Car Shipping from the Netherlands to Lomé, Togo
Need to ship a car or container to Mombasa, Kenya? We handle pickup, export clearance, and ocean freight to the Port of Mombasa through one trusted team.
We collect across the Netherlands, Belgium, Germany, and other European locations, giving you one point of contact from pickup to delivery.
Personalised quotes come back during office hours — no obligation.
Pickup Across the Netherlands, Belgium and Germany
We collect throughout the Netherlands — from Amsterdam and Rotterdam to Groningen and Maastricht. Pickups in Belgium and Germany work no differently: the vehicle or cargo gets collected where it is and driven back across the border to the same Dutch terminal, under a single booking. France is covered on request as well.
- Every province of the Netherlands covered
- Belgium & Germany pickups in the same booking, France on request
- Dealer lots, auction houses, warehouses & private addresses
- One team from first message to departure
How Collection Differs by Source
Vehicle Pickup Across the Netherlands, Belgium and Germany
We collect from Amsterdam, Rotterdam, Utrecht, The Hague, Eindhoven, Groningen, Arnhem, Maastricht, Tilburg, Breda, Nijmegen, Zwolle, Haarlem, Almere, Leiden and plenty of places in between — from private homes, dealerships, auctions, garages, company premises or storage facilities. Shipping from Belgium to Lomé and shipping from Germany to Lomé work the same way, with pickup arranged at the address you give us. France can be arranged on request.
What We Ship to Lomé
Most customers contact us about a passenger car, but the range we cover is wider:
- Passenger cars, SUVs and electric vehicles
- Vans and pickup trucks
- Commercial vehicles and trucks
- Agricultural machinery and construction equipment
- Vehicle parts and spares
- Household goods and personal belongings
Truck shipping from the Netherlands to Lomé follows the same collection and paperwork as a passenger car — only the size changes, along with the method used to load it.
Paperwork to Arrange Before Export
Getting a shipment out of the Netherlands cleanly comes down to a short list of paperwork ready early. Once it’s with us, the EXA Export Declaration gets filed and anything further customs asks for gets handled on this end.
Deciding Between RoRo and Container Shipping
RoRo Shipping to Lomé
Built around anything that can move under its own power — driven onto the vessel at the European port, then driven straight back off at the Port of Lomé. No container, no lifting gear.
- Passenger cars, SUVs, vans & pickups make up most bookings
- Usually the lighter option per vehicle on price
- Simple: drives on in Europe, drives off in Lomé
Container Shipping from the Netherlands to Lomé
Container shipping from the Netherlands to Lomé is booked whenever a shipment involves more than a single vehicle that drives. We provide both 20ft and 40ft containers: an empty container is delivered to your preferred loading location, loaded, then brought to the port once the export formalities are complete.
It’s commonly used for household goods, personal belongings, commercial cargo, machinery, vehicle parts and cars that travel inside the container rather than under their own power. Container shipping from Belgium to Lomé and container shipping from Germany to Lomé follow the same process, with loading arranged close to wherever the cargo already sits.
- Both 20ft and 40ft sizes available
- Loading, inland transport, paperwork & sea crossing in one booking
- Ideal for machinery, household goods & mixed cargo
Not sure which one suits your shipment? Describe what’s travelling and we’ll compare RoRo against a container for your specific vehicle, cargo and timeline.
RoRo Shipping to Lomé, Togo
RoRo — roll-on, roll-off — is one of the most cost-effective ways to ship a vehicle to Togo. The car is driven directly onto the vessel, secured for the voyage, and driven off again at the Port of Lomé. Because it stays fully operational throughout loading and unloading, RoRo is usually the preferred choice for a single vehicle that runs.
It suits passenger cars, SUVs, electric vehicles, vans, pickup trucks, commercial vehicles and trucks. If your shipment is a vehicle and nothing else, RoRo is generally the most practical option, and we’ll confirm that once we know the details
Who Ships With Us
Private customers, car dealerships, vehicle exporters, import and export companies, fleet owners and returning residents all use this route for different reasons — a single family car bought in the Netherlands, regular exports for resale, or a vehicle sent home to family in Togo. Whatever the reason, the process runs the same way from collection to departure, and every shipment gets the same level of attention regardless of size.
