International Ports We Ship To
Every destination port has its own handling rules, storage allowances and clearance process. These guides explain exactly what happens to your vehicle after it arrives, what the terminal charges, and how long clearance usually takes.
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Port of Yokohama
Japan
Sailing time from UK RoRo and container ports to Port of Yokohama typically runs 6 to 8 weeks, depending on whether the vessel sails direct or is routed via a transhipment hub. Shipping lines serving this corridor generally offer weekly or fortnightly sailings from the UK, and The Ship Cars can advise on the fastest currently scheduled service at the time of booking. Door-to-port lead time should also include the 3 to 7 days typically needed for UK export documentation, customs declaration (where applicable) and vehicle positioning to the load port before the vessel's cut-off date.
Port of Singapore
Singapore
Sailing time from UK RoRo and container ports to Port of Singapore typically runs 4 to 5 weeks, depending on whether the vessel sails direct or is routed via a transhipment hub. Shipping lines serving this corridor generally offer weekly or fortnightly sailings from the UK, and The Ship Cars can advise on the fastest currently scheduled service at the time of booking. Door-to-port lead time should also include the 3 to 7 days typically needed for UK export documentation, customs declaration (where applicable) and vehicle positioning to the load port before the vessel's cut-off date.
Manila South Harbor / Manila International Container Terminal
Philippines
Sailing time from UK RoRo and container ports to Manila South Harbor / Manila International Container Terminal typically runs 6 to 8 weeks, depending on whether the vessel sails direct or is routed via a transhipment hub. Shipping lines serving this corridor generally offer weekly or fortnightly sailings from the UK, and The Ship Cars can advise on the fastest currently scheduled service at the time of booking. Door-to-port lead time should also include the 3 to 7 days typically needed for UK export documentation, customs declaration (where applicable) and vehicle positioning to the load port before the vessel's cut-off date.
Middle East
Jebel Ali Port
United Arab Emirates
Sailing time from UK RoRo and container ports to Jebel Ali Port typically runs 3 to 4 weeks, depending on whether the vessel sails direct or is routed via a transhipment hub. Shipping lines serving this corridor generally offer weekly or fortnightly sailings from the UK, and The Ship Cars can advise on the fastest currently scheduled service at the time of booking. Door-to-port lead time should also include the 3 to 7 days typically needed for UK export documentation, customs declaration (where applicable) and vehicle positioning to the load port before the vessel's cut-off date.
Hamad Port
Qatar
Sailing time from UK RoRo and container ports to Hamad Port typically runs 3 to 4 weeks, depending on whether the vessel sails direct or is routed via a transhipment hub. Shipping lines serving this corridor generally offer weekly or fortnightly sailings from the UK, and The Ship Cars can advise on the fastest currently scheduled service at the time of booking. Door-to-port lead time should also include the 3 to 7 days typically needed for UK export documentation, customs declaration (where applicable) and vehicle positioning to the load port before the vessel's cut-off date.
King Abdulaziz Port, Dammam
Saudi Arabia
Sailing time from UK RoRo and container ports to King Abdulaziz Port, Dammam typically runs 3 to 5 weeks, depending on whether the vessel sails direct or is routed via a transhipment hub. Shipping lines serving this corridor generally offer weekly or fortnightly sailings from the UK, and The Ship Cars can advise on the fastest currently scheduled service at the time of booking. Door-to-port lead time should also include the 3 to 7 days typically needed for UK export documentation, customs declaration (where applicable) and vehicle positioning to the load port before the vessel's cut-off date.
North America
Port of Halifax
Canada
Sailing time from UK RoRo and container ports to Port of Halifax typically runs 7 to 9 days, depending on whether the vessel sails direct or is routed via a transhipment hub. Shipping lines serving this corridor generally offer weekly or fortnightly sailings from the UK, and The Ship Cars can advise on the fastest currently scheduled service at the time of booking. Door-to-port lead time should also include the 3 to 7 days typically needed for UK export documentation, customs declaration (where applicable) and vehicle positioning to the load port before the vessel's cut-off date.
