Why is Lomé important for West Africa?
Lomé is one of the few deep-water ports in West Africa and serves as the primary bonded transit gateway for landlocked Burkina Faso, Niger and Mali.
Ship a Car from the UK to Togo
Ship your car from the UK to Togo via RORO or shared container. Togo's Port of Lomé is one of West Africa's busiest deep-water vehicle entry hubs and a critical bonded transit gateway for Burkina Faso, Niger and Mali. The Ship Cars ships UK vehicles into Lomé via RORO and shared container, with onward inland transit arranged across the Sahel. Typical transit: 21–28 days from Tilbury or Southampton to Lomé.. Main discharge port: Lomé.
- Transit time
- 21–28 days from Tilbury or Southampton to Lomé.
- Main port
- Lomé
- Shipping methods
- RORO and container shipping into Lomé. RORO is the dominant method for West Africa; shared and dedicated container options suit high-value vehicles.
- Import rules
- Togo applies ECOWAS Common External Tariff at 20% on passenger cars, plus 18% VAT and ECOWAS levies. Used vehicles up to 10 years old are admissible; older vehicles attract surcharges. A pre-shipment inspection (PSI) by COTECNA is required.
Frequently asked questions
Can I ship a right-hand drive car to Togo?
Togo drives on the right and prefers left-hand drive vehicles. UK right-hand drive cars can be imported but typically command lower resale value.
Do I need COTECNA inspection for Togo?
Yes. A pre-shipment inspection by COTECNA is mandatory before the vessel sails to Lomé.
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