Car Shipping to Togo
from the United Kingdom
The Port of Lomé is one of West Africa's busiest transhipment hubs and a major entry point for used UK vehicles destined for Togo and onward transit to landlocked Sahel countries. The Ship Cars ships RORO and container loads from the UK direct to Lomé. View our shipping services or request a quote.
Quick answer: car shipping to Togo from the UK
Shipping a car from the UK to Togo costs from £905 port-to-port for a standard saloon. 14–21 days from UK ports to Lomé via West African RORO services. Both RORO and container shipping are available, with vehicles arriving at Lomé. 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 Togo: 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 Togo
Quick answer: Cars ship from UK ports to Lomé in about 14–21 days from UK ports to Lomé via West African RORO services. RORO: £905. 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 Togo
Quick answer: Trucks, lorries, vans and pickups usually ship by RORO to Lomé, priced by length, height and weight (per cubic metre). Transit is about 14–21 days from UK ports to Lomé via West African RORO services.
- 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 Togo 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 Togo
Quick answer: Excavators, tractors, forklifts and agricultural equipment ship as RORO or break-bulk cargo to Lomé. Machinery must be clean and free of soil — most countries, including Togo, 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.
Togo vehicle import rules (September 2026)
- Togo does not impose a strict vehicle age limit, making it a popular destination for older used vehicles from the UK.
- Import duty and taxes combined typically total 35–45% of the customs value, including customs duty, VAT, and statistical/community levies.
- A pre-shipment inspection may be required by some carriers, and the vehicle must be de-registered with a UK export MOT or equivalent condition report.
- Left-hand drive is not mandatory as Togo, like the UK, drives on the right — meaning RHD UK cars must be considered carefully as Togo is a right-hand traffic country.
Documents required
- V5C registration document (or Certificate of Export)
- Passport
- Commercial invoice
- Bill of Lading
- Customs import declaration
- Roadworthiness/inspection certificate
UK side: notify the DVLA with the V5C export notification, and see documents required and vehicle age restrictions by country.
Official Togo & UK government resources
Always confirm current customs, duty and vehicle registration rules with the official authorities before you ship.
Shipping a vehicle to Togo?
Tell us your vehicle and collection address and we'll send a fixed all-in price for Togo, usually within one working day.
- No obligation
- UK-wide collection
- RORO & container options
Methods
RORO & Container
Transit Time
14–21 days from UK ports to Lomé via West African RORO services
Ports
Lomé
Starting From
£905
Overview
The Port of Lomé is one of West Africa's busiest transhipment hubs and a major entry point for used UK vehicles destined for Togo and onward transit to landlocked Sahel countries. The Ship Cars ships RORO and container loads from the UK direct to Lomé.
Shipping Methods
RORO shipping is widely available and cost-effective for running vehicles to Lomé. Container shipping suits non-running vehicles, 4x4s, and higher-value cars requiring extra protection.
Transit Time
14–21 days from UK ports to Lomé via West African RORO services.
Import Regulations
Togo does not impose a strict vehicle age limit, making it a popular destination for older used vehicles from the UK. Import duty and taxes combined typically total 35–45% of the customs value, including customs duty, VAT, and statistical/community levies. A pre-shipment inspection may be required by some carriers, and the vehicle must be de-registered with a UK export MOT or equivalent condition report. Left-hand drive is not mandatory as Togo, like the UK, drives on the right — meaning RHD UK cars must be considered carefully as Togo is a right-hand traffic country.
Documents Required
- V5C registration document (or Certificate of Export)
- Passport
- Commercial invoice
- Bill of Lading
- Customs import declaration
- Roadworthiness/inspection certificate
Costs & Fees
| Saloon vehicle — RORO | £905 |
| 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 Togo (Lome) is £905 port-to-port for a saloon. Combined import duty and taxes approximately 35–45% of assessed customs value.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there an age limit on vehicles imported to Togo?
Does Togo require LHD vehicles only?
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Which UK ports do you ship from to Togo?
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What shipping methods are available from the UK to Togo?
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Available Ports
Why ship a car to Togo from the UK
The Ship Cars is a specialist UK vehicle export company moving cars, SUVs, classics, motorbikes and light commercials to Togo every month. Africa is the largest destination region by volume for second-hand UK vehicles, with strong demand for diesel SUVs, pickups, family saloons and commercial vans. Tema, Apapa, Mombasa, Dar es Salaam, Durban and Walvis Bay anchor the trade lanes from Tilbury, Southampton and Felixstowe. Typical clients on this lane include auction-buying African dealers, alongside private owners relocating to Togo and returning residents importing a personal vehicle. Our UK-to-Togo corridor is engineered around predictable transit, transparent pricing and full compliance with Togo customs.
Vehicles depart from Immingham, Liverpool, Tilbury and arrive at Lomé via East African feeder routing via Salalah or Jeddah. Typical door-to-port turnaround is 14–21 days from uk ports to lomé via west african roro services, 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 Togo car shipping works
Every shipment to Togo follows the same six-step pipeline: free quotation, UK collection or self-drop at Immingham, bonded UK warehousing and pre-shipment photos, HMRC NOVA / C88 export clearance handled by our UK customs clearance team, ocean transit to Lomé (and onward feeder to Lomé 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 Togo.
RORO to Togo
Roll-on/Roll-off is the lowest-cost method for running, road-legal vehicles bound for Togo. Drive-on at the UK port, drive-off at Lomé. RORO shipping to Togo — check the weekly RORO schedule.
Container to Togo
20ft sole-use or 40ft dedicated containers give classic, high-value, modified or non-running vehicles fully enclosed protection on the route to Lomé. Dedicated container shipping to Togo.
Togo ports, routing and transit
Vehicles bound for Togo are typically routed through Lomé as the lead discharge port, with Lomé available as alternatives depending on sailing schedule and onward inland transport. We schedule loads to match weekly RORO sailing schedules to Togo and book 20ft and 40ft container slots on the same rotation.
- Port of Lomé
- UK departure: Southampton
- UK departure: Tilbury
- UK departure: Bristol (Portbury)
Togo import duty, VAT and customs in 2026
Importing a vehicle into Togo is regulated and document-driven. The headline framework is summarised below; our team verifies every figure against the latest Togo 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 Togo
- V5C registration document (or Certificate of Export)
- Passport
- Commercial invoice
- Bill of Lading
- Customs import declaration
- Roadworthiness/inspection certificate
For full country-specific customs rules, see our Togo import guides and articles, our UK and Togo customs clearance service, or use the duty-inclusive cost calculator for a landed estimate to Lomé.
Who ships to Togo
- • Returning Togo residents and dual nationals
- • UK expats relocating to Togo
- • Africa car dealers and Togo re-exporters
- • Private collectors and classic-car enthusiasts
- • Diplomatic missions and corporate fleets
- • Online auction buyers (Copart, BCA, Manheim)
Vehicles we ship to Togo
- • 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 Togo
• Specialist UK-to-Togo 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 Togo pricing with no hidden destination fees
• Direct relationships with Lomé agents
• Dedicated account manager from booking to delivery
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