Have you purchased a truck from a dealer in Belgium and need reliable shipping to Africa?
Britannia Export Consultants arranges independent truck shipping from Belgian dealers to Africa via Antwerp, including vehicle collection, export customs clearance, port delivery, RoRo booking and shipping documentation.
You do not have to use the truck dealer’s own shipping service.
You can buy a truck, trailer, bus or construction machine from any Belgian dealer and appoint us separately to organise the complete export shipment through Antwerp.
Independent Truck Shipping from Belgium to Africa
Belgium is one of Europe’s most important markets for used trucks, commercial vehicles and heavy machinery.
Belgian dealers regularly sell:
- Tractor units
- Tipper trucks
- Crane trucks
- Tanker trucks
- Concrete mixer trucks
- Refrigerated trucks
- Box trucks
- Recovery trucks
- Municipal vehicles
- Fire engines
- Buses and coaches
- Trailers and semi-trailers
- Excavators and wheel loaders
- Agricultural machinery
Many African buyers purchase vehicles directly from Belgian dealers but prefer to appoint an independent shipping company.
This allows the buyer to compare freight rates, control the shipping documents and communicate directly with the company arranging the export.
The Belgian dealer supplies the vehicle.
We arrange the collection, export and shipment to Africa.
Truck Collection from Belgian Dealers
We can arrange collection directly from the dealer’s premises, workshop, auction yard or storage facility.
Truck collection may be organised from locations throughout Belgium, including:
- Antwerp
- Brussels
- Ghent
- Bruges
- Liège
- Charleroi
- Genk
- Hasselt
- Kortrijk
- Mechelen
- Leuven
- Aalst
- Sint-Niklaas
- Turnhout
- Roeselare
- Waregem
Vehicles located near the Dutch, French, German or Luxembourg borders may also be collected and transported to Antwerp.
Depending on the truck’s condition and legal status, delivery to the port may be arranged by:
- Professional trade-plate driver
- Low-loader trailer
- Heavy recovery vehicle
- Flatbed transporter
- Specialised machinery transporter
- Dealer delivery service
Before arranging collection, we confirm the seller’s release requirements and the truck’s condition.
RoRo Truck Shipping via Antwerp
Antwerp is one of Europe’s principal RoRo export gateways for trucks, buses, trailers, vans and machinery destined for Africa.
RoRo means roll-on/roll-off.
The vehicle is driven or towed into the port terminal, loaded onto a specialised vessel and discharged at the destination port.
RoRo shipping through Antwerp is commonly used for:
- DAF tractor units
- MAN trucks
- Mercedes-Benz trucks
- Volvo trucks
- Scania trucks
- Renault trucks
- Iveco trucks
- Tipper trucks
- Tanker trucks
- Crane trucks
- Concrete mixers
- Recovery trucks
- Buses and coaches
- Vans and minibuses
- Trailers
- Excavators
- Wheel loaders
- Bulldozers
- Road construction equipment
- Agricultural tractors
The vehicle must be accepted by the terminal and shipping carrier before it is delivered to the port.
Why Ship Trucks Through Antwerp?
Antwerp is frequently selected for African vehicle exports because it offers established RoRo services and extensive commercial vehicle handling facilities.
Potential advantages include:
- Regular RoRo services to African ports
- Experience handling trucks and heavy machinery
- Access from Belgium, the Netherlands, Germany and France
- Facilities for running and non-running vehicles
- Customs and export-document services
- Shipping options for oversized commercial vehicles
- Established logistics infrastructure
- Connections to multiple West and Central African destinations
However, the most suitable route depends on the destination, vehicle dimensions, carrier capacity and sailing schedule.
A booking should always be confirmed before moving the truck to Antwerp.
Truck Shipping from Antwerp to West Africa
We arrange shipping enquiries from Antwerp to major West African ports.
Destinations may include:
- Lagos, Nigeria
- 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
Direct and transshipment services depend on current carrier schedules.
Every shipment is quoted individually based on the vehicle, route and available vessel space.
Truck Shipping from Antwerp to Nigeria
Nigeria is one of the main destinations for trucks exported through Antwerp.
We can arrange shipping enquiries for:
- Tractor units to Lagos
- Tipper trucks to Nigeria
- Tanker trucks to Tin Can Island
- Crane trucks to Lagos
- Concrete mixer trucks
- Buses and coaches
- Trailers and semi-trailers
- Construction machinery
To prepare a quotation, we require the truck’s exact overall dimensions and collection location.
Importers should also verify current Nigerian import regulations before purchasing or shipping a vehicle.
Truck Shipping from Antwerp to Ghana
Trucks bought from Belgian dealers may be shipped from Antwerp to Tema, Ghana.
