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Although Uganda is a landlocked country, it plays a vital role in maritime shipping and trade thanks to its strategic geographical location and developed infrastructure. Uganda relies on the ports of neighboring countries to access global markets, making it an important trade hub in East and Central Africa.
Uganda is bordered by Kenya to the east, South Sudan to the north, the Democratic Republic of the Congo to the west, Rwanda to the southwest, and Tanzania to the south. The southern part of Uganda includes a large portion of Lake Victoria.
Proximity to Ports in Kenya and Tanzania
Uganda is close to Kenyan ports such as Mombasa and Tanzanian ports such as Dar es Salaam. These ports serve as entry and exit points for Ugandan goods to and from global markets.
Shipping Methods
There are multiple methods for shipping cars to Uganda, including sea freight and air freight, depending on the client’s time constraints and financial capabilities.
Sea Freight for Cars from Dubai to Uganda
Container Shipping to Uganda:
- 20-foot Container: Suitable for shipping a single car. It is more expensive because the container is reserved for one client. However, the client can ship personal belongings or other items along with the car inside the container.
- 40-foot Container: Can accommodate multiple cars within the same container.
Since Uganda is a landlocked country, we use road carriers to transport the car from the entry port to the final destination in Uganda. These carriers are equipped with special safety features to ensure the vehicles are well-secured, minimizing unnecessary movements that could cause damage. We primarily use seaports in Kenya and Tanzania as entry points to Uganda.
Air Freight for Cars from Dubai to Uganda
For urgent shipments or high-value vehicles, air freight is an available option. Although air freight is significantly more expensive than sea freight, it offers the fastest transit times, making it suitable for time-sensitive shipments. Air freight is usually reserved for valuable or luxury vehicles due to its high cost.
- Provide details about your car’s dimensions and weight to determine the appropriate type of aircraft for transportation.
- Remove personal items and secure loose parts.
- Prepare the required documents.
How Long Does It Take to Ship a Car from Dubai, UAE, to Uganda?
Shipping a car by sea usually takes around 45 days, while air freight takes approximately 7 days. However, specific shipping times can vary due to factors such as destination cities, the chosen shipping method, specific ports, and potential customs or transportation delays.
Required Documents for Shipping Cars from Dubai to Uganda:
- Address and tax number.
- Copies of the sender’s and receiver’s passports.
- Original ownership documents.
- Export certificate for final export or temporary export papers from the Traffic Department or Roads and Transport Authority, and a Carnet de Passage (Triptyque) from an automobile club for temporary export.
- Details of the customs broker at the destination port (name, address, and contact numbers).
Advantages of Shipping Cars from Dubai to Uganda with CAR TO SHIP:
- Precise and Safe Methods: Using precise and safe methods to secure cars during shipping, ensuring their safe arrival by securely packing and fastening them inside containers.
- Inventory and Inspection: Conducting thorough inventory and inspection of the car before shipping, and explaining the shipping process and required documents.
- Speedy Shipping: Quickly completing shipping processes to meet customer requirements.
- Variety of Shipping Options: Offering various options for shipping cars to Uganda, such as full container shipping or air freight.