Shipping Guides & Resources
Everything you need to know about shipping a car, container or commercial vehicle from the UK to your destination.
In-Depth Guides
Shipping Method
RoRo vs Container Shipping — Which Should You Choose?
Detailed comparison of Roll-on Roll-off (RoRo) and container shipping for UK car exports: cost, transit time, security, what fits, and when each option wins.
Shipping Method
Shared Container Car Shipping — Complete Guide
How shared container (groupage) car shipping works: how cars are loaded, what it costs, transit time, and when it beats RoRo or sole-use container.
Customs & Documents
UK Car Export Documents — V5C, EORI & HMRC Clearance
Step-by-step guide to UK car export paperwork: V5C log book, V5C/4 export slip, EORI numbers, HMRC export declarations and what you'll need on the day.
Customs & Documents
Import Duty on Cars by Country — UK Export Guide
Quick-reference table of car import duty, VAT and age limits for major UK car export destinations: Nigeria, Ghana, Kenya, Tanzania, UAE, Saudi, Australia, USA, Canada and more.
Cost & Planning
Marine Insurance for Car Shipping — What You Actually Need
Why carrier liability is not enough, how Institute Cargo Clauses (A) all-risks cover works, what's included and excluded, and how to claim if damage occurs.
Cost & Planning
How to Prepare Your Car for International Shipping
Step-by-step preparation checklist for shipping a car overseas: cleaning, fuel level, personal items, fluids, mechanical checks and paperwork.
Vehicle Type
Classic & Vintage Car Shipping from the UK
Specialist guide to shipping classic cars overseas — enclosed container loading, marine insurance, FIVA passports, customs relief and destination registration.
Vehicle Type
Electric Vehicle (EV) Shipping — Restrictions & Requirements
How to ship a Tesla, Polestar, BMW iX or other EV from the UK: state of charge limits, IMO declarations, shipping line restrictions, and which routes are open.
Special Topics
Shipping Cars to Europe After Brexit — Updated Guide
How Brexit changed UK-to-EU car shipping: customs declarations, VAT, duty under the TCA, proof of origin, IM4 import entries and the realistic cost impact.
Cost & Planning
Car Shipping Cost Breakdown — What You Actually Pay
Line-by-line breakdown of total landed cost for shipping a car overseas: UK freight, destination THC, duty, VAT, clearance, insurance and onward delivery.
Service Pages
RoRo Car Shipping Explained
How Roll-on / Roll-off shipping works, what's included, and when it's the right choice for your vehicle.
Container Shipping (Shared, 20ft, 40ft)
Sole-use vs shared containers, what fits inside, and how loading at our warehouse or your address works.
Container Sizes & Dimensions
Internal dimensions and payload limits for 20ft and 40ft shipping containers.
R-Rak Car Shipping
Stack up to 4 cars in a 40ft container with R-Rak loading — ideal for dealers and exporters.
UK Vehicle Collection & Delivery
How door-to-port collection works anywhere in the UK.
Customs & Excise Duties
UK export clearance and what to expect at destination customs.
Marine Insurance Guide
Why marine insurance matters and what our cover includes.
Moving Abroad from the UK
Practical checklist for shipping household goods and a vehicle together.
Sailing Schedules
Typical RoRo and container sailing frequencies from UK ports.