What Needs to Be in Order Before Departure
Before a vehicle can leave the Netherlands, we prepare the EXA Export Declaration and the customs documentation on your behalf. Depending on what’s shipping, we’ll typically ask for:
- A valid ID, or company registration for a business shipment
- Proof of ownership — an invoice or registration document
- The vehicle’s registration papers or export deregistration certificate
- A signed authorisation, if you aren’t the registered owner
- Matching the make, model and VIN across every document before it’s submitted is one of the simplest ways to avoid delays at the terminal.
What Affects the Price
Cost depends on a handful of factors: the shipping method (RoRo is typically cheaper than a container), the size and condition of the vehicle or cargo, the pickup location, and whether additional items are travelling alongside it. A single running vehicle by RoRo sits at the lower end of the range; multiple vehicles, machinery or a full container cost more in line with the space involved. Send the details over WhatsApp and a fixed quote follows without obligation.
Arrival and Customs in Togo
Once the vessel reaches the Port of Lomé, the shipment is checked against the paperwork filed before departure. A vehicle needs to clear Togolese customs and import duties before it can be registered and driven locally, and a container’s contents are checked against what was declared. Accurate paperwork from the outset — correct values, matching descriptions — is what keeps this stage moving quickly rather than dragging on.
Avoiding Common Delays
Most delays come down to a handful of avoidable issues: incomplete or mismatched vehicle details on the quotation, transport booked at the last minute, and uncertainty about which shipping method actually fits the cargo. Confirming the details early and preparing documents in advance avoids nearly all of it.
How a Shipment Comes Together
1. Send your pickup location, vehicle or cargo details and destination over WhatsApp
2. Receive a clear quotation and confirm the booking
3. We arrange collection and inland transport to the export terminal
4. Export paperwork is prepared and the EXA declaration is submitted
5. The shipment is loaded and departs for the Port of Lomé
Why Lomé Is Such an Important Shipping Route
Lomé is one of the deepest natural harbours on the West African coast, and its container terminal has grown into a major transshipment hub for the wider Gulf of Guinea — one reason so many shipping lines call here directly from Europe. For customers in Togo, that translates into steady sailings on a well-established route, rather than a destination served only occasionally.
Delays We Help You Avoid
A handful of recurring issues account for most of the hold-ups we see. Spot them early and the shipment keeps moving on schedule instead of stalling at the terminal.
A contact number that changes after the booking is already confirmed.
Paperwork describing a different vehicle, model or VIN than what’s actually collected.
Nobody around to hand over the vehicle or cargo on the day it’s due.
Someone other than the owner exporting without proof they’re allowed to.
A booking confirmed so close to sailing that there’s no room to absorb a hiccup.
The Shipment Journey, Start to Finish
Share the Details
Tell us the pickup address, what’s shipping, and confirm Lomé as the destination.
Get a Recommendation
Together, we decide between RoRo and a container based on what’s travelling.
Collection
It gets picked up wherever it happens to be — Netherlands, Belgium, Germany or France.
Terminal Check-In
It reaches the export terminal and is checked against the booking before loading.
Export Clearance
We file the EXA Export Declaration and handle any further customs requirements.
Departure
The vessel sails for the Port of Lomé.
Who Relies on This Service
This service covers a wide mix of customers — and whatever brings someone to us, the process doesn’t change: a single contact person sees the shipment through from the first message to the day it leaves.
- Private buyers — shipping a single car they’ve just bought
- Dealers — keeping stock moving on a schedule
- Businesses — sending machinery or vehicles out for a specific project
- Trading companies — routing containerised cargo further inland
- Returning residents & families — sending belongings or a vehicle to relatives in Togo
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. We arrange collection throughout the Netherlands, and pickup in Belgium and Germany is available on the same booking. France can be arranged on request.
No — we prepare the EXA Export Declaration and the required customs documentation before the shipment leaves the Netherlands.
RoRo suits a single vehicle that runs. A container makes more sense when personal belongings, commercial cargo or machinery are travelling alongside it, or when more than one vehicle is involved.
Yes — SUVs, vans, pickup trucks, commercial vehicles, trucks, machinery and cargo loaded into containers all move through Lomé regularly.
Send the pickup location, the make and model of the vehicle (or details of the cargo) and the destination, and a personalised quotation follows without obligation.
Ready to Ship to Lomé?
Shipping a vehicle from the Netherlands to Lomé doesn’t need to be complicated. From collection to departure, every stage is coordinated by one team, so the process stays organised, transparent and straightforward — whether it’s one family car or a regular export schedule to West Africa.