Car Shipping to Gambia
from the United Kingdom
The Gambia, via the Port of Banjul, is a steady destination for used UK vehicles including saloons, minibuses, and commercial vans. The Ship Cars offers regular RORO and container sailings from UK ports to Banjul for both private buyers and Gambian used-car dealers. View our shipping services or request a quote.
Quick answer: car shipping to Gambia from the UK
Shipping a car from the UK to Gambia costs from £1,010 port-to-port for a standard saloon. 16–24 days from UK ports to Banjul. Both RORO and container shipping are available, with vehicles arriving at Banjul. 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 Gambia: 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 Gambia
Quick answer: Cars ship from UK ports to Banjul in about 16–24 days from UK ports to Banjul. RORO: £1,010. Container: Enquire (20ft container).
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 Gambia
Quick answer: Trucks, lorries, vans and pickups usually ship by RORO to Banjul, priced by length, height and weight (per cubic metre). Transit is about 16–24 days from UK ports to Banjul.
- 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 Gambia 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 Gambia
Quick answer: Excavators, tractors, forklifts and agricultural equipment ship as RORO or break-bulk cargo to Banjul. Machinery must be clean and free of soil — most countries, including Gambia, 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.
Gambia vehicle import rules (September 2026)
- The Gambia permits import of used vehicles up to around 10 years old without penalty, though older vehicles can still be imported subject to higher duty assessments.
- Import duty and taxes (including GST) combined typically range from 35–50% of the assessed customs value.
- A roadworthiness declaration and correct HS code classification are essential to avoid delays at Banjul port.
Documents required
- V5C registration document
- Passport
- Commercial invoice
- Bill of Lading
- Customs import declaration
- Pre-shipment inspection certificate (if required)
UK side: notify the DVLA with the V5C export notification, and see documents required and vehicle age restrictions by country.
Official Gambia & UK government resources
Always confirm current customs, duty and vehicle registration rules with the official authorities before you ship.
Shipping a vehicle to Gambia?
Tell us your vehicle and collection address and we'll send a fixed all-in price for Gambia, usually within one working day.
- No obligation
- UK-wide collection
- RORO & container options
Methods
RORO & Container
Transit Time
16–24 days from UK ports to Banjul
Ports
Banjul
Starting From
£1,010
Overview
The Gambia, via the Port of Banjul, is a steady destination for used UK vehicles including saloons, minibuses, and commercial vans. The Ship Cars offers regular RORO and container sailings from UK ports to Banjul for both private buyers and Gambian used-car dealers.
Shipping Methods
RORO is the most economical option for running vehicles heading to Banjul. Container shipping is recommended for non-runners, high-value vehicles, or when combining multiple items with the car.
Transit Time
16–24 days from UK ports to Banjul.
Import Regulations
The Gambia permits import of used vehicles up to around 10 years old without penalty, though older vehicles can still be imported subject to higher duty assessments. Import duty and taxes (including GST) combined typically range from 35–50% of the assessed customs value. A roadworthiness declaration and correct HS code classification are essential to avoid delays at Banjul port.
Documents Required
- V5C registration document
- Passport
- Commercial invoice
- Bill of Lading
- Customs import declaration
- Pre-shipment inspection certificate (if required)
Costs & Fees
| Saloon vehicle — RORO | £1,010 |
| 4x4 / SUV — RORO | Enquire |
| Container | Enquire (20ft container) |
| 2 cars (saloon / 4x4) — 40ft container | Enquire |
Port-to-port only. UK collection, destination charges and import duty are quoted separately.
RORO shipping to Gambia (Banjul) is £1,010 port-to-port for a saloon. Import duty and GST combined approximately 35–50% of customs value.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Available Ports
Why ship a car to Gambia from the UK
The Ship Cars is a specialist UK vehicle export company moving cars, SUVs, classics, motorbikes and light commercials to Gambia every month. Africa is the largest destination region by volume for second-hand UK vehicles, with strong demand for diesel SUVs, pickups, family saloons and commercial vans. Tema, Apapa, Mombasa, Dar es Salaam, Durban and Walvis Bay anchor the trade lanes from Tilbury, Southampton and Felixstowe. Typical clients on this lane include auction-buying African dealers, alongside private owners relocating to Gambia and returning residents importing a personal vehicle. Our UK-to-Gambia corridor is engineered around predictable transit, transparent pricing and full compliance with Gambia customs.
Vehicles depart from Immingham, Liverpool, Tilbury and arrive at Banjul via East African feeder routing via Salalah or Jeddah. Typical door-to-port turnaround is 16–24 days from uk ports to banjul, 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 Gambia car shipping works
Every shipment to Gambia follows the same six-step pipeline: free quotation, UK collection or self-drop at Immingham, bonded UK warehousing and pre-shipment photos, HMRC NOVA / C88 export clearance handled by our UK customs clearance team, ocean transit to Banjul (and onward feeder to Banjul 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 Gambia.
RORO to Gambia
Roll-on/Roll-off is the lowest-cost method for running, road-legal vehicles bound for Gambia. Drive-on at the UK port, drive-off at Banjul. RORO shipping to Gambia — check the weekly RORO schedule.
Container to Gambia
20ft sole-use or 40ft dedicated containers give classic, high-value, modified or non-running vehicles fully enclosed protection on the route to Banjul. Dedicated container shipping to Gambia.
Gambia ports, routing and transit
Vehicles bound for Gambia are typically routed through Banjul as the lead discharge port, with Banjul available as alternatives depending on sailing schedule and onward inland transport. We schedule loads to match weekly RORO sailing schedules to Gambia and book 20ft and 40ft container slots on the same rotation.
- Port of Banjul
- UK departure: Southampton
- UK departure: Tilbury
- UK departure: Bristol (Portbury)
Gambia import duty, VAT and customs in 2026
Importing a vehicle into Gambia is regulated and document-driven. The headline framework is summarised below; our team verifies every figure against the latest Gambia customs schedule before quoting.
- Vehicle age limits and pre-shipment inspection (PSI/SGS/Intertek)
- Country-specific import duties, VAT and excise on engine size
- RORO and container handling at Tema, Apapa, Mombasa and Durban
- Right-hand-drive compatibility in most markets
Document checklist for Gambia
- V5C registration document
- Passport
- Commercial invoice
- Bill of Lading
- Customs import declaration
- Pre-shipment inspection certificate (if required)
For full country-specific customs rules, see our Gambia import guides and articles, our UK and Gambia customs clearance service, or use the duty-inclusive cost calculator for a landed estimate to Banjul.
Who ships to Gambia
- • Returning Gambia residents and dual nationals
- • UK expats relocating to Gambia
- • Africa car dealers and Gambia re-exporters
- • Private collectors and classic-car enthusiasts
- • Diplomatic missions and corporate fleets
- • Online auction buyers (Copart, BCA, Manheim)
Vehicles we ship to Gambia
- • 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 Gambia
• Specialist UK-to-Gambia 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 Gambia pricing with no hidden destination fees
• Direct relationships with Banjul agents
• Dedicated account manager from booking to delivery
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