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BRING-A-TRAILER SHIPPING FROM USA TO GHANA

Ship Your Bring-a-Trailer Purchase to Ghana: Get Instant Shipping Rates

Ship your Bring-a-Trailer vehicle from the USA to Tema, Ghana, door to door. A car in a shared container from New Jersey to Tema starts at $1,500, with about 27 days on the water. We collect from the seller in any US state and load every car at our own warehouses in California, Florida and New Jersey.

Choose a shared or dedicated container, RoRo for oversized vehicles, or air freight. Our own team handles seller coordination, nationwide pickup and US export documents, and an import agent in Tema handles unloading and customs clearance in Ghana. Use our car shipping calculator to see the rate for your lane and get an instant quote.

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Why Choose West Coast Shipping for Bring-a-Trailer Shipping to Ghana?

We ship Bring-a-Trailer cars, motorcycles and project vehicles from US auctions to Ghana door to door, from our own warehouses in California, Florida and New Jersey, covering all of the US for imports and exports. Our own team loads every car and handles every document, and an import agent in Tema clears the car through Ghana customs, so you can bid from anywhere in the world. It's your dream car. Let's bring her home.

  • Bring-a-Trailer seller coordination and nationwide US pickup after auction close
  • International car shipping via shared and dedicated container shipping to Ghana ports
  • Air freight available for urgent Ghana deliveries
  • Consolidated container service to Tema
  • Shared containers split one container between up to 4 cars, so you pay for one slot
  • US export documents prepared by our own team
  • An import agent in Tema for unloading and Ghana customs clearance
  • Ghana bans cars more than 15 years old from Oct 1 2026, so check the build date before you bid

Calculate your Bring-a-Trailer to Ghana shipping costs instantly with our international car shipping calculator, including shipping and port fees.

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We collect your vehicle from anywhere in the US using open or enclosed car transporters. The car is then transported to our nearest export warehouse in California, Florida or New Jersey.

You always have the option to deliver/drop off the vehicle yourself.

Our own team loads every car and secures it in the container for the journey overseas.

Our own team prepares the US export documents and clears each car for export.

In Tema, an import agent unloads your car and handles Ghana customs clearance.

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Export Locations: USA to Ghana

We load and ship cars to Ghana from our own warehouses in California, Florida and New Jersey, with nationwide vehicle collection available across the USA.


Learn more about our locations here.

International Car Shipping Methods

AIRPLANE

Need your vehicle fast? Air freight is the quickest way to move a car, but documents often decide the timeline, so plan up to two weeks for paperwork. Ask us for an air quote to Ghana.

SHIPPING CONTAINER

Our containers fit 1 to 4 vehicles, running or non-running, and shared containers split the cost. For high-value cars, we provide dedicated 20ft or 40ft containers.

RORO VESSEL

RoRo shipping requires vehicles to be operational and empty. Available ports and rates vary. Note: This method is only available for oversized cars

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What Vehicles Can We Ship from Bring-a-Trailer to Ghana?

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Vehicles

We ship all types of vehicles purchased on Bring-a-Trailer from the USA to Ghana, including daily drivers, modern classics and collector vehicles, as long as the car is no more than 15 years old and has no flood, fire or chassis damage.

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Motorcycle

Shipping a motorcycle from Bring-a-Trailer to Ghana is simple and secure. We handle vintage bikes, sport motorcycles, and custom builds from pickup at the seller's location to delivery at Ghana ports.

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Electric & Hybrid Cars

EVs and hybrids from Bring-a-Trailer require special handling and documentation. Our team ensures your electric or hybrid vehicle is shipped safely from the USA to Ghana and meets Ghana compliance standards.

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Race & Rally Cars

We specialize in transporting race and rally cars purchased on Bring-a-Trailer from the USA to Ghana, with the care and protection required for high-value performance vehicles.

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Classic Cars

Classic and vintage vehicles are Bring-a-Trailer's specialty. Ghana now bans cars more than 15 years old, so for Ghana this means modern classics: we collect yours in an open or enclosed carrier and load it into a container at our own warehouse.

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Modern Supercars

From modern sedans to supercars purchased on Bring-a-Trailer, we ship high-value cars from the USA to Ghana in shared or dedicated containers, with optional Cargo Damage Protection.