Common vehicle types include:
- Tractor units
- Rigid trucks
- Tippers
- Tankers
- Refrigerated trucks
- Crane trucks
- Buses
- Trailers
- Construction equipment
We can coordinate collection from the Belgian dealer, delivery to Antwerp and export documentation.
Truck Shipping from Antwerp to Senegal
We arrange RoRo shipping enquiries for trucks, buses, vans and machinery from Belgium to Dakar, Senegal.
Large trucks and buses are normally charged according to their cubic volume.
Accurate length, width and height measurements are therefore essential before a final rate can be confirmed.
Truck Shipping from Antwerp to Sierra Leone
Commercial vehicles purchased in Belgium can be shipped through Antwerp to Freetown.
Suitable cargo may include:
- Tractor units
- Tipper trucks
- Tankers
- Recovery vehicles
- Buses and coaches
- Vans
- Trailers
- Construction machinery
Carrier availability and destination acceptance must be confirmed before port delivery.
Truck Shipping from Antwerp to The Gambia
We can investigate RoRo shipping options from Antwerp to Banjul for trucks, vans, buses and machinery.
The quotation will depend on:
- Vehicle dimensions
- Vehicle condition
- Collection address
- Vessel schedule
- Carrier availability
- Port handling requirements
Buyers should provide accurate vehicle details at the beginning of the enquiry.
Shipping Trucks from Antwerp to Central Africa
Antwerp may also be used for commercial vehicle shipping to Central African destinations.
Ports may include:
- Libreville, Gabon
- Pointe-Noire, Republic of the Congo
- Luanda, Angola
- Douala, Cameroon
- Matadi, Democratic Republic of the Congo
Some services may involve transshipment or additional destination requirements.
Route availability should be checked for each shipment.
Export Customs Clearance in Belgium
A truck leaving the European Union normally requires an export customs declaration.
We can help coordinate Belgian export customs clearance using the purchase invoice and vehicle documents.
Documents commonly required include:
- Commercial or purchase invoice
- Belgian or foreign vehicle registration document
- Buyer’s full name and address
- Buyer’s company details, when applicable
- Seller’s full details
- Vehicle identification or chassis number
- Export authorisation
- Copy of passport or identification
- Power of attorney where required
The exact requirements depend on the seller, vehicle ownership, customs procedure and loading terminal.
Incomplete or incorrect documents can delay the export declaration and vessel booking.
Can a Belgian Dealer Deliver the Truck to Antwerp?
Some Belgian dealers can deliver vehicles directly to the Antwerp terminal.
Other dealers require the buyer or shipping company to arrange collection.
Before choosing a collection method, confirm:
- Whether the truck is fully paid
- Whether the truck is ready for release
- Whether it starts and drives
- Whether it has registration plates
- Whether temporary or trade plates are available
- Whether road insurance is available
- Whether the dealer offers delivery
- Whether the dealer charges for delivery
- Whether the truck can legally be driven to Antwerp
We can compare the dealer’s delivery price with independent collection.
Port Delivery Requirements in Antwerp
A truck should not be delivered to the terminal without a confirmed booking and port instructions.
Before delivery, the shipping company may require:
- Booking number
- Vehicle make and model
- Chassis number
- Registration number
- Exact dimensions
- Vehicle weight
- Destination port
- Export customs reference
- Driver details
- Port delivery appointment
The terminal may refuse vehicles delivered without the correct booking or documentation.
We coordinate the required information before arranging delivery.
Shipping Non-Running Trucks Through Antwerp
Non-running trucks and machinery may sometimes be accepted, subject to approval.
You must declare whether the vehicle:
- Does not start
- Does not drive
- Does not steer
- Has defective brakes
- Has flat or damaged tyres
- Has serious oil or fuel leaks
- Requires towing
- Requires lifting equipment
- Has missing components
Additional port handling charges may apply.
A non-running truck must never be presented as operational. Incorrect information can cause refusal, delay or additional costs.
Shipping Several Trucks from Different Belgian Dealers
We can coordinate multiple trucks purchased from different dealers in Belgium.
For example, a buyer may purchase:
- Tractor units in Antwerp
- Tipper trucks in Liège
- Trailers in Ghent
- Buses in Brussels
- Construction machinery in Genk
We can organise collection from each seller and coordinate delivery to the appropriate Antwerp terminal.
This service is particularly useful for:
- African truck dealers
- Transport companies
- Construction businesses
- Mining companies
- Agricultural operators
- Government contractors
- Fleet buyers
- Regular vehicle importers
Each vehicle must have its own purchase and identification documents.
Shipping Trucks Bought from Belgian Auctions
We can also arrange shipping for trucks purchased from Belgian auction companies.
Before bidding, buyers should check:
- Auction collection deadline
- Storage charges
- Buyer’s fees
- Vehicle running condition
- Registration-document availability
- Loading assistance
- Export-document requirements
- Collection appointment procedure
Auction yards often impose strict collection deadlines.
