Shipping trucks and vehicles from Europe to Southern Africa is a well-established trade route, with Walvis Bay – Namibia serving as one of the most important logistics hubs in the region.
At Britannia Export Consultants Ltd, we regularly arrange RoRo shipping from Europe to Walvis Bay, supplying trucks, machinery and vehicles to Namibia and inland African countries.
🚢 Shipping Route from Europe to Walvis Bay
The typical RoRo shipping route begins from major European ports such as:
- Teesport - UK
- Sheerness - UK
- Antwerp - Belgium
The vessel then travels along the Atlantic coastline of Europe and West Africa, passing key regions including:
- Spain / Portugal coastline
- Morocco
- Senegal
- Ghana
- Angola
Before arriving at:
👉 Walvis Bay – Namibia
This route is widely used by major shipping lines and provides reliable connections to Southern Africa.
📍 Why Walvis Bay Is a Strategic Port
Walvis Bay is not only Namibia’s main port — it is also a gateway for Southern Africa.
Vehicles shipped to Walvis Bay are often transported inland to:
- Botswana
- Zambia
- Zimbabwe
- Congo DRC
Compared to some West African ports, Walvis Bay offers:
✔ efficient handling
✔ less congestion
✔ faster clearance in many cases
⏱ Transit Time
Typical transit time from Europe to Walvis Bay:
👉 Approximately 3 to 5 weeks
Transit time depends on:
- port of loading
- shipping line
- vessel routing
🚛 Why RoRo Shipping Is Ideal for Trucks
RoRo (Roll-on Roll-off) shipping is the preferred method for transporting trucks because:
- no dismantling required
- vehicles are driven onto the vessel
- faster loading and unloading
- cost-effective compared to containers
This makes it ideal for:
- flatbed trucks
- tipper trucks
- tractor units
- commercial vehicles
💰 Shipping Costs
Shipping costs depend on:
- size and type of vehicle
- port of loading
- vessel availability
- fuel surcharges (BAF)
Due to frequent market changes, it is recommended to request current shipping rates before booking.
📄 Documents Required
To ship trucks to Namibia, the following documents are typically required:
- Commercial Invoice
- Vehicle Registration Document
- Export Declaration
- Bill of Lading
Our team ensures all documentation is correctly prepared to avoid delays.
🌍 Vehicles We Ship to Walvis Bay
We regularly export:
- trucks
- tractors
- construction machinery
- engines and spare parts
All equipment can be prepared for export and delivered to port.
🔧 Complete Export & Shipping Service
Britannia Export Consultants Ltd provides:
- vehicle sourcing across Europe
- export inspection
- RoRo shipping arrangements
- container loading (if required)
- customs documentation
- delivery to port
We handle the entire process from purchase to shipment.
📸 Real Shipping Routes & Operations
The map above shows a typical shipping route from Sheerness and Antwerp to Walvis Bay, highlighting the major transit regions across Europe and Africa.
This route is commonly used for transporting commercial vehicles to Southern Africa.
💬 Need to Ship Trucks to Namibia?
Contact Britannia Export Consultants Ltd for:
- latest shipping rates
- vessel schedules
- export advice
- available trucks
📲 WhatsApp: +44 7909 208 772 / +351 91 051 1893
📩 Email: info.britannia@use.startmail.com
Website: https://www.britanniaexport.com
Shipping information: https://www.britanniaexport.com/pages/shipping
