Car shipping to Sierra Leone from the UK
Cargonaija is one of the UK’s Car shipping giants to African countries especially Sierra Leone. We can help you with shipping any of the following: car, Van, Truck, 4×4 runner, Jeep, from the UK to Sierra Leone. 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 Sierra Leone from Tilbury UK
| Port of Departure | Closing Date | Sailing Date | Arrival Date |
| Tilbury | 05/02/25 | 08/02/25 | 20/02/25 |
| Tilbury | 14/02/25 | 20/02/25 | 10/03/25 |
Important Information when Shipping Car to Sierra Leone 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 Sierra Leone 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 Sierra Leone 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.
UEST FOR INSTANT QUOTE BY COMPLETING OUR VEHICLE BOOKING FORM ONCE YOU’RE READY TO SHIP YOUR CAR FROM UK TO SIERRA LEONE
To ship a vehicle to Sierra Leone, we need to know what the dimension of the vehicle is, this is important for large vehicles such Van, trucks, etc. With a standard saloon car, there is no need for dimension as there is a standard charge for shipping cars to Sierra Leone 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 Sierra Leone government requirement for shipping cars into this country?
3) Is there a Road tax on the vehicle? If no, such a 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 (3000kg) to save you 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 Sierra Leone.
Please feel free to contact us by phone or by email if you still have questions about shipping cars to Sierra Leone from the UK
We accept full payment from customers shipping their vehicles
We require a name customer’s 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.
Non-runner cars are not accepted for Roro shipping.
Customers must notify us if other stuff is loaded in the car.
A 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, the 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 Sierra Leone (Freetown) 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 Sierra Leone (Freetown)
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. containerized car shipping
You’re likely to be asking which option is best: containerized or roll-on roll-off if you are looking at shipping your car.
RoRo ships are more affordable than containerized shipments, and they can be loaded quicker. They also have a faster unloading at their destination. However, containers provide other options for protecting your vehicle during transport, such as wooden boxes and plastic bubbles. RoRos shipments can take longer but containers offer greater protection.
Which one should be your choice? Learn more in our blog post
RoRo Shipping. What it is, and its pros and cons
RoRo stands as Roll-On/Roll-Off. It is a shipping method that allows vehicles to be loaded onto cargo ships directly without the need for cranes. It’s basically putting your car flat, and then rolling it in the cargo area of the ship. It is also called drive on/drive off because it does not require the use of cranes or other equipment to load your car.
RoRo Shipping: The Pros
RoRo shipping offers many benefits for your vehicle.
Transport is considerably cheaper than containerised shipping. RoRo shipping makes relocation easier and is therefore more cost-effective.
This type is more convenient than any other transportation. The cargo ship simply allows you to drive your vehicle onto it, and then it is shipped directly to the destination.
It is more efficient than any other mode of transport because it does not require cranes and lorries. This reduces transit times as well as increases speed.
RoRo shipments don’t require cars to be driven off and on. Containerized shipping and other forms of transport require cars to be driven off and on.
RoRo Shipping: What are the Cons?
RoRo shipping is not for everyone.
RoRo is limited to shipping cars and other types of vehicles. RoRo transport cannot ship any other type of cargo as there isn’t loading or unloading gear.
Containerised transport is safer than this because your car will be loaded and unloaded using a crane. This decreases safety precautions.
RoRo vessels are not right for everyone. You should think about whether you have a car that has high ground clearance or very low. The cargo area is completely flat, with no distinction between deck and walls. This means that it can’t be used to store vehicles with very low ceilings or roof racks like SUVs.
Containerized Shipping: What it is and what its pros and con are
Containerized shipping has gained popularity because it can transport all types and sizes of cargo, including vehicles. It is a box enclosed in a container that is loaded onto a cargo vessel and then opened at the destination to unload your car.
The Pros of Containerized Shipping
You get many benefits from choosing containerized shipping for your vehicle:
Because no outside factors can affect your vehicle while it is being transported, containerised shipping is the best option. Containerized shipping is also safer that RoRo.
Containerized shipping is a way to ship cars and other cargo together. You can transport more than one vehicle if you need it, or large household items.
RoRo shipping takes longer because containerised shipping uses less space and doesn’t need cranes. This makes it faster and more efficient.
The Cons of Containerized Shipping
There are pros and cons to containerized shipping.
RoRo shipping is usually more expensive than containerized shipments because they can transport cargo other than cars. This makes containersised shipments more costly than RoRo. Containerized shipments are more costly than RoRo because they use cranes to load and remove cargo. These processes take longer.
Containerized shipments can only transport vehicles or cargo that fits inside the box. They don’t permit the transportation of larger vehicles, such as trucks, SUVs, motorhomes or trucks.
Deciding Between RoRo Shipping and Containerized Shipping
Both forms of car shipping have their strengths and weaknesses, but both can be used to transport your car. It will depend on the type of vehicle that you ship, how much cargo, and how quickly you need your shipment to arrive.
RoRo shipping can be used for any vehicle type that does not have high ground clearance. If you wish to transport extra cargo, it will be more expensive and you will have only the vehicle in your box.
Containerized shipping allows you to ship any cargo with your vehicle. This makes it more flexible than RoRo. However, containerised shipping can only be used for cars that are larger than an SUV or with high ground clearance. You cannot carry extra cargo as your vehicle won’t fit into the box.
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