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Salvage & Project Cars

We ship non-running and project cars from Bring-a-Trailer to Ghana if they are no more than 15 years old and have no flood, fire or chassis damage. Running or not, we handle pickup, loading and all US export documents.

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Oversized Vehicles

If your Bring-a-Trailer purchase exceeds standard dimensions, we can help. Our oversized shipping handles trucks, vans, large SUVs, motorhomes, and custom-built vehicles from the USA to Ghana.

BRING-A-TRAILER GHANA SHIPPING COSTS

How Much Does It Cost to Ship a Bring-a-Trailer Vehicle to Ghana?

The cost to ship a Bring-a-Trailer vehicle from the USA to Ghana starts at $1,500 per car in a shared container from New Jersey to Tema, with a transit time of about 27 days. From California to Tema it is $2,300 and about 50 days. Your rate depends on the US departure location, vehicle size and shipping method (shared container, dedicated container or air freight).

Ghana destination charges vary based on vehicle type and port of entry (Tema), not including customs duties and registration fees.

Our container consolidation service splits one container between up to 4 cars, so you pay for one slot instead of a whole dedicated container.

Optional Cargo Damage Protection covers loss or damage in transit when shipping your Bring-a-Trailer purchase to Ghana.

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Our Ghana car shipping calculator provides instant quotes for shipping Bring-a-Trailer vehicles from the USA to Ghana ports, including base ocean freight and destination charges.

SHIPPING TIMES TO GHANA

Cars take about 27 days from New Jersey and 50 days from California to Tema. The calculator gives the time for your lane.

ADDITIONAL COSTS TO CONSIDER

  • Vehicle Collection: Additional fees may apply for nationwide U.S. pickup from the Bring-a-Trailer seller to our export warehouses.
  • Ghana Import Duties: Import duty and taxes apply in Ghana depending on the vehicle type and value. From Oct 1 2026, cars more than 15 years old, and flood, fire or chassis-damaged cars, cannot be imported at all.
  • Cargo Damage Protection: Optional cover for loss or damage during international transport.

PAYMENT OPTIONS

We accept wire transfer, ACH, check or Zelle. Read more about banking fees when paying from overseas.

Pay from any country by wire transfer.

BRING-A-TRAILER VEHICLE SHIPPING TO GHANA PORTS

Ports & Cities We Serve

We ship Bring-a-Trailer vehicles from the USA to Ghana's main car port, Tema.

Tema is Ghana's main deep-sea port for vehicle imports. A shared container from New Jersey takes about 27 days and starts at $1,500 per car. Our own team handles loading and US export documents, and an import agent in Tema unloads the container and clears the car through Ghana customs.

If you need help with port pickup or local delivery for your Bring-a-Trailer purchase, our team can coordinate it with the agent in Tema.

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Our Ghana car shipping calculator provides instant rates for shipping Bring-a-Trailer vehicles to Ghana ports such as Tema.

“Excellent communication and genuine interest in our vehicles well being throughout the whole process. Highly recommend them for all your vehicle shipping needs!”
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Protect Your Bring-a-Trailer Purchase During Shipping to Ghana

Protect your Bring-a-Trailer vehicle while it's being shipped from the USA to Ghana with our optional Cargo Damage Protection. It covers your auction purchase from the moment it is loaded at our US warehouse until it arrives at the port in Tema and is handed over to the import agent.

Most standard auto policies do not cover international car shipping, so we recommend coverage for classic cars, collector vehicles and high-value cars commonly purchased on Bring-a-Trailer. Our policy covers container and RoRo car transport to Ghana ports.

If you decline Cargo Damage Protection, our liability is capped at $500 per package under the Carriage of Goods by Sea Act.

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Wholesale Bring-A-Trailer Import & Export Solutions for Ghana Dealers

We help Ghana-based dealers, traders, auctions, and wholesalers move vehicles in bulk after buying on Bring-A-Trailer in the United States. Our turn-key service can cover the full flow, from post-auction seller coordination and pickup to ocean freight and arrival support in Ghana.

