How long does it take to ship a car from the UK to Nigeria?
Vessels sail from Tilbury on a regular rotation; door-to-port transit is typically 21–28 days. Add 5–10 working days each end for UK collection and destination clearance.
Live 2026 prices to ship a car from the UK to Nigeria. RORO and container rates, transit time, duty, VAT and the hidden costs that most quotes leave out.
Vessels sail from Tilbury on a regular rotation; door-to-port transit is typically 21–28 days. Add 5–10 working days each end for UK collection and destination clearance.
Yes — RORO is the most cost-effective option for standard vehicles. We use Höegh Autoliners, Wallenius Wilhelmsen and Grimaldi for the Nigeria rotation.
20% duty, 15% NAC, 7.5% VAT, 2% ETLS — total around 45–50% of CIF. Duties are paid by the importer at the destination port.
All quotes include UK port handling and the Bill of Lading. Marine transit insurance at 1.5–2% of vehicle value is offered separately on every quote.
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