Rolats ships cargo from Ghana to the UK by sea via Tema and Takoradi and by air via Accra (Kotoka International): personal effects, commercial goods and documents, collected in Ghana and delivered door-to-door to any UK address from our Dagenham base. We clear UK import customs (EORI, import VAT and duty) so cargo isn't held. Car shipping is UK to Ghana only.
How do you ship from Ghana to the UK?
Sea freight from Tema or Takoradi is the economical route for bags, barrels, boxes, furniture and commercial pallets when timing is flexible. Air freight from Accra (Kotoka) suits urgent, fragile or high-value goods and documents, reaching the UK in days. We arrange collection in Accra, Kumasi, Tema and beyond, consolidate at origin, and run the shipment through to door delivery anywhere in the UK.
What can you send from Ghana to the UK?
Personal effects and household removals, commercial stock and trade cargo, and business or legal documents. Bags, barrels and boxes travel by sea; time-sensitive items by air.
- Personal effects and household removals
- Commercial stock and trade cargo
- Business and legal documents
Car shipping is the exception: Rolats carries vehicles UK to Ghana only, so cars are not shipped on the Ghana to UK return.
How long does it take?
Air freight from Accra typically reaches the UK in a few working days. Sea freight from Tema or Takoradi runs several weeks port-to-port plus UK inland delivery. We quote a realistic window per shipment once we know your origin city and cargo.
UK import customs: what you need
Cargo from Ghana clears UK customs (HMRC) on arrival. Commercial consignments generally need a GB EORI, and import VAT and duty may apply by goods type and value. As an HMRC Customs Authorised forwarder with its own EORI, Rolats prepares the import paperwork and advises on restricted items (including certain foods) before you ship.
What does it cost?
Air freight £5.90/kg plus £20 handling; sea freight from £70/bag, quoted all-in, in GBP. Send your origin city in Ghana, item list and UK delivery address for an exact quote.
Why ship from Ghana with Rolats?
UK to Africa specialists since 2007 running the reverse Ghana to UK corridor, with a Dagenham base, true door-to-door delivery, all-in GBP pricing and HMRC-savvy clearance. Trusted by the UK Ghanaian community across London, Birmingham and beyond, and rated 4.7/5 from 7 Google reviews.