  • End-to-End solutions between the US and the world
  • Vehicle collection from Bring-a-Trailer sellers & export clearance
  • Private warehouses in CA, FL, NJ
  • Vehicle and parts consolidation
  • Use our carrier bookings or your own
  • Ability to choose your own import agent when shipping dedicated containers 
  • Expedited Air Freight options
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RoRo Shipping to Ghana for Oversized Vehicles

RoRo (roll-on/roll-off) shipping from the USA to Ghana is often a practical option for transporting oversized vehicles and heavy machinery purchased on Bring-A-Trailer that may not fit inside a standard container. Vehicles are driven on and off the vessel under their own power, which can simplify port handling for certain shipments.


Key RoRo Details

  • Best suited for oversized trucks, buses, motorhomes, construction equipment, tractors, and heavy machinery purchased on Bring-a-Trailer
  • Drive-on/drive-off loading minimizes crane handling, but vehicles are not enclosed in their own container
  • Schedules and pricing depend on unit size, port pair, and vessel availability; RoRo service to Ghana may run less frequently than container options on some routes
  • For high-value or low-clearance classic vehicles from Bring-a-Trailer, enclosed container shipping may still be recommended despite higher cost

Interested in RoRo shipping to Ghana?

Visit our RoRo service page to compare RoRo vs container options and request a personalized quote for shipping oversized Bring-A-Trailer vehicles from the USA to Ghana ports.

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Documents Needed to Ship a Bring-A-Trailer Vehicle to Ghana

What paperwork do I need to import a Bring-A-Trailer car into Ghana?

Shipping a vehicle purchased on Bring-A-Trailer from the USA to Ghana involves U.S. export clearance and Ghana import customs. Below are the key documents commonly needed to complete bring a trailer shipping to Ghana and move toward clearance and registration.

Vehicle Documentation for Shipping a Bring-a-Trailer car from USA to Ghana:

  • Original Vehicle Title (with lien release letter if applicable)
  • Bill of Sale for the vehicle
  • Power of Attorney form
  • Completed Online Shipping Form
Personal Documentation:
  • Copy of Passport (for non-US citizens)
  • Copy of EIN Letter (for US citizens)

Check the age first: From Oct 1 2026, Ghana bans used vehicles more than 15 years old, plus flood, fire and chassis-damaged vehicles. Confirm the build date on the title and door jamb before you bid. There is no classic car route around the ban.

Our own team prepares the Bring-A-Trailer international shipping Ghana export documents, and an import agent in Tema handles Ghana customs clearance and the papers you need for vehicle registration.

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Dedicated Export Team

Your dedicated account manager coordinates U.S. export procedures to help ensure your Bring-A-Trailer vehicle is approved for export.

Bring-A-Trailer to Ghana Import Process

Shipping Cost & Duties:

 

Base Costs:

  • Shipping cost: starts at $1,500 per car in a shared container from New Jersey to Tema (about 27 days)
  • Ghana destination charges: vary by port, carrier, and handling requirements (excluding taxes)

Import Duties:

  • Vehicles up to 15 years old: duty and taxes apply in Ghana as part of customs clearance
  • Vehicles more than 15 years old, and flood, fire or chassis-damaged vehicles: cannot be imported from Oct 1 2026 (Ghana Standards Authority)
  • Duty is generally calculated on the "landed" value (vehicle price plus transport-related charges), but the exact taxable base can depend on the import file

Duty Exemptions Available For:

  • Permanent relocation to Ghana (when eligible under applicable relief rules)
  • Temporary imports (often time-limited and purpose-specific)
  • Any other relief: confirm it with the import agent in Tema before you ship
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How to Ship a Bring-A-Trailer Car to Ghana: Import Process

Shipping a vehicle purchased on Bring-A-Trailer from the USA to Ghana follows a few clear steps: pickup from the seller after the auction closes, U.S. export paperwork, ocean transport, and import clearance in Ghana. Our own team handles the US side of bring a trailer shipping to Ghana from our warehouses in California, Florida and New Jersey.

Our container and RoRo shipping options make Bring a Trailer international shipping Ghana simple for buyers who want one contact for the shipment. We coordinate with sellers and prepare U.S. export documents, and an import agent in Tema handles unloading, duty and Ghana customs clearance, including Bring-A-Trailer shipping USA to Tema.

