Car Shipping to Ivory Coast
from the United Kingdom
Ivory Coast (Côte d'Ivoire) is a West African destination for UK vehicle exports. The Ship Cars ships to Abidjan via container services. View our shipping services or request a quote.
Quick answer: car shipping to Ivory Coast from the UK
Shipping a car from the UK to Ivory Coast costs from £945 port-to-port for a standard saloon. 16–22 days to Abidjan from Southampton. Both RORO and container shipping are available, with vehicles arriving at Abidjan. 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 Ivory Coast: 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 Ivory Coast
Quick answer: Cars ship from UK ports to Abidjan in about 16–22 days to Abidjan from Southampton. RORO: £945. 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 Ivory Coast
Quick answer: Trucks, lorries, vans and pickups usually ship by RORO to Abidjan, priced by length, height and weight (per cubic metre). Transit is about 16–22 days to Abidjan from Southampton.
- 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 Ivory Coast 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 Ivory Coast
Quick answer: Excavators, tractors, forklifts and agricultural equipment ship as RORO or break-bulk cargo to Abidjan. Machinery must be clean and free of soil — most countries, including Ivory Coast, 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.
Ivory Coast vehicle import rules (September 2026)
- Import duty 10–20%.
- VAT 18%.
- Maximum vehicle age 5 years for standard imports.
- Left-hand drive required.
Documents required
- V5C registration
- Passport
- Commercial invoice
- Bill of Lading
- Certificat de conformité
UK side: notify the DVLA with the V5C export notification, and see documents required and vehicle age restrictions by country.
Official Ivory Coast & UK government resources
Always confirm current customs, duty and vehicle registration rules with the official authorities before you ship.
Shipping a vehicle to Ivory Coast?
Tell us your vehicle and collection address and we'll send a fixed all-in price for Ivory Coast, usually within one working day.
- No obligation
- UK-wide collection
- RORO & container options
Methods
RORO & Container
Transit Time
16–22 days to Abidjan
Ports
Abidjan
Starting From
£945
Overview
Ivory Coast (Côte d'Ivoire) is a West African destination for UK vehicle exports. The Ship Cars ships to Abidjan via container services.
Shipping Methods
Container shipping to Abidjan. RORO on select routes.
Transit Time
16–22 days to Abidjan from Southampton.
Import Regulations
Import duty 10–20%. VAT 18%. Maximum vehicle age 5 years for standard imports. Left-hand drive required.
Documents Required
- V5C registration
- Passport
- Commercial invoice
- Bill of Lading
- Certificat de conformité
Costs & Fees
| Saloon vehicle — RORO | £945 |
| 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 Ivory Coast (Abidjan) is £945 port-to-port for a saloon. Import duty 10–20%. VAT 18%.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Available Ports
Why ship a car to Ivory Coast from the UK
The Ship Cars is a specialist UK vehicle export company moving cars, SUVs, classics, motorbikes and light commercials to Ivory Coast every month. African importers absorb more used UK vehicle volume than any other region, with West, East and Southern African ports each running their own weekly RORO calls and consolidated container schedules out of Tilbury, Southampton and Felixstowe. Typical clients on this lane include fleet operators and SACU buyers, alongside private owners relocating to Ivory Coast and returning residents importing a personal vehicle. Our UK-to-Ivory Coast corridor is engineered around predictable transit, transparent pricing and full compliance with Ivory Coast customs.
Vehicles depart from Felixstowe, Southampton, Bristol (Portbury) and arrive at Abidjan via Cape routing via Walvis Bay and Durban. Typical door-to-port turnaround is 16–22 days to abidjan from southampton, 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 Ivory Coast car shipping works
Every shipment to Ivory Coast 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 Abidjan (and onward feeder to Abidjan 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 Ivory Coast.
RORO to Ivory Coast
Roll-on/Roll-off is the lowest-cost method for running, road-legal vehicles bound for Ivory Coast. Drive-on at the UK port, drive-off at Abidjan. RORO shipping to Ivory Coast — check the weekly RORO schedule.
Container to Ivory Coast
20ft sole-use or 40ft dedicated containers give classic, high-value, modified or non-running vehicles fully enclosed protection on the route to Abidjan. Dedicated container shipping to Ivory Coast.
Ivory Coast ports, routing and transit
Vehicles bound for Ivory Coast are typically routed through Abidjan as the lead discharge port, with Abidjan available as alternatives depending on sailing schedule and onward inland transport. We schedule loads to match weekly RORO sailing schedules to Ivory Coast and book 20ft and 40ft container slots on the same rotation.
- Port of Abidjan
- UK departure: Southampton
- UK departure: Tilbury
- UK departure: Bristol (Portbury)
Ivory Coast import duty, VAT and customs in 2026
Importing a vehicle into Ivory Coast is regulated and document-driven. The headline framework is summarised below; our team verifies every figure against the latest Ivory Coast 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 Ivory Coast
- V5C registration
- Passport
- Commercial invoice
- Bill of Lading
- Certificat de conformité
For full country-specific customs rules, see our Ivory Coast import guides and articles, our UK and Ivory Coast customs clearance service, or use the duty-inclusive cost calculator for a landed estimate to Abidjan.
Who ships to Ivory Coast
- • Returning Ivory Coast residents and dual nationals
- • UK expats relocating to Ivory Coast
- • Africa car dealers and Ivory Coast re-exporters
- • Private collectors and classic-car enthusiasts
- • Diplomatic missions and corporate fleets
- • Online auction buyers (Copart, BCA, Manheim)
Vehicles we ship to Ivory Coast
- • 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 Ivory Coast
• Specialist UK-to-Ivory Coast 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 Ivory Coast pricing with no hidden destination fees
• Direct relationships with Abidjan agents
• Dedicated account manager from booking to delivery
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Get an instant quote for car shipping to Ivory Coast
Use our online quote form for Ivory Coast sailing dates, indicative landed cost and document checks. Quotes are typically answered the same working day.