• 📅 Weekly Sailings from major U.S. ports to Puerto Cortés, Roatán, and San Lorenzo
  🛡️ Fully Licensed, Bonded & Insured for secure transport
  🧾 Complete Customs Documentation Assistance
  📍 Real-Time Shipment Tracking for peace of mind
  🚚 Door-to-Port Pickup & Inland Delivery – available across the USA with bonded warehouse clearance in San Pedro Sula and Tegucigalpa
  💰 Affordable Rates with transparent pricing and no hidden fees

  Whether you’re shipping to Honduras for the first time or you’re a frequent exporter, our team ensures a smooth, reliable, and stress-free shipping experience from start to finish.

Royal Shipping Lines is:

✅ FMC Licensed & Bonded
✅ A U.S.-based company
✅ Experienced with Copart, IAAI, Adesa & Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers (RB Auctions)
✅ Compliant with Honduran Customs regulations

Let our team guide you through each step — from pickup in the USA to customs clearance at the Ports of Puerto Cortés, Roatán, San Lorenzo, or inland bonded warehouse facilities in San Pedro Sula and Tegucigalpa.

Whether you’re moving abroad permanently, studying, or relocating for work, Royal Shipping Lines provides secure and affordable shipping services for personal effects and household goods from the USA to Honduras. With regular sailings to Puerto Cortés, Roatán, and San Lorenzo, plus inland bonded warehouse clearance in San Pedro Sula and Tegucigalpa, we make international moving simple, efficient, and stress-free.

📦 Household Goods & Personal Effects Shipping
We handle a wide variety of items essential for your move, including:

• Furniture (beds, sofas, tables, cabinets)

• Appliances (refrigerators, washers, dryers, stoves)

• Electronics (TVs, computers, sound systems)

• Kitchenware & everyday household essentials

• Clothing, books, and personal belongings

• Packed boxes or full household shipments

🚛 Relocation Services & Options
Our team ensures your belongings arrive safely and on time with flexible shipping methods:

• FCL (Full Container Load): A private 20ft or 40ft container for entire household moves

• LCL (Less-than-Container Load): Shared containers for smaller shipments or partial moves

• Door-to-Port & Inland Delivery: Pickup anywhere in the USA with delivery to your selected Honduran port or bonded facility in San Pedro Sula or Tegucigalpa

• Customs Clearance Support: Guidance on required documentation and smooth processing with Honduran Customs

• At Royal Shipping Lines, we specialize in shipping all types of vehicles from the USA to Honduras’s main ports — Puerto Cortés, Roatán, and San Lorenzo, with bonded warehouse clearance available in San Pedro Sula and Tegucigalpa. We ensure safe, reliable, and cost-efficient transport for every shipment, fully compliant with Honduran customs regulations.

  🚗 Passenger Cars
  🚙 SUVs and Crossovers
  🚐 Pickup Trucks and Vans
  🏍️ Motorcycles and Scooters
  🚛 Commercial Trucks and Fleets
  🚐 Motorhomes & RVs
  🏌️ Golf Carts – ideal for resorts, hotels, and private communities
  🏎️ Luxury, Classic & Collector Vehicles

At Royal Shipping Lines, we specialize in shipping boats, jet skis, and other watercraft from the USA to Honduras’s main ports — Puerto Cortés, Roatán, and San Lorenzo, with bonded warehouse clearance available in San Pedro Sula and Tegucigalpa. Whether you’re transporting a personal boat, a fleet of jet skis, or larger recreational vessels, our team ensures safe, reliable, and cost-effective delivery, fully compliant with Honduran customs regulations.