Key Steps in Our Bring-a-Trailer to Ghana Shipping Process:

  • Door-to-door vehicle transport from any U.S. location to Ghana (or door-to-port if preferred)
  • Container consolidation to Tema
  • Ghana customs clearance by an import agent in Tema
  • Optional Cargo Damage Protection
  • A build-date check before you bid: Ghana bans cars more than 15 years old from Oct 1 2026

Registering Your Bring-A-Trailer Car in Ghana (Vehicle Registration)

Registering your Bring-A-Trailer vehicle after importing from the USA to Ghana usually requires a few key steps and documents to meet Ghana registration requirements. Once your shipment clears customs, the next stage is preparing the file for vehicle registration.

Essential Documentation:

  • U.S. title and purchase paperwork (Bill of Sale)
  • Proof of Ghana customs clearance and import tax payment records
  • Shipping documents (Bill of Lading and related transport paperwork)
  • Vehicle identification details (VIN confirmation and supporting photos as needed)
  • Compliance documentation depending on the vehicle:
    - Homologation / conformity documentation where required
    - Proof of the build date (cars more than 15 years old cannot be imported from Oct 1 2026)

Ghana Registration Requirements:

  • Submit the registration application for vehicle registration issuance
  • Provide supporting customs clearance documentation and proof of ownership
  • Complete any required conformity steps before registration can be finalized

The import agent in Tema handles the customs file in Ghana, and we send every US document they need for your Bring-A-Trailer car delivery to Ghana, so the customs papers line up with the vehicle registration file.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Ghana Car Shipping

How do I ship my Bring-A-Trailer purchase to Ghana?

After you win on Bring-A-Trailer, we coordinate pickup from the seller anywhere in the U.S., confirm the vehicle is ready for transport, and align the timeline with export requirements.

From there, we arrange ocean shipping to Ghana and coordinate arrival handling so the handoff is smooth once the vehicle lands.

How long after winning does shipping take to Ghana?

Timing can vary based on when the seller releases the vehicle, how far it needs to travel within the U.S., how quickly export documents are ready, and vessel schedules.

In most cases, it’s a step-by-step process: pickup first, then export, then ocean transit, then arrival handling in Ghana. We’ll share an expected timeline once we have the vehicle location and shipment plan.

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What documents are required to import a car to Ghana?

Typically, you’ll need proof of ownership (such as the U.S. title), a bill of sale, and standard shipping documents.

Ghana import clearance may require additional paperwork depending on the vehicle and importer details. We review what you have early and flag any gaps before shipment.

 

Do you coordinate pickup with Bring-a-Trailer sellers?

Yes. We coordinate directly with the seller or their contact to schedule pickup, confirm access, and make sure the vehicle is released properly.

 

How does the Ghana car import process work?

Generally, the process includes U.S. export preparation, ocean shipping, and customs clearance after arrival in Ghana.

Once the vehicle arrives, clearance steps can vary based on documentation and how the vehicle is being imported. We help keep the shipping side aligned with what’s needed for a smoother release.

Do you offer cargo protection for Bring-a-Trailer vehicles?

Yes, optional Cargo Damage Protection is available for complete peace of mind during transit to Ghana ports.

What duties and taxes will I pay when importing a car into Ghana?

Duties, taxes, and port-related charges may apply in Ghana, and the total can vary based on the vehicle type, declared value, and how it’s classified at import.

We can help you understand the typical flow so you can plan your total landed cost expectations without treating it as formal tax advice.

How much does it cost to ship a Bring-A-Trailer vehicle to Ghana?

Cost depends on the pickup location in the U.S., vehicle size and condition, the shipping method selected, and destination handling requirements in Ghana.

We quote based on your specific Bring-A-Trailer purchase so you can plan with real numbers instead of generic ranges.

Can you ship non-running or damaged vehicles to Ghana?

Yes, we regularly ship project cars, barn finds, and non-running vehicles purchased on Bring-a-Trailer. These require special handling and loading equipment, which we coordinate as part of our service.

 

Do you offer door-to-port transport within the USA?

Yes. We can collect your car from homes, dealerships, and auctions across the USA and move it to our export facilities in California, Florida, and New Jersey for container loading.

 

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