RoRo Shipping of Excavators from Tilbury - UK and Antwerp - Belgium to West Africa
Shipping excavators to West Africa requires a reliable, safe, and cost-effective transport method. For wheeled and track construction machinery, RoRo (Roll-on / Roll-off) shipping is often the preferred solution.
At Britannia Export Consultants Ltd, we arrange RoRo shipping of excavators from Tilbury Port (UK) and Antwerp Port (Belgium) to major West African ports, handling the full process from export documentation to vessel loading.
What Is RoRo Shipping for Excavators?
RoRo shipping allows excavators to be:
- Driven or towed directly onto the vessel, or
- Loaded on MAFI trailers (for tracked or non-self-propelled units)
The machines are secured inside the ship’s deck and discharged the same way at destination — no container required.
This method is ideal for:
- Crawler excavators
- Wheeled excavators
- Backhoe loaders
- Loaders, graders, and rollers
Why Use RoRo Shipping for Excavators?
✅ Cost-effective – No container stuffing or dismantling
✅ Fast loading & discharge
✅ Minimal handling – lower risk of damage
✅ Perfect for oversized machinery
✅ Suitable for heavy construction equipment
For many African importers, RoRo is cheaper and safer than container or breakbulk shipping.
Shipping Ports of Departure
🇬🇧 Tilbury Port – United Kingdom
Tilbury is one of the UK’s main RoRo hubs for:
- Construction machinery
- Trucks and heavy equipment
- Export shipments to Africa
It offers regular RoRo sailings to West Africa with efficient customs clearance.
🇧🇪 Antwerp Port – Belgium
Antwerp is one of Europe’s largest ports and a major hub for:
- Used excavators from Europe
- Heavy machinery exports
- RoRo and MAFI operations
Ideal for sourcing machines from Belgium, Germany, Netherlands, and France.
West African Destinations We Serve
We arrange RoRo shipping to key ports including:
- Lagos - Nigeria
- Tema - Ghana
- Abidjan - Côte d’Ivoire
- Dakar - Senegal
- Cotonou - Benin
- Lomé - Togo
- Casablanca - Morocco
- Nouakchott - Mauritania
- Banjul - The Gambia
- Freetown - Sierra Leone
- Monrovia - Liberia
- Douala - Cameroon
- Malabo - Equatorial Guinea
- Libreville - Gabon
- Pointe Noire - Congo
- Luanda - Angola
Transit times typically range from 10 to 25 days, depending on route and vessel schedule.
How Excavators Are Loaded on RoRo Vessels
1️⃣ Self-Propelled Units
Wheeled excavators or machines with good mobility can be driven directly onboard.
2️⃣ Tracked Excavators (Most Common)
Tracked machines are usually:
- Loaded onto MAFI trailers, then
- Towed onto the vessel by terminal tractors
This is the safest and most widely used method for crawler excavators.
Documents Required for RoRo Shipping
We handle or assist with:
- Commercial Invoice
- Packing / Machine Details (weight & dimensions)
- Export Customs Declaration
- Bill of Lading
- Shipping Manifest
Buyers receive full documentation before vessel arrival.
Why Ship with Britannia Export Consultants Limited?
✔ Experience shipping heavy machinery to Africa
✔ Competitive RoRo & MAFI rates
✔ Export documentation handled correctly
✔ Trusted European ports
✔ Clear communication & updates
Whether you are shipping one excavator or a fleet, we provide a professional export solution.
Request a RoRo Shipping Quote
If you need to ship an excavator from Tilbury - UK or Antwerp - Belgium to West Africa, contact us today.
📲 WhatsApp: +44 7909 208 772 / +351 91 051 1893
✉️ Email: info.britannia@use.startmail.com
🌐 Website: britanniaexport.com
👉 Send us:
- Machine type (excavator / loader / dozer)
- Weight & dimensions
- Port of loading & destination
We’ll reply with the best RoRo shipping option available.
