Car Shipping to Philippines
from the United Kingdom
The Philippines allows vehicle imports under specific conditions. The Ship Cars provides container shipping to Manila. View our shipping services or request a quote.
Quick answer: car shipping to Philippines from the UK
Shipping a car from the UK to Philippines is priced per vehicle and route — request a free quote for a fixed price. 30–38 days to Manila from Southampton. Both RORO and container shipping are available, with vehicles arriving at Manila. 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 Philippines: 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 Philippines
Quick answer: Cars ship from UK ports to Manila in about 30–38 days to Manila from Southampton. Prices depend on vehicle size and method — see our car shipping costs.
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 Philippines
Quick answer: Trucks, lorries, vans and pickups usually ship by RORO to Manila, priced by length, height and weight (per cubic metre). Transit is about 30–38 days to Manila 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 Philippines 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 Philippines
Quick answer: Excavators, tractors, forklifts and agricultural equipment ship as RORO or break-bulk cargo to Manila. Machinery must be clean and free of soil — most countries, including Philippines, 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.
Philippines vehicle import rules (September 2026)
- Used vehicle imports are restricted.
- Returning overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) may import one used vehicle.
- New vehicles can be imported with duty.
- Vehicles must be left-hand drive.
Documents required
- V5C registration
- Passport
- Commercial invoice
- Bill of Lading
- OFW certification (if applicable)
UK side: notify the DVLA with the V5C export notification, and see documents required and vehicle age restrictions by country.
Official Philippines & UK government resources
Always confirm current customs, duty and vehicle registration rules with the official authorities before you ship.
Shipping a vehicle to Philippines?
Tell us your vehicle and collection address and we'll send a fixed all-in price for Philippines, usually within one working day.
- No obligation
- UK-wide collection
- RORO & container options
Methods
RORO & Container
Transit Time
30–38 days to Manila
Ports
Manila
Starting From
£2,500
Overview
The Philippines allows vehicle imports under specific conditions. The Ship Cars provides container shipping to Manila.
Shipping Methods
Container shipping to Manila. RORO not available for private imports.
Transit Time
30–38 days to Manila from Southampton.
Import Regulations
Used vehicle imports are restricted. Returning overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) may import one used vehicle. New vehicles can be imported with duty. Vehicles must be left-hand drive.
Documents Required
- V5C registration
- Passport
- Commercial invoice
- Bill of Lading
- OFW certification (if applicable)
Costs & Fees
Container from £2,500–£4,000. Import duty 30%. VAT 12%.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Which UK ports do you ship from to Philippines?
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Available Ports
Why ship a car to Philippines from the UK
The Ship Cars is a specialist UK vehicle export company moving cars, SUVs, classics, motorbikes and light commercials to Philippines every month. Routing into Asia typically tranships through Singapore or Port Klang, with sealed 40ft containers used for everything except a handful of RORO-served deepwater ports. Carnet de Passage, Euro 4–6 emission proofs and chassis verification are the recurring compliance themes. Typical clients on this lane include Carnet-holding overlanders, alongside private owners relocating to Philippines and returning residents importing a personal vehicle. Our UK-to-Philippines corridor is engineered around predictable transit, transparent pricing and full compliance with Philippines customs.
Vehicles depart from Liverpool, Tilbury, Immingham and arrive at Manila via Suez transit transhipping at Singapore or Port Klang. Typical door-to-port turnaround is 30–38 days to manila 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 Philippines car shipping works
Every shipment to Philippines follows the same six-step pipeline: free quotation, UK collection or self-drop at Liverpool, bonded UK warehousing and pre-shipment photos, HMRC NOVA / C88 export clearance handled by our UK customs clearance team, ocean transit to Manila (and onward feeder to Manila 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 Philippines.
RORO to Philippines
Roll-on/Roll-off is the lowest-cost method for running, road-legal vehicles bound for Philippines. Drive-on at the UK port, drive-off at Manila. RORO shipping to Philippines — check the weekly RORO schedule.
Container to Philippines
20ft sole-use or 40ft dedicated containers give classic, high-value, modified or non-running vehicles fully enclosed protection on the route to Manila. Dedicated container shipping to Philippines.
Philippines ports, routing and transit
Vehicles bound for Philippines are typically routed through Manila as the lead discharge port, with Manila available as alternatives depending on sailing schedule and onward inland transport. We schedule loads to match weekly RORO sailing schedules to Philippines and book 20ft and 40ft container slots on the same rotation.
- Port of Manila
- UK departure: Southampton
- UK departure: Tilbury
- UK departure: Bristol (Portbury)
Philippines import duty, VAT and customs in 2026
Importing a vehicle into Philippines is regulated and document-driven. The headline framework is summarised below; our team verifies every figure against the latest Philippines 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 Philippines
- V5C registration
- Passport
- Commercial invoice
- Bill of Lading
- OFW certification (if applicable)
For full country-specific customs rules, see our Philippines import guides and articles, our UK and Philippines customs clearance service, or use the duty-inclusive cost calculator for a landed estimate to Manila.
Who ships to Philippines
- • Returning Philippines residents and dual nationals
- • UK expats relocating to Philippines
- • Asia car dealers and Philippines re-exporters
- • Private collectors and classic-car enthusiasts
- • Diplomatic missions and corporate fleets
- • Online auction buyers (Copart, BCA, Manheim)
Vehicles we ship to Philippines
- • 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 Philippines
• Specialist UK-to-Philippines 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 Philippines pricing with no hidden destination fees
• Direct relationships with Manila agents
• Dedicated account manager from booking to delivery
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Get an instant quote for car shipping to Philippines
Our Philippines corridor team responds through the online quote form with port pairing, container availability and indicative duty in a single reply.