Shipping a Car from the USA to Ghana
Almost every car we send to Ghana lands at Tema, the deep-water port serving Accra. The chain is simple: we truck your car from any US door or auction yard to the export port, then our FMC licensed sister company, Royal Port Container Lines, Inc. DBA Cassandra Logistics, books the ocean leg to Tema.
How much does shipping a car to Ghana cost?
You pay two clear pieces. The US trucking leg prices instantly in our calculator. For the ocean leg we show you the ocean carrier's actual invoice and cap our commission at $100. Because Ghana calculates import duty on the car's value plus freight, an honestly priced ocean leg does not just save you money once, it lowers your duty bill too.
Should I ship to Tema by RoRo or container?
Both serve this lane well. RoRo suits a single running vehicle and often prices lower. Container protects the car in a sealed box, lets two vehicles split one 40 footer, and is the safe call for non-runners and higher value cars. Email us your vehicle and we price both so the decision is math, not guesswork.
How long does a car take to reach Ghana from the USA?
Expect roughly three to five weeks on the water from the US East Coast to Tema, plus under a week of domestic trucking to the port. Direct sailings run faster, transshipped routings slower, and we confirm the live schedule when we book your vessel.
Why does the ten year mark matter so much for Ghana?
Ghana charges an overage penalty on vehicles older than ten years, on top of normal duty. Buyers who chase the cheapest possible auction car sometimes hand the savings straight back at Tema. If you are still shopping, run the age math first, and our online purchase guide covers the domestic handoff once you buy.
Can I ship an accident or salvage car to Ghana?
Yes. Repairable salvage from US auctions is a huge share of Ghana's imports. We handle auction yard pickup, winch loading for cars that do not run, and the export booking as one job, so the storage meter at the yard never gets a chance to eat your margin.
What documents does Ghana shipping need on the US side?
The original title, an export customs validation, and clean shipper details. Our export documents guide walks the whole checklist. Duty and registration on the Ghana side are handled by your clearing agent at Tema.
Ghana shipping questions
What is Ghana's overage penalty on imported cars?
Ghana adds an extra duty on vehicles older than ten years, and the penalty grows with age. A slightly newer car often costs less landed in Accra than an older one that looked cheaper at auction. Check the age math before you bid.
What are import duties in Ghana calculated on?
On the CIF value: the car's cost plus insurance plus freight. That means your purchase price and the ocean rate both feed the duty, which is one more reason a fairly priced ocean leg matters.
Is there RoRo service from the USA to Tema?
Yes, RoRo vessels call Tema from US East Coast ports, and container service runs alongside it. We price both when you email us and let the numbers pick the winner for your specific car.
Can you ship a car I won at a US auction straight to Ghana?
Yes. We collect from the Copart or IAAI yard, truck to the export port, and book the ocean leg to Tema in one chain. Auction to Accra is one of our most requested runs.
Do Ghanaians import left-hand drive or right-hand drive cars?
Left-hand drive. Ghana drives on the right and does not register right-hand drive imports, so American market vehicles fit perfectly.
How far is Tema port from Accra?
About 25 kilometers, roughly a 40 minute drive. Nearly every car we ship to Ghana clears at Tema and is on an Accra road the same day it leaves the port.
Actual carrier invoice, our commission capped at $100. Price the US trucking leg in the calculator.
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