Shipping a Car by Air: RPM’s Role in International Vehicle Logistics Shipping a car by air is a complex but increasingly common operation, particularly for international clients, exclusive events, or urgent relocations. The process requires meticulous handling, both in terms of documentation and logistics, and specialized companies like RPM, led by Francesco Panzeri, play a key role in managing the entire workflow. It all begins with gathering the required documents: the vehicle registration, the owner’s ID, and, for shipments outside Europe, customs certificates, possible deregistration paperwork, and compliance documentation for the destination country. RPM assists clients throughout this delicate phase, ensuring all paperwork is in order to avoid delays at customs. Next comes vehicle pickup, which is carried out at the client’s location using covered transport trucks equipped with GPS tracking. RPM coordinates the transfer to the airport, where technical and customs checks are performed. The vehicle must be fully drained of flammable liquids and electrically deactivated to meet air cargo safety requirements. Before boarding, a certified inspection company performs a final check and issues the air waybill (AWB)—a document that allows clients to track their vehicle throughout the shipping process. Costs vary depending on size, weight, route, and season: a route such as Rome–New York can cost between €15,000 and €40,000, excluding insurance. Delivery times are generally fast: only a few days are needed to reach most destinations. Vehicles are stored in temperature-controlled airport warehouses to ensure their preservation during transport. Thanks to the expertise and experience of RPM, air shipping a car becomes a safe and highly professional process, capable of meeting the demands of the most discerning clients—as demonstrated by the many successful cases of transporting luxury and collectible vehicles worldwide.