Ship Car To Massawa

Car Shipping Massawa

Massawa is one of the large cities located on the coast of Red Sea in Eritrea. It is known to be the home of a naval base as well as a large dhow docks. The ferries from this city usually sail to both Dahlak Island and to the Green Island which is fairly nearby.

You should be informed that if you are to ship a car into the city there are quite a lot of complex procedures to be taken care of. It is best to rely on the services of a professional shipping agent such as the A1 Auto Transport service. The company has an extensive experience of over 20 years and is well aware of all the specifications for shipping to Massawa.

Cost & Time Examples For Shipping a Car to Massawa

*Prices and times are estimated. They can vary depending on the season and the type of vehicle.

*Save the ground transport cost by delivering the vehicle to the nearest port.

*Allow an additional 10 days to process the documents.

*Prices are for 1 car in a dedicated 20ft container. This is the safest and most reliable way to transport a vehicle internationally. Other items may be included in the container to help save you money when moving.

*Using the RoRo (roll on, roll off) method is less expensive and shipments can be completed in fewer days. Contact us now for a free RoRo quote.

Unlike in the USA, public transport in Massawa is not that accessible which makes the possession of a personal vehicle an incredible asset. However, before you can get your car there, there are a lot of things to be considered. In any case, if you hire a professional company the worries would be significantly reduced to obtaining the following documents:

• Proof of employment.
• Study or employment visa.
• Title and registration of the car.
• Proof for African residency.
• SABS authority letter if your car isn’t new.

You should also know that your catalytic converter has to be removed as unleaded gas is generally not available in the country. You won’t be allowed to import a car which more than 10 years old. There is also a tax related reform which is set to take place somewhere in the near future which would reduce the tariffs from 12% and are going to lower the duty from 200% to only 25%. However, the Zambia Revenue Authority duties on raw materials are set to increase to about 5% but that generally doesn’t concern people who want to import only their cars.

Things to Consider.

Proving the ownership of your car is the first thing that you’d have to do. You would have to submit the required papers. It’s also highly advisable to get your private garage because thefts in Massawa are not that uncommon. You also have to pay strict attention and comply by the traffic rules and the road regulations and you should definitely read more on the subject. There are two ways to get your car into the country:

• Container Shipping: You’d be allowed to go for a 20ft or 40ft container depending on your needs. However, this method would allow you to ship other goods along with your car and that’s why it’s likely to be a bit more expensive.
• RORO Shipping: This is also commonly referred to as Roll-on/Roll-off. The method would require you to drive the car on a specific shipping deck on board of a carrier freight ship where it would be safely fastened. The major drawbacks of this method are that the vehicle would be completely exposed to the elements and you can’t ship anything else but your car. This is, however, why it’s also the cheapest.