Shipping a normal running truck from Europe to Africa is relatively straightforward.
Shipping a damaged 2008 DAF CF85.460 8x4 12-tyre hooklift truck that had already failed to enter the export terminal under two previous freight forwarding arrangements is a completely different job.
This is exactly the kind of difficult vehicle export that Britannia Export Consultants Ltd specialises in.
The customer contacted us after two major freight forwarders had previously arranged bookings for the vehicle, but the damaged DAF had not successfully been accepted into the Belgian terminal.
Britannia Export took over the shipment, arranged a suitable booking and coordinated the vehicle movement.
The result: the damaged DAF CF85.460 was delivered into the Belgian port and accepted for shipment to Lomé, Togo.
For customers struggling with a damaged truck, non running commercial vehicle, unusual machinery or vehicle rejected at a RoRo terminal, this case demonstrates why specialist export experience matters.
2008 DAF CF85.460 8x4 Hooklift - Shipment Details
- Vehicle: DAF CF85.460
- Year: 2008
- Configuration: 8x4
- Tyres: 12
- Body: Hooklift / Hook Loader
- Condition: Damaged
- Origin: Belgium
- Destination: Lomé, Togo
- Shipping: RoRo / specialist commercial vehicle export
- Status: Accepted into export terminal for shipment
- Handled by: Britannia Export Consultants Ltd
Damaged Truck Shipping from Belgium to Togo
A damaged heavy truck cannot always be treated like an ordinary running RoRo vehicle.
Shipping lines and terminals need accurate information about the cargo before acceptance.
Depending on the damage, they may need to know whether the truck starts, moves, steers, brakes, can be towed safely and can be loaded without creating an operational risk inside the terminal or vessel.
That is especially important with a large 8x4 hooklift truck such as this DAF CF85.
The vehicle occupies considerably more vessel space than a normal passenger vehicle and requires the correct cargo declaration and terminal arrangements.
Two Previous Freight Forwarding Attempts Had Not Worked
Before Britannia Export became involved, the customer had already attempted to ship the DAF through two major freight forwarding companies.
Bookings had been made, but the truck had not successfully entered the terminal.
We do not speculate about why those previous arrangements were unsuccessful.
The important point is what happened afterwards.
The customer contacted Britannia Export Consultants and asked us to help solve the problem.
We assessed the shipment, arranged the booking and successfully got the damaged DAF accepted inside the Belgian export terminal for onward shipment to Lomé.
Vehicle Rejected at a RoRo Terminal?
If your truck or machine has already been rejected at a terminal, that does not automatically mean it cannot be shipped.
Every case is different.
The problem may involve vehicle condition, terminal capability, carrier acceptance, loading method, dimensions, booking information or the specific shipping route.
Britannia Export handles enquiries involving difficult cargo including damaged trucks, non running trucks, accident damaged vehicles, oversized machinery and specialist commercial equipment.
The first step is to give us accurate information about the cargo.
Shipping Non Running and Damaged Trucks to Africa
Britannia Export receives enquiries for commercial vehicles that are much more complicated than standard running trucks.
These can include accident damaged tractor units, damaged rigid trucks, vehicles with seized engines, trucks with gearbox problems, non-running tippers, damaged tankers, hook loaders, recovery trucks and specialist construction vehicles.
A damaged vehicle may require additional inland transport, towing or terminal handling before it can be loaded for export.
This is why the shipping process should be planned before the vehicle is moved to the port.
DAF CF85 Shipping from Europe to Africa
The DAF CF range remains widely used across African commercial vehicle markets.
Britannia Export handles export enquiries for DAF CF tractor units, rigid trucks, 6x4 vehicles, 8x4 trucks, hook loaders, tippers, tankers and specialist commercial vehicles.
This particular DAF is a CF85.460 8x4 hooklift, giving it the heavy duty chassis configuration required for demanding commercial applications.
Its damaged condition, however, made the export considerably more complicated than shipping a conventional operational truck.
8x4 Hooklift Truck Shipping to Lomé
Large hooklift trucks are commonly used for construction, waste handling, recycling, demolition, scrap transport and industrial container movements.
Because of their size, international freight is normally highly dependent on the overall dimensions of the vehicle.
