Door-to-door shipping to Roatán

We pick up at your door anywhere in the United States and deliver to your door on Roatán, Utila or Guanaja. One company. One point of contact.

  • We make it easy.
  • We take the stress out of shipping your items.
  • We save you money.

Door-to-door service

From your door in the U.S. to your door on the island

You do not have to coordinate a trucker, an ocean carrier and a customs broker on your own. We handle the whole trip.

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Pickup at your door

We arrange pickup at your home, business or job site, anywhere in the United States.

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Trucking to the Florida port

Your cargo moves inland by truck to the Florida port we sail from.

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Ocean freight

It crosses to the Bay Islands on an insured and bonded ocean carrier.

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Customs clearance

Our Honduran customs broker handles clearance. You still provide the documents we ask for.

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Delivery to your door

We deliver to Roatán, Utila or Guanaja. You do not have to figure out the island side on your own.

One company. One point of contact.Pickup, port, ocean freight, customs and island delivery, handled as one move.

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Why Bay Islands Cargo

We take the stress out of shipping your items

Moving to an island should not mean a maze of phone calls and surprise fees. We keep it simple.

One company for the whole trip

Pickup, ocean shipping, customs and island delivery sit with us. You have one team to call.

Insured and bonded carriers

We use insured and bonded carriers. Ask us about added cargo insurance for your shipment.

We handle customs

Honduran customs is part of the service. We work with our broker so you are not left to figure it out alone.

We save you money

When the whole job is handled as one move, you avoid a separate markup at every handoff. You see the quote up front.

The Bay Islands

We deliver to Roatán, Utila and Guanaja

Roatán is our featured destination, and the one we highlight for people relocating, building or sending supplies. We also deliver to Utila and Guanaja.

The rocky shoreline and clear water of Utila

Utila

A smaller island with its own pace. We deliver here too. Transit and handling can differ from Roatán, and we'll explain that in your quote.

Open Caribbean water under a clear sky

Guanaja

We ship to Guanaja as well. Like Utila, it may need an extra island hop. We'll map that out before you commit.

A room of packed boxes ready for a household move

Relocating

Moving to Roatán?

If you are starting a new life on the island, or sending the things that make a house feel like home, we can take the shipping off your list. See what you'll need, read our packing tips, then request a free quote.

Questions

Common questions

What does door-to-door service include?

Pickup at your door in the United States, inland trucking to the Florida port, ocean freight, Honduran customs clearance through our broker, and delivery to your door on Roatán, Utila or Guanaja. One company. One point of contact.

Where do you pick up and deliver?

We pick up anywhere in the United States, at your home, business or job site. We deliver to the Bay Islands of Honduras: Roatán, Utila and Guanaja. Roatán is our featured destination. We do not currently offer regular service to mainland Honduras.

What can I ship?

Cars, trucks, boats, heavy equipment, auto and truck parts, construction equipment and materials, furniture, household appliances, full household moves and medical equipment.

How do quotes work?

Request a free quote. Tell us your pickup city, destination island and what you are shipping. If you know dimensions and weight, include them. Photos help for vehicles, boats and equipment. There is no obligation. We'll recommend the best way to move it and include a timeline with your quote.

Do you use a shared container, a full container or roll-on/roll-off?

It depends on what you are shipping. A shared container (LCL) often suits smaller loads. A full container (FCL) often suits a household move, a vehicle or a large build. Roll-on/roll-off (RoRo) can be a fit for some vehicles or equipment where that service is available. We'll recommend a method in your quote.

What documents will I need?

Most shipments generally need a commercial invoice or valued list, a packing list, a photo ID and the consignee's Honduran tax ID (RTN). Vehicles generally need the original title and a bill of sale or invoice. Household goods generally need a detailed, valued packing list, often in Spanish. If you are an individual shipping goods valued over $2,500 out of the United States, you generally need an IRS Employer Identification Number (EIN) for the export filing, rather than a Social Security number. We'll tell you exactly what we need for your shipment. See our What you'll need checklist.

Do you handle customs, duties and taxes?

Yes. Honduran customs clearance is part of our door-to-door service, through our broker. In Honduras, shipments generally valued over $1,000 FOB typically require a licensed customs agent. Duties and taxes depend on what you are shipping, its value and whether an exemption applies. Those government charges are separate from our transportation quote. Your customs broker will confirm what you owe.

Can I import a used car? Is there a vehicle age limit?

Honduras has historically limited vehicle imports by age. As of early 2026, a temporary measure generally allows the import, nationalization and registration of vehicles regardless of year of manufacture, through February 2029. Fees and paperwork still apply, and the rules can change. Your customs broker will confirm what applies to your vehicle before we book the move.

Is there a duty exemption for household goods?

Returning Honduran residents may generally qualify for a household-goods exemption, often called menaje de casa, subject to limits, documents and timing. Foreign residents may have a different path. Do not assume your shipment is duty-free. Your customs broker will confirm what applies to you.

What can't I ship?

Ask us before shipping hazardous materials, weapons, ammunition, live animals, plants, perishable food, or controlled substances. Some items need special permits. Some cannot be imported. Medical equipment may need extra approvals. We'll flag restricted items when we review your list.

Are the carriers insured and bonded? Do I need extra insurance?

Yes, we use insured and bonded carriers. Standard carrier liability is limited and is not the same as full-value coverage for your goods. Ask us about added cargo insurance when you request a quote. A valued, itemized inventory is generally needed to insure household goods.

How long does shipping take?

Transit time depends on where we pick up, what you are shipping and the vessel schedule. We don't quote a standard number here because it isn't the same for every move. We'll give you a timeline with your quote. Build in time for pickup, the sailing, customs and island delivery.

Can I ship a car and household goods together?

You can request a quote for more than one type of cargo. We'll tell you the best way to move it, including whether a full container makes sense.

Ready when you are

Tell us what you need to ship. We'll come back with a clear door-to-door plan and a free quote.

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