Port of Baltimore
United States
Sailing time from UK RoRo and container ports to Port of Baltimore typically runs 8 to 10 days, depending on whether the vessel sails direct or is routed via a transhipment hub. Shipping lines serving this corridor generally offer weekly or fortnightly sailings from the UK, and The Ship Cars can advise on the fastest currently scheduled service at the time of booking. Door-to-port lead time should also include the 3 to 7 days typically needed for UK export documentation, customs declaration (where applicable) and vehicle positioning to the load port before the vessel's cut-off date.
Jacksonville Port (JAXPORT)
United States
Sailing time from UK RoRo and container ports to Jacksonville Port (JAXPORT) typically runs 8 to 10 days, depending on whether the vessel sails direct or is routed via a transhipment hub. Shipping lines serving this corridor generally offer weekly or fortnightly sailings from the UK, and The Ship Cars can advise on the fastest currently scheduled service at the time of booking. Door-to-port lead time should also include the 3 to 7 days typically needed for UK export documentation, customs declaration (where applicable) and vehicle positioning to the load port before the vessel's cut-off date.
Port of Vancouver
Canada
Sailing time from UK RoRo and container ports to Port of Vancouver typically runs 4 to 5 weeks, depending on whether the vessel sails direct or is routed via a transhipment hub. Shipping lines serving this corridor generally offer weekly or fortnightly sailings from the UK, and The Ship Cars can advise on the fastest currently scheduled service at the time of booking. Door-to-port lead time should also include the 3 to 7 days typically needed for UK export documentation, customs declaration (where applicable) and vehicle positioning to the load port before the vessel's cut-off date.
Port of Tacoma
United States
Sailing time from UK RoRo and container ports to Port of Tacoma typically runs 8 to 10 days, depending on whether the vessel sails direct or is routed via a transhipment hub. Shipping lines serving this corridor generally offer weekly or fortnightly sailings from the UK, and The Ship Cars can advise on the fastest currently scheduled service at the time of booking. Door-to-port lead time should also include the 3 to 7 days typically needed for UK export documentation, customs declaration (where applicable) and vehicle positioning to the load port before the vessel's cut-off date.
Port of Brunswick
United States
Sailing time from UK RoRo and container ports to Port of Brunswick typically runs 9 to 11 days, depending on whether the vessel sails direct or is routed via a transhipment hub. Shipping lines serving this corridor generally offer weekly or fortnightly sailings from the UK, and The Ship Cars can advise on the fastest currently scheduled service at the time of booking. Door-to-port lead time should also include the 3 to 7 days typically needed for UK export documentation, customs declaration (where applicable) and vehicle positioning to the load port before the vessel's cut-off date.
Port of Virginia (Norfolk)
United States
Sailing time from UK RoRo and container ports to Port of Virginia (Norfolk) typically runs 8 to 10 days, depending on whether the vessel sails direct or is routed via a transhipment hub. Shipping lines serving this corridor generally offer weekly or fortnightly sailings from the UK, and The Ship Cars can advise on the fastest currently scheduled service at the time of booking. Door-to-port lead time should also include the 3 to 7 days typically needed for UK export documentation, customs declaration (where applicable) and vehicle positioning to the load port before the vessel's cut-off date.
Oceania
Ports of Auckland
New Zealand
Sailing time from UK RoRo and container ports to Ports of Auckland typically runs 8 to 10 weeks, depending on whether the vessel sails direct or is routed via a transhipment hub. Shipping lines serving this corridor generally offer weekly or fortnightly sailings from the UK, and The Ship Cars can advise on the fastest currently scheduled service at the time of booking. Door-to-port lead time should also include the 3 to 7 days typically needed for UK export documentation, customs declaration (where applicable) and vehicle positioning to the load port before the vessel's cut-off date.
Port of Melbourne
Australia
Sailing time from UK RoRo and container ports to Port of Melbourne typically runs 6 to 8 weeks, depending on whether the vessel sails direct or is routed via a transhipment hub. Shipping lines serving this corridor generally offer weekly or fortnightly sailings from the UK, and The Ship Cars can advise on the fastest currently scheduled service at the time of booking. Door-to-port lead time should also include the 3 to 7 days typically needed for UK export documentation, customs declaration (where applicable) and vehicle positioning to the load port before the vessel's cut-off date.
