle with four or more wheels under the same set
of military orders. The government will not ship a vehicle intended for
commercial use, nor will it pay all shipping charges for vehicles exceeding
20-measurement tons (800 cubic) in size. A member who ships a vehicle exceeding
this size must pay the excess shipping charge. Before you make a firm decision
to ship a POV overseas, investigate area requirements, insurance costs and
maintenance availability. A vehicle under a long-term lease (12 months or
longer) may be shipped if you obtain written permission from the leasing
company. These facts will help you determine whether or not you should ship a
POV. Some countries have laws limiting certain characteristics (color, and
optional equipment, including citizen band radios, for example) of POVs that may
be brought into that country. Overseas commanders and/or service policy also
restricts POV shipment to some countries. It is wise to get this information as
soon as possible after receiving overseas orders. In this way you will have time
to assure that your vehicle meets all necessary requirements. Contact your
sponsor and transportation office to find if there are any special requirements.
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