⚓ Types of Boats & Watercraft We Ship to Honduras

🛶 Small Boats & Dinghies – shipped in containers or crated for protection
🚤 Jet Skis & Personal Watercraft – shipped on trailers or secured in containers
🛥️ Yachts & Luxury Boats – transported via specialized carriers for maximum safety
⛵ Sailboats – shipped with cradles or flat-rack containers
🚢 Commercial & Fishing Boats – oversized shipping options available

Honduras has a strong and growing demand for construction, agriculture, and industrial machinery imports, especially through its major seaports — Puerto Cortés, Roatán, and San Lorenzo. At Royal Shipping Lines, we provide safe, reliable, and cost-effective shipping solutions from the USA to Honduras, handling everything from oversized equipment to specialized industrial cargo.

🚜 Agricultural Machinery Shipping

We ship a wide range of farming equipment essential to Honduras’s agricultural sector, including:

• Tractors

• Harvesters & Combines

• Planters & Seeders

• Sprayers & Cultivators

• Other essential farm machinery and attachments

🏗 Construction & Industrial Equipment Shipping

Our team specializes in transporting oversized and heavy-duty machinery for construction, mining, and industry, such as:

• Excavators, Bulldozers & Loaders

• Cranes, Graders & Forklifts

• Heavy Trucks & Earthmoving Equipment

• Specialized Industrial & Mining Machinery

• At Royal Shipping Lines, we provide international shipping to Honduras’s busiest seaports and offer bonded warehouse solutions near San Pedro Sula and Tegucigalpa, ensuring smooth customs clearance, secure storage, and efficient distribution of vehicles, containers, and machinery.

  📍 Puerto Cortés – Honduras’s largest and busiest seaport, handling most container, vehicle, and general cargo imports

  📍 Roatán – Caribbean island port, popular for vehicle, boat, and cargo shipments, especially for resorts and private communities

  📍 San Lorenzo – key Pacific coast port serving bulk cargo, containers, and regional trade routes

  🏢 Bonded Warehouses in Honduras

  📍 San Pedro Sula – central hub for bonded storage, customs clearance, and nationwide distribution

  📍 Tegucigalpa – bonded warehouse facilities offering secure storage, customs support, and logistics solutions for vehicles and commercial goods

• 🛳️ East Coast USA (Miami, Jacksonville, Savannah → Puerto Cortés / Roatán): 5–7 days 🚀 Fastest Route
  🛳️ Gulf Coast USA (Houston, New Orleans → Puerto Cortés / San Lorenzo): 7–10 days
  🛳️ West Coast USA (Los Angeles, Oakland, Seattle → San Lorenzo): 12–15 days

  ⚠️ Transit times are approximate and may vary depending on the shipping line, chosen port, route, seasonal conditions, and whether you select RoRo, Lo/Lo, or container shipping.

  👉 Fastest Route: Shipping from the U.S. East Coast to Honduras’s Caribbean ports (Puerto Cortés & Roatán) typically takes only 5–7 days, making it the most efficient option for vehicles, machinery, and containerized cargo.

🚗 Ro/Ro (Roll-On/Roll-Off)
Your vehicle is driven directly onto the vessel and secured inside a weather-protected cargo deck. This option is ideal for operable cars, SUVs, pickup trucks, vans, buses, and machinery, offering a fast and cost-effective solution to Honduras’s major ports — Puerto Cortés, Roatán, and San Lorenzo.

📦 Container Shipping
Best for non-running vehicles, motorcycles, golf carts, boats, or high-value cars. Containers are available in 20ft, 40ft, and 45ft sizes, with shared container options (LCL) to lower costs or full container loads (FCL) for maximum security. This method provides extra protection against weather, theft, and damage, making it the preferred choice for luxury, classic, or collector vehicles, as well as household goods and commercial cargo.

To ensure smooth customs clearance when shipping personal effects or household goods from the USA to Honduras, you will typically need the following documents:

• Valid Passport – copy of the consignee’s identification page

• Bill of Lading (BOL) – issued by the carrier with shipment details

• Packing List / Inventory – detailed list of all items included in the shipment

• Commercial Invoice or Valuation – if required for customs purposes

• Proof of Residence in Honduras – such as a lease agreement, work permit, or residency card (for those relocating)

• Import Permit or Authorization – for restricted or regulated items

⚠️ Important: Honduran Customs may request additional documentation depending on the nature of the shipment. Our team at Royal Shipping Lines will assist you throughout the process to ensure compliance and avoid delays.

