Insights on UK Car Shipping
Market analysis, regulation updates, how-to guides and customer case studies — written by the team that actually books the sailings.
RoRo vs Container Shipping in 2026: Which Is Right for Your Car?
An updated breakdown of cost, speed, security and risk for RoRo and container car shipping from the UK in 2026, with worked examples for Nigeria, Kenya, the UAE and Australia.
Read articleFreight Rate Outlook: What to Expect for the Second Half of 2026
An evidence-based forecast for UK car shipping rates in H2 2026, covering fuel surcharges, RoRo capacity, container availability and the political risk premium on key Middle East and Africa lanes.
Nigeria Vehicle Import Duty Update: What Changed in 2026
A practical guide to the 2026 Nigeria Customs Service tariff updates on used car imports, including the new age limit, levy structure and how RoRo arrivals at Tin Can Island are being assessed.
Arriving at Jebel Ali: A 2026 Step-by-Step Clearance Guide
What to expect when your car arrives at Jebel Ali in 2026: documents required, GDRFA process, RTA inspection and the typical 5–7 day clearance timeline for UK imports.
Case Study: Shipping a Classic Jaguar E-Type from London to Sydney
How we moved a 1968 Jaguar E-Type from a North London garage to a Sydney showroom in 48 days using a sole-use 20ft container, museum-grade strapping and full agreed-value marine insurance.
Marine Cargo Insurance for Car Shipping, Explained Properly
What marine cargo insurance actually covers when shipping a car internationally, what it excludes, how the premium is calculated, and the claims process if something goes wrong.
How to Prepare Your Car for RoRo Shipping: A 10-Point Checklist
Step-by-step preparation for RoRo car shipping from the UK: cleaning, fluid levels, alarms, key handover, fuel quantity, and how to evidence pre-shipping condition.
Shipping Electric Vehicles in 2026: Battery Rules and Carrier Restrictions
What you need to know about shipping EVs from the UK in 2026: IMO battery state-of-charge limits, carrier surcharges, container vs RoRo trade-offs, and destination duty advantages.
Kenya Mombasa Clearance in 2026: KRA Process and Real Timelines
How Kenya Revenue Authority clears imported vehicles at the Port of Mombasa in 2026: pre-shipment inspection, IDF, KEBS, age limit and the typical 7–10 day clearance window.
Our UK Collection Network: How We Move 1,200 Cars a Month to Port
Behind the scenes of how TheShipCars Worldwide collects cars from any UK postcode and gets them to Southampton, Felixstowe, Tilbury or Liverpool — covered transporters, drive-in service, and timing.