Which port is best for shipping to DR Congo?
Matadi is the main port for Kinshasa and western DRC. For eastern DRC, vehicles may route via Dar es Salaam or Mombasa with overland transport.
Ship a Car from the UK to DR Congo
Ship your car from the UK to DR Congo via RORO or shared container. The Democratic Republic of Congo receives vehicle imports via Matadi port on the Congo River. The Ship Cars arranges full logistics including inland transport. Typical transit: 26–32 days to Matadi (DR Congo) from UK ports.. Main discharge port: Matadi.
- Transit time
- 26–32 days to Matadi (DR Congo) from UK ports.
- Main port
- Matadi
- Shipping methods
- Container shipping to Matadi or via Dar es Salaam with inland transport.
- Import rules
- Import duty 10–20%. VAT 16%. No strict age restrictions but vehicles over 10 years may face higher duties. Both left and right-hand drive accepted.
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