Short answer: deregister the car for export, deliver it to the port (usually Jebel Ali), ship by RoRo or container to an EU port, insure it, then clear customs at the destination and arrange onward delivery.
The stages
- Export paperwork: deregistration for export and export documents from the UAE traffic authority; fines settled.
- To the port: transport from the seller to the terminal.
- Ocean transport: RoRo or container, booked with a carrier or forwarder.
- Insurance: marine cover for the vehicle value.
- Arrival: unloading and customs clearance via your agent.
- Delivery: onward transport to your premises or approval centre.
RoRo or container?
| RoRo | Container | |
|---|---|---|
| Car must run | Usually yes | No |
| Protection | Lower | Higher |
| Multiple cars / parts | Limited | Yes |
| Cost | Often lower | Often higher |
What drives the cost
- Shipping method and ports
- Vehicle size and value (insurance)
- Destination port charges and clearance
- Onward delivery
Schedules and rates are set by carriers and change frequently — get a written quote per shipment. Duty and VAT are covered in import costs.
We coordinate export prep and shipping: car shipping.