Do you ship to the whole of Zambia?

We arrange shipment and clearing into Zambia and agree the handover arrangements with you in advance. Tell us where you are in Zambia and we will plan the delivery.

Can you ship a truck that is too big for a container?

Yes, there are shipping methods for oversize vehicles. The best option depends on the vehicle, so tell us the model and we will advise.

Shipping a vehicle from the UK to Zambia: options and paperwork

Updated 14 Oct 2026

Zambia has no seaport, so a vehicle bought in the UK normally travels by sea to a port in the region and then by road into Zambia. The right way to ship depends on the size and type of the vehicle and on the route, and it affects both the cost and the time.

How vehicles are shipped by sea

Roll-on/roll-off (RoRo): the vehicle is driven onto a ship. Often used for cars and for vehicles that can be driven.
Container: smaller vehicles are loaded into a container, which protects them and can carry spare parts too.
Flat rack or open-top and breakbulk: for vehicles that are too tall or too wide for a standard container.

Getting from the port to Zambia

After the sea voyage, the vehicle is cleared and moves by road to Zambia, either driven or carried, depending on its condition and the rules for that route. Which port and border route is best depends on the vehicle and the current conditions, and we recommend the route that suits yours.

Paperwork in the UK

A vehicle leaving the UK needs its export paperwork, including telling the UK vehicle registration authority that it is leaving the country, plus the invoice and shipping documents. We handle this for the vehicles we ship.

What affects the cost and the time

The size, weight and type of vehicle.
The shipping method and the route.
Whether the vehicle can be driven.
Port and border charges and customs clearing.
Seasonal and market changes in shipping rates.

Protecting the vehicle

Ask what insurance covers the vehicle while it is at sea and on the road, and what condition report is made before it is loaded. Photos before shipping are a sensible record.

Common questions

Do you ship to the whole of Zambia?: We arrange shipment and clearing into Zambia and agree the handover arrangements with you in advance. Tell us where you are in Zambia and we will plan the delivery.
Can you ship a truck that is too big for a container?: Yes, there are shipping methods for oversize vehicles. The best option depends on the vehicle, so tell us the model and we will advise.