News & Insights
Shipping News & Market Insights
Practical analysis for UK car exporters — market trends, regulation updates, port news and cost movements across every major destination lane.
Market Analysis
- Market AnalysisUK Car Export Market 2026 — Volumes, Lanes and Price OutlookWhere the UK used-car export market is heading in 2026: volumes by destination, average ages, lane-by-lane price outlook, and the trends every exporter should plan for.
- Market AnalysisClassic Car Shipping Trends — Where UK Classics Are Going in 2026Where the global classic-car market is taking UK vehicles in 2026: US East Coast, UAE, Australia, Germany and Japan demand patterns.
- Market AnalysisRight-Hand-Drive vs Left-Hand-Drive Markets — Where UK Cars Can GoWhich destination markets accept right-hand-drive UK vehicles, which require LHD only, and which run a mixed fleet — definitive 2026 guide.
Regulations & Compliance
- Regulations & ComplianceNigeria Vehicle Import Duty — Latest Changes Every Exporter Must KnowCurrent Nigeria customs duty, levy, VAT and surcharge structure on imported used vehicles via Lagos (Tin Can / PTML) and Onne. What's changed and how to budget accurately.
- Regulations & ComplianceGhana Tema Customs Clearance — Step by Step for UK ExportersHow Ghana customs clearance works at Tema for UK-shipped vehicles: CCVR, duty calculation, ICUMS process, GRA Customs interaction and typical timelines.
- Regulations & ComplianceUAE Vehicle Import Rules 2026 — Jebel Ali, Abu Dhabi & SharjahLatest UAE customs duty, GCC type-approval, RTA registration and Emirates ROP rules for UK vehicles arriving via Jebel Ali, Khalifa and Sharjah.
- Regulations & ComplianceAustralia Vehicle Import Changes — RAV, SEVS and What's NewLatest Australian Department of Infrastructure rules on importing UK vehicles via the Register of Approved Vehicles, SEVS scheme and personal-import concession.
- Regulations & ComplianceShipping Cars After Brexit — UK Export Documentation 2026 UpdateWhat changed for UK car exports post-Brexit: NES/CHIEF/CDS migration, EU customs, EORI requirements, and how to avoid documentation refusals.
- Regulations & ComplianceEV Shipping Restrictions — Carrier Rules, Battery Rules and 2026 OutlookHow RoRo and container carriers handle electric vehicles in 2026: battery state-of-charge rules, deck restrictions, surcharges and destination acceptance.
Industry News
- Industry NewsRed Sea Shipping Disruption — What It Means for UK Car ExportsHow Red Sea routing changes affect UK-to-Middle East, East Africa, Asia and Australia RoRo and container shipments — transit times, surcharges and what to expect.
- Industry NewsMombasa Port Update — Berthing, Clearance and Delivery TimesLatest Kenya Ports Authority figures for Mombasa: vessel dwell, clearance speed, KEBS pre-shipment inspection turnaround, and how UK shipments are flowing in 2026.
Cost & Pricing
- Cost & PricingFuel Prices and Shipping Costs — How BAF Affects Your QuoteHow bunker fuel cost (VLSFO / IFO380) drives the BAF (Bunker Adjustment Factor) component of your shipping quote, with a working example of 2026 movement.
- Cost & PricingContainer vs RoRo Cost in 2026 — Which Wins on Your Lane?Updated 2026 lane-by-lane RoRo and container price benchmarks for UK car exporters — Africa, Middle East, Asia, Australia, Americas.
- Cost & PricingMarine Insurance Explained — Why It's Worth Every PennyHow marine insurance works for shipped vehicles: Institute Cargo Clauses A/B/C, total-loss vs damage, claim procedure, and why the carrier's liability is not enough.
Logistics & Operations
- Logistics & OperationsUK Port Congestion — Southampton, Sheerness, Tilbury OutlookHow UK departure port congestion is trending in 2026 and how it affects your vessel cut-off, collection timing and door-to-door window.
- Logistics & OperationsShipping Personal Effects With Your Car — What's Allowed, What's NotRules on packing personal effects inside or with your shipped vehicle — RoRo prohibitions, container allowances, customs implications by destination.