Car shipping: sea freight

Sea freight car shipping from Dubai: RoRo or container

Regular departures from Jebel Ali to 22 countries. RoRo for value, a sealed container for a classic or a supercar.

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RoRo or container: two ways to ship your car by sea

Brabus G-Wagon on the quay at Jebel Ali for RoRo sea freight from Dubai

Budget-friendlyRoRo shipping

Classic Mercedes secured inside a container for shipping from Dubai

Maximum protectionFull container

How it travelsDriven onto the vessel, secured on the car deckSealed steel container, professionally secured
Best forOperational, everyday carsLuxury, classic and high-value cars
ConditionMust be in running conditionAny condition
BelongingsCar must be emptyLimited items, destination permitting
HandlingStandardWhite-glove handling, condition report and photos at handover
ReadRoRo and container compared in the FAQClassic car shipping in a container

The voyage

From Jebel Ali to 30 ports: where we ship cars by sea

Every sailing starts at Jebel Ali, with pre-departure warehousing at the port. Vessel transit times by region from the coverage table.

  1. Jebel Ali, DubaiDay 0

    Port of loading, pre-departure warehousing available.

  2. Asia7 to 24 days

    Nhava Sheva, Laem Chabang

  3. Europe12 to 45 days

    Bremerhaven, Hamburg, Rotterdam, Antwerp, Le Havre, Fos-sur-Mer, London Gateway, Southampton, Valencia, Algeciras, Barcelona, Livorno, Salerno, Piraeus, Istanbul, Gothenburg, Durres, Tallinn, Klaipeda, Gdynia, Gdansk. Austria and the Czech Republic via Bremerhaven or Rotterdam, then inland

  4. Africa18 to 30 days

    Casablanca

  5. Americas25 to 45 days

    New York, Miami, Los Angeles, Vancouver, Halifax, San Antonio

Transit times. Due to the current geopolitical situation in the Middle East, shipping schedules are facing severe disruption and frequent changes. Please confirm the expected transit time with our team before booking, rather than relying on standard timings.

22Countries by sea, every one with its own page on the coverage map
30Ports of discharge
1Coordinator from booking to delivery, agents in 100+ countries for the last mile
24hItemised quote, marine insurance quoted alongside

The process

How sea freight car shipping from Dubai works

  1. Quote in 24 hours

    Vehicle, destination, RoRo or container. Itemised, no hidden charges.

  2. Documents

    RTA export certificate, customs clearance, Bill of Lading, all in-house.

  3. Jebel Ali

    General checks with a condition report and photos at handover, then the car deck or a sealed container.

  4. Sailing to delivery

    Live vessel tracking, destination customs, last mile by our agents.

FAQ

Sea freight car shipping from Dubai: frequently asked questions

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What is the difference between RoRo and container shipping?

RoRo (Roll-on/Roll-off) means your vehicle is driven onto the vessel and secured on the car deck, cost-effective for operational vehicles. Full container shipping places your vehicle inside a sealed steel container, maximum protection for luxury, classic and high-value cars.

How long does sea freight from Dubai take?

Vessel transit from Jebel Ali: Europe 12 to 45 days, the USA and Canada 25 to 45 days, India and Thailand 7 to 24 days, Morocco 18 to 30 days, with each country's time on its coverage page. Allow extra time for customs clearance at destination.

How much does sea freight car shipping from Dubai cost?

It varies by destination and method, RoRo or container. Quotes are itemised upfront with no hidden charges, and rates are subject to change without notice, so ask our team for a current quote.

Do I need an RTA export certificate to ship my car from Dubai?

Yes, it is mandatory for shipping any vehicle from Dubai. We handle the full documentation process: the RTA export certificate, customs clearance and the Bill of Lading. Learn more about RTA export certificates.

Can I put personal belongings inside my car during shipping?

In a container, limited personal items may be permitted depending on destination. RoRo shipments require the vehicle to be empty. Speak to our team before placing anything inside your car.

Is my car insured during sea freight shipping?

Marine cargo insurance is not automatically included. Cover for the full declared value can be arranged on request and is quoted before booking.

Can you ship luxury and supercar vehicles by sea?

Yes. Supercars, classics and luxury SUVs travel in full containers with professional securing and white-glove handling. We have shipped Ferrari, Lamborghini, McLaren, Rolls-Royce and Range Rover vehicles to Europe, the USA and beyond.

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