Car Shipping to Ghana from the USA — Get Instant Rates

The cost to ship a car from the USA to Ghana typically starts around $1,650 from the East Coast (New Jersey) and $1,900 from the West Coast (California), depending on vehicle size, shipping method, and consolidation timing. Most vehicle shipments arrive through the Port of Tema, Ghana’s primary automotive import gateway.

Destination charges in Ghana—such as port handling, customs clearance, and local delivery from Tema—are typically paid at arrival and are not included in the ocean freight quote.

• 20ft container: 1-2 vehicles plus cargo
• 40ft container: Up to 4-6 vehicles
• RoRo shipping available at competitive rates for operational vehicles

Our weekly container consolidation to Tema allows multiple vehicles to share space, often reducing total shipping costs by up to 50% compared to single-vehicle containers.

Optional Cargo Damage Protection is available.

The Port of Tema is the primary gateway we use for vehicle shipments to Ghana. We coordinate ocean freight (container or RoRo), arrival handling, and release steps so your vehicle can be collected at Tema or moved onward after clearance.

Most shipments route through Tema because it’s Ghana’s main container and vehicle-import hub, with consistent vessel service and straightforward access for import processing. Once your vehicle arrives, we’ll help you understand what’s included in your quote versus what is typically paid at destination (terminal handling, port documentation, and local clearance steps).

Want to see what it would cost to ship your vehicle to Tema?

RoRo (roll-on/roll-off) shipping is built for oversized vehicles, commercial trucks, and heavy machinery that can be safely driven onto the vessel. If your unit doesn’t fit standard container dimensions (or would require special loading), RoRo is often the most practical way to ship from the USA to Ghana.

For large or heavy shipments to Ghana, our RoRo calculator provides fast, accurate pricing based on your equipment type, dimensions, and departure port, with routing to Ghana's main vehicle gateways.

RoRo is ideal for:

• Heavy machinery (excavators, loaders, tractors)
• Oversized vehicles and commercial trucks
• Units that can be driven onto the vessel

Need a RoRo rate for your oversized vehicle or machinery to Ghana?
Use our RoRo Shipping Calculator to compare RoRo vs container options and get a quote instantly.

Shipping a car from the United States to Ghana (Tema Port) requires U.S. export clearance plus destination import paperwork. To confirm ownership and complete export filing, you’ll typically need:

• Bill of Sale for the vehicle
• Original Vehicle Title (If there is a lien on the car, a lien release letter is also required)
• Power of Attorney form for international residents
• Power of Attorney form for US citizens
• Copy of Passport (if you are an international resident)
• Copy of EIN Letter (if you are a US citizen)
• Completed Online Shipping Form
• Import declaration for Ghanaian customs

Important: Title and registration rules vary by state—especially for older or classic vehicles. Some states issue a title, while others may use a different ownership document for certain model years. Before shipping, confirm what your state provides for proof of ownership so we can match U.S. export requirements.