Send us the auction location and vehicle details before purchasing so that we can investigate the collection and shipping costs.
RoRo Shipping Rates from Antwerp to Africa
RoRo freight for trucks and machinery is usually calculated according to the vehicle’s cubic volume.
The basic calculation is:
Length × width × height = cubic metres
For example:
7.50 m × 2.50 m × 3.40 m = 63.75 m³
The final shipping cost may include:
- Ocean freight
- Port handling
- Documentation charges
- Export customs declaration
- Collection from the dealer
- Terminal delivery
- Non-runner handling
- Security or carrier surcharges
- Bill of Lading fees
- Marine insurance when requested
Rates and vessel availability can change, so quotations are normally valid for a limited period.
Information Required for a Truck Shipping Quote
To receive an accurate shipping quotation from a Belgian dealer through Antwerp, send us:
- Dealer’s company name
- Collection address
- Vehicle make and model
- Vehicle type
- Chassis or VIN number
- Overall length
- Overall width
- Overall height
- Vehicle weight
- Running or non-running condition
- Destination port
- Clear photographs
- Purchase invoice, when available
If the exact dimensions are unavailable, send the vehicle model and photographs. However, the final freight rate may only be confirmed after accurate measurements are supplied.
Bill of Lading and Shipping Documents
After the truck has been loaded, the shipping carrier prepares a draft Bill of Lading.
This document normally contains:
- Shipper details
- Consignee details
- Notify-party details
- Vehicle make and model
- Chassis number
- Port of loading
- Port of discharge
- Vessel name
- Voyage number
The draft must be checked before the final Bill of Lading is issued.
Incorrect consignee details, chassis numbers or destination information can result in delays and amendment charges.
We review the draft shipping details and send them to the customer for confirmation.
Can I Use Independent Shipping Instead of the Dealer?
Yes.
You can purchase a truck from any dealer in Belgium and appoint Britannia Export Consultants independently to handle the shipment.
The dealer does not need to arrange the ocean freight.
We can coordinate:
- Communication with the seller
- Vehicle-release requirements
- Collection from the dealer
- Transport to Antwerp
- Export customs clearance
- RoRo vessel booking
- Port delivery
- Shipping documentation
- Draft Bill of Lading verification
- Marine insurance upon request
This gives you direct control over your international shipment.
Why Use Britannia Export Consultants?
Britannia Export Consultants specialises in the international shipment of trucks, trailers, buses and heavy machinery.
Our service is designed for buyers who have already purchased—or are preparing to purchase—a vehicle from a European dealer.
We provide:
- Fast and clear shipping quotations
- Independent shipping arrangements
- Collection from Belgian dealers
- Export customs coordination
- Antwerp port delivery
- RoRo shipping to Africa
- Container-shipping options where suitable
- Shipping-document support
- Draft Bill of Lading checks
- Support throughout the export process
We can handle individual vehicles and multiple-unit shipments.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can you collect a truck from any dealer in Belgium?
Yes. Collection can be investigated from dealers, auctions, workshops, fleet operators and storage yards throughout Belgium.
Do I have to use the Belgian dealer’s shipping service?
No. Buyers can normally appoint an independent shipping company.
Can you ship a truck from Antwerp to Lagos?
Yes. We can investigate current RoRo services from Antwerp to Lagos or Tin Can Island.
Can you arrange shipping to Tema or Dakar?
Yes. Shipping options can be checked for Tema, Dakar and other African destinations.
Can you arrange Belgian export customs clearance?
Yes, subject to receiving the required invoice, registration and buyer information.
Can you ship a non-running truck?
Possibly. The truck’s exact condition must be declared and approved before delivery to Antwerp.
Can you ship trailers from Antwerp?
Yes. Trailers and semi-trailers may be shipped by RoRo, subject to carrier acceptance.
Can you ship buses and coaches?
Yes. We arrange shipping enquiries for buses, coaches and minibuses.
Can you ship construction machinery?
Yes. Excavators, loaders, bulldozers, rollers and other machinery may be shipped through Antwerp.
Can several trucks be included in one booking?
Yes. Multiple vehicles can be coordinated, although each vehicle requires its own details and documentation.
Request a Truck Shipping Quote from Belgium to Africa
Already bought a truck from a dealer in Belgium?
Send us:
- The Belgian collection address
- Truck make and model
- Chassis number
- Overall dimensions
- Vehicle condition
- Destination port
- Vehicle photographs
- Purchase invoice, if available
We will assess the collection, export customs and available RoRo shipping options from Antwerp.
Bought a truck from a Belgian dealer? We collect it, complete the export process and arrange independent shipping from Antwerp to Africa.
Contact Britannia Export Consultants for a personalised truck shipping quotation.
Contact us today for transport, shipping options and quote.
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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.
