How to Ship a Car from China to Cameroon (Douala, 2026)

Cameroon is a key entry point for vehicles into Central Africa, and Douala is its main port. This guide covers shipping a car from China to Cameroon — method selection, loading ports, documents, transit time and destination clearance.

1. Choose the shipping method

• RoRo — cheapest for a running vehicle; vessels call Douala regularly; transit 30–40 days.
• Container (20ft / 40HQ) — protects cargo, allows spare parts, only option for non-running vehicles; one car in a 20ft, two to four in a 40HQ.
• Breakbulk — for buses, trucks or machinery that do not fit a container and cannot roll.

See our loading method comparison and cost guide.

2. Pick the loading port in China

Most Cameroon-bound cargo loads at Tianjin, Qingdao or Shanghai. Southern suppliers save trucking via Nansha or Shekou. We book from all ten major export ports — see loading ports.

3. Documents you need

• Commercial invoice and packing list
• Original vehicle title / certificate of origin
• Bill of lading (issued after loading)
• Export customs declaration (handled in China)
• For used cars: de-registration certificate
• For EVs: battery compliance documents (see EV battery compliance)

Full list on our shipping documents page.

4. Transit time

China to Douala is typically 30–40 days depending on service and transhipment. We confirm the current figure in writing with the quotation.

5. Destination clearance in Cameroon

Clearance at Douala includes duty, taxes and (for used vehicles) age-related restrictions. We arrange destination clearance with local partners and quote it separately so you see it before booking.

6. How to get a quote

Send us: vehicle type, make/model/year, running or not, quantity, origin city in China, and destination port (Douala). We reply with method, indicative cost breakdown and next available sailing — normally within one working day.