Car shipping to Douala Cameroon from the UK
Cargonaija is one of the UK’s Car shipping giants to African countries especially Douala Cameroon. We can help you with shipping any of the following: car, Van, Truck, 4×4 runner, Jeep, from the UK to Douala Cameroon. In case you’re looking for a prudent way to send your vehicle, we are your best point of contact.
Roll on Roll Off Vehicle Shipping Dates to Doula Cameroon from Tilbury UK
| Port of Departure | Closing Date | Sailing Date | Arrival Date |
| Tilbury | 02/07/25 | 05/07/25 | 09/08/25 |
| Tilbury | 09/07/25 | 12/07/25 | 26/08/25 |
| Tilbury | 06/08/25 | 09/08/25 | 12/09/25 |
| Tilbury | 13/08/25 | 17/08/25 | 23/09/25 |
| Tilbury | 27/08/25 | 30/08/25 | 02/10/25 |
Important Information when Shipping Car to Douala Cameroon from the UK
If you’re shipping a car for the very first time, there is a host of information you need to familiarize yourself with. Cars, Van, trucks, etc are shipped by RORO and via Container. Generally, the difference in both is the price and the type or value of the vehicle you’re shipping. Vehicle shipping by the RORO method is ideal for cars of lower value, and the Container car shipping method is ideal for shipping luxury cars. If you’re thinking of going into the business of a car dealership back in your home country, you may want to explore the cheaper option.
Changes in place for importers wanting to ship vehicles to Cameroon from the UK. Below are the important rules all car importers need to Know.
The vehicle batteries will be disconnected when it arrives at the shipping port in the UK. Therefore, it’s extremely important not to cover the battery area with any load. The same battery disconnection rules apply to some cars such as Mercedes Benz with their battery compartment in the boot. So, if you have such a vehicle, it is important to remember not to load cargo covering the battery.
Car shippers can only load personal effects and some reasonable household effects in the car to be shipped. Food items especially perishable ones are not allowed to be loaded in the car to be shipped to Cameroon from the UK.
Hazardous items, fridges, mobile phones, and solar panels are also not allowed in the car to be shipped.
If you are shipping a vehicle such as trucks and trailers, they should be loaded in a way that it will allow for lashing check at the port.
If you are loading a vehicle on a truck or on a trailer, the vehicle loaded on them must be empty to avoid delay at the shipping port.
As part of safety standards, no children or animals are allowed at the shipping port
If you’re delivering a car or vehicle to the port for shipping, make sure you have the necessary booking form.
REQUEST FOR INSTANT QUOTE BY COMPLETING OUR VEHICLE BOOKING FORM ONCE YOU’RE READY TO SHIP YOUR CAR FROM UK TO DOUALA CAMEROON
To ship a vehicle to Douala Cameroon, we need to know what the dimension of the vehicle is, this is important for large vehicles such Van, truck etc. With a standard saloon car there is no need for dimension as there is a standard charge for shipping cars to Douala Cameroon from the UK. Click here to know what your car dimension is, once you have known your vehicle dimension, other information we will require from you are listed below.
Is the car, van, truck to be shipped has all the export document?
2) Does the car, van, and truck be shipped year of registration in line with the Douala Cameroon government requirement for shipping cars into this country?
3) Is there Road tax on the vehicle? If no, such car will require to be towed and additional cost will be applicable.
4) Are you putting some personal stuff onto the car, vehicle, Van, truck etc? Generally, the weight load and the van shouldn’t exceed 3 Tons or (3000kgs to save yourself from unnecessary hassle. In this case you need the container car shipping method as supposed the RORO car shipping method. The only downside to this is the safety of the goods loaded on it when it arrives at the port of destination in Douala Cameroon.
Please feel free to contact us by phone or by email if you still have questions about shipping cars to Douala Cameroon from the UK
We accept full payment from customers shipping their vehicles
We require name customers name and address.
Consignee’s name and address are also required
Customers must provide the car/vehicle chassis number.
We require 48 hours’ notice for booking your shipment in.
Non-runner cars are not accepted for Roro shipping.
Customers must notify us if other stuffs are loaded in the car.
Vehicle ownership document (Logbook) is required from customers.
Our liability is limited to £25, customers shipping their vehicle are advised to take adequate Marine insurance on the vehicle to be shipped.
Customers are to deliver their vehicle to the port of shipment. Any vehicle to be shipped by the RoRo method must be drivable. In the case of containerized vehicle shipping, such vehicle must be drivable if not, customer shipping the vehicle will bear the cost of recovery.
Please contact us if you still have further questions.
Please be aware that we provide vehicle pick up from anywhere within London and fuel surcharge applies if we are to collect from Manchester, Coventry, Milton Keynes, Southampton, Portsmouth, Northampton and Birmingham, Norwich, Leeds, Newcastle and Liverpool.
