How do you ship cargo to Mozambique from the UK? *(lever: three-port coastline)*
Mozambique's long coast gives us three sea gateways, and we pick the right one for the destination — Maputo for the south, Beira for the centre and the Zimbabwe corridor, Nacala for the north. Sea freight suits barrels, boxes, furniture and full 20ft/40ft containers; air freight via Maputo is for urgent, fragile or high-value items. We handle LCL/groupage and FCL, with collection anywhere in the UK into our Dagenham depot.
How long does shipping from the UK to Mozambique take?
Sea cargo generally takes 6–8 weeks port-to-port plus inland delivery, depending on whether we route via Maputo, Beira or Nacala and any transshipment. Air freight to Maputo is typically a few working days. We quote a realistic window per shipment.
What does it cost to ship to Mozambique?
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 on barrels, boxes and containers. Everything is quoted all-in, in GBP, with no surprise charges at the Mozambican end. Send your item list and destination town for an exact figure.
Door-to-door delivery in Mozambique
We collect from any UK address into our Dagenham depot, ship, clear customs and deliver to the recipient's door in Maputo, Beira, Nampula and beyond. Prefer to drop off with us and have family collect at the other end? That works too.
Mozambique customs — what you need
Imports clear through Mozambique customs (Autoridade Tributária) and documentation is generally required in Portuguese , with duty and VAT payable on arrival. We prepare the paperwork so your cargo isn't held, and advise on restricted items before you ship.
Shipping a car to Mozambique from the UK
Rolats ships cars, vans and SUVs to Mozambique (UK→Mozambique only) by container via Maputo or Beira — quote-only, so call or email. We guide you through age, duty and inspection requirements before the vehicle sails.
What can you send to Mozambique?
Barrels & boxes, personal effects & household removals, electronics, food parcels, commercial stock, cars, and documents.
Why ship to Mozambique with Rolats? *(diaspora)*
Pan-African specialists with a Dagenham depot, true door-to-door (not just port-to-port), all-in GBP pricing, and Portuguese-documentation know-how. HMRC Customs Authorised with our own EORI — serving the UK Mozambican community.