Source and ship trucks and cars from the UK to Zimbabwe
Typically 24–32 days at sea to Durban (South Africa) → Beitbridge by road · RoRo or container · quoted per shipment.
UK origin ports
Southampton / Tilbury / Felixstowe
Destination
Durban (South Africa) → Beitbridge by road
Typical sea transit
24–32 days
Clearance
By your local agent
Transit times are typical ranges, not guarantees — confirmed at booking.
Import pre-screen for Zimbabwe
Before you commit to any vehicle, we walk through this checklist with you and your local clearing agent. Final eligibility is always verified by your import agent or customs authority — we do not guarantee approval.
- Year of manufacture. Many countries apply age limits or age-based duties — checked against the vehicle's build date, not registration.
- Euro emissions class. Some destinations require a minimum Euro standard.
- Steering side. Right-hand or left-hand drive rules vary by country.
- Gross vehicle weight & category. Truck, car or machinery categories can be treated differently.
- VIN / chassis number. Required for conformity certificates and customs valuation.
Import rules change. We never ask for payment or buy a vehicle until eligibility is confirmed in writing by your agent.
What Zimbabwe buyers ask for most
- →Right-hand-drive UK HGVs — tractor units, tippers and rigids
- →Toyota, Honda, Ford Ranger and Land Rover cars and 4x4s
- →Vans and pick-ups for small businesses
- →Mixed containers of cars and parts
Documents arranged for every shipment
Commercial invoice, packing list, Bill of Lading, V5 logbook / export certificate, plus destination-specific certificates arranged with your clearing agent.
Duties & payment
Import duties and taxes in Zimbabwe are calculated and paid by you through your local clearing agent — we provide the invoice and documents they need. Our own charges are quoted in writing before anything moves; no payment is taken through this website.