For a heavy 8x4 truck, Britannia Export will normally need the exact:
Length × width × height
together with photographs, weight information and a full description of the vehicle condition.
Providing accurate information from the beginning reduces the risk of a problem when the vehicle reaches the terminal.
RoRo Shipping Belgium to Lomé, Togo
Britannia Export arranges vehicle and truck shipping from Belgium to Lomé, Togo, subject to cargo acceptance and available carrier services.
Lomé is an important West African destination for European commercial vehicles and machinery.
Typical cargo can include trucks, vans, cars, construction machinery, agricultural equipment and specialist commercial vehicles.
If your cargo is damaged or non-running, this must be declared before the booking is arranged.
A Booking Alone Is Not Enough
This shipment highlights something many vehicle exporters discover the hard way.
Having a freight booking does not necessarily mean a difficult vehicle will automatically be accepted into a terminal.
The cargo still has to meet the carrier and terminal requirements.
For damaged vehicles, the practical details of the shipment are often just as important as the freight rate.
That is where specialist coordination can make the difference.
Bought a Damaged Truck in Europe?
Damaged trucks can sometimes be purchased at very attractive prices from European auctions, insurance disposals, truck dealers, workshops and fleet operators.
But buyers should consider the export logistics before purchasing.
The cheapest damaged truck can quickly become expensive if it cannot be collected or accepted at the intended shipping terminal.
Before buying, ask Britannia Export to assess the vehicle.
Send us the seller's location, photographs, dimensions, weight and condition.
Truck Stuck in Europe?
We also help customers who have already purchased the vehicle and then discovered that the export movement is more complicated than expected.
Perhaps the truck is:
Damaged
Non running
Too large for the original route
Rejected at a terminal
Stuck at a seller or storage yard
Already booked unsuccessfully
These are exactly the situations where it is worth contacting us with the complete history of the shipment.
Difficult Truck Shipping Routes from Europe to Africa
Britannia Export specialises in international commercial vehicle movements from locations throughout Europe.
We handle enquiries involving trucks and machinery in Belgium, Netherlands, Germany, France, Sweden, Denmark, Norway, Finland, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Hungary, Portugal, Spain and other European countries.
The cargo does not necessarily need to be close to the export port.
We can assess inland transport together with the international freight route.
Damaged Truck Shipping to West Africa
Britannia Export can assess damaged and specialist vehicle shipping enquiries for destinations including Lomé, Lagos, Tema, Dakar, Banjul, Freetown, Conakry, Monrovia, Abidjan, Cotonou and Douala, depending on the vehicle and available carrier acceptance.
Each damaged vehicle must be assessed individually.
We do not assume that because one damaged truck was accepted, every damaged truck will be accepted in the same way.
What Information Do We Need?
If you need help shipping a damaged or difficult vehicle, send Britannia Export the make and model, year, current location, dimensions, approximate weight, photographs of all damage, running condition, steering condition, braking condition, whether it can be towed and the intended destination port.
If another forwarder or terminal has already rejected the shipment, tell us what happened.
That information can be extremely useful when assessing another solution.
Why This DAF CF85 Shipment Is Different
This wasn't simply another truck sitting beside the port waiting for a routine booking.
The customer had already tried to ship it.
Two major freight forwarding arrangements had not resulted in successful terminal acceptance.
Then Britannia Export became involved.
We arranged the shipment.
The truck reached the Belgian export terminal.
And it was accepted for Lomé, Togo.
That is the type of result Britannia Export aims to deliver when a European vehicle export becomes complicated.
Difficult Vehicle to Ship? Send Britannia Export the Problem
Have you got a damaged truck, non running commercial vehicle, oversized machine or difficult European export movement?
Even if another shipping arrangement has already failed, send us the details.
Britannia Export Consultants Ltd specialises in truck, vehicle and machinery shipping from Europe to Africa, including unusual and difficult export movements that require more than a standard freight quotation.
Damaged DAF CF85.460 8x4 – Belgium to Lomé, Togo
Previous shipping attempts unsuccessful.
Britannia Export arranged the booking.
Truck delivered to the Belgian terminal.
Cargo accepted for shipment to Lomé.
Britannia Export Consultants Ltd - Complex European Vehicle Export & RoRo Shipping Specialists.
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