Car Shipping to Malaysia
from the United Kingdom
Malaysia accepts vehicle imports but with high duties to protect local manufacturers. The Ship Cars provides container shipping to Port Klang. View our shipping services or request a quote.
Quick answer: car shipping to Malaysia from the UK
Shipping a car from the UK to Malaysia costs from £760 port-to-port for a standard saloon. 26–33 days to Port Klang from Southampton. Vehicles are shipped by container to Port Klang, Penang. 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 Malaysia: 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 Malaysia
Quick answer: Cars ship from UK ports to Port Klang, Penang in about 26–33 days to Port Klang from Southampton. RORO: Enquire. Container: £760 (Shared container).
This route is served mainly by 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 Malaysia
Quick answer: Trucks usually ship on flat-rack or open-top containers to Port Klang, Penang, priced by dimensions and weight. Transit is about 26–33 days to Port Klang 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 Malaysia 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 Malaysia
Quick answer: Excavators, tractors, forklifts and agricultural equipment ship on flat-rack containers or as break-bulk to Port Klang, Penang. Machinery must be clean and free of soil — most countries, including Malaysia, 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.
Malaysia vehicle import rules (September 2026)
- Very high import duties to protect national car brands (Proton, Perodua).
- Import duty 30%.
- Excise duty 60–105%.
- Sales tax 10%.
- Vehicles must be left-hand drive converted or approved.
Documents required
- V5C registration
- Passport
- AP (Approved Permit)
- Commercial invoice
- Bill of Lading
UK side: notify the DVLA with the V5C export notification, and see documents required and vehicle age restrictions by country.
Official Malaysia & UK government resources
Always confirm current customs, duty and vehicle registration rules with the official authorities before you ship.
Shipping a vehicle to Malaysia?
Tell us your vehicle and collection address and we'll send a fixed all-in price for Malaysia, usually within one working day.
- No obligation
- UK-wide collection
- RORO & container options
Methods
Container
Transit Time
26–33 days to Port Klang
Ports
Port Klang, Penang
Starting From
£760
Overview
Malaysia accepts vehicle imports but with high duties to protect local manufacturers. The Ship Cars provides container shipping to Port Klang.
Shipping Methods
Container shipping to Port Klang (Kuala Lumpur area) and Penang.
Transit Time
26–33 days to Port Klang from Southampton.
Import Regulations
Very high import duties to protect national car brands (Proton, Perodua). Import duty 30%. Excise duty 60–105%. Sales tax 10%. Vehicles must be left-hand drive converted or approved.
Documents Required
- V5C registration
- Passport
- AP (Approved Permit)
- Commercial invoice
- Bill of Lading
Costs & Fees
| Saloon vehicle — RORO | Enquire |
| 4x4 / SUV — RORO | Enquire |
| Container | £760 (Shared container) |
| 2 cars (saloon / 4x4) — 40ft container | £1,520 |
Port-to-port only. UK collection, destination charges and import duty are quoted separately.
Container shipping to Malaysia (Port Klang) is £760 (Shared container). Total taxes can reach 200–300% of vehicle value.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why are car import taxes so high in Malaysia?
How long does it take to ship a car from the UK to Malaysia?
Which UK ports do you ship from to Malaysia?
What documents do I need to ship a car to Malaysia?
What shipping methods are available from the UK to Malaysia?
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Available Ports
Why ship a car to Malaysia from the UK
The Ship Cars is a specialist UK vehicle export company moving cars, SUVs, classics, motorbikes and light commercials to Malaysia every month. Asian markets reward UK exporters with premium pricing in exchange for tighter homologation, age limits and emission standards. South Asian markets share documentation patterns, while Singapore, Hong Kong and Japan run their own pre-shipment inspection regimes. Typical clients on this lane include right-hand-drive private importers, alongside private owners relocating to Malaysia and returning residents importing a personal vehicle. Our UK-to-Malaysia corridor is engineered around predictable transit, transparent pricing and full compliance with Malaysia customs.
Vehicles depart from Tilbury, Immingham, Liverpool and arrive at Port Klang, Penang via Suez transit transhipping at Singapore or Port Klang. Typical door-to-port turnaround is 26–33 days to port klang 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 Malaysia car shipping works
Every shipment to Malaysia follows the same six-step pipeline: free quotation, UK collection or self-drop at Tilbury, bonded UK warehousing and pre-shipment photos, HMRC NOVA / C88 export clearance handled by our UK customs clearance team, ocean transit to Port Klang (and onward feeder to Penang 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 Malaysia.
RORO to Malaysia
Roll-on/Roll-off is the lowest-cost method for running, road-legal vehicles bound for Malaysia. Drive-on at the UK port, drive-off at Port Klang. RORO shipping to Malaysia — check the weekly RORO schedule.
Container to Malaysia
20ft sole-use or 40ft dedicated containers give classic, high-value, modified or non-running vehicles fully enclosed protection on the route to Penang. Dedicated container shipping to Malaysia.
Malaysia ports, routing and transit
Vehicles bound for Malaysia are typically routed through Port Klang as the lead discharge port, with Penang available as alternatives depending on sailing schedule and onward inland transport. We schedule loads to match weekly RORO sailing schedules to Malaysia and book 20ft and 40ft container slots on the same rotation.
- Port of Port Klang
- Port of Penang
- UK departure: Southampton
- UK departure: Tilbury
- UK departure: Bristol (Portbury)
Malaysia import duty, VAT and customs in 2026
Importing a vehicle into Malaysia is regulated and document-driven. The headline framework is summarised below; our team verifies every figure against the latest Malaysia customs schedule before quoting.
- Strict homologation and emission standards (Euro 4–6)
- Carnet de Passage in selected markets
- Right-hand-drive advantage for South and East Asia
- Container shipping via Singapore, Port Klang and Hong Kong
Document checklist for Malaysia
- V5C registration
- Passport
- AP (Approved Permit)
- Commercial invoice
- Bill of Lading
For full country-specific customs rules, see our Malaysia import guides and articles, our UK and Malaysia customs clearance service, or use the duty-inclusive cost calculator for a landed estimate to Port Klang.
Who ships to Malaysia
- • Returning Malaysia residents and dual nationals
- • UK expats relocating to Malaysia
- • Asia car dealers and Malaysia re-exporters
- • Private collectors and classic-car enthusiasts
- • Diplomatic missions and corporate fleets
- • Online auction buyers (Copart, BCA, Manheim)
Vehicles we ship to Malaysia
- • 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 Malaysia
• Specialist UK-to-Malaysia 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 Malaysia pricing with no hidden destination fees
• Direct relationships with Port Klang agents
• Dedicated account manager from booking to delivery
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Other Asia destinations from the UK
We ship to 8+ other Asia countries from the UK on the same trade lanes as Malaysia. Many customers shipping to Malaysia also enquire about Singapore, Thailand because routing, customs documentation and transit windows overlap.
Get an instant quote for car shipping to Malaysia
Use our online quote form for Malaysia sailing dates, indicative landed cost and document checks. Quotes are typically answered the same working day.