Have you purchased a truck, tractor unit, bus, trailer, van, construction machine or agricultural vehicle from a dealer in Europe?
You do not have to use the dealer’s own transport or shipping service.
Britannia Export Consultants can arrange independent vehicle collection and shipping from Europe to Africa, even when the vehicle was purchased from another dealer, auction house, fleet operator or private seller.
We coordinate the complete export process, including:
- Collection from the seller’s premises
- Transport to the European port
- Export customs documentation
- RoRo vessel booking
- Container shipping when required
- Port delivery coordination
- Shipping documentation
- Draft Bill of Lading verification
- Marine insurance upon request
Whether your vehicle is located in Belgium, the Netherlands, Germany, France, Sweden, Norway, Spain, Portugal, Italy, Poland or another European country, we can help arrange its shipment to Africa.
Independent Truck Shipping from European Dealers
Many European truck dealers offer their own shipping service. However, buyers are normally free to obtain an independent shipping quotation and appoint their own shipping agent.
Using an independent shipping company allows you to:
- Compare shipping rates
- Choose a suitable departure port
- Check different vessel schedules
- Arrange collection from the dealer
- Maintain control over the shipping documents
- Communicate directly with the shipping agent
- Ship several vehicles purchased from different dealers
- Avoid depending entirely on the vehicle seller
The dealer sells you the vehicle. We organise the collection, export and international shipment.
We Collect Trucks from Dealers Across Europe
Your truck does not need to be parked near a major seaport.
We can arrange road transport or professional vehicle collection from the seller’s yard to the most suitable export port.
Collection may be arranged from:
- Truck dealers
- Commercial vehicle auctions
- Leasing companies
- Fleet operators
- Construction equipment dealers
- Agricultural machinery dealers
- Bus and coach dealers
- Private sellers
- Workshops and storage yards
Depending on the vehicle, location and condition, transport may be arranged using:
- Trade plate drivers
- Low-loader trailers
- Car transporters
- Heavy recovery trucks
- Flatbed transport
- Specialised machinery transport
Non-running vehicles and machinery may also be accepted, subject to port and carrier approval.
RoRo Shipping from Europe to Africa
RoRo, meaning roll-on/roll-off, is usually the most practical shipping method for trucks, buses, tractor units, trailers, vans and self-propelled machinery.
The vehicle is driven or towed onto the vessel at the European port and discharged at the destination port in Africa.
We can arrange RoRo shipping for:
- Tractor units
- Rigid trucks
- Tipper trucks
- Crane trucks
- Tanker trucks
- Refrigerated trucks
- Concrete mixer trucks
- Fire engines
- Buses and coaches
- Vans and minibuses
- Trailers and semi-trailers
- Excavators
- Wheel loaders
- Bulldozers
- Agricultural tractors
- Road construction machinery
Shipping rates are normally calculated according to the vehicle’s overall dimensions.
For an accurate quotation, we require the length, width and height of the vehicle.
Container Shipping for Vehicles, Machinery and Parts
Container shipping may be suitable for dismantled vehicles, spare parts, engines, gearboxes, smaller machinery or cargo requiring additional protection.
Depending on the cargo, we may arrange:
- 20-foot container shipping
- 40-foot container shipping
- 40-foot high-cube container shipping
- Flat-rack container shipping
- Open-top container shipping
Container loading and securing can also be arranged where available.
European Ports Used for Shipping to Africa
The most suitable loading port will depend on the vehicle’s location, destination, vessel schedule and transport cost.
European departure ports may include:
- Antwerp, Belgium
- Zeebrugge, Belgium
- Amsterdam, Netherlands
- Rotterdam, Netherlands
- Bremerhaven, Germany
- Hamburg, Germany
- Le Havre, France
- Marseille, France
- Tilbury, United Kingdom
- Sheerness, United Kingdom
- Southampton, United Kingdom
- Leixões, Portugal
- Setúbal, Portugal
- Vigo, Spain
- Barcelona, Spain
- Valencia, Spain
- Piraeus, Greece
- Gdynia, Poland
- Gothenburg, Sweden
- Fredrikstad, Norway
We assess the collection cost and available shipping service before recommending the most suitable route.
The nearest port is not always the cheapest or fastest option.
Shipping Trucks from Europe to West Africa
We regularly handle enquiries for vehicle and machinery shipping to West African ports.
Destinations may include:
- Lagos and Tin Can Island, Nigeria
- Cotonou, Benin
- Lomé, Togo
- Tema, Ghana
- Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire
- Dakar, Senegal
- Banjul, The Gambia
- Freetown, Sierra Leone
- Conakry, Guinea
- Monrovia, Liberia
- Bissau, Guinea-Bissau
- Nouakchott, Mauritania
We may also arrange shipping to Central, East and Southern Africa, subject to carrier schedules.
Shipping Trucks to East and Southern Africa
Available destinations may include:
- Mombasa, Kenya
- Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
- Djibouti
- Maputo, Mozambique
- Walvis Bay, Namibia
- Durban, South Africa
- Luanda, Angola
- Libreville, Gabon
- Pointe-Noire, Republic of the Congo
Routes and vessel schedules change, so every shipment is quoted individually.
Export Customs Clearance in Europe
Vehicles leaving the European Union normally require an export customs declaration.
We can help coordinate the export process using the seller’s invoice and vehicle documentation.
Documents commonly required include:
- Commercial invoice or purchase invoice
- Vehicle registration document
- Buyer’s full name and address
- Buyer’s passport or company details
- Seller’s details
- Vehicle identification number
- Export authorisation where applicable
- Power of attorney where required
Additional documents may be necessary depending on the country of purchase, vehicle status and export port.