Cars/Vehicles Shipping Prices to Douala Cameroon from the UK
Vehicle Type Roro (Price/Cost)
Saloon Car £510
4X4 & Jeep £660
Max Dim (25 CBM)
Van (Short)On Request
Max Dim (30 CBM)
Van (Medium)On Request
Van (Long)On Request
Container Shipping to Douala Cameroon
Container Type Container (Price/Cost)
20FT £1300
40FT £1700
Please note that the price and cost above are for port-to-port shipping only. This does not include loading, haulage, and clearing costs. If you would need this extra service please ask for a quote.
Please note that the prices above are for a guide only and are subject to change. Please complete our vehicle booking form to get the current price.
RoRo vs. Car Shipping Containerized
If you’re considering shipping your car, whether it’s for relocation or just for summer vacation You’re probably thinking which is better: ro-ro (roll on roll off) or containerized.
RoRo ships can be loaded rapidly and are more affordable than containerized shipping. They can also be unloaded faster at their destination. Containers offer other protection options like wooden crates or plastic bubbles. While containers can be more costly but they provide the same protection like RoRos.
Which should you choose? Read our blog post to find out more!
RoRo Shipping: What is it and what are the pros and cons
RoRo is a reference to Roll-On/Roll Off. This type of shipping allows cars to be loaded onto cargo ships without the need cranes. It’s like lying your car on its side and then putting it onto the hold for the ship. Since it doesn’t require any cranes or equipment to load it, it’s known as drive-on/drive-off.
RoRo Shipping: The pros
There are numerous advantages of choosing RoRo shipping for your car.
The cost of transportation is considerably lower than containerized shipment. RoRo shipping is a great option for relocation as it’s more efficient and cheaper than containerized shipping.
This kind of transport is closer to door-to-door service than any other form of transport. Just drive your car onto the ship, and it’ll be transported directly to its destination.
Since there are no cranes or lorries to be used, it is faster than other modes of transport. This decreases the amount of time it takes to get there and boosts speed.
RoRo shipments do not require that the vehicle be driven to and from the location. Containerized shipping requires that vehicles be driven onto and off the ship. Cranes are needed to transport other types of goods like containers for shipping. They take up more space, which means they cost more.
RoRo Shipping: The Cons
There are a few cons to RoRo shipping that you need be aware of:
RoRo is a transporter that only ships automobiles and other types of vehicles. Other types of cargo are not transported. Because there’s no equipment to load or unload, RoRo transport doesn’t allow the transportation of any kind of cargo.
Because your vehicle is loaded and unloaded using cranes, it’s not as secure than transport in containers.
RoRo ships are not for everyone. This is something to think about before making a decision when your car has extremely high ground clearance. It’s flat and does not differentiate between the deck and walls. Therefore, it cannot accommodate vehicles of very low levels or with roof racks such as SUVs.
Containerised Shipping: What it is and what its pros and Cons are
Containerized shipping is popular because it can carry all types of cargo including vehicles. It’s a box enclosed which is loaded on the ship, and is then unlocked at the point of delivery for unloading your vehicle.
The Pros of Containerised Shipping
There are several benefits when you choose a containerised shipping option for your car:
Containerised shipping is the safest method of transporting your car because there are no outside influences that could affect your vehicle during transit. It’s also safer than RoRo transportation.
Containerised shipping ties cars and other cargo, so you can carry more than just your vehicle when you have to transport big items such as household goods.
Containerised shipping is faster than RoRo due to the fact that there is more space onboard and there is no need for cranes which reduces transit times and speeds up the process.
The cons of containerized shipping
It is important to be aware of the cons associated with containerized shipping
Containerised shipments are more expensive than RoRo because they can accommodate cargo other than cars which add to the volume of the shipment and, consequently increase the cost. Additionally, containers use cranes for loading and unloading cargo; this causes both of these processes to take more time-consuming.
Containerised shipping is limited to transporting cargo and vehicles that fit within the container. This type of transport is not able to accommodate bigger vehicles such as SUVs, trucks or motorhomes.
Deciding on whether to use RoRo or Containerized Shipping
Each type of shipping for cars has its pros and cons. However, both are great options for those who require their car to be moved. However, deciding between RoRo and containerised shipping is contingent on what type of vehicle you wish to transport, the amount of cargo you will need to transport along with it, as well as how fast you require the shipment to get there.
RoRo shipping can be a cost-effective option for cars as well as other vehicles with low ground clearance. However, you won’t be able to carry additional cargo. However, you will have your vehicle in the box.
Containerised shipping permits you to transport any kind of cargo in your car, making it’s more flexible than RoRo. Containerised shipping is not an option for SUVs or cars that have a high clearance. Your car won’t fit inside the box.
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