Car Shipping to Denmark
from the United Kingdom
Denmark has some of the highest vehicle taxes in the world. The Ship Cars ships to Aarhus and Copenhagen via RORO and container services. View our shipping services or request a quote.
Quick answer: car shipping to Denmark from the UK
Shipping a car from the UK to Denmark is priced per vehicle and route — request a free quote for a fixed price. 3–5 days to Aarhus/Copenhagen from UK ports. Both RORO and container shipping are available, with vehicles arriving at Aarhus, Copenhagen. The Ship Cars, the vehicle shipping agent of Ascope Shipping Services LTD, handles UK collection, export paperwork and customs documentation end to end.
Shipping to Denmark: cars, trucks, machinery and import rules
Information reviewed September 2026. Always confirm final rules with the official authority before shipping.
Car shipping from the UK to Denmark
Quick answer: Cars ship from UK ports to Aarhus, Copenhagen in about 3–5 days to Aarhus/Copenhagen from UK ports. Prices depend on vehicle size and method — see our car shipping costs.
Choose RORO shipping for the lowest price on running vehicles, or container shipping for extra protection and personal effects. Specialist options include classic car shipping and electric vehicle shipping.
Estimate your price with the cost calculator or check upcoming departures on the RORO sailing schedule.
Truck and commercial vehicle shipping to Denmark
Quick answer: Trucks, lorries, vans and pickups usually ship by RORO to Aarhus, Copenhagen, priced by length, height and weight (per cubic metre). Transit is about 3–5 days to Aarhus/Copenhagen from UK ports.
- Exact length, width, height and gross weight required for a quote
- Running and non-running trucks accepted (towing / crane loading arranged)
- Tanks drained, loose items removed, V5C and export declaration needed
- Check Denmark age and emissions limits for commercial vehicles before buying
Read more: truck shipping service, commercial vehicle shipping and our guide to shipping a truck from the UK.
Machinery and plant shipping to Denmark
Quick answer: Excavators, tractors, forklifts and agricultural equipment ship as RORO or break-bulk cargo to Aarhus, Copenhagen. Machinery must be clean and free of soil — most countries, including Denmark, inspect for biosecurity.
- Tracked machines loaded on MAFI trailers or flat-racks
- Professional washing and fumigation certificates where required
- Dimensions and weight drive the price — oversize cargo quoted individually
- Commercial invoice and proof of ownership needed for customs
See our heavy machinery shipping service and customs clearance support.
Denmark vehicle import rules (September 2026)
- EU import rules apply.
- Import duty 10% plus 25% moms (VAT).
- Denmark charges a registration tax (registreringsafgift) of 85–150% of vehicle value, making it one of the most expensive countries to own a car.
Documents required
- V5C registration
- Passport
- Commercial invoice
- Bill of Lading
- Certificate of Conformity
UK side: notify the DVLA with the V5C export notification, and see documents required and vehicle age restrictions by country.
Official Denmark & UK government resources
Always confirm current customs, duty and vehicle registration rules with the official authorities before you ship.
Shipping a vehicle to Denmark?
Tell us your vehicle and collection address and we'll send a fixed all-in price for Denmark, usually within one working day.
- No obligation
- UK-wide collection
- RORO & container options
Methods
RORO & Container
Transit Time
3–5 days to Aarhus/Copenhagen from UK ports
Ports
Aarhus, Copenhagen
Starting From
£450
Overview
Denmark has some of the highest vehicle taxes in the world. The Ship Cars ships to Aarhus and Copenhagen via RORO and container services.
Shipping Methods
RORO and container shipping available to Danish ports.
Transit Time
3–5 days to Aarhus/Copenhagen from UK ports.
Import Regulations
EU import rules apply. Import duty 10% plus 25% moms (VAT). Denmark charges a registration tax (registreringsafgift) of 85–150% of vehicle value, making it one of the most expensive countries to own a car.
Documents Required
- V5C registration
- Passport
- Commercial invoice
- Bill of Lading
- Certificate of Conformity
Costs & Fees
RORO from £450–£800. Import duty 10%. Moms 25%. Registration tax 85–150% of vehicle value.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Available Ports
Why ship a car to Denmark from the UK
The Ship Cars is a specialist UK vehicle export company moving cars, SUVs, classics, motorbikes and light commercials to Denmark every month. Europe remains the shortest, fastest and most cost-efficient corridor for UK vehicle exports. Short-sea RORO vessels sail weekly from Bristol, Southampton, Tilbury and Immingham into Atlantic and Mediterranean automotive hubs, while consolidated container services give classics and high-value vehicles enclosed protection across the same lanes. Typical clients on this lane include classic-car collectors, alongside private owners relocating to Denmark and returning residents importing a personal vehicle. Our UK-to-Denmark corridor is engineered around predictable transit, transparent pricing and full compliance with Denmark customs.
