Specialist vehicle shipping agent — UK to 190+ destinations worldwide
Looking for reliable shipping from Southampton Port? You’re in the right place. At Ascope Shipping, we’ve spent 15 years helping individuals, businesses, and exporters move vehicles and cargo from Southampton to destinations across Europe, Africa, the Americas, the Middle East, and beyond.
Whether you’re shipping a single car to Nigeria, a motorhome to Australia, or a full container of household goods to the Caribbean, our experienced team handles everything. Port paperwork, customs clearance, export documentation, and destination delivery. You focus on the move. We handle the rest.
Southampton Port is the UK’s number one vehicle handling port, processing over 600,000 vehicles per year and handling exports worth over £40 billion annually. Operated by Associated British Ports (ABP) with the container terminal managed by DP World, it sits on the south coast of England.
Key port facts at a glance:
For customers across the South of England, the Midlands, and beyond, Southampton is Britain’s premier gateway for international shipping and one of the most connected ports in Europe.
We offer a complete range of international shipping services from Southampton Port, tailored to your vehicle type, cargo, budget, and destination.
Roll-on Roll-off (RORO) is the most popular and cost-effective way to ship vehicles from Southampton overseas. Your vehicle is driven directly onto a purpose-built RORO vessel, secured, and driven off at the destination port. No crating. No container. Straightforward and reliable.
RORO from Southampton Port is ideal for:
Cost advantage: RORO shipping from Southampton is typically 20–30% cheaper than container shipping for standard vehicles. Weekly sailings operate to the USA, Europe, Africa, and beyond.
Need extra protection for your vehicle, or want to ship personal effects at the same time? Container shipping from Southampton Port gives you a sealed, secure unit from loading right through to destination delivery.
You can pack personal belongings, tools, spare parts, and commercial goods inside your container, making it the most flexible all-in-one shipping solution from Southampton.
Don’t want the hassle of getting your vehicle to the port? Our door-to-door shipping service takes care of every step, from your UK address straight to your destination overseas.
Here’s how it works:
This is our most popular service for customers relocating abroad or exporting vehicles to Africa and the Caribbean.
Not enough cargo to fill an entire container? Our Southampton Port groupage service lets you share container space with other shippers, keeping your costs right down without any compromise on safety or transit time.
Groupage from Southampton is perfect for:
We ship a wide range of vehicles and cargo from Southampton Port via RORO or container:
RORO or Container:
Container Only:
Not sure which method suits your shipment? Call our team, we’ll give you clear, honest advice within minutes.
We ship to over 150 countries worldwide from Southampton Port. Southampton’s position on the south coast gives it fast access to the Atlantic, making it one of the quickest UK departure points for long-haul destinations.
Getting your paperwork right from the start saves time, avoids delays, and protects you legally. Here’s exactly what you need.
If you are permanently exporting a UK-registered vehicle, you must notify the DVLA. Complete the V5C/4 section of your logbook and return the green slip to the DVLA. This removes the vehicle from UK records. We’ll walk you through this process as part of your booking.
Our in-house team manages UK export customs clearance on your behalf so you never have to deal with HMRC paperwork, CDS submissions, or export declarations yourself.
For imports at the destination country, we work with trusted local agents to manage customs clearance, import duties, and all local compliance requirements.
We give you clear rates before you book with no surprises, no hidden charges, once your cargo is on the water.
We strongly recommend marine cargo insurance for every shipment leaving Southampton. Modern RoRo vessels and sealed containers are very safe, but standard shipping line liability rarely covers the full market value of your vehicle. Marine insurance closes that gap, protecting you against accidental damage during loading and unloading, loss or damage during ocean transit, and theft at port. We arrange competitive cover as part of your booking.
Import taxes vary depending on your destination country, vehicle type, age, and engine size. Here’s a clear guide:
| Destination | Indicative Import Duty on Vehicles |
| USA | 2.5% base duty + applicable Section 232 tariff (UK-origin vehicles may qualify for preferential rate) |
| Cyprus (EU member) | 6.5% customs duty + 19% VAT for non-EU origin vehicles |
| Malta (EU member) | Registration tax payable on arrival |
| Nigeria | Up to 35% levy + 5% VAT depending on engine size |
| Ghana | Approx. 30–45% total import duties |
| Kenya | Approx. 25–35% depending on vehicle age |
| South Africa | 18–25% customs duty + 15% VAT |
| Australia | 5% customs duty + 10% GST |
| Canada | Varies by vehicle age and origin — typically 6.1% duty |
Shipping costs from Southampton Port depend on several factors:
Rough cost guide:
Container rates vary by size and destination. The most accurate way to get your price is to request a free quote. Our team will come back with a clear, all-inclusive figure.
Choosing between the two comes down to your vehicle type, budget, and what you need to ship.
RoRo is the smarter choice if you’re shipping:
Container is the better option if you’re shipping:
Both options are available from Southampton. We’ll help you pick the right one.
We’re not a faceless booking platform. We’re a specialist UK shipping company with 15 years of genuine, hands-on experience in international vehicle and cargo shipping and a team that genuinely cares about getting your shipment right.
We know Southampton Port inside out, the terminals, the schedules, and exactly what it takes to keep things moving without unnecessary delays. Every quote we give is clear and all-inclusive, with no hidden fees added on later. We handle export customs clearance in-house, arrange marine insurance on request, and offer UK-wide door-to-door collection so you don’t have to lift a finger.
From Africa and the Caribbean to the USA and beyond, our customers keep coming back because we’re straight-talking, experienced, and genuinely invested in doing the job properly.
Ready for vehicle shipping from Southampton Port? Getting a quote takes less than 60 seconds. Just tell us what you’re shipping, where it’s going, and your ideal timeline. We’ll come back to you with a clear, all-inclusive price you can actually rely on. No hidden extras, no obligation.
Whether you’re sending a single car to Cyprus or a full container to Nigeria, our team will give you straight advice and a price that works for you. Call us on 01482 228366, WhatsApp us on +44 7717 769925, or email sales@ascopeshipping.co.uk.
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