Car Shipping to Israel
from the United Kingdom
Israel is a well-established destination for UK vehicle exports, particularly for olim (new immigrants) bringing a personal vehicle under duty relief schemes, and for used-car traders supplying the Israeli market. The Ship Cars ships to the Port of Haifa and Ashdod on the Mediterranean coast. View our shipping services or request a quote.
Quick answer: car shipping to Israel from the UK
Shipping a car from the UK to Israel costs from £675 port-to-port for a standard saloon (4x4/SUV from £795). 12–18 days from Southampton to Haifa or Ashdod via the Mediterranean. Both RORO and container shipping are available, with vehicles arriving at Haifa, Ashdod. The Ship Cars, the vehicle shipping agent of Ascope Shipping Services LTD, handles UK collection, export paperwork and customs documentation end to end.
Methods
RORO & Container
Transit Time
12–18 days to Haifa or Ashdod via the Mediterranean
Ports
Haifa, Ashdod
Starting From
£675
Shipping to Israel: cars, trucks, machinery and import rules
Always confirm current import rules with the official authority before shipping.
Car shipping from the UK to Israel
Quick answer: Cars ship from UK ports to Haifa, Ashdod in about 12–18 days from Southampton to Haifa or Ashdod via the Mediterranean. RORO: £675. 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 Israel
Quick answer: Trucks, lorries, vans and pickups usually ship by RORO to Haifa, Ashdod, priced by length, height and weight (per cubic metre). Transit is about 12–18 days from Southampton to Haifa or Ashdod via the Mediterranean.
- 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 Israel 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 Israel
Quick answer: Excavators, tractors, forklifts and agricultural equipment ship as RORO or break-bulk cargo to Haifa, Ashdod. Machinery must be clean and free of soil — most countries, including Israel, 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.
Israel vehicle import rules
- Israel requires all imported vehicles to meet Ministry of Transport standards and pass a technical test at a licensed testing station before registration.
- Purchase tax on private vehicles is steep, ranging from 45–83% of the taxable value depending on engine size and emissions, though new immigrants (Oleh Chadash) may qualify for significant duty reductions on one vehicle within three years of aliyah.
- Vehicles must generally be under 3 years old for standard commercial import; older vehicles are restricted to personal effects imports by returning residents or new immigrants.
Documents required
- V5C registration document
- Passport
- Teudat Oleh (immigrant certificate, if applicable)
- Commercial invoice
- Bill of Lading
- Ministry of Transport import licence
- Emissions and safety compliance certificate
UK side: notify the DVLA with the V5C export notification, and see documents required and vehicle age restrictions by country.
Official Israel & UK government resources
Always confirm current customs, duty and vehicle registration rules with the official authorities before you ship.
Overview
Israel is a well-established destination for UK vehicle exports, particularly for olim (new immigrants) bringing a personal vehicle under duty relief schemes, and for used-car traders supplying the Israeli market. The Ship Cars ships to the Port of Haifa and Ashdod on the Mediterranean coast.
Shipping Methods
Container shipping is the standard method for Israel, with both dedicated and shared 40ft containers available from Southampton and Tilbury. RORO is not routinely offered on this lane due to limited vessel calls.
Transit Time
12–18 days from Southampton to Haifa or Ashdod via the Mediterranean.
Import Regulations
Israel requires all imported vehicles to meet Ministry of Transport standards and pass a technical test at a licensed testing station before registration. Purchase tax on private vehicles is steep, ranging from 45–83% of the taxable value depending on engine size and emissions, though new immigrants (Oleh Chadash) may qualify for significant duty reductions on one vehicle within three years of aliyah. Vehicles must generally be under 3 years old for standard commercial import; older vehicles are restricted to personal effects imports by returning residents or new immigrants.
