How do you ship cargo to Eritrea from the UK?
Sea freight to Massawa or Assab is the cost-effective choice for barrels, boxes, furniture, household goods and full containers — Eritrea's Red Sea ports handle the bulk of inbound cargo. Air freight via Asmara suits urgent, fragile or high-value items. We handle groupage or a full 20ft/40ft container, collecting anywhere in the UK.
How long does shipping from the UK to Eritrea take?
Sea cargo to Massawa or Assab generally takes 6–9 weeks port-to-port plus local delivery; most services transship via a Red Sea or Gulf hub, which can add a few days. Air freight reaches Asmara in a few working days. We quote a realistic window per shipment.
What does it cost to ship to Eritrea?
Air freight is £5.90 per kg plus a £20 handling fee. Sea cargo starts from £70 per bag — call or email for a quote. Containers and vehicles are quote-only: call or email. Everything is quoted all-in, in GBP, with no surprise charges at the Eritrean end.
Door-to-door delivery in Eritrea
We collect from any UK address into our Dagenham depot, ship, clear customs and deliver to the recipient's door in Asmara, Massawa and beyond. Prefer to collect at the port? That works too.
Eritrea customs — what you need
Imports clear through Eritrean customs with an import declaration and duty/VAT on arrival . Documentation is generally handled in Tigrinya or Arabic. As an HMRC Customs Authorised forwarder with our own EORI, we prepare your export paperwork and advise on restricted items before you ship.
Shipping a car to Eritrea from the UK
Rolats ships cars, vans and SUVs to Eritrea (UK→Eritrea only) by container via Massawa or Assab. Vehicle shipping is quote-only — call or email — and we guide you through age and inspection rules .
What can you send to Eritrea?
Barrels & boxes, personal effects & household removals, electronics, food parcels, commercial stock, cars, and documents.
Why ship to Eritrea with Rolats?
Pan-African specialists with a Dagenham depot, true door-to-door (not just port-to-port), all-in GBP pricing, and Red Sea routing experience. Serving the UK Eritrean community.