How do you ship cargo to Malawi from the UK?
With no coastline, Malawi is served through regional ports: we ship sea freight to Beira, Nacala or Dar es Salaam, then arrange the inland road leg to Lilongwe or Blantyre — the cost-effective choice for barrels, boxes, furniture and household goods. Air freight into Lilongwe (Kamuzu) suits urgent, fragile or high-value cargo. We handle groupage or a full 20ft/40ft container, collecting anywhere in the UK.
How long does shipping from the UK to Malawi take?
Sea-and-road cargo generally takes 6–10 weeks — ocean transit to the gateway port plus the inland corridor to Malawi, which varies with the port used and road conditions. Air freight reaches Lilongwe in a few working days. We quote a realistic window per shipment.
What does it cost to ship to Malawi?
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, since the inland road leg is priced per shipment. Containers and vehicles are quote-only: call or email. Everything is quoted all-in, in GBP, with no surprise charges at the Malawi end.
Door-to-door delivery in Malawi
We collect from any UK address into our Dagenham depot, ship, clear customs and arrange delivery to the recipient's door in Lilongwe, Blantyre and beyond. Prefer to collect at the other end? That works too.
Malawi customs — what you need
Imports clear through the Malawi Revenue Authority (MRA) with an import declaration and duty/VAT on arrival . Documentation is handled in English, which keeps clearance straightforward. 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 Malawi from the UK
Rolats ships cars, vans and SUVs to Malawi (UK→Malawi only) by container via Beira, Nacala or Dar es Salaam, then road. Malawi is a right-hand-drive market (UK vehicles suit it). Vehicle shipping is quote-only — call or email — and we guide you through age and inspection rules .
What can you send to Malawi?
Barrels & boxes, personal effects & household removals, electronics, food parcels, commercial stock, cars, and documents.
Why ship to Malawi with Rolats?
Pan-African specialists with a Dagenham depot, true door-to-door (not just port-to-port), all-in GBP pricing, and corridor know-how for landlocked routing. Serving the UK Malawian community.