Port Botany
Australia
Sailing time from UK RoRo and container ports to Port Botany typically runs 6 to 8 weeks, depending on whether the vessel sails direct or is routed via a transhipment hub. Shipping lines serving this corridor generally offer weekly or fortnightly sailings from the UK, and The Ship Cars can advise on the fastest currently scheduled service at the time of booking. Door-to-port lead time should also include the 3 to 7 days typically needed for UK export documentation, customs declaration (where applicable) and vehicle positioning to the load port before the vessel's cut-off date.
Southern Africa
Port of Durban
South Africa
Sailing time from UK RoRo and container ports to Port of Durban typically runs 4 to 5 weeks, depending on whether the vessel sails direct or is routed via a transhipment hub. Shipping lines serving this corridor generally offer weekly or fortnightly sailings from the UK, and The Ship Cars can advise on the fastest currently scheduled service at the time of booking. Door-to-port lead time should also include the 3 to 7 days typically needed for UK export documentation, customs declaration (where applicable) and vehicle positioning to the load port before the vessel's cut-off date.
Port of Walvis Bay
Namibia
Sailing time from UK RoRo and container ports to Port of Walvis Bay typically runs 4 to 6 weeks, depending on whether the vessel sails direct or is routed via a transhipment hub. Shipping lines serving this corridor generally offer weekly or fortnightly sailings from the UK, and The Ship Cars can advise on the fastest currently scheduled service at the time of booking. Door-to-port lead time should also include the 3 to 7 days typically needed for UK export documentation, customs declaration (where applicable) and vehicle positioning to the load port before the vessel's cut-off date.
United Kingdom
Port of Southampton, UK
United Kingdom
Typical sailing times from Southampton are 7–12 days to the US East Coast, 3–4 weeks to the UAE, 4–5 weeks to South Africa and 6–8 weeks to Australia and New Zealand. Check the live RoRo schedule for closing dates, because each vessel has a strict receiving window that ends a few days before sailing.
Port of Tilbury, UK
United Kingdom
Typical transit from Tilbury is 2–3 weeks to West Africa (Lagos, Tema, Cotonou, Abidjan), 3–5 weeks to the Middle East and 5–7 weeks to the Far East and Australia, depending on the line and any transhipment. See the RoRo schedule page for current Tilbury closing and sailing dates.
Port of Felixstowe, UK
United Kingdom
Typical transit from Felixstowe is 3–4 weeks to Jebel Ali (Dubai), 4–5 weeks to Karachi and Colombo, 5–7 weeks to the Far East and 6–8 weeks to Australia.
West Africa
Tin Can Island Port
Nigeria
Sailing time from UK RoRo and container ports to Tin Can Island Port typically runs 4 to 5 weeks, depending on whether the vessel sails direct or is routed via a transhipment hub. Shipping lines serving this corridor generally offer weekly or fortnightly sailings from the UK, and The Ship Cars can advise on the fastest currently scheduled service at the time of booking. Door-to-port lead time should also include the 3 to 7 days typically needed for UK export documentation, customs declaration (where applicable) and vehicle positioning to the load port before the vessel's cut-off date.
Tema Port
Ghana
Sailing time from UK RoRo and container ports to Tema Port typically runs 3 to 4 weeks, depending on whether the vessel sails direct or is routed via a transhipment hub. Shipping lines serving this corridor generally offer weekly or fortnightly sailings from the UK, and The Ship Cars can advise on the fastest currently scheduled service at the time of booking. Door-to-port lead time should also include the 3 to 7 days typically needed for UK export documentation, customs declaration (where applicable) and vehicle positioning to the load port before the vessel's cut-off date.
Apapa Port
Nigeria
Sailing time from UK RoRo and container ports to Apapa Port typically runs 4 to 5 weeks, depending on whether the vessel sails direct or is routed via a transhipment hub. Shipping lines serving this corridor generally offer weekly or fortnightly sailings from the UK, and The Ship Cars can advise on the fastest currently scheduled service at the time of booking. Door-to-port lead time should also include the 3 to 7 days typically needed for UK export documentation, customs declaration (where applicable) and vehicle positioning to the load port before the vessel's cut-off date.