Shipping Documentation and Bill of Lading
After the vehicle has been delivered to the port and loaded onto the vessel, the shipping carrier issues a Bill of Lading.
We carefully check the draft Bill of Lading before the final document is issued.
The document normally includes:
- Shipper details
- Consignee details
- Notify-party details
- Vehicle make and model
- Chassis or VIN number
- Port of loading
- Port of discharge
- Vessel and voyage details
Checking the draft documentation is important because errors can cause delays, amendment charges and difficulties at the destination port.
Can You Ship a Truck Purchased from Another Dealer?
Yes.
You can purchase the truck from any European dealer and appoint Britannia Export Consultants to organise the shipping.
We do not need to be the vehicle seller.
Send us:
- The seller’s company name and address
- The truck’s exact location
- The make and model
- The chassis number
- The overall length, width and height
- The vehicle’s running condition
- Your preferred destination port
- The seller’s collection requirements
We will then investigate the collection and shipping options.
Can You Collect Several Trucks from Different Dealers?
Yes.
We can coordinate multiple vehicles purchased from different sellers or countries.
For example, a buyer may purchase:
- Tractor units in the Netherlands
- Trailers in Belgium
- Buses in Sweden
- Construction machinery in Germany
- Spare parts in France
We can assess each location and recommend whether the vehicles should be delivered to the same export port or shipped separately.
This service is especially useful for importers, transport companies, construction businesses, government contractors and vehicle dealers purchasing regularly from Europe.
Shipping Non-Running Trucks and Machinery
Non-running vehicles may still be shipped, but additional arrangements are usually required.
The vehicle must normally:
- Roll freely
- Steer correctly
- Have functional brakes or an approved alternative
- Be accessible for loading
- Have no serious fluid leaks
- Meet the carrier’s acceptance conditions
The port may charge additional handling or towing fees.
Always tell us before booking if the vehicle does not start, drive, steer or brake normally.
Information Required for a Shipping Quote
To receive an accurate truck shipping quotation from Europe to Africa, send us:
- Vehicle make and model
- Vehicle type
- Collection address
- Destination port
- Length
- Width
- Height
- Weight
- Running or non-running condition
- Vehicle photographs
- Purchase invoice, when available
Vehicle dimensions are particularly important because RoRo freight is normally calculated using cubic metres.
Cubic metres = length × width × height
Incorrect dimensions may result in additional freight charges at the port.
Why Use Britannia Export Consultants?
Britannia Export Consultants specialises in the export and international shipment of commercial vehicles and machinery.
We understand the practical requirements involved in collecting vehicles from European dealers and delivering them to busy export ports.
Our service is built around:
- Fast shipping quotations
- Direct communication
- Independent route comparison
- Clear documentation requirements
- European vehicle collection
- RoRo and container shipping options
- Draft Bill of Lading verification
- Experience with trucks and heavy machinery
- Support from booking through shipment
We work with buyers purchasing individual vehicles as well as companies arranging multiple shipments.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I have to use the truck dealer’s shipping company?
No. In most cases, you can appoint your own transport company, freight forwarder or shipping agent.
Can you collect a truck directly from the seller?
Yes. Collection can be arranged from the dealer’s yard, auction site, workshop or storage location.
Can you ship a truck that I bought in Germany through Belgium?
Yes. Depending on the final destination and shipping schedule, the truck may be collected in Germany and transported to Antwerp or Zeebrugge for export.
Can you ship trucks from Sweden or Norway to Africa?
Yes. We can investigate collection and shipping options from Scandinavian countries using local or alternative European ports.
Can you ship a non-running truck?
Possibly. We need to know the exact condition before requesting approval and calculating the additional handling costs.
Can you arrange export customs documents?
Yes. Export customs clearance can usually be coordinated, provided the necessary purchase and vehicle documents are available.
Can you ship buses and coaches?
Yes. We arrange shipping enquiries for buses, coaches, minibuses and other commercial passenger vehicles.
Can you ship construction machinery purchased in Europe?
Yes. We can arrange shipping for excavators, loaders, bulldozers, graders, rollers, cranes and other machinery.
Can you arrange marine insurance?
Marine cargo insurance may be arranged upon request, subject to the vehicle, route, value and insurer’s conditions.
Request a Truck Shipping Quote from Europe to Africa
Already purchased a truck, bus, trailer or machine from a European dealer?
Send us the vehicle details before arranging collection.
Britannia Export Consultants can coordinate the transport from the seller’s premises, European export customs formalities, port delivery and international shipment to Africa.
For a quotation, provide:
- Seller’s location
- Vehicle details
- Overall dimensions
- Running condition
- Destination port
- Photographs
- Purchase invoice, if available
Bought a truck anywhere in Europe? We collect it from the seller and arrange independent shipping to Africa.
Contact Britannia Export Consultants today for a personalised RoRo or container shipping quotation.
Contact us today for transport, shipping options and quote.
📲 WhatsApp: +44 7909 208 772 / +351 91 051 1893
📩 Email: info@britanniaexport.com
Website: https://www.britanniaexport.com
Shipping information: https://www.britanniaexport.com/pages/shipping
Need a truck, tractor unit, trailer or machinery as well?
Britannia Export also supplies used left-hand-drive trucks, tractor units, trailers, farm tractors, machinery and spare parts from Portugal and Europe. Ask for current stock available for export together with your shipping quote.
