Shipping Cars to Africa & Back

Vehicle Shipping To and From Africa

ShipMyWheels specialises in shipping cars to Africa, delivering dependable and fully managed vehicle movements between the UK and key African markets. As one of the established international car shipping companies to Africa, we support both private and commercial clients with seamless transport through major UK ports including Southampton, Felixstowe, Tilbury, and Immingham. Our services cover RoRo for driveable vehicles and container solutions for high-value, classic, or non-running units, giving you the flexibility to move vehicles safely and efficiently. We regularly assist clients exporting cars to Africa from UK, whether for trade, relocation, or personal use, as well as supporting imports back into the UK when required. With experience across destinations such as Nigeria, Ghana, Kenya, South Africa, and beyond, we provide a clear, UK-managed process from booking through to departure, ensuring your shipment is handled professionally at every stage.

UK Vehicle Customs & Temporary Export Support for Africa

ShipMyWheels provides full UK-side customs support for shipping cars to Africa, managing export documentation, HMRC compliance, and pre-clearance at major UK ports including Southampton, Dover, Felixstowe, and inland facilities such as Barking Terminal. As one of the established international car shipping companies to Africa, we ensure every shipment is prepared correctly before departure. We handle all UK documentation for clients exporting cars to Africa from UK, including export declarations, EORI-linked filings, and accurate pre-clearance to minimise delays. Our team also supports temporary vehicle movements for events, business use, and short-term exports across key African markets. Our focus remains on the UK leg of the process, ensuring every document is checked, compliant, and submitted correctly. Where required, we also assist with NOVA (Notification of Vehicle Arrival) applications, helping ensure vehicles are properly recorded and ready for UK registration when applicable.

Transport Options for Africa Vehicle Shipping

At ShipMyWheels, we offer flexible transport solutions designed to suit your vehicle, route, and timeline when you export car from UK to Africa. Whether you're planning shipping car to Africa from UK for personal or commercial use, we provide three core options: RoRo services, including shipping RoRo to Africa, ideal for driveable vehicles with regular sailings across West, East, and Southern Africa. Container shipping for high-value, classic, or non-running vehicles requiring added protection. Air freight solutions for time-critical movements to select African destinations. Our services support both individuals and businesses, from single vehicle moves to larger export programmes, all with full UK-side customs clearance and professional handling from start to finish.

Vehicle Types We Ship Between the UK and Africa

ShipMyWheels manages a wide range of vehicle types when you export car from UK to Africa or arrange return shipments to the UK. Whether you're shipping car to Africa from UK for personal or commercial use, our team ensures every vehicle is correctly prepared, handled, and ready for international movement. We regularly transport passenger vehicles, luxury and classic cars requiring secure container solutions, motorcycles, and commercial vehicles such as vans and pickups, as well as non-runners needing specialist handling at UK ports. Using both container options and shipping RoRo to Africa, we match the right method to your vehicle and requirements, with full UK-side customs clearance and logistics coordination throughout.

Countries We Serve Across Africa

ShipMyWheels provides reliable vehicle transport across the continent, making it straightforward to export car from UK to Africa or manage return movements back into the UK. Whether you're relocating, moving stock, or handling specialist vehicles, we deliver structured solutions for shipping car to Africa from UK with full UK-side coordination. We regularly manage routes to key destinations including Nigeria, Ghana, Kenya, Tanzania, Zimbabwe, Egypt, Gambia, Botswana, Namibia, Morocco, and Senegal, using both container options and shipping RoRo to Africa for efficient vehicle movement. Our UK-based team oversees all outbound and inbound logistics, ensuring each shipment is handled professionally from start to finish.

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Botswana | Egypt | Gambia | Ghana | Kenya | Namibia | Nigeria | South Africa | Tanzania | Zimbabwe