CAR TRANSPORT BY SHIP
Two solutions adapted to your needs and budget
Want to ship your vehicle by sea? EXPORT-SOLUTIONS offers container transport (maximum security) or RoRo roller ship (economical). Dealers, importers, professionals or individuals: we manage your transport from A to Z.
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Two maritime transport methods
Choose the solution adapted to your vehicle, budget and security requirements.
RoRo Transport
Roll-on/Roll-off: vehicles drive directly onto the ship at the departure port and off at the arrival port.
- Competitive rate – Cheapest solution to transport a vehicle
- Fast delivery – 7 to 12 days to West Africa
- Large capacity – Ships can accommodate 7,000 to 8,000 vehicles
- Quick loading – Less handling, less risk
- Empty vehicle – No personal effects allowed inside
Ideal for
Container Transport
Your vehicle is loaded and secured in a dedicated container, offering maximum protection throughout the journey.
- Maximum security – Protection against weather, sea salt and handling
- Personal effects – Possibility to load equipment with the vehicle
- Non-running vehicles – Ideal for broken down or damaged cars
- Flexible options – Full container (FCL) or shared available
- All ports – Accessible even without RoRo infrastructure
Ideal for
RoRo vs Container – Which solution to choose?
| Criteria | RoRo | Container |
|---|---|---|
| Price | More economical | Higher |
| Security | Good | Maximum |
| Delays | Faster | Variable |
| Personal effects | Not allowed | Allowed |
| Non-running vehicle | Not possible | Possible |
| Port availability | Major ports only | All ports |
Our advice: The choice depends on the type of vehicle, your budget and urgency. Contact our experts for a personalized recommendation.
Who is our maritime transport intended for?
Our expertise adapts to all professional or individual profiles and needs.
Dealers & Importers
Import/export of vehicles in volume. Optimized solutions to reduce your logistics costs.
Professionals & Industrials
Transport of heavy equipment, construction equipment, agricultural, tractors, excavators and special vehicles.
Individuals
Moving abroad, international vehicle purchase. Personalized support.
Collectors
Maximum protection for your collector vehicles with our dedicated container solution.
What vehicles do we transport?
From city cars to oversized industrial equipment, we handle all requests.
Light Vehicles
Utility & Industrial Vehicles
Where do we ship your vehicles?
Thanks to our network of port partners, we cover all continents.
Caribbean DOM-TOM
Pacific DOM-TOM
Indian Ocean DOM-TOM
China
United States
West Africa
Estimated transit times
Transit times vary depending on destination and transport mode chosen.
| Destination | RoRo | Container |
|---|---|---|
| West Africa | 7-12 days | 30+ days |
| United States | 10-15 days | 20-30 days |
| China | 30-40 days | 35-45 days |
| Caribbean (Martinique, Guadeloupe, Guyana) | 12-18 days | 20-30 days |
| Pacific (New Caledonia, Polynesia) | 35-45 days | 40-50 days |
| Indian Ocean (Réunion, Mayotte) | 20-28 days | 30-40 days |
How does our maritime transport work?
Complete support from quote to vehicle delivery.
Free quote
Fill out our form. Response within 24h.
Solution choice
Our experts advise you: RoRo or container.
Pickup
Collection anywhere in France.
Formalities
Complete customs management.
Transport
Real-time tracking of your vehicle.
Delivery
Reception + homologation possible.
Vehicle Homologation Service
Importing a vehicle from abroad? EXPORT-SOLUTIONS offers a complete homologation service to facilitate all your administrative procedures.
Certificate of Conformity
Obtained from approved European organizations
Technical Inspection
Coordination with approved centers
Registration
Support in all procedures
Compliance
Technical modifications if necessary
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Save time: we handle everything from A to Z
Maritime transport pricing
The cost of your transport depends on several factors. Our experts optimize your budget by offering the most suitable solution.
Why choose EXPORT-SOLUTIONS?
Recognized expertise
Specialists in maritime vehicle transport for years. A dedicated team at your service.
Flexibility
Economical RoRo or secure container: we adapt the solution to your needs and budget.
Worldwide coverage
Network of port partners on all continents. Africa, America, Asia, overseas territories...
Complete support
From pickup to delivery, customs formalities included. You have nothing to manage.
Integrated homologation
Optional service for compliance and registration of your imported vehicles.
Insurance included
All our transports are covered by insurance. Additional options available.
Request your Free Quote
Have a vehicle transport by ship project? Get a personalized estimate in minutes. Our experts advise you on the best solution: RoRo or container.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about maritime automobile transport.
RoRo (Roll-on/Roll-off) consists of driving the vehicle directly onto the ship: it's the most economical and fast solution. Container offers maximum protection: the vehicle is secured in a closed box, also allowing personal effects to be added.
In RoRo, the vehicle must be completely empty. In container, you can optimize space by adding personal effects or equipment inside and around the vehicle.
Yes, all vehicles transported by EXPORT-SOLUTIONS benefit from insurance coverage including losses and damages. Additional options are available for high-value vehicles.
Basic documents: registration document, ID, certificate of non-pledge. Depending on destination, additional documents may be required (export certificate, etc.). We support you in all these procedures.
Absolutely! EXPORT-SOLUTIONS offers a turnkey homologation service: certificate of conformity, technical inspection, compliance and support for registration in France.
Yes, many countries apply age restrictions on imported vehicles. Fines may apply if the vehicle does not meet the limit. Contact us to learn the specific rules for your destination.
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