Car Shipping to Uganda
from the United Kingdom
Uganda, a landlocked East African nation, receives vehicle imports via Mombasa (Kenya) port. The Ship Cars arranges shipping and inland transport. View our shipping services or request a quote.
Quick answer: car shipping to Uganda from the UK
Shipping a car from the UK to Uganda is priced per vehicle and route — request a free quote for a fixed price. 24–32 days to Mombasa plus 3–5 days inland transit to Kampala. Vehicles are shipped by container to Via Mombasa (Kenya). 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 Uganda: 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 Uganda
Quick answer: Cars ship from UK ports to Via Mombasa (Kenya) in about 24–32 days to Mombasa plus 3–5 days inland transit to Kampala. Prices depend on vehicle size and method — see our car shipping costs.
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 Uganda
Quick answer: Trucks usually ship on flat-rack or open-top containers to Via Mombasa (Kenya), priced by dimensions and weight. Transit is about 24–32 days to Mombasa plus 3–5 days inland transit to Kampala.
- 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 Uganda 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 Uganda
Quick answer: Excavators, tractors, forklifts and agricultural equipment ship on flat-rack containers or as break-bulk to Via Mombasa (Kenya). Machinery must be clean and free of soil — most countries, including Uganda, 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.
Uganda vehicle import rules (September 2026)
- Maximum vehicle age 15 years.
- Import duty 25%.
- Excise duty 5–15%.
- VAT 18%.
- Environmental levy applies.
- Right-hand drive required.
Documents required
- V5C registration
- Passport
- Commercial invoice
- Bill of Lading
- UNBS certificate
UK side: notify the DVLA with the V5C export notification, and see documents required and vehicle age restrictions by country.
Official Uganda & UK government resources
Always confirm current customs, duty and vehicle registration rules with the official authorities before you ship.
Shipping a vehicle to Uganda?
Tell us your vehicle and collection address and we'll send a fixed all-in price for Uganda, usually within one working day.
- No obligation
- UK-wide collection
- RORO & container options
Methods
Container
Transit Time
24–32 days to Mombasa plus 3–5 days inland transit to Kampala
Ports
Via Mombasa (Kenya)
Starting From
£1,600
Overview
Uganda, a landlocked East African nation, receives vehicle imports via Mombasa (Kenya) port. The Ship Cars arranges shipping and inland transport.
Shipping Methods
Container shipping to Mombasa with inland transport to Uganda. Transit via Kenya.
Transit Time
24–32 days to Mombasa plus 3–5 days inland transit to Kampala.
Import Regulations
Maximum vehicle age 15 years. Import duty 25%. Excise duty 5–15%. VAT 18%. Environmental levy applies. Right-hand drive required.
Documents Required
- V5C registration
- Passport
- Commercial invoice
- Bill of Lading
- UNBS certificate
Costs & Fees
Container from £1,600–£2,500 (including inland transport). Import duty 25%. VAT 18%.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Available Ports
Why ship a car to Uganda from the UK
The Ship Cars is a specialist UK vehicle export company moving cars, SUVs, classics, motorbikes and light commercials to Uganda 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 Uganda and returning residents importing a personal vehicle. Our UK-to-Uganda corridor is engineered around predictable transit, transparent pricing and full compliance with Uganda customs.
Vehicles depart from Southampton, Bristol (Portbury), Felixstowe and arrive at Via Mombasa (Kenya) via East African feeder routing via Salalah or Jeddah. Typical door-to-port turnaround is 24–32 days to mombasa plus 3–5 days inland transit to kampala, 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 Uganda car shipping works
Every shipment to Uganda follows the same six-step pipeline: free quotation, UK collection or self-drop at Southampton, bonded UK warehousing and pre-shipment photos, HMRC NOVA / C88 export clearance handled by our UK customs clearance team, ocean transit to Via Mombasa (Kenya) (and onward feeder to Via Mombasa (Kenya) 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 Uganda.
RORO to Uganda
Roll-on/Roll-off is the lowest-cost method for running, road-legal vehicles bound for Uganda. Drive-on at the UK port, drive-off at Via Mombasa (Kenya). RORO shipping to Uganda — check the weekly RORO schedule.
Container to Uganda
20ft sole-use or 40ft dedicated containers give classic, high-value, modified or non-running vehicles fully enclosed protection on the route to Via Mombasa (Kenya). Dedicated container shipping to Uganda.
Uganda ports, routing and transit
Vehicles bound for Uganda are typically routed through Via Mombasa (Kenya) as the lead discharge port, with Via Mombasa (Kenya) available as alternatives depending on sailing schedule and onward inland transport. We schedule loads to match weekly RORO sailing schedules to Uganda and book 20ft and 40ft container slots on the same rotation.
- Port of Via Mombasa (Kenya)
- UK departure: Southampton
- UK departure: Tilbury
- UK departure: Bristol (Portbury)
Uganda import duty, VAT and customs in 2026
Importing a vehicle into Uganda is regulated and document-driven. The headline framework is summarised below; our team verifies every figure against the latest Uganda 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 Uganda
- V5C registration
- Passport
- Commercial invoice
- Bill of Lading
- UNBS certificate
For full country-specific customs rules, see our Uganda import guides and articles, our UK and Uganda customs clearance service, or use the duty-inclusive cost calculator for a landed estimate to Via Mombasa (Kenya).
Who ships to Uganda
- • Returning Uganda residents and dual nationals
- • UK expats relocating to Uganda
- • Africa car dealers and Uganda re-exporters
- • Private collectors and classic-car enthusiasts
- • Diplomatic missions and corporate fleets
- • Online auction buyers (Copart, BCA, Manheim)
Vehicles we ship to Uganda
- • 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 Uganda
• Specialist UK-to-Uganda 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 Uganda pricing with no hidden destination fees
• Direct relationships with Via Mombasa (Kenya) agents
• Dedicated account manager from booking to delivery
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