Car Shipping to Mozambique
from the United Kingdom
Mozambique is an emerging destination for vehicle imports. The Ship Cars provides container services to Maputo. View our shipping services or request a quote.
Quick answer: car shipping to Mozambique from the UK
Shipping a car from the UK to Mozambique costs from £1,210 port-to-port for a standard saloon (4x4/SUV from £1,290). 24–32 days to Maputo from Southampton. Both RORO and container shipping are available, with vehicles arriving at Maputo, Beira. 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 Mozambique: 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 Mozambique
Quick answer: Cars ship from UK ports to Maputo, Beira in about 24–32 days to Maputo from Southampton. RORO: £1,210. 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 Mozambique
Quick answer: Trucks, lorries, vans and pickups usually ship by RORO to Maputo, Beira, priced by length, height and weight (per cubic metre). Transit is about 24–32 days to Maputo 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 Mozambique 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 Mozambique
Quick answer: Excavators, tractors, forklifts and agricultural equipment ship as RORO or break-bulk cargo to Maputo, Beira. Machinery must be clean and free of soil — most countries, including Mozambique, 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.
Mozambique vehicle import rules (September 2026)
- Import duty 20%.
- VAT 17%.
- Maximum vehicle age 15 years.
- Right-hand drive accepted (Mozambique drives on the left).
Documents required
- V5C registration
- Passport
- 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 Mozambique & UK government resources
Always confirm current customs, duty and vehicle registration rules with the official authorities before you ship.
Shipping a vehicle to Mozambique?
Tell us your vehicle and collection address and we'll send a fixed all-in price for Mozambique, usually within one working day.
- No obligation
- UK-wide collection
- RORO & container options
Methods
RORO & Container
Transit Time
24–32 days to Maputo
Ports
Maputo, Beira
Starting From
£1,210
Overview
Mozambique is an emerging destination for vehicle imports. The Ship Cars provides container services to Maputo.
Shipping Methods
Container shipping to Maputo. RORO via Durban transhipment.
Transit Time
24–32 days to Maputo from Southampton.
Import Regulations
Import duty 20%. VAT 17%. Maximum vehicle age 15 years. Right-hand drive accepted (Mozambique drives on the left).
Documents Required
- V5C registration
- Passport
- Commercial invoice
- Bill of Lading
Costs & Fees
| Saloon vehicle — RORO | £1,210 |
| 4x4 / SUV — RORO | £1,290 |
| 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 Mozambique (Maputo, Beira) is £1,210 port-to-port for a saloon and £1,290 for a 4x4 / SUV. Import duty 20%. VAT 17%.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Mozambique drive on the left?
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Available Ports
Why ship a car to Mozambique from the UK
The Ship Cars is a specialist UK vehicle export company moving cars, SUVs, classics, motorbikes and light commercials to Mozambique every month. From Tema and Apapa in the west to Mombasa and Dar es Salaam in the east and Durban in the south, African ports operate on dense weekly RORO rotations supported by shared 40ft container groupage. Typical clients on this lane include returning diaspora customers, alongside private owners relocating to Mozambique and returning residents importing a personal vehicle. Our UK-to-Mozambique corridor is engineered around predictable transit, transparent pricing and full compliance with Mozambique customs.
Vehicles depart from Bristol (Portbury), Felixstowe, Southampton and arrive at Maputo, Beira via West African RORO rotation calling Antwerp and Dakar. Typical door-to-port turnaround is 24–32 days to maputo 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 Mozambique car shipping works
Every shipment to Mozambique follows the same six-step pipeline: free quotation, UK collection or self-drop at Bristol (Portbury), bonded UK warehousing and pre-shipment photos, HMRC NOVA / C88 export clearance handled by our UK customs clearance team, ocean transit to Maputo (and onward feeder to Beira 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 Mozambique.
RORO to Mozambique
Roll-on/Roll-off is the lowest-cost method for running, road-legal vehicles bound for Mozambique. Drive-on at the UK port, drive-off at Maputo. RORO shipping to Mozambique — check the weekly RORO schedule.
Container to Mozambique
20ft sole-use or 40ft dedicated containers give classic, high-value, modified or non-running vehicles fully enclosed protection on the route to Beira. Dedicated container shipping to Mozambique.
Mozambique ports, routing and transit
Vehicles bound for Mozambique are typically routed through Maputo as the lead discharge port, with Beira available as alternatives depending on sailing schedule and onward inland transport. We schedule loads to match weekly RORO sailing schedules to Mozambique and book 20ft and 40ft container slots on the same rotation.
- Port of Maputo
- Port of Beira
- UK departure: Southampton
- UK departure: Tilbury
- UK departure: Bristol (Portbury)
Mozambique import duty, VAT and customs in 2026
Importing a vehicle into Mozambique is regulated and document-driven. The headline framework is summarised below; our team verifies every figure against the latest Mozambique 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 Mozambique
- V5C registration
- Passport
- Commercial invoice
- Bill of Lading
For full country-specific customs rules, see our Mozambique import guides and articles, our UK and Mozambique customs clearance service, or use the duty-inclusive cost calculator for a landed estimate to Maputo.
Who ships to Mozambique
- • Returning Mozambique residents and dual nationals
- • UK expats relocating to Mozambique
- • Africa car dealers and Mozambique re-exporters
- • Private collectors and classic-car enthusiasts
- • Diplomatic missions and corporate fleets
- • Online auction buyers (Copart, BCA, Manheim)
Vehicles we ship to Mozambique
- • 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 Mozambique
• Specialist UK-to-Mozambique 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 Mozambique pricing with no hidden destination fees
• Direct relationships with Maputo agents
• Dedicated account manager from booking to delivery
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Get an instant quote for car shipping to Mozambique
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