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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.

Featured10 Jun 20269 min read

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.

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1 Jun 20268 min

Freight 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.

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22 May 20268 min

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.

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8 May 20267 min

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.

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18 Apr 20266 min

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.

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5 Apr 20267 min

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.

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30 Mar 20266 min

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.

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12 Mar 20267 min

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.

Industry NewsHow-ToContainer
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20 Feb 20267 min

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.

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18 Jan 20266 min

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.

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