Documents Required
- V5C registration document
- Passport
- Teudat Oleh (immigrant certificate, if applicable)
- Commercial invoice
- Bill of Lading
- Ministry of Transport import licence
- Emissions and safety compliance certificate
Costs & Fees
| Saloon vehicle — RORO | £675 |
| 4x4 / SUV — RORO | £795 |
| 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 Israel (Ashdod) is £675 port-to-port for a saloon and £795 for a 4x4 / SUV. Purchase tax 45–83% for standard imports (reduced for new immigrants). Port handling and testing fees approximately £300–£500.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Available Ports
Why ship a car to Israel from the UK
The Ship Cars is a specialist UK vehicle export company moving cars, SUVs, classics, motorbikes and light commercials to Israel every month. Gulf demand for UK-sourced luxury, performance and 4x4 stock keeps the Middle East corridor at the top of the value table. Jebel Ali alone clears thousands of British-registered units each year, with Dammam, Sohar, Shuwaikh and Hamad acting as secondary gateways. Typical clients on this lane include GCC dealers and showrooms, alongside private owners relocating to Israel and returning residents importing a personal vehicle. Our UK-to-Israel corridor is engineered around predictable transit, transparent pricing and full compliance with Israel customs.
Vehicles depart from Felixstowe, Southampton, Bristol (Portbury) and arrive at Haifa, Ashdod via deep-sea Gulf rotation through Jebel Ali. Typical door-to-port turnaround is 12–18 days from southampton to haifa or ashdod via the mediterranean, 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 Israel car shipping works
Every shipment to Israel follows the same six-step pipeline: free quotation, UK collection or self-drop at Felixstowe, bonded UK warehousing and pre-shipment photos, HMRC NOVA / C88 export clearance handled by our UK customs clearance team, ocean transit to Haifa (and onward feeder to Ashdod 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 Israel.
RORO to Israel
Roll-on/Roll-off is the lowest-cost method for running, road-legal vehicles bound for Israel. Drive-on at the UK port, drive-off at Haifa. RORO shipping to Israel — check the weekly RORO schedule.
Container to Israel
20ft sole-use or 40ft dedicated containers give classic, high-value, modified or non-running vehicles fully enclosed protection on the route to Ashdod. Dedicated container shipping to Israel.
Israel ports, routing and transit
Vehicles bound for Israel are typically routed through Haifa as the lead discharge port, with Ashdod available as alternatives depending on sailing schedule and onward inland transport. We schedule loads to match weekly RORO sailing schedules to Israel and book 20ft and 40ft container slots on the same rotation.
- Port of Haifa
- Port of Ashdod
- UK departure: Southampton
- UK departure: Tilbury
- UK departure: Bristol (Portbury)
Israel import duty, VAT and customs in 2026
Importing a vehicle into Israel is regulated and document-driven. The headline framework is summarised below; our team verifies every figure against the latest Israel customs schedule before quoting.
- GCC specification compliance and chassis-number verification
- 5% GCC customs duty and country-specific VAT
- Right-hand-drive restrictions in selected markets
- Re-export hubs in Dubai, Sharjah and Bahrain
Document checklist for Israel
- V5C registration document
- Passport
- Teudat Oleh (immigrant certificate, if applicable)
- Commercial invoice
- Bill of Lading
- Ministry of Transport import licence
- Emissions and safety compliance certificate
For full country-specific customs rules, see our Israel import guides and articles, our UK and Israel customs clearance service, or use the duty-inclusive cost calculator for a landed estimate to Haifa.
Who ships to Israel
- • Returning Israel residents and dual nationals
- • UK expats relocating to Israel
- • Middle East car dealers and Israel re-exporters
- • Private collectors and classic-car enthusiasts
- • Diplomatic missions and corporate fleets
- • Online auction buyers (Copart, BCA, Manheim)
Vehicles we ship to Israel
- • 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 Israel
• Specialist UK-to-Israel 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 Israel pricing with no hidden destination fees
• Direct relationships with Haifa agents
• Dedicated account manager from booking to delivery
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