Car Shipping to Trinidad and Tobago
from the United Kingdom
Trinidad and Tobago accepts UK vehicle imports. The Ship Cars provides container services to Port of Spain. View our shipping services or request a quote.
Quick answer: car shipping to Trinidad and Tobago from the UK
Shipping a car from the UK to Trinidad and Tobago costs from £1,080 port-to-port for a standard saloon (4x4/SUV from £1,295). 16–22 days to Port of Spain from Southampton. Vehicles are shipped by container to Port of Spain. 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 Trinidad and Tobago: 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 Trinidad and Tobago
Quick answer: Cars ship from UK ports to Port of Spain in about 16–22 days to Port of Spain from Southampton. RORO: £1,080. Container: Enquire (20ft 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 Trinidad and Tobago
Quick answer: Trucks usually ship on flat-rack or open-top containers to Port of Spain, priced by dimensions and weight. Transit is about 16–22 days to Port of Spain 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 Trinidad and Tobago 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 Trinidad and Tobago
Quick answer: Excavators, tractors, forklifts and agricultural equipment ship on flat-rack containers or as break-bulk to Port of Spain. Machinery must be clean and free of soil — most countries, including Trinidad and Tobago, 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.
Trinidad and Tobago vehicle import rules (September 2026)
- Import duty 20–30%.
- VAT 12.5%.
- Motor vehicle tax varies by engine size.
- Maximum age 4 years for standard imports.
- Right-hand drive required.
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 Trinidad and Tobago & UK government resources
Always confirm current customs, duty and vehicle registration rules with the official authorities before you ship.
Shipping a vehicle to Trinidad and Tobago?
Tell us your vehicle and collection address and we'll send a fixed all-in price for Trinidad and Tobago, usually within one working day.
- No obligation
- UK-wide collection
- RORO & container options
Methods
Container
Transit Time
16–22 days to Port of Spain
Ports
Port of Spain
Starting From
£1,080
Overview
Trinidad and Tobago accepts UK vehicle imports. The Ship Cars provides container services to Port of Spain.
Shipping Methods
Container shipping to Port of Spain.
Transit Time
16–22 days to Port of Spain from Southampton.
Import Regulations
Import duty 20–30%. VAT 12.5%. Motor vehicle tax varies by engine size. Maximum age 4 years for standard imports. Right-hand drive required.
Documents Required
- V5C registration
- Passport
- Commercial invoice
- Bill of Lading
Costs & Fees
| Saloon vehicle — RORO | £1,080 |
| 4x4 / SUV — RORO | £1,295 |
| 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 Trinidad and Tobago (Port of Spain) is £1,080 port-to-port for a saloon and £1,295 for a 4x4 / SUV. Import duty 20–30%. VAT 12.5%.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Available Ports
Why ship a car to Trinidad and Tobago from the UK
The Ship Cars is a specialist UK vehicle export company moving cars, SUVs, classics, motorbikes and light commercials to Trinidad and Tobago every month. The Caribbean is one of the most consistent destinations for British right-hand-drive vehicles, with private buyers, returning nationals and small fleet operators importing through Kingston, Bridgetown, Port of Spain and Georgetown. Typical clients on this lane include returning Caribbean nationals, alongside private owners relocating to Trinidad and Tobago and returning residents importing a personal vehicle. Our UK-to-Trinidad and Tobago corridor is engineered around predictable transit, transparent pricing and full compliance with Trinidad and Tobago customs.
Vehicles depart from Felixstowe, Southampton, Bristol (Portbury) and arrive at Port of Spain via feeder transhipment via Kingston or Caucedo. Typical door-to-port turnaround is 16–22 days to port of spain 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 Trinidad and Tobago car shipping works
Every shipment to Trinidad and Tobago follows the same six-step pipeline: free quotation, UK collection or self-drop at Felixstowe, bonded UK warehousing and pre-shipment photos, HMRC NOVA / C88 export clearance handled by our UK customs clearance team, ocean transit to Port of Spain (and onward feeder to Port of Spain 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 Trinidad and Tobago.
RORO to Trinidad and Tobago
Roll-on/Roll-off is the lowest-cost method for running, road-legal vehicles bound for Trinidad and Tobago. Drive-on at the UK port, drive-off at Port of Spain. RORO shipping to Trinidad and Tobago — check the weekly RORO schedule.
Container to Trinidad and Tobago
20ft sole-use or 40ft dedicated containers give classic, high-value, modified or non-running vehicles fully enclosed protection on the route to Port of Spain. Dedicated container shipping to Trinidad and Tobago.
Trinidad and Tobago ports, routing and transit
Vehicles bound for Trinidad and Tobago are typically routed through Port of Spain as the lead discharge port, with Port of Spain available as alternatives depending on sailing schedule and onward inland transport. We schedule loads to match weekly RORO sailing schedules to Trinidad and Tobago and book 20ft and 40ft container slots on the same rotation.
- Port of Port of Spain
- UK departure: Southampton
- UK departure: Tilbury
- UK departure: Bristol (Portbury)
Trinidad and Tobago import duty, VAT and customs in 2026
Importing a vehicle into Trinidad and Tobago is regulated and document-driven. The headline framework is summarised below; our team verifies every figure against the latest Trinidad and Tobago customs schedule before quoting.
- Right-hand-drive compatibility across most islands
- Common External Tariff (CET) and country-specific environmental levies
- Pre-shipment inspection in Jamaica, Trinidad and Guyana
- Enclosed container protection for high-value vehicles
Document checklist for Trinidad and Tobago
- V5C registration
- Passport
- Commercial invoice
- Bill of Lading
For full country-specific customs rules, see our Trinidad and Tobago import guides and articles, our UK and Trinidad and Tobago customs clearance service, or use the duty-inclusive cost calculator for a landed estimate to Port of Spain.
Who ships to Trinidad and Tobago
- • Returning Trinidad and Tobago residents and dual nationals
- • UK expats relocating to Trinidad and Tobago
- • Caribbean car dealers and Trinidad and Tobago re-exporters
- • Private collectors and classic-car enthusiasts
- • Diplomatic missions and corporate fleets
- • Online auction buyers (Copart, BCA, Manheim)
Vehicles we ship to Trinidad and Tobago
- • 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 Trinidad and Tobago
• Specialist UK-to-Trinidad and Tobago 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 Trinidad and Tobago pricing with no hidden destination fees
• Direct relationships with Port of Spain agents
• Dedicated account manager from booking to delivery
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Get an instant quote for car shipping to Trinidad and Tobago
Use our online quote form for Trinidad and Tobago sailing dates, indicative landed cost and document checks. Quotes are typically answered the same working day.