How do you ship cargo to Madagascar from the UK?
As the country's main gateway, the Port of Toamasina (Tamatave) handles the bulk of sea cargo — the cost-effective choice for barrels, boxes, furniture and household goods, usually with a transshipment leg en route. Air freight into Antananarivo (Ivato) suits urgent 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 Madagascar take?
Sea cargo to Toamasina generally takes 7–10 weeks, as island routings transship through a larger Indian Ocean or Gulf hub, which adds time. Air freight reaches Antananarivo in a few working days. We quote a realistic window per shipment.
What does it cost to ship to Madagascar?
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 Madagascar end.
Door-to-door delivery in Madagascar
We collect from any UK address into our Dagenham depot, ship, clear customs and deliver to the recipient's door in Antananarivo, Toamasina and beyond. Prefer to collect at the port? That works too.
Madagascar customs — what you need
Imports clear through Malagasy customs with an import declaration and duty/VAT on arrival . Documentation is generally handled in French or Malagasy. 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 Madagascar from the UK
Rolats ships cars, vans and SUVs to Madagascar (UK→Madagascar only) by container via Toamasina. Vehicle shipping is quote-only — call or email — and we guide you through age and inspection rules .
What can you send to Madagascar?
Barrels & boxes, personal effects & household removals, electronics, food parcels, commercial stock, cars, and documents.
Why ship to Madagascar with Rolats?
Pan-African specialists with a Dagenham depot, true door-to-door (not just port-to-port), all-in GBP pricing, and island-routing experience. Serving the UK Malagasy community.