• ✅ Original Vehicle Title (clear of liens)
  ✅ Bill of Sale or Purchase Invoice
  ✅ Valid Passport or Driver’s License
  ✅ Consignee’s Honduran Tax ID (RTN – Registro Tributario Nacional)

Shipping a boat from the USA to Honduras’s ports — Puerto Cortés, Roatán, or San Lorenzo — is a straightforward process with Royal Shipping Lines. Our team manages every step to ensure your vessel arrives safely and in full compliance with Honduran customs regulations.

Steps to Ship a Boat to Honduras:

1. Prepare Documentation – Original vessel title, registration, bill of sale, and a valid passport for the consignee.

2. Select Shipping Method – Choose between RoRo (for trailer-ready boats) or container/flat-rack shipping for smaller boats, jet skis, or sailboats.

3. Boat Preparation – Drain fuel and water tanks, disconnect batteries, and secure all loose items.

4. Transport to U.S. Port – We arrange pickup anywhere in the USA and deliver your boat to the nearest port of departure.

5. Loading & Shipping – Your boat is professionally secured for ocean transport and shipped to your selected Honduran port.

6. Customs Clearance in Honduras – Our agents assist with clearance, duties, and delivery arrangements, with bonded warehouse options in San Pedro Sula and Tegucigalpa.

⚠️ Important: Certain items (hazardous materials, firearms, or restricted equipment) cannot be shipped with boats. Our team will guide you through Honduran regulations to ensure a smooth process.

When shipping heavy machinery or industrial equipment from the USA to Honduras, the following documents are typically required for smooth customs clearance:

• Commercial Invoice – with full description and value of the equipment

• Packing List – detailed breakdown of machinery, parts, and accessories

• Bill of Lading (BOL) – issued by the carrier with shipment details

• Certificate of Origin – confirming where the machinery was manufactured

• Import Permit or Authorization – if required for specific machinery types

• Valid Passport or Company Registration Documents – for the consignee in Honduras

⚠️ Important Requirements for Equipment:

• Machinery and equipment with tracks must be thoroughly cleaned prior to delivery to prevent soil contamination and avoid customs delays.

• All equipment must be fully operable, with no major issues or leaks, to be accepted for shipping.

• Honduran Customs may request additional paperwork depending on the equipment type, condition (new or used), and intended use.

Our experts at Royal Shipping Lines will guide you through every step to ensure compliance and avoid delays or extra charges.

1. Age Limit for Imported Vehicles

• Passenger Vehicles: Must be 10 years old or newer from the year of manufacture.

• Passenger Buses: Must be 13 years old or newer.

• There is currently an amendment for vehicle imports until 2026 allowing vehicles of all ages to be imported to Honduras.

• Exceptions: Classic or collectible cars may be exempt but require special permits and are subject to additional taxes.

2. Prohibited Vehicle Types

• Right-Hand Drive Vehicles: Completely prohibited. All vehicles must be left-hand drive to align with local traffic regulations.

• Refurbished or Rebuilt Vehicles: Imports of these vehicles are not allowed.

Honduras enforces strict import restrictions on certain goods to protect public health, safety, and national security. Items that are prohibited or heavily regulated include:

• ❌ Unlicensed firearms and ammunition

• ❌ Toxic waste and hazardous chemicals

• ❌ Pornographic materials

• ❌ Illegal drugs and narcotics

Additionally, spearfishing is illegal, meaning scuba divers cannot bring spear guns into the country.

🌱 Plants can be imported only with proper phytosanitary certificates to ensure compliance with agricultural and environmental standards.