Vehicles depart from Southampton, Bristol (Portbury), Felixstowe and arrive at Aarhus, Copenhagen via direct Atlantic and Mediterranean calls. Typical door-to-port turnaround is 3–5 days to aarhus/copenhagen from uk ports, supported by marine all-risks insurance, GPS-tracked UK collection and bonded warehousing where required. For an instant indication of cost, use our car shipping cost calculator or request a tailored quote on our quote page.
How UK to Denmark car shipping works
Every shipment to Denmark follows the same six-step pipeline: free quotation, UK collection or self-drop at Southampton, bonded UK warehousing and pre-shipment photos, HMRC NOVA / C88 export clearance handled by our UK customs clearance team, ocean transit to Aarhus (and onward feeder to Copenhagen where required), and destination customs handover. You choose the shipping mode that best matches the vehicle profile and budget — see the full breakdown on our car shipping costs page or compare live RORO sailing dates to Denmark.
RORO to Denmark
Roll-on/Roll-off is the lowest-cost method for running, road-legal vehicles bound for Denmark. Drive-on at the UK port, drive-off at Aarhus. RORO shipping to Denmark — check the weekly RORO schedule.
Container to Denmark
20ft sole-use or 40ft dedicated containers give classic, high-value, modified or non-running vehicles fully enclosed protection on the route to Copenhagen. Dedicated container shipping to Denmark.
Denmark ports, routing and transit
Vehicles bound for Denmark are typically routed through Aarhus as the lead discharge port, with Copenhagen available as alternatives depending on sailing schedule and onward inland transport. We schedule loads to match weekly RORO sailing schedules to Denmark and book 20ft and 40ft container slots on the same rotation.
- Port of Aarhus
- Port of Copenhagen
- UK departure: Southampton
- UK departure: Tilbury
- UK departure: Bristol (Portbury)
Denmark import duty, VAT and customs in 2026
Importing a vehicle into Denmark is regulated and document-driven. The headline framework is summarised below; our team verifies every figure against the latest Denmark customs schedule before quoting.
- EU type approval and Certificate of Conformity (CoC)
- Post-Brexit 10% import duty and country-specific VAT (TVA, IVA, MwSt, BTW)
- National roadworthiness inspections (ITV, contrôle technique, TÜV, APK, IPO)
- Re-registration with local plates and CO2-based road tax
Document checklist for Denmark
- V5C registration
- Passport
- Commercial invoice
- Bill of Lading
- Certificate of Conformity
For full country-specific customs rules, see our Denmark import guides and articles, our UK and Denmark customs clearance service, or use the duty-inclusive cost calculator for a landed estimate to Aarhus.
Who ships to Denmark
- • Returning Denmark residents and dual nationals
- • UK expats relocating to Denmark
- • Europe car dealers and Denmark re-exporters
- • Private collectors and classic-car enthusiasts
- • Diplomatic missions and corporate fleets
- • Online auction buyers (Copart, BCA, Manheim)
Vehicles we ship to Denmark
- • Saloons, hatchbacks and family cars
- • SUVs, 4x4s and pickups (Land Rover, Range Rover, Toyota, Nissan)
- • Luxury and executive vehicles (Bentley, Rolls-Royce, Mercedes-Benz, BMW, Audi)
- • Performance and supercars (McLaren, Aston Martin, Porsche, Ferrari)
- • Classic and historic vehicles (pre-1990 with HMRC NOVA exemption)
- • Motorbikes, scooters and quad bikes
- • Vans, light commercials and motorhomes
- • Electric and hybrid vehicles (EV battery documentation supported)
Why exporters choose The Ship Cars for Denmark
• Specialist UK-to-Denmark corridor with weekly capacity
• Marine all-risks insurance and bonded UK warehousing
• HMRC NOVA, C88, EORI and DVLA V5C export handled in-house
• Transparent UK to Denmark pricing with no hidden destination fees
• Direct relationships with Aarhus agents
• Dedicated